Antique Silver Snuff Box with Civil War Soldier Dated 1860 by C Parker Company For Sale

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Antique Silver Snuff Box with Civil War Soldier Dated 1860 by C Parker Company:
$449.00

I am offering for sale an 1860 antique oval silver snuff box with a hand engraved scene depicting a Civil War soldier holding a shovel sitting over the body of a dead comrade on the battlefield. It was made by C. Parker Company and patented on January 24, 1860. The clasp and hinge are tight. C. Parker snuff boxes are documented as being used by Civil War soldiers by Francis A. Lord in his book, \"Civil War Collector\'s Encyclopedia,\" volume IV, on page 167. It is in very good condition with age appropriate wear and patina. It measures 3 1/4 inches by 2 inches by 7/8 inch high.