Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Cartridge Box Plates
This page last updated April 29, 2008
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PC1656 US Cartridge Box Plate Lightly Marked "WH Smith Brooklyn" This US cartridge box plate has the look of plates diggers love to dig. The brass face has a beautiful chocolate brown patina which shows the big bold letters "US" as well as a few period dings. The rear has nearly full lead with some very minor flaking at the a couple of areas at the rim. Both iron attachment hooks are rusty, complete and straight up. Very lightly stamped in the lead is the manufacturer's stamp "WH Smith Brooklyn". In the additional pictures I have indicated with arrows exactly where the first line of the stamping begins and ends. The stamping is week and only a few of the letters are visible. In addition to the stamping there are some period cross hatch lines that I have concluded were etched in the lead by the soldier. The plate has a period wave that is nearly undetectable looking at the front view but is visible in the lateral view picture. This plate has no signs of repair and no freeze cracks or breaks in the brass face. Approx. 55 x 87 mm. $215.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1758 US Cartridge Box Plate This US cartridge box plate is in excellent condition and was excavated in Stafford County which is the county that surrounds a portion of the town of Fredericksburg, VA. The face of the plate has a brown patina, shows period use, and is near perfect. The rear has full lead and both iron attachment loops secure and straight up. The lettering style of this plate indicates that may have been produced by J. I. Pittman. Plates bearing his manufacturer's mark of either "J. I. Pittman" or "Made By J. I. Pittman" are considered moderately rare. This plate, although not marked, is clearly his letter pattern. Pittman also sub-contracted plates to other manufacturers such as H. A. Dingee, Boyd and Son's Boston, Joseph Bell and others. This plate is an excellent example that will make for a nice addition to any collection. Approx. 56 x 88 mm. $225.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1636 US Cartridge Box Plate - New Jersey Here is a US cartridge box plate is one you won't see everyday. What is unusual is that this one was recovered in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. The digger stated that he had recovered this plate in the area of Atsion which is situated along the rail route used 1862 to transport soldiers and equipment between New York and Camden, NJ. This plate is in fair condition with its brass face showing a brown patina. There are a few areas of rim small bends mainly in the area above the "U" but I do not detect any cracks or breaks in the face. The rear hooks are gone and there is some lead loss in some areas of the rim. Still not a bad looking plate and a good opportunity to put a "Jersey" dug relic in your collection. Approx. 57 x 88 mm. $135.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1268 US Cartridge Box Plate This excavated US cartridge box is in very good condition. Its brass face has a chocolate brown patina with no cracks or breaks. The rear has 99% full lead with both complete loops that are nearly straight up. There is an upward bend in the rim to the left of the "U" but this appears to be a result of period use. This plate was recovered from the area of Brandy Station, Va. The plate has not been repaired and will make for a very nice display piece. Approx. 54 x 85 mm. $190.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1517 US Cartridge Box Plate - Marked "E GAYLORD" This non-excavated US cartridge box plate, maker marked "E. GAYLORD, is in very good condition. The face has an aged dull brass patina with no cracks or breaks. The rear has full lead and both iron attachment loops which are complete and angled inward. The plate is a nice example and would work very well for a Gaylord marked cartridge box that needs a plate. This plate has no bends and has not been repaired. Approx. 54 x 84 mm. SOLD |
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PC1016 US Box Plate "Baby Size" This non-excavated 1839 pattern US box plate is the small or "baby" size type. This plate's face has a very nice dulled brass patina and is in good condition. The rear has both brass attachment hooks in place and solidly attached. This plate has no cracks, breaks, unusual bends or repairs. Approx. 40 x 70 mm. $315.00 Order Information or Questions? |
