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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 8, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Large Painted Polychrome and Gilt Grand Army of the Republic Post Plaque

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$2,460$2,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2838MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 09, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Large Painted Polychrome and Gilt Grand Army of the Republic Post Plaque, probably Hoosick Falls, New York, late 19th century, shaped as a medal, decorated with crest of eagle on cannons, above the stars and stripes, and a large star below lettered "Walter A. Wood/294/Post.," among the initials "G," "A," and "R," all on a black ground with chamfered gilt edge, old decoration over an earlier design, ht. 51, wd. 28 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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