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Lot 41
[CIVIL WAR] Captured Port Royal Cigar Holder
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Brass cigar holder. Approx. length 1 in. WITH Manuscript pencil note which reads in full: "Cigar Holder / Taken from Captain's Tent [?] after battle at Port Royal S.C. Nov. 7/61 by ?? G. Adams attached to Steamer Susquehanna. / Jany 10/14."
The U.S.S. Susquehanna was part of the main fleet that arrived on November 7th and attacked the Confederate-held forts. Fort Walker was abandoned by mid-afternoon and crews went ashore and raised the Union flag.
[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Relics, Militaria, Accouterment, Equipment, Uniforms]
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