PAIR OF MODEL 1874 SADDLER’S AND BLACKSMITH’S TOOL POUCHES.

PAIR OF MODEL 1874 SADDLER’S AND BLACKSMITH’S TOOL POUCHES. Made of heavy russet leather, these extremely rare boxes were carried in the field by cav. saddlers and blacksmiths to execute repairs in the field. Each box measures approx 8-1/2″ wide by 8-1/2″ tall by 14″ wide. On the top of each box is embossed “US” in an oval 1-5/8″ x 2-7/8″. The lids, fitting down over the boxes themselves, are secured by wide leather straps approx 1-1/2″ wide and iron frame buckles. The two boxes were coupled together over the horse’s back by two long straps, one on each box, terminating in slotted sheet brass plates which were keyed to the opposite box. One box lacks that strap. The lids have heavy brass wire latches. Inside each box are leather loops, pockets and straps for holding various tools and supplies. The closure strap on each box bears a stamp of questionable origin, “US 7”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32529 DM140 (200-500)

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
	2234A	$402.00	PAIR OF MODEL 1874 SADDLER’S AND BLACKSMITH’S TOOL POUCHES. Made of heavy russet leather, these extremely rare boxes were carried in the field by cav. saddlers and blacksmiths to execute repairs in the field. Each box measures approx 8-1/2″ wide by 8-1/2″ tall by 14″ wide. On the top of each box is embossed “US” in an oval 1-5/8″ x 2-7/8″. The lids, fitting down over the boxes themselves, are secured by wide leather straps approx 1-1/2″ wide and iron frame buckles. The two boxes were coupled together over the horse’s back by two long straps, one on each box, terminating in slotted sheet brass plates which were keyed to the opposite box. One box lacks that strap. The lids have heavy brass wire latches. Inside each box are leather loops, pockets and straps for holding various tools and supplies. The closure strap on each box bears a stamp of questionable origin, “US 7”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32529 DM140 (200-500) 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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