December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A collection of cap plate fragments, most bearing portions of regimental designations or eagle devices, excavated by Jim Hart (in company with Duncan Campbell) at Sacketts Harbor, NY during the 1950s and early 1960s. While some of the cap patterns are recognizable and can be associated with known forms (some of which are complete in other lots in this sale), other fragments are from heretofore unknown and unpublished patterns, including an eagle cap plate of tinned iron of rather extraordinary size. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Hart; private collection; purchased in MAR 2024 from The Picket Post. CONDITION: Very good as found, excavated examples with patina, some light oxidation on the tinned iron examples.