AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
AMERICAN "PEACE FLASK" AND RARE OVAL US CROSSBELT PLATE.This lot consists of an 1856 dated rifleman's flask and a circa 1820 oval crossbelt plate with solder filled tin back with 3 iron wire hooks. This is a rare US accoutrement plate that was adopted in 1818. The flask was originally adopted in the 1830's though most were utilized with model 1841 US "Mississippi" rifles. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Plate is overall fine with old cleaning to surface. Scattered staining and pitting. Flask has dark mustard patina, good detail, though worn at high areas. Makers mark, inspector mark and date are clear on top. Spring is broken, otherwise complete and functional. 49055-221 JS (800-1,200)