Lot 211
(Wallace, William H.) - Antique Presentation Silver Cigar Humidor, c. 1880s. Deluxe grade humidor with claw-foot pedestal design, c. 1880s, engraved on the top, "W.H. Wallace from A.V. Mann," 4" tall, 9¾" long, and 5¼" across, with claw feet and elaborate borders. Stamped on the bottom: "Quadrupleplate / Wilcox Silverplate Co., Meriden, Conn." with the number "1751" below. The key is not present, otherwise fine. Confederate General William H. Wallace was the Lieutenant Colonel of the 8th South Carolina Infantry at the battle of Second Manassas; his regiment suffered 50% casualties. His brigade "suffered most heavily at the Battle of the Crater, four companies of his regiment being blown up or destroyed by falling earth at the explosion of the mine." He was promoted General in September 1864 and participated in the war until its very last action.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800.
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