LOT OF TWO FRAMED GROUPINGS OF CUSTER BATTLEFIELD ARTIFACTS.

LOT OF TWO FRAMED GROUPINGS OF CUSTER BATTLEFIELD ARTIFACTS. Both frames are 15″ x 12-3/4″ with yellow velvet backing. The first frame consists of two Shako hat plates; a small brass U.S. marked padlock; eight excavated cartridge cases; three excavated bullets; an old square spike; a brass triangle shaped item that appears to be a horse blanket corner; a flag standard top; what may be an old drawer pull; and finally a repoussed brass item of a cluster of oak leaves. In the center is a small tag that states “RELICS FOUND AT SITE / OF FORT CUSTER”. The other frame consists of eleven excavated shell cases; four excavated bullets; an iron arrowhead; part of an old square nail; a rectangular piece of iron; and the remains of a Winchester Model 1873 sideplate. In the center is part of an old postcard with two 3¢ stamps postmarked August 27, 1934 Topeka, Kansas and bears the address “F.T. Dexter / 910 Jefferson St., / Topeka, Kansas”. These items all appeared as part of lot 7130 Butterfield’s Auction November 9, 1988. CONDITION: As found with dark brown oxidized surface and in some cases with crusted soil. Overall generally good. Ex. Stella Foote Collection. 4-53315 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1428	$0.00	LOT OF TWO FRAMED GROUPINGS OF CUSTER BATTLEFIELD ARTIFACTS. Both frames are 15″ x 12-3/4″ with yellow velvet backing. The first frame consists of two Shako hat plates; a small brass U.S. marked padlock; eight excavated cartridge cases; three excavated bullets; an old square spike; a brass triangle shaped item that appears to be a horse blanket corner; a flag standard top; what may be an old drawer pull; and finally a repoussed brass item of a cluster of oak leaves. In the center is a small tag that states “RELICS FOUND AT SITE / OF FORT CUSTER”. The other frame consists of eleven excavated shell cases; four excavated bullets; an iron arrowhead; part of an old square nail; a rectangular piece of iron; and the remains of a Winchester Model 1873 sideplate. In the center is part of an old postcard with two 3¢ stamps postmarked August 27, 1934 Topeka, Kansas and bears the address “F.T. Dexter / 910 Jefferson St., / Topeka, Kansas”. These items all appeared as part of lot 7130 Butterfield’s Auction November 9, 1988. CONDITION: As found with dark brown oxidized surface and in some cases with crusted soil. Overall generally good. Ex. Stella Foote Collection. 4-53315 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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