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On this page we feature a bit of everything from the Civil War era and earlier.
 
EXCAVATED (yes, it's really dug!) 1-PIECE NAVY BUTTON, NA-44
 23mm Coat size.  Backmark: No. 4 / Lewis & Tomes / Extra Rich.  
Dug in Stafford County, Virginia.   What a beauty!!
 $ 175.00    

 

PAINTED GAR CANTEEN, William H. Merkel ~ 116th Pennsylvania Cavalry
 Nice winter scene painting of a soldier holding his musket with bayonet attached.  We're not sure if this is a complete canteen or just a half affixed to a board, as it is enclosed in an old frame and we don't want to disturb the mounting.  The spout and stopper appear to be carved out of wood and the sling is a red rope or tassel type material.  Written in pencil on the back of the board that the canteen is mounted on is "Carved by / William H. Merkel / from 61 to 65 in / Co. B (illegible) / Penn / Graduate of / Girard College / Phila".  You can read a bit about Merkel in thisGirard College publication about their alumni in the war: http://www.girardcollege.edu/uploaded/alumni/alumni_publications/sg_civil_war.pdf where it says that "William H. Merkel enlisted in the Union Army immediately after graduation and was subsequently assigned as a dispatch rider for General Sheridan as a member of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry. According to a small newspaper clipping we found in Founder’s Hall files, Merkel rode in all the great cavalry movements of the Army of the Potomac, among them Five Forks, Amelia Springs, and Sailor’s Creek, which contained General Lee’s forces and subsequently led to his surrender. After the war, the newspaper article tells us that Merkel was handpicked by General Sheridan to track down the infamous Confederate guerilla John Mosby who had such a devastating effect sniping at the flanks of the Union Army. And find him Merkel did, in Lynchburg, Virginia, but the elusive Mosby escaped again."   The frame is about 15-1/2" square and 3-1/4" deep. 
Reduced Price!  $ 395.00 

 
SECOND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SWORD

Second Models were originally made 1806 - 1808 with a strongly curved 40” long.  Later, the blade on this one was “cut and ground” and shortened to approximately 35 ˝” in length because the first and second model swords were not poplar with Virginia militiamen due to their great length.   They were not easy to handle and were replaced in 1808 by the third model which featured a relatively straight blade only 36” long.  Due to the wide acceptance of the new shorter swords, many of the older swords were modified. This is one of those.  The blade has the typical narrow and wide fuller on each side and edge has only a couple of very small nicks. The blade is fairly smooth with a mixture of gray to brown. A number “3” or possibly "8" is stamped on the bottom flat of blade at the ricasso, but is obscured somewhat under the guard. The rounded iron pommel and guard with a sword-knot hole distinguish this model from the first model.   Grooved wooden grip is in nice condition with most of the leather cover and all of the brass wire wrap remaining.
SOLD!!!

 

EXTREMELY RARE REPUBLICAN BLUES BUTTON, Tice GA261
 Backmark: Young Smith & Co. / New York. The Republican Blues was an elite organization, formed in 1808, composed of socially prominent men of Savannah, Georgia.  During the Civil War the Blues served in the 1st Volunteer Georgia Infantry.  Their buttons are rare in any condition, but there are far more dug specimens than non-dug, and virtually every other example known is silver plated, with this being the only known gold gilded example!  This is also an unusual backmark, so apparently Young Smith and Company was offering a version that never made it to wide production.  Whatever the case, this one is super rare!
 $ 5200.00    

 

CDV of GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER
 Backmark: "From Styles / Vermont Gallery of Art / (on the first floor) /  150 Church Street / Burlington, Vt." 
Approximately 2-1/2" X 4" CDV or carte de visite (visitor's card) with a great seated Civil War era view of Custer in full uniform as Major General, photographed by Mathew Brady in May of 1865, but printed here by Styles.
$ 350.00    

 
U.S. CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD!

Blade measures 35” in length and is heavy, in the 1840 style, with a flat back etched with “IRON.PROOF” at the base.  On its flat sides the blade and etched, frosted foliage at base, and high quality etched eagle with “E Pluribus Unum” in a ribbon, and “U.S.”.  The blade is bright and ding free with only slight signs of wear. It is not maker marked, but is undoubtedly a product of Clauberg /Solingen [See Thillman, Cavalry Sabers, pages 142 & 143.].   The leather washer is present. Gilt guard is decorated with leaf sections top, bottom and branches with a peacock flower spread on the guard. The grip is shark skin and has the 1860 model characteristic of a contoured center swelled grip.  Scabbard mounts and throat are brass, with the hanger hardware and the drag being nicely engraved.

Cavalry officer's swords are hard to find!

