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Four Spoons & Travel Set Remains Jesse James Coll

These items were found in a trunk which belonged to the notorious outlaw Jesse James. The items listed in this auction as well as five antique firearms were found in an around the trunk which was hidden in a barn on Jesse's Uncle's farm near Stamping Grounds, Kentucky. The trunk remained hidden in a dark corner under a deteriorating pile of hay for over 110 years before its discovery in 1998. These items are now up for sale in separate lots. Please contact us for further information, more detailed descriptions, terms of sale, etc.

The four silver plate spoons were most likely used while traveling to cook and/or melt metal for bullets. The heat marks are very clear on the backs as the silver has dripped. They are marked: 1847 Rogers Bros. Lot also includes remnants of well worn personal travel set.

Condition: The spoons measure approx. 8 1/2" long and have significant heat/melting marks as well as significant wear on the ends from heavy use.

The travel set remains are miniature in size. They each measure approx. 1" wide. They appear to be the top to a creamer, and the top to a salt shaker and are made of a somewhat thin metal. There are no further markings or known information for description of these remains.

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