CIVIL WAR CAMP CHEST OF CAPTAIN JAMES R. GROUSBECK, CO. H 3RD IOWA CAVALRY DISPLAYED AT THE GREENE MUSEUM.

This weathered hinged chest with wrought iron hasp and 1 remaining iron handle. Chest was carved on lid for the owner. These utilitarian chests are extremely rare with fine contemporary carved name such as this. The 3rd Iowa cavalry was involved in the last battle of the civil war fought at Columbus GA near the site of the Greene Museum April 16, 1865 where Captain Grousbeck led his company. Grousbeck had just recently in January been promoted to captain and no doubt had had this trunk in this final campaign until he was finally mustered out in Atlanta in August. Grousbeck had served his unit starting as a private in September of 1861 fighting in most of his units engagements with 5 promotions. SIZE: 36″ h x 17″ l x 15″ d. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Wood is weathered, stained, there are ink stains inside lid where it was used as a desk. Reinforcing iron straps are rusted, hinges are both loose and have newer nails for continued use. There are 2 8″ pieces of wood internally of newer addition for reinforcement. 9-28025 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1383

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

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
	1383	$1,481.25	CIVIL WAR CAMP CHEST OF CAPTAIN JAMES R. GROUSBECK, CO. H 3RD IOWA CAVALRY DISPLAYED AT THE GREENE MUSEUM. This weathered hinged chest with wrought iron hasp and 1 remaining iron handle. Chest was carved on lid for the owner. These utilitarian chests are extremely rare with fine contemporary carved name such as this. The 3rd Iowa cavalry was involved in the last battle of the civil war fought at Columbus GA near the site of the Greene Museum April 16, 1865 where Captain Grousbeck led his company. Grousbeck had just recently in January been promoted to captain and no doubt had had this trunk in this final campaign until he was finally mustered out in Atlanta in August. Grousbeck had served his unit starting as a private in September of 1861 fighting in most of his units engagements with 5 promotions. SIZE: 36″ h x 17″ l x 15″ d. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Wood is weathered, stained, there are ink stains inside lid where it was used as a desk. Reinforcing iron straps are rusted, hinges are both loose and have newer nails for continued use. There are 2 8″ pieces of wood internally of newer addition for reinforcement. 9-28025 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1383 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 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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CIVIL WAR CAMP CHEST OF CAPTAIN JAMES R. GROUSBECK, CO. H 3RD IOWA CAVALRY DISPLAYED AT THE GREENE MUSEUM.