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Officer's Boots of General William Mahone

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:9,250.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Officer's Boots of General William Mahone
<B>BROOKS BROS. OFFICER'S BOOTS OF GENERAL WILLIAM MAHONE </B></I> - Undoubtedly worn by General William Mahone during the siege of Petersburg, these 'Lorin Brooks' manufactured 15-inch tall boots are in remarkably good condition. Brooks' shop at 438 Broadway in New York handmade these fine leather boots that have withstood Mahone's battles and the test of time. The small size of the boots are not a result of shrinkage but of Mahone's small stature, a fact that belies his fierceness in war. Each boot bears the maker's mark stamped in gold at the front, outside top and includes Mahone's name written in period ink inside each boot. The maker's number of '42984' appears inside each boot as well making the boots a matched pair. Although the boots have seen much usage, they still bear the square nails at the heel that gave General Mahone as much wear as possible. The stitching is still intact and tight while the lower leather remains supple. There is some wear to the outside of the uppers that is indicative of Mahone's horsemanship. General Mahone's wooden boot stretcher or boot jack accompanies the boots as well. <BR><BR>These boots owned and worn by Major General William Mahone are a remarkable example of a Confederate general's uniform ensemble. <BR><B><BR>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Don Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I> <BR><B><BR>Published:</B></I> <I>The American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin - Number 72 <BR>North South Trader's Civil War - Volume XXIV, Number 6.</B></I> <BR><B><BR>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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