AMERICAN MILITIA ARTILLERY OFFICER’S COAT C. 1845.

AMERICAN MILITIA ARTILLERY OFFICER’S COAT C. 1845. Gray wool tailcoat with 10 US eagle “A” buttons down the front. Buttons are “W.H. HORSTMANN & SONS – PHI”. The buttonholes are edged with black braid, which is carried out onto the front of the coat to form a trefoil. Tall standing collar has 4 eagle “A” cuffs and gold bullion facings. Sleeves are 6-1/2” at elbow and 4” at cuff. Cuffs are decorated with gold bullion braid around each of the eagle “A” cuff buttons. This jacket is lined with a light brown polished cotton lining. There is a pocket inside the left tail. Les Jensen, in his letter of authenticity, states, “The tailoring and configuration of this piece indicate an American militia, Artillery officer’s coat dating to about 1845. The ‘Prussian collar’ is seen in American uniforms beginning about 1825, and the waist seam also dates in the 1820’s. The button type is a bit later, leading to the 1845 date for this piece. The use of Artillery officer’s buttons, along with golf braid, rather than worsted, trim likely indicates an officer’s coat. Further research might well identify the company. Most likely, based on the rate of other survivals, it is from one of the northern cities, likely Boston, New York or Philadelphia. One possibility is the Philadelphia Grays. Conclusion: This is a particularly fine condition militia officer’s coatee from an American militia artillery company, c. 1845. It appears to be completely original.” CONDITION: Coat overall is very good. Areas of staining and soiling. Minor moth damage. A few small 1/4” holes. A few seam separations. 4-56259 JS254 (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
	2333	$2,700.00	AMERICAN MILITIA ARTILLERY OFFICER’S COAT C. 1845. Gray wool tailcoat with 10 US eagle “A” buttons down the front. Buttons are “W.H. HORSTMANN & SONS – PHI”. The buttonholes are edged with black braid, which is carried out onto the front of the coat to form a trefoil. Tall standing collar has 4 eagle “A” cuffs and gold bullion facings. Sleeves are 6-1/2” at elbow and 4” at cuff. Cuffs are decorated with gold bullion braid around each of the eagle “A” cuff buttons. This jacket is lined with a light brown polished cotton lining. There is a pocket inside the left tail. Les Jensen, in his letter of authenticity, states, “The tailoring and configuration of this piece indicate an American militia, Artillery officer’s coat dating to about 1845. The ‘Prussian collar’ is seen in American uniforms beginning about 1825, and the waist seam also dates in the 1820’s. The button type is a bit later, leading to the 1845 date for this piece. The use of Artillery officer’s buttons, along with golf braid, rather than worsted, trim likely indicates an officer’s coat. Further research might well identify the company. Most likely, based on the rate of other survivals, it is from one of the northern cities, likely Boston, New York or Philadelphia. One possibility is the Philadelphia Grays. Conclusion: This is a particularly fine condition militia officer’s coatee from an American militia artillery company, c. 1845. It appears to be completely original.” CONDITION: Coat overall is very good. Areas of staining and soiling. Minor moth damage. A few small 1/4” holes. A few seam separations. 4-56259 JS254 (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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