August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/18/2020
(A) 14-1/2" x 7-3/4" x 7" Trunk is covered in pony hide and decorated with brass tacks and thin leather strips. CONDITION: Fair. Much of the pony hide is worn off, leather strips are partially missing and the lid is disconnected. (B) 14" x 8-1/2" x 7" Trunk is covered with leather and decorated with brass tacks and leather strips. Pencil notations inside the lid include the dates 1889, 1898 and 1937 as if the trunk had been handed down. CONDITION: Good. The leather is worn and part of the front catch is missing. (C) 16" x 9-1/2"x 7-3/4" Trunk is covered with leather and decorated with brass tacks. Affixed to the lid is a shield that says "Princess Wenona World Champion 1901". Princess Wenona (Lillian Smith) was a trick shooter who performed with Buffalo Bill, Pawnee Bill and the 101 Ranch Shows. CONDITION: Good with respect to wear. Edges are worn and a small piece of leather is loose on the back. CG
Item Dimensions: Largest: 16" x 8" x 9 - 1/2".