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Lot 447
Civil War Scaled Epaulette in Pyrography Box
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, 19th century, epaulette, 6-1/2 x 4 in.; polychrome and pyrography decorated wood box with fabric lining, 2-7/8 x 12 x 4-1/2 in.; assorted items, including ribbon, ivory pick and bead, five mother of pearl tatting devices, brass spring loaded fleam bleeder stamped "Wiegand & Snowden/Philadelphia", large hook, and bag of small hooks, largest 9-7/8 in.
â—‰This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Note: According to consignor notes this epaulette belonged to James Dinwiddie.
Condition
surface dirt/accretion, rust and verdigris; left back hinge detached, glue residue; fleam lacking spring load
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Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
