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Lot 80 : 19TH C. MAHOGANY CIVIL WAR/SAILOR'S DITTY BOX

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19TH C. MAHOGANY CIVIL WAR/SAILOR'S DITTY BOX
bone label on hinged lid inscribed TYLER/SHILOH, whalebone embellishments incl. a cannon, a stack of cannon balls, bucket of firing tar, anchor, and stars, drawer to base, 6.5"h; 14"w; 6.25"d
The Civil War Battle of Shiloh was fought on April 6-7, 1862 in Hardin County, Tennessee resulting in a Union victory. There were over 23,000 casualties.

Estimate: $700 - $900
Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium


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