Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Identified Presentation Cigar Case, c. 1863, silver-plated case engraved on the lid "Presented to/Lieut. A. Ross Black/Co. B 50th Regt. P.V.M./August 15th 1863," lined with maroon velvet, lg. 5 1/8, wd. 2 3/8 in.
Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $100-200
Some patination on the case but in overall good condition.
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Keywords
Nicholas A. Penachio, A. Ross BlackChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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