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Civil War Officer's Mahogany Box

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Civil War Officer's Mahogany Box
<B>Officer's Mahogany Box.</B></I> Many officers, especially general officers, traveled as well-outfitted as they could within reason. This light mahogany box was used during the Civil War. Measuring 21” x 14” x 8”, it is complete with its period scrollwork brass hardware including the handles and front plate fitted for a key which has been lost.<BR><BR>The box still retains its restraining lever inside but will not close completely and has an approximately ½” gap before closing. <BR><BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)