Real or Faux? US Cap Boxes

[John Grant]

I've had this piece for many years, but no one has ever been able to tell me if it's an original or a reenactment?!

can you tell me?

 

[UCVRelics]

Looks right as rain. Our leather expert @Package4 can give you more info on the maker and inspectors. Nice looking cap box.

 

[Salterr]

This looks good. It has the correct format inspector stampings and makers mark. The stitching is not a clean white like many reproductions. The rivets also appear correct and the box is missing its wool insert. Very common to have that missing. There are different variations as far as shape and markings. Some don't have any markings while earlier ones have a small US on them with no rivets, just stitching. On average in minty condition $225 range but sometimes even higher. The average cost for most encountered is less.

 

[Salterr]

I'd also suggest cleaning the verdigris off the rivets, if you have time. I usually use a blunt sided toothpick or q-tip

 

[John Grant]

That sounds good, let's see.

I paid about $125.

 

[Salterr]

That sounds good, let's see.

I paid about $125.

Not a bad price for its condition. Very nice!

 

[Package4]

Looks right as rain. Our leather expert @Package4 can give you more info on the maker and inspectors. Nice looking cap box.

Yep, good!

 

[John Grant]

Wonderful, thank you very much @Package4

Yes, the price was okay, but I had to pay an additional $20 or $25 for shipping, as it was an auction in the US.