 $ 1895.00    (dj-1)

 

 

CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON
This has a great 18th Century look, but is most likely made in the mid-19thCentury.
The barrel is 20" long and about 3-3/4" at its widest point, with close to a 1" bore
and has a functional touch hole, so it was intended to be used!
It is mounted on what looks like its original wood blocks, but has had a later
board mounted to the bottom with 5" wheels.  You could remove that board easily
enough, but we've found it pretty handy for moving it around.

Great size!  Large enough to get your attention, but will fit in most relic rooms!

Reduced Price!  $ 1595.00   (34-31)

 

STATE OF NEW YORK "SNY" BELT BUCKLE
Excavated on U.S. For Road at Chancellorsville on June 4, 1978!  This one has an absolutely gorgeous face with smooth lead in the back.  Apparently the original brass hook broke and resulted in the ingenious soldier's solution of soldering in an iron replacement!  How cool is that???
 See American Military Belt Plates by Campbell & O'Donnel, page 336 for similar examples.
Reduced Price!  $ 825.00    

 

EXCAVATED MODEL 1851 OFFICER'S GILDED SWORD BELT PLATE, Circa 1861-1862
 This gorgeous specimen is approximately 49mm x 81mm and was originally gold gilded with silver plating on the wreath and still retains much of its original gold gilding!  Has a stamped number "20" on the belt bar.  See plate 630 on page 383 of American Military Belt Plates by Michael O'Donnel & Duncan Campbell for an example of this style of plate.
Dug about 40 years ago in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 
What a beauty!  SOLD!!!   

 

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE BAYONET ADAPTOR
Excavated in the Chancellorsville area, this was produced by the Richmond firm of Boyle & Gamble so as to be able to affix their saber bayonets to the barrels of Mississippi Rifles and other such weapons. We see these sometimes marked and numbered, and sometimes totally unmarked. This one is the un-marked variety, but is totally a product of "Confederate ingenuity"!  Beautiful, smooth, dark (darker than it appears in the photos) patina.
 Reduced Price!   $ 325.00    

 

RARE EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE DOUBLE TONGUE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE
These are much harder to find than the regular, forked tongue version of this buckle!  See plate 183 on page 104 of
Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an example of this style of plate.
Dug in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.
Reduced Price!   $ 1395.00       

 

EXCAVATED "JEFF DAVIS" HAT PIN

Gorgeous, super slick, chocolate brown patina.
The top wire loop remains, but the bottom hook is gone.
Couldn't ask for a prettier example!  
  SOLD!!!      

 

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE
There were lots of prettier buckles, but this is one of the most sensible and serviceable buckles produced by either side!
This is the large size and measures 64mm x 95mm and is in excellent condition.   Dug in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.
 See plate 179 on page 102 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an example of this style of plate.
 SOLD!!!    

 

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE "GUTTER BACK" FRAME BUCKLE
And this may be the most sensible and serviceable style of buckle produced by either side! About 63mm X 70mm
This is the style with the depressed "gutter" on one side and is in excellent condition. Dug in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.  
 See plate 171 on page 98 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an example of this style of plate.
 $ 550.00        On Hold!!!

 

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE "GEORGIA FRAME" BUCKLE
A most sensible and serviceable style of buckle produced by either side!  About 63mm X 72mm
This one is in excellent condition. Dug in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.  
 See plate 173 on page 99 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an example of this style of plate.
 $ 550.00       

 

CARVED FOLK ART NUT CRACKER

This was found recently in Pennsylvania, but has the name "Wilbad" carved in the lever and that turns out to be a town in the Black Forest in Germany that is now called Bad Wildbad.  "Bad" is German for "bath", a reference to the town's status as a spa town, and of course the Black Forest region is known for its wonderful wood carvings.

The old dude is either grandfatherly, a little creepy, or maybe a combination of both!  He's about 9" tall overall and about 3-3/4" wide when closed.  The details are great, from his facial features to his hands thrust into his pockets, to the fez cap and tassel.

 SOLD!!!     

 

