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Wells Fargo Treasure Box Parts & WF Red Wax Seals, SS Central America Treasure [161947]

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Shipwreck Artifacts Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Wells Fargo Treasure Box Parts & WF Red Wax Seals, SS Central America Treasure [161947]
SOLD
2,100.00USD+ (420.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 Mar 05 @ 14:05UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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This is a Wells Fargo Treasure Box parts group. 1) Wells, Fargo Treasure Box Parts with WF Red Wax Seal. Three parts to a Wells Fargo treasure box. 4 3/4 x 16" side panel and parts of both end panels with the fitted joints, with two seal areas, one of which clearly shows the Wells Fargo markings in part; and a second portion of wood the same length which must be part of a top or bottom piece, with one red seal area. A third short segment is also present. Numerous worm holes. 2) Several fragments of red wax seals recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. These were originally placed on wooden treasure boxes over joints and screw holes as a security measure. These have enough legible lettering to determine they were on a Wells Fargo treasure box that was carried aboard the ship.

Provenance: SS Central America Collection