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VERY Rare Antique Silver Civil War Coffin Plate, Casket, Funeral, 1861, MARSTON
VERY Rare Antique Silver Civil War Coffin Plate, Casket, Funeral, 1861, MARSTON
VERY Rare Antique Silver Civil War Coffin Plate, Casket, Funeral, 1861, MARSTON
VERY Rare Antique Silver Civil War Coffin Plate, Casket, Funeral, 1861, MARSTON

VERY Rare Antique Silver Civil War Coffin Plate, Casket, Funeral, 1861, MARSTON

$ 71.28

Availability: 82 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: Memorial Statue
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: excellent
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Very Rare Antique Silver Coffin/Casket Engraved Identification Plate, Dated 1861
    DESCRIPTION:
    Original Civil War period  engraved coffin/casket plate.
    Appears to be made of coin silver.  Nicely engraved in fancy script on the surface is "Jasper Marston, Died Feb. 21, 1861, Aged 73 Years".
    Measures about 4 1/2" x 3".  Has 4 tiny holes around the edge for attachment nails. These were used during the funeral ceremony, then buried with the coffin or often taken off for the family as a keepsake, such as this one. This one came from the original family.
    A VERY UNIQUE PIECE OF AMERICANA, especially something that was used and dated DURING THE CIVIL WAR.
    HAS NICE LOOK & PATINA.
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