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A Sterling Silver Commemorative Cigarette Case Presented to Corporal Peter McAdams

A Sterling Silver Commemorative Cigarette Case Presented to Corporal Peter McAdams

Kerr & Co. (William B. Kerr Co., Est. 1855), Newark, New Jersey, Circa 1863

one side engraved with emblazoned American eagle, the other side engraved, "CPL Peter McAdam/ 98th Penna Inf/ Salem Heights, VA/ 3 May 1863," gilt-washed interior, marked to inside.

3 1/8 x 4 1/2 inches, Weight: 4.47 oz. t.

Provenance:

Mebane Antiques, March, 23, 2023, lot 425.

Note:

On May 3, 1863 at Salem Heights, Virginia, Corporal Peter McAdams carried a wounded comrade back while under fire. He received a Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in 1898.

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A Sterling Silver Commemorative Cigarette Case Presented to Corporal Peter McAdams

Kerr & Co. (William B. Kerr Co., Est. 1855), Newark, New Jersey, Circa 1863

Provenance:

Mebane Antiques, March, 23, 2023, lot 425.

Note:

On May 3, 1863 at Salem Heights, Virginia, Corporal Peter McAdams carried a wounded comrade back while under fire. He received a Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in 1898.

American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts: Featuring Property from Prominent New York and Philadelphia Collectors

A Sterling Silver Commemorative Cigarette Case Presented to Corporal Peter McAdams

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A Sterling Silver Commemorative Cigarette Case Presented to Corporal Peter McAdams