RARE ORIGINAL AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAKER MARKED ‘ESSEX’ CARTRIDGE BOX

Description: PLEASE CLICK ON THE ITEM DESCRIPTION TAB FOR FULL DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS! Scarce Maker Marked "SJ" American Revolutionary War "ESSEX" Cartridge Box with 21 Hole Pine Block Click images to enlarge Description Up for Consideration is a Wonderful Example of Scarce Maker Marked "SJ" American Revolutionary War "ESSEX" Cartridge Box with 21 hole Pine Block! c1770's Here is a pleasing, good-looking and complete specimen of the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR 'ESSEX' CARTRIDGE BOX This maker Marked American Revolutionary War cartridge box of the pattern known to some collectors as the "Essex" box, due to a few identified examples either found in Essex County, Massachusetts or identified to Continental Army soldiers from Essex County (notably one in the Cape Ann Historical Society in Gloucester, MA and another in a private Pennsylvania collection), all three still bearing their original alum-tanned, buffed leather strap of horsehide. These boxes were copies of British light infantry/Highland type cartridge pouches, which were fitted with 18-hole wooden cartridge blocks and the flap is secured to the bottom of the box by a brass hook and clasp arrangement. It has an implement pocket for flints and gun tools on the front of the box, covered by the flap. These boxes were furnished to both Continental and state troops from Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War. The original 18-hole block of this block was replaced with a 21-hole block of pine—probably done by a wartime veteran in order to render his box suitable for post-war militia service, following the adoption of a national militia act that required all cartridge boxes to be capable of holding 21-24 rounds. The original wooden tray remains below the box. Box dimensions (not inclusive of flap): 5 1/2 in. H x 8 1/2 in. W x 3 in. D; Leather condition very good and relatively supple for age, Straps on reverse are missing, and flint pouch on front inside center is loose on one side. Box opens up nicely without any breaks in the leather.All in All a Wonderful Preserved Example! *Maker Marked in several places on the top of the pine block (SJ) * Note All 24 images included in this listing! A Former Museum display Piece! As our High Resolution Photographs are an Important Part of Our Description and as All Sales are Final Please Note All images to assess your own opinion before bidding! We are Happy to combine Shipping Costs for Multiple Orders but please let us know before you pay for your items! *No International Sales or Shipping and we are Sorry for Any Inconvenience. Your Postage Includes: Tracking, Full Insurance and all Materials! Please feel free to Email Us with any questions. Take a Look at our EBay Store and don't hesitate in making a Fair Offer on any of our Pieces! Thanks for Looking ! 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Price: 1850 USD

Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-05-14T17:49:57.000Z

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