^Lot 3372 REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BOX.

This box measures approx. 9 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". The box is a leather covered, wooden insert with a single front flap with a sewn leather closing tongue. The underside of the box is now stiff but originally fit loosely, forming a small pouch beneath. There is no evidence of belt loops, but it does appear that an over-the-shoulder strap was originally attached. The wooden block is curved and is drilled to hold 24 paper-wrapped cartridges. The inside of the flap was painted, quite likely in the period or shortly after, "W. ADAMS 1774". CONDITION: box is in surprisingly solid condition with some flaking to the flap. The sewn rear hinge is still intact, though frayed. Closing tongue is separated at the base. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19906-1/BF). $1,600-2,200.