GROUP OF 5 19TH CENTURY ACCOUTREMENT PLATES.

GROUP OF 5 19TH CENTURY ACCOUTREMENT PLATES. This group consists of a fine silver plated 2-pc Eagle buckle, circa 1835, on its orig buff belt with buff frog, a New York militia plate, circa 1850, a VMI (Virginia Military Institute) cartridge box plate as illustrated in Kerksis (fig 244) ca 1850, a tongue portion of a 2-pc CS sword belt plate, circa 1861-1864, and a very rare regulation U.S. staff officers rectangular cross belt plate, Model of 1839. PROVENANCE: Ex Norm Flayderman Coll. CONDITION: The 2-pc Eagle militia plate is very good overall, there are minor dents, two die struck button, buckle retains most of its orig silver plate, orig belt and frog are sound with areas of staining and soiling, as can be seen in pictures. The NY militia plate measures just over 3″ x 2″, is very good and complete, still retaining the 2 iron hooks on bar on back, obverse has been cleaned, however gilt is still present in protected areas. The VMI box plate measures about 2-3/4″ across, is lead filled with brass loops and is overall very good sound condition, good patina with areas of scattered staining. The tongue portion of the CS belt plate has rich chocolate colored patina with areas of staining and pitting with some verdigris, possibly excavated. Staff officers plate is 3-3/16″ x 2″ is heavy cast with 3 integral brass hooks, applied silver wreath and silver U.S. letters 4-44162 JS152 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2325	$4,312.50	GROUP OF 5 19TH CENTURY ACCOUTREMENT PLATES. This group consists of a fine silver plated 2-pc Eagle buckle, circa 1835, on its orig buff belt with buff frog, a New York militia plate, circa 1850, a VMI (Virginia Military Institute) cartridge box plate as illustrated in Kerksis (fig 244) ca 1850, a tongue portion of a 2-pc CS sword belt plate, circa 1861-1864, and a very rare regulation U.S. staff officers rectangular cross belt plate, Model of 1839. PROVENANCE: Ex Norm Flayderman Coll. CONDITION: The 2-pc Eagle militia plate is very good overall, there are minor dents, two die struck button, buckle retains most of its orig silver plate, orig belt and frog are sound with areas of staining and soiling, as can be seen in pictures. The NY militia plate measures just over 3″ x 2″, is very good and complete, still retaining the 2 iron hooks on bar on back, obverse has been cleaned, however gilt is still present in protected areas. The VMI box plate measures about 2-3/4″ across, is lead filled with brass loops and is overall very good sound condition, good patina with areas of scattered staining. The tongue portion of the CS belt plate has rich chocolate colored patina with areas of staining and pitting with some verdigris, possibly excavated. Staff officers plate is 3-3/16″ x 2″ is heavy cast with 3 integral brass hooks, applied silver wreath and silver U.S. letters 4-44162 JS152 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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