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$5,462.00

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR GROUPING OF LIEUTENANT J. S. SNOW, 1ST MAINE BATTERY. Grouping consists of 43”x19”x18” tall dovetailed trunk, which has painted on the front “LIEUT. J. S. SNOW. 1ST ME.BATTERY”, and large framed albumen photograph of Lt. Snow wearing 2nd Lt. straps. Also included is small frame oil painting of Lt. John Snow’s brother William Snow, Lt. Snow’s Civil War blanket (well-used with several large holes), an officer’s sword belt (missing sword hangers), and a sash belt and buckle with two-piece, interlocking, eagle sash buckle (old knife scabbard is attached to this belt). Also in box is Civil War rifle sling and a Spanish-American or WWI rifle sling. Trunk also contains an old down comforter, various leather fragments from belts and scabbards, 17 letters written to family (most in the 1850’s), and a 9th plate daguerreotype of one of the Snow women. Also included is a pair of Lt. Snow’s 1st Lt. shoulder straps and an extra loose 1st Lt. strap. 4-51031 JS36 (4,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004
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