$615
Oak Cannon-form Ballot Box, America, late 19th century, in the shape of a mortar on a bed with handle in the back, the back with single drawer, the muzzle of the mortar has an opening for dropping a marble which strikes a bell as it enters the drawer, marked on one side "TO/F. B. SPEAKMAN,/Col. 133D P.V.," the other side marked "Wm SLACK/Co. A. 133D P.V.," ht. 8 1/4, wd. 5 3/4, lg. 15 1/2 in. Note: Colonel Franklin Bailey Speakman (1833-1900) mustered as Captain in Company G of the 133rd Infantry on August 16 and was quickly promoted to Colonel on August 21, 1862. He served in the assault on Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg in December 1862 and Chancellorsville in May 1863. After the war Speakman operated a hotel in Coatseville, Pennsylvania, through to the end of his life. Estimate $200-250 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-03-02
