Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
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Lot 649
Capt. A. H. Bogardus trunk.
Estimate: $500 - $750
Sold for
$510
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Capt. A. H. Bogardus trunk. Circa late 19th / early 20th century. Leather-covered wooden trunk, intricately covered on sides with metal and brass studs arranged in various motifs, nameplate on lid lettered "Capt. A. H. Bogardus." Stamped on front and side "Property of Buffalo Bill's Wild West." Lined with floral paper. The stamps and marks on the trunk are of dubious authenticity, and this trunk should be viewed as a decorative or fantasy piece only.
22 x 41 x 22".
Condition
Leather peeling in some areas; some losses to paper lining. Overall very good, clean condition.
Available payment options
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From the Ralph Finch Collection.
