Exceptional Civil War Carved Bone Folk Art Grouping in Original Wooden Shadowbox / Sold

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Exceptional Civil War Carved Bone Folk Art Grouping 

in Original Wooden Shadowbox 

 

Remarkable and highly personal Civil War-era folk art assemblage, featuring a matched pair of finely hand-carved bone cannons, with functional limber chests, a carved ring with wax inlay, a soldier’s tintype portrait frame, and additional small carved elements, all preserved within the original period shadowbox. 

 

The cannons are expertly executed with turned wheels and detailed carriage construction, displaying strong craftsmanship and symmetry—suggestive of a skilled hand, likely a soldier-made creation. The carved bone ring is particularly notable, inlaid with red and black wax decoration and bearing the carver’s initials, adding a rare level of personalization and identity to the group. 

 

The inclusion of a small tintype portrait within an intricately carved frame reinforces the intimate, keepsake nature of the assemblage, pointing to its role as a deeply personal wartime memento. Such items were often produced in camp or hospital settings, where soldiers with time and skill created objects from available materials. 

 

All elements are housed in the original wavy glass shadowbox, complete with mirror-lined interior and period fabric backing, enhancing both display and historical integrity. The presence of the original skeleton key further adds to the completeness and untouched nature of the piece. 

 

Overall condition is excellent, with a beautiful, untouched patina throughout. The grouping remains exactly as assembled, offering a rare, cohesive glimpse into Civil War soldier folk art at its finest. 

 

A truly museum-level example of Civil War trench or camp art, combining craftsmanship, personalization, and original presentation in one outstanding display. 

 

 

Inventory Number: SCU 087

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