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A Limber Chest From The 2nd Light Battery of the

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
A Limber Chest From The 2nd Light Battery of the
<B>A Limber Chest From The 2nd Light Battery of the Vermont Volunteers, Circa 1863</B></I> This limber chest was used by the 2nd Vermont Light Artillery in the Civil War. Used to carry ammunition for cannon in the field, in this case a six-pounder cannon, this copper and iron chest would ride atop the limber, a two-wheeled cart with an axle with a framework designed to hold the limber chest and an apparatus to receive the tongue of the gun carriage or caisson which also would carry limber chests.<BR><BR>The 2nd Vermont Light Artillery was organized at Brandon, Vermont in December 1861 and moved to Boston where they took the steamer <I>Idaho</B></I> for Ship Island, Louisiana where they were attached to Phelps' Brigade. They had the distinction of being the first battery to occupy New Orleans. They later saw action at Galveston, Plains Store and the Siege of Port Hudson and participated in the surrender of the Confederate forces there.<BR><BR>This heavy iron and copper chest has seen much duty. Measuring 42” x 17” x 20”. The upraised handles measure 9” x 11”. There is stenciling in white on the front reading "Light 6 Pdr Gun". On both ends the unit's name "2nd Lt. Battery Vermont Vols." is stenciled as well. The front has a hasp closure for the placing of a lock.<BR><BR>This is an historic piece of artillery equipment that was used to occupy New Orleans. Limber chests from the Civil War are very rare.<BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Crow Art Partnership Collection</B></I>*****<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Other (oversized items, group lo (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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