AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
FINE CIVIL WAR PIPE CARVED BY GILMAN CLINDININ, COMPANY 3 2ND WISCONSIN VOLUNTEERS, WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG.This large pipe measures almost 6" across and 3" high has raised relief lettering "PRESENTED TO J... BY GIL CLINDININ, CO. E 2ND R WV MARCH 1862". The carving, also in raised relief, shows a musket with attached bayonet, large patriotic shield, large nesting star and a ribbon with "OLD VIRGINIA". Gilman Clindinnin is listed as enlisting 5/8/61 into Company E, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, mustered out 6/28/68. Was promoted to Corporal and was wounded July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg. SIZE: CONDITION: Pipe is very dirty and soiled. Pipe hole is clogged with dirt. There are several age cracks and char from burning inside bowl. Pipe appears to have sat in a barn or similar dirty environment. Pipe is in need of a good waxing as it appears to have good color and grain under the grime. 49862-1 JS (2,000-3,000)