IRWINS PATENT CAMP MEAL CHEST.

IRWINS PATENT CAMP MEAL CHEST. Made by the Warne Cheevers Co., St. Louis. A letter of provenance from Mr. Adamson accompanies this lot which states, that the chest “…was found in the Warren House on Highway 54, in Jonesboro, Georgia. The Warren House was in the center of the Confederate Lines during the second day fighting in Jonesboro. After the battle, it was used as the hospital and headquarters for the 52nd Illinois Infantry Regiment. My Father, Frank Adamson, found this meal chest in the 1960’s. it was a Christmas present to Michael Adamson in 1979.” 21” x 15” x 12-1/2” hinged wooden box with iron reinforcements with various wooden segments. Remaining in segments are five empty fitted tin containers, two large clear square bottles. In one compartment is stoneware cup, tin cup, and wood spigot. In case also are ironstone plate, three forks and two knives. Stenciled inside top lid of chest reads “WARNE. CHEEVERS. CO., 125 NORTH 4TH STREET, ST. LOUIS MANUFACTURERS, IRWINS PATENT, DEC. 17TH, 1861”. Also accompanying this lot is a copy of information relating to the history of the 52nd Illinois Infantry as well as a copy of a newspaper article about the house’s history and a photo of the house. CONDITION: Exterior box still has 50% orig blue milk paint with lots of scuffing and staining. Iron handles missing. Box sound. Interior soiled. One hinge and several reinforcements are loose. 4-56218 (2,500-5,000)

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
	2378	$2,300.00	IRWINS PATENT CAMP MEAL CHEST. Made by the Warne Cheevers Co., St. Louis. A letter of provenance from Mr. Adamson accompanies this lot which states, that the chest “…was found in the Warren House on Highway 54, in Jonesboro, Georgia. The Warren House was in the center of the Confederate Lines during the second day fighting in Jonesboro. After the battle, it was used as the hospital and headquarters for the 52nd Illinois Infantry Regiment. My Father, Frank Adamson, found this meal chest in the 1960’s. it was a Christmas present to Michael Adamson in 1979.” 21” x 15” x 12-1/2” hinged wooden box with iron reinforcements with various wooden segments. Remaining in segments are five empty fitted tin containers, two large clear square bottles. In one compartment is stoneware cup, tin cup, and wood spigot. In case also are ironstone plate, three forks and two knives. Stenciled inside top lid of chest reads “WARNE. CHEEVERS. CO., 125 NORTH 4TH STREET, ST. LOUIS MANUFACTURERS, IRWINS PATENT, DEC. 17TH, 1861”. Also accompanying this lot is a copy of information relating to the history of the 52nd Illinois Infantry as well as a copy of a newspaper article about the house’s history and a photo of the house. CONDITION: Exterior box still has 50% orig blue milk paint with lots of scuffing and staining. Iron handles missing. Box sound. Interior soiled. One hinge and several reinforcements are loose. 4-56218 (2,500-5,000) 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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