Eight-pound Solid Shot Artillery Ammunition Box

Eight-pound Solid Shot Artillery Ammunition Box, c. 1860s, green-painted wooden ammunition box, stenciled on one side "FIXED AMMN/8 ROUNDS/LIGHT 12 Pdr GUN/SOLID SHOT," and lightly stenciled the same on the other side, with half of the lid, lg. 19 3/4, ht. 11 1/2, wd. 12 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Don Troiani. Estimate $400-600 Some paint loss and half of the lid remains. Has some other stenciled markings from other use. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.