Rare 1870s-1880s Overland Mail & Express Co. Set of Baggage Tags
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Rare 1870s-1880s Overland Mail & Express Co. Set of Baggage Tags

Code: rsre00006


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Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare set of two circa 1870s or 1880s baggage tags for the Overland Mail & Express Company. The two flat, brass tags hang from a leather strap. One tag reads O.M. & EX. XO. 230 BAGGAGE CHECK and the other reads O.M. & EX. XO. 230 DUPLICATE.

VINTAGE: Circa 1870s-1880s.

SIZE: About 1-13/16 in width (of largest tag) and 12" in length (including strap).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Brass tags with black painted lettering and leather strap.

ATTACHMENT: Leather strap fits through rectangular slots in each tag and strap has 3-3/4" narrow opening for attachment to luggage.

MARKINGS: W. W. WILCOX CHICAGO (both badges).

ITEM NOTES: This is from an express company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MDEX09 LCGEX5/10 SLEGEX1/14 SeEIJX5/15

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The badges have light to medium tarnish and wear and strap is discolored in spots.

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