4 DIARIES of Corporal John A. Casterlin, Company D, 148th New York Infantry Lost Left Hand at Cold Harbor!
John Casterlin from Seneca County, N. Y. enlisted August 27, 1862.  He suffered a serious wound in his left forearm during a charge at Cold Harbor resulting in amputation of his left hand.  There are separate Diaries for 1863, 1864, 1865, and 1866 with daily entries except for 1866.  Most entries are in ink and are very legible.  The 1863 Diary details activities around Suffolk, Norfolk, and Yorktown and also includes many entries reporting major Battles and other significant events.  In 1864 the 148th was assigned to the 18th Corps and his Diary records the spring campaign against Petersburg and Casterlin’s wounding at Cold Harbor.  June 3rd entry: “We are ordered to charge and we suffer terribly.  I get shot with a piece of shell and have my hand took off” (note: the 148th had 124 casualties).  June 4th: “Suffer terribly from the pain of my arm”.  June 8th: “My arm pains me awfully, get to Washington 11 o’clock & into a hospital” (note: 5 days after wounding and amputation!).  The rest of the 1864 Diary details his hospitalization, return home, marriage, and start of Telegraphy training (great idea for a person with one hand).  The 1864 & 1865 Diaries report his continued training in Ovid, N. Y. in the “Art of Telegraphy” as well as family events in Seneca County.  He became a proficient telegraph operator and was manager of the Waterloo, N. Y. office of the Western Union Telegraph Co. for 22 years.  He died in 1910 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Reduced Price!  $ 2295.00 

 

FOLK ART "SEWING BIRD"
 This hand made "sewing bird" has a mahogany body with bone implements for holding thread and a pin cushion, and two mother of pearl plaques, one of which bears the inscription "For Nellie" and the other says "Think of me".  There are also two photos attached... one young man (presumably the maker) and one young lady (presumably Nellie!).  About 7-1/2" tall x 5-1/2" wide.  This piece has super eye appeal!
 Reduced Price!   $ 395.00   (38-27)

 

EXCAVATED IDENTIFICATION TAG 83rd PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY ~ Wounded in Action!
 Beautiful condition with the soldier's information: "Robert M. Larmer / Co. H / 83 Regt / P V" stamped on one side and "Against Rebellion / 1861" around a shield with "Union" on the other.  The shield side has a great amount of original gold gilding on both sides with some green verdigris that probably could be carefully removed.  In the last photo we've highlighted the stamped information.  

Robert M. Larmer enlisted as a Private in Company H, 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry on October 20, 1862.  His records indicate that he was wounded "causing loss of third finger of R(ight) hand, permanent contraction of right little finger rec'd in action at at the Wilderness Va, May 6, '64" (although it appears he was actually wounded on the 5th of May).  He was discharged as a result of his disability (hard to shoot a gun with a mangled right hand) on March 9,1865.  Copies of records and other research will accompany the group.   Dug in the area of Remington, Virginia and the 83rd did participate in the Battle of Rappahannock Station which is in that vicinity and is likely when Larmer lost this disc.  The 83rd was also at Gettysburg, on Little Round Top adjacent to the 20th Maine!  Larmer's name is on the Pennsylvania Monument  at Gettysburg that includes the names of all Pennsylvanians that served at Gettysburg, so we know he was there!  The 83rd was a hard fighting unit!
SOLD!!! 

 

EXCAVATED IDENTIFICATION TAG 4th OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
 Beautiful condition with the soldier's information: "James McCollam / Co. G / 4th / Ohio / Rgt" stamped on one side and "Against Rebellion / 1861" around a shield with "Union" on the other.  The shield side has a great amount of original gold gilding surrounding all the details beautifully. 

The 4th Ohio was part of Colonel Samuel S. Carroll's "Gibraltar Brigade" which was part of Brigadier General Alexander Hays' 3rd Division, 2nd Corps during the Battle of Gettysburg.  It was one of three regiments at Gettysburg that drove the Confederates from Cemetery Hill after they had driven a part of the 11th Corps from the field and gained possession of two Union batteries.  It was part of Brigadier General John Gibbon's 2nd Division in the 2nd Corps during the Wilderness Campaign and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in May of 1864.  Private McCollam was present during both of these major campaigns.  Based on troop movements, we suspect that he lost his tag sometime May 20 -21of 1864.  It was recovered, along with five enlisted man's eagle coat buttons on September 2, 2007 after 143 years in the ground!

According to McCollam's military and pension files he enlisted on October 16, 1861 into Company G, 4th Ohio and served until June 22, 1864 at which time he was transferred to Company D of the 4th Ohio Battalion and served until he was discharged in October of 1864 near Petersburg.   The 4th Ohio Regimental History indicates that he was a "Drummer" when he transferred to the 4th Ohio Battalion.  Copies of records and other research will accompany the group.

Dug along Route 208, about a mile from Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia. 

SOLD!!! 

 

 ARKANSAS STATE SEAL BUTTON, AK-1
 23mm coat size.  Backmark: Horstmann & Allien / N Y. 
While most states had a variety of State Seal buttons, this rare and desirable button is the only Civil War period state seal for Arkansas, making it a "must have" for the button collector.  A beauty!      
$ 5,000.00

 

 NORTH CAROLINA STAFF STATE SEAL BUTTON, NC-2
 23mm coat size.  Backmark: Mitchel & Tyler