ACOUTREMENTS OF GENERAL ELLIS SPEAR & HIS BROTHER GUILFORD.

ACOUTREMENTS OF GENERAL ELLIS SPEAR & HIS BROTHER GUILFORD. Ellis Spear, who eventually became a Gen. in the Civil War originally served under Joshua Chamberlain and was with Chamberlain on Little Round Top during the momentous battle which took place on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The contents of the Spear house in Warren, Maine was sold a few years ago by a Thomaston, Maine auction firm and these items were acquired at that auction and are purportedly those of Ellis or Guilford Spear’s and possibly may have been on Little Round Top the day of this historical battle. The lot includes a pair of Paris made Civil War era binoculars, a Union cartridge pouch with brass U.S. buckle on front and another belt with brass U.S. buckle. CONDITION: Binoculars function but show much handling and use, dents, corrosion etc. Cartridge pouch and belt are still reasonably supple, belt shows considerable age. 4-60248, 4-60249 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	858	$1,035.00	ACOUTREMENTS OF GENERAL ELLIS SPEAR & HIS BROTHER GUILFORD. Ellis Spear, who eventually became a Gen. in the Civil War originally served under Joshua Chamberlain and was with Chamberlain on Little Round Top during the momentous battle which took place on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The contents of the Spear house in Warren, Maine was sold a few years ago by a Thomaston, Maine auction firm and these items were acquired at that auction and are purportedly those of Ellis or Guilford Spear’s and possibly may have been on Little Round Top the day of this historical battle. The lot includes a pair of Paris made Civil War era binoculars, a Union cartridge pouch with brass U.S. buckle on front and another belt with brass U.S. buckle. CONDITION: Binoculars function but show much handling and use, dents, corrosion etc. Cartridge pouch and belt are still reasonably supple, belt shows considerable age. 4-60248, 4-60249 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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