05-03-201405-03-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Pairs of Civil War Officer's Epaulettes and a Pair of Shoulder Straps

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$615$500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Two Pairs of Civil War Officer's Epaulettes and a Pair of Shoulder Straps, c. mid to late 19th century, a pair of gold bullion officer's dress epaulettes in a japanned tin case, inscribed on the lid W. L. Wann Jr./13th U.S. Infantry, a pair of gold bullion officer's dress epaulettes in a japanned tin case, and a pair of infantry captain's shoulder straps.

Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $300-500

One tin case is missing the center compartment, the second case the hinges have come apart, and the shoulder straps have a few moth nips.


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Keywords

gold bullion officer, Civil War Officer, W. L. Wann Jr., infantry captain, M. Prudence Fleck, Peter F. Frazier