WONDERFUL ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESENTATION SILVER HUMIDOR FROM 1861.

WONDERFUL ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESENTATION SILVER HUMIDOR FROM 1861. This wonderful and historic presentation humidor which measures about 8″ tall with hinged lid and neoclassical design to the 7th New York regiment is pictured in a privately printed book that accompanies this lot. The 7th New York Regimental band played on the White House lawn April 27, 1861. “The President, Nicolay, Hay, Cameron, the ladies of the household and Willy and Tad Lincoln gathered on the portico, to listen to this concert, which included some soul-stirring national airs”. This quote from the Washington National Republican April 19, 1861. White House concerts were given on Wednesday and Saturday evenings in 1861. As can be seen in photos, presentation on the inside lid which measures in a 2-1/2″ by 4-1/2″ panel reads “Presented by Abraham Lincoln. President of the United States of America to The Seventh New York Regiment as a mark of admiration and respect of their talent displayed in the concert given on the lawn of WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 1861”. Also accompanied by a copy of the book “Inside Lincoln’s White House- The Complete Civil War Diary of John Hay” by Burlingame & Ettlinger, in which the 1861 concert on the lawn by the 7th is mentioned. CONDITION: Humidor is in very good to fine overall condition. Silver plating is worn through on a few high areas especially on lid as can be seen in photos. There is a soldered repair to finial on top of lid. The engraved presentation is in fine condition as can be seen in photos. 4-47060 JS72 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1476	$20,125.00	WONDERFUL ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESENTATION SILVER HUMIDOR FROM 1861. This wonderful and historic presentation humidor which measures about 8″ tall with hinged lid and neoclassical design to the 7th New York regiment is pictured in a privately printed book that accompanies this lot. The 7th New York Regimental band played on the White House lawn April 27, 1861. “The President, Nicolay, Hay, Cameron, the ladies of the household and Willy and Tad Lincoln gathered on the portico, to listen to this concert, which included some soul-stirring national airs”. This quote from the Washington National Republican April 19, 1861. White House concerts were given on Wednesday and Saturday evenings in 1861. As can be seen in photos, presentation on the inside lid which measures in a 2-1/2″ by 4-1/2″ panel reads “Presented by Abraham Lincoln. President of the United States of America to The Seventh New York Regiment as a mark of admiration and respect of their talent displayed in the concert given on the lawn of WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 1861”. Also accompanied by a copy of the book “Inside Lincoln’s White House- The Complete Civil War Diary of John Hay” by Burlingame & Ettlinger, in which the 1861 concert on the lawn by the 7th is mentioned. CONDITION: Humidor is in very good to fine overall condition. Silver plating is worn through on a few high areas especially on lid as can be seen in photos. There is a soldered repair to finial on top of lid. The engraved presentation is in fine condition as can be seen in photos. 4-47060 JS72 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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