Sell or Auction Your Chief NYPD Police Uniform for up to $3,500 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold an NYPD Chief of Police uniform coat circa 1898-1902 for $3,520. Please see details below:
NYPD Chief’s Uniform 1898-1902
New York City Police dress coat worn by the Chief of Police from the Consolidation era of 1898 to 1902. Double-breasted frock coat ending one inch above the knee with two rows of buttons on the breast, eight in each row. Coat likely belonged to William S. Devery, who served as the first NYPD Chief between 1898 and 1901. The flamboyant Devery was convicted of bribery and extortion after 13 years with the police and, as such, was dismissed from the force. He appealed the conviction and, upon his reinstatement, began a meteoric rise through the ranks until his appointment as the Chief on 30 June 1898. After stepping down as Chief of Police, Devery went on to co-own the Highlanders baseball team, which later became the New York Yankees. He also helped to build the first Yankees Stadium. Devery served as Chief of Police during the important Consolidation Era, when the police forces in New York City were consolidated into a single force. Because of its historical significance and short time frame (just 1898 to 1902), police items from this era are highly collectible. As there was only a single Chief of Police, this coat is incredibly rare and, indeed, likely unique. Coat perfectly matches a description of the Chief of Police’s uniform published in the NYPD 1898 Rules and Regulations book, proving it wasn’t one of the later, more modern designs. Coat shows some wear, including small holes in the lining and a 2.5″ tear in the seam under the right arm. Also, one button is missing. Excellent condition. Sold for $3,520.
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