Dressed to Kill, Dressed to Till

Lot 84:

American Gentleman’s Wallet, 1830-1840

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's premium: 20%

Wallet of russet calf, 3 ½ x 7 ¼ inches in closed position, with a scalloped flap with a leather closure strap (showing a wire-wrap, period repair) ending in male portion of a steel clasp, the female riveted to the body proper. The leather is embossed front and back with three stamped motifs, the two outer being an eagle/globe device, with the central device being a rose wit stem, with various scrolled and edged surrounds. There are two pockets and folds of calf on the interior.