CIVIL WAR ERA CHAPEAU DE BRAS GIVEN BY GEN GEORGE THOMAS TO GEN MICHAEL P. SMALL.

CIVIL WAR ERA CHAPEAU DE BRAS GIVEN BY GEN GEORGE THOMAS TO GEN MICHAEL P. SMALL. This hat was made by Warnock & Company at 519 Broadway, New York (Bazelon in his reference dates this address from 1859-1882). Label on hatbox says (in pencil) “General Geo. Thomas”. This chapeau was originally sold by Mohawk Arms in their November 20th, 2004 catalog. They describe the hat as follows, “Civil War ‘chapeau de bras’ of General George H. Thomas, ‘The Rock of Chickamauga’.” Black beaverskin with two angles 1 ½” black silk ribbons. 6 ½” x 2 ¼” gold bullion panel with twisted high relief gold wire borders. Applied to this backing is a 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” quality gilt American eagle and legend “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and a General Staff button (eagle with American shield on chest). All mounted on a large oval black silk panel. Black ostrich feathers adorn top of folding hat and heavy gold bullion wire type tassels are mounted on each end. Quality black/brown checkered leather sweatband. Red silk lining is embossed in gold with an image of a building, “ST. NICHOLAS 519 Broadway…WARNOCK & HATTERS WARNOCK & Co…” and the same logo as above. Also written in pencil “Gen. Geo. H. Thomas”. The chapeau and box show some age, but would still rate in about very good condition. (Warnock & Co., a uniform company, was first located at 519 Broadway, as stated in the logo and did manufacture uniforms and hats during the Civil War. “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” by John P. Langellier and Paul Loane show this exact type chapeau on p. 120 and describe it as a Model 1861.) The above chapeau was presented to Brevet General Michael P. Small on the event of his promotion by General George Thomas. Small served on the staff of General Thomas and after the Civil War received the chapeau from Thomas while serving with him on the Pacific Coast. The chapeau has directly descended in General Small’s family and for several years was on display at the Philadelphia Civil War Library Museum and appeared in a publication. A rare named historical item.” CONDITION: Chapeau is in very fine condition, showing very little use. Silk lining is complete and only soiled and worn at folds. 1-1/2” patent leather sweatband is complete. Eagle hat insignia is near mint. Bullion knots and ostrich plumes are excellent. Orig box is tattered but complete. 4-60392 JS57 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	418	$3,000.00	CIVIL WAR ERA CHAPEAU DE BRAS GIVEN BY GEN GEORGE THOMAS TO GEN MICHAEL P. SMALL. This hat was made by Warnock & Company at 519 Broadway, New York (Bazelon in his reference dates this address from 1859-1882). Label on hatbox says (in pencil) “General Geo. Thomas”. This chapeau was originally sold by Mohawk Arms in their November 20th, 2004 catalog. They describe the hat as follows, “Civil War ‘chapeau de bras’ of General George H. Thomas, ‘The Rock of Chickamauga’.” Black beaverskin with two angles 1 ½” black silk ribbons. 6 ½” x 2 ¼” gold bullion panel with twisted high relief gold wire borders. Applied to this backing is a 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” quality gilt American eagle and legend “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and a General Staff button (eagle with American shield on chest). All mounted on a large oval black silk panel. Black ostrich feathers adorn top of folding hat and heavy gold bullion wire type tassels are mounted on each end. Quality black/brown checkered leather sweatband. Red silk lining is embossed in gold with an image of a building, “ST. NICHOLAS 519 Broadway…WARNOCK & HATTERS WARNOCK & Co…” and the same logo as above. Also written in pencil “Gen. Geo. H. Thomas”. The chapeau and box show some age, but would still rate in about very good condition. (Warnock & Co., a uniform company, was first located at 519 Broadway, as stated in the logo and did manufacture uniforms and hats during the Civil War. “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” by John P. Langellier and Paul Loane show this exact type chapeau on p. 120 and describe it as a Model 1861.) The above chapeau was presented to Brevet General Michael P. Small on the event of his promotion by General George Thomas. Small served on the staff of General Thomas and after the Civil War received the chapeau from Thomas while serving with him on the Pacific Coast. The chapeau has directly descended in General Small’s family and for several years was on display at the Philadelphia Civil War Library Museum and appeared in a publication. A rare named historical item.” CONDITION: Chapeau is in very fine condition, showing very little use. Silk lining is complete and only soiled and worn at folds. 1-1/2” patent leather sweatband is complete. Eagle hat insignia is near mint. Bullion knots and ostrich plumes are excellent. Orig box is tattered but complete. 4-60392 JS57 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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