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Lot 194
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$344
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Peace flask manufactured by N.P. Ames, Springfield, MA. 1837.
9 1/2 x 4 x 1 1/2 in. copper powder flask with triangular hangers (rich patina). The body is embossed with the US armory eagle with shield, 2 clasped hands surrounded by a sunburst and series of stars, and an assortment of arms with "US" shield at center. The top of flask is marked near spout "1837 / N.P. Ames / Springfield." Martial inspector marked "W.S." These peace flasks were made for the US Government from 1837-1858 by N.P. Ames.
Property from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico