LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 December Civil War Auction #674  / 

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CONFEDERATE TUBE OR CARTRIDGE POUCH USED BY PVT.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
CONFEDERATE TUBE OR CARTRIDGE POUCH USED BY PVT.
<B>CONFEDERATE TUBE OR CARTRIDGE POUCH USED BY PVT. JOHN J. RIDGELEY CO. A. 1ST LOUISIANA HEAVY ARTILLERY.</B></I> The box is accompanied by an old 1 1/8” X 3 3/8” glazed linen tag with typescript ID to Ridgeley at Fort. St. Philip, La. Ridgely was mustered into service March 28, 1861 and served with the 1st Louisiana until his capture at Vicksburg, July 4, 1863. He was interred at several Federal prison camps until November 11, 1863 when he stated his desire to take the oath of allegiance and remain on the north as a loyal citizen, eventually settling in Bangor, me. The box is 5 ½” X 7” X 1 ½” thick, constructed of buff leather. Very unusual form and quite possibly of English manufacture. The lid folds over the top with a large latch tab closure being affected with a woven leather finial. The two 1” wide belt loops attach at the bottom with woven leather finials, which allows the loops to be easily detached for removal from the belt. A very rare piece of Confederate used equipment with excellent ID.<BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> All leather supple, all stitching tight, overall completely untouched. Complete and original in every respect.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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