CIVIL WAR US CAP BOX - ORIGINAL WOOL LINER - YOUNG MAKER, NJ

CIVIL WAR US CAP BOX - ORIGINAL WOOL LINER - YOUNG MAKER, NJ

Hover to zoom

Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 7 Image 8 Image 9 Image 10

$150.00 ON HOLD

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 172-5563

This is a Civil War-era Federal percussion cap box in black bridle leather, following the general pattern of the M1850 cap box issued to Union infantry and cavalry. It has the shield-shaped outer flap with a long closure tab, an inner safety flap, side “ears” to keep caps from spilling, and the original sheepskin fleece lining at the mouth of the box. That fleece held the caps in place and kept them from bouncing out in the field, and it is one of the parts most often lost or replaced. Here it is present and intact. Two vertical belt loops on the back are stitched along their edges and secured at the top and bottom with copper rivets.

Approximate Dimensions:
Body width: about 4 inches
Body height: about 3¾ inches (about 4¼ inches to the top of the belt loops)

Condition: The leather is solid and supple-looking, with most of its original black finish. The rear panel shows light surface crazing and scattered scuffs, and there is minor finish wear along the edges and seams. The perimeter stitching on the back and the stitching around both belt loops appear complete and tight. Both loops are firmly attached. Their rivets have green verdigris.

The outer flap has a pebbled surface with a dark, even finish. A very light inspectors mark, in oval, can be observed.  Two small rectangular slits sit in the upper part of the flap. An unknown type plate was affixed to the outside with a faint impression of hooks remaining on the inside. The closure tab is complete, with a mottled surface where some of the finish has flaked, and a trace of verdigris. The closure stud on the bottom of the box is present.

Inside, the flesh side of the outer flap is clean, with a darker band of age staining near the top. Both inner side ears are present and keep their shape. The inner flap is maker marked “S H YOUNG & CO/ NEWARK/ NJ”. The wool fleece is full and soft. No vent pick is present.

Overall, this is a well-preserved, very solid, honest example that retains its often-missing fleece lining. It would display well on a belt with a cartridge box and bayonet scabbard. [stp]

[ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire About CIVIL WAR US CAP BOX - ORIGINAL WOOL LINER - YOUNG MAKER, NJ

should be empty