CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S FROCK COAT, LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF KENTUCKY.

CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S FROCK COAT, LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF KENTUCKY. Well-made, dbl-breasted gray frock coat. Kentucky state seal buttons adorn coat in 2 rows of 7 on front, 2 on tails, and 6 cuffs. Two embroidered stars adorn fold down collar. Two stars attribute rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Coat is consistent in style to a civil war Confederate frock coat. Buttons are back marked “MC LILLEY & CO”. Lilley was in business from 1870 into the 20th C. Lilley advertised the manufacturer of reproduction of uniforms in the Confederate Veteran around 1900. Les Jensen concludes in his letter of authenticity: “This frock coat is an orig and very good example of a Confederate veteran’s frock coat dating from c. 1895 to c. 1933. Although it has no specific history, it appears to have belonged to a Kentucky veteran who held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United Confederate Veterans”. This is a fine example of a UCV era coat of the best quality. CONDITION: Coat is soft and supple. Seams are tight. Lining is fine. Scattered mothing with 4 or 5 holes about 1/4”. One large 2” x 3/4” reduction on front skirt corner. 4-56247 JS243 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2314	$1,800.00	CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S FROCK COAT, LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF KENTUCKY. Well-made, dbl-breasted gray frock coat. Kentucky state seal buttons adorn coat in 2 rows of 7 on front, 2 on tails, and 6 cuffs. Two embroidered stars adorn fold down collar. Two stars attribute rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Coat is consistent in style to a civil war Confederate frock coat. Buttons are back marked “MC LILLEY & CO”. Lilley was in business from 1870 into the 20th C. Lilley advertised the manufacturer of reproduction of uniforms in the Confederate Veteran around 1900. Les Jensen concludes in his letter of authenticity: “This frock coat is an orig and very good example of a Confederate veteran’s frock coat dating from c. 1895 to c. 1933. Although it has no specific history, it appears to have belonged to a Kentucky veteran who held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United Confederate Veterans”. This is a fine example of a UCV era coat of the best quality. CONDITION: Coat is soft and supple. Seams are tight. Lining is fine. Scattered mothing with 4 or 5 holes about 1/4”. One large 2” x 3/4” reduction on front skirt corner. 4-56247 JS243 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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