May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Comprising: (A) Wood-framed shadow box under glass measuring 6" x 8" x 1 - 3/8". Mounted on red burlap are 9 relic objects including, two partial spoons, a large iron key, a small sleeve button, a coat button, two coins and two rose head nails. The back is inscribed in pencil "Relics of Fort Carillon during French & Indian War 1759. 1. Barracks Key, 2. British half-penny 1727-1759 3. 2 wrought iron nails off of barracks door 4. 2 rat tail spoons of pewter. 5. 2 buttons. 6. Spanish silver coin-Mex. Guat. Lina. 2 Reals 1750 +/- 20. (B) Large board fragment stamped on one end "FORT / TICONDEROGA / BARRACKS". The piece measures 6- 7 /8" by 4 - 3/4" by 2 - 1/4". Mounted with an iron ring and staple. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG