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2503
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$1,380.00
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LOT OF CIVIL WAR AND MILITIA ACCOUTREMENTS. This grouping consists of of miscellaneous 19th century accoutrements. 1) A painted Officer’s pistol box circa 1875 with letters “JFB” painted on inner flap and original tins. This box once had a set of script initial sideplate which is now missing. Condition on this box is good overall though missing tab for closure and attachment tabs for sling. 2) Civil War pistol box, probably for Colt Army. Overall condition is very good with a 2-1/4″ white metal oval plate attached to cover. 3) Pair of early 19th century or maybe late 18th century pommel holsters with brass buttcaps. Holsters are missing all attachments but still retain small white metal buttons for tabs, which are missing. 4) Hard leather cartridge box with linen sling and belt attached. Early to mid-19th century, though associated tag reads it was probably used during the Revolutionary War. The name “EM Livermore” is penned inside box. Condition overall is very good though black hard surface is melted and hardened with imprints of sling and belt that are attached. 5) Militia belt with 2-5/8″ oval copper buckle with three hooks. Belt probably dates about mid-19th century. Overall condition is very good. 6) Militia bayonet and sling, circa 1835. Linen sling is still attached to frog with unusual two roller buckle attachment. Frog is tarred leather. Scabbard is for angular bayonet with brass sewn tip and brass throat. Overall condition very good though scabbard body bent near tip. 7) Cloth bag, about 8″ x 6″, with old brown ink tag that reads “Bullets Bagg / Carried through the War of 1812 by Luther Tower of West Cummington”. These seven items were all reassessed from prominent New England historical society museum. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-35221, 4-35222, 4-35225 JS18 (1,000-1,500)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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. |