Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

U.S. CIVIL War Leather Cap Boxes

Price realized
$183
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$150
Category
Historical & Political Memorabilia
Sold
January 25, 2025
Sale
DAY 2 -JANUARY 2025 NEW YEAR'S FINE ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 4)  U.S. Army M1854 Leather Cap Boxes, one retains the mark on the inside flap of "E Gaylord, Chicopee, Mass." (Emerson Gaylord, 1817-1899, his company having as many as 450 personnel to full U.S. contracts for leather accoutrements), faint portions of oval stamps visible on others boxes, two with substantial leather cracking and deterioration, largest measure 3.5" x 1.75" x 3.5", total of all .65lbs

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.