CASED PAIR OF 3RD CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS.

CASED PAIR OF 3RD CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS. Dating to the 1860s, the epaulets measure approx 8″ long and approx 5-1/2″ wide with stamped brass crescents at the outer ends. The upper surfaces are entirely covered with gold lace bullion. The epaulets have Captain’s bars executed in silver bullion with “3” sewn to a circular patch of yellow wool approx 1-1/2″ diameter. Each epaulet has a small eagle button centered at the end. The fancy gold wire tassels are 3-1/2″ long. The under sides of both epaulets are lined with red oilcloth and have spring attachments. The epaulets come cased in their orig japanned tin case marked “Raymold & Whitlock New York”. Also inscribed on the top of the lid is “Capt John Taylor”. CONDITION: Both are in generally very good condition, the right epaulet missing one of the silver bars (one remains). They are lightly tarnished overall and the red linings are somewhat deteriorated. Tin case retains most of the black paint although the surface has a number of minor small chips and scrapes overall. 4-32556 DM35 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2115	$480.00	CASED PAIR OF 3RD CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS. Dating to the 1860s, the epaulets measure approx 8″ long and approx 5-1/2″ wide with stamped brass crescents at the outer ends. The upper surfaces are entirely covered with gold lace bullion. The epaulets have Captain’s bars executed in silver bullion with “3” sewn to a circular patch of yellow wool approx 1-1/2″ diameter. Each epaulet has a small eagle button centered at the end. The fancy gold wire tassels are 3-1/2″ long. The under sides of both epaulets are lined with red oilcloth and have spring attachments. The epaulets come cased in their orig japanned tin case marked “Raymold & Whitlock New York”. Also inscribed on the top of the lid is “Capt John Taylor”. CONDITION: Both are in generally very good condition, the right epaulet missing one of the silver bars (one remains). They are lightly tarnished overall and the red linings are somewhat deteriorated. Tin case retains most of the black paint although the surface has a number of minor small chips and scrapes overall. 4-32556 DM35 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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