Civil War Era USN Shaving Soap Kit Made from Gutta Percha w/Original Mirror & Brass Ring
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Civil War Era USN Shaving Soap Kit Made from Gutta Percha w/Original Mirror & Brass Ring

Code: usnpg00000


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a Civil War era United States Navy shaving soap kit with its original mirror and brass suspension ring. The two piece kit is made of gutta percha, an early resin made from walnut shells. The cover is nicely grooved in a radial pattern and at its center reads DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP.

VINTAGE: Circa Civil War.

SIZE: Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 3-1/8" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gutta percha (resin made from walnut shells), mirror glass, brass.

ATTACHMENT: Brass suspension ring.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Civil War United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VAEJX11 LCGEX3/11 SCJJX3/16

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The kit is lovely condition with only the slightest of abrasions.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.