My friend inherited a Civil War medical bag in good shape, with instruments included, and I was wondering what value it might have. Thanks.

-- Marilyn McClain (mcclainma@aol.com), February 13, 2000

Answers

The value would depend on the quality and condition of what's in the bag ;~). Civil war items are highly collectible and with some items fetching five figures I would suggest you contact an appraiser who specializes in this area to examine the bag and contents, it would be well worth the cost.

-- Mike Wilcox (appraisers@sympatico.ca), February 14, 2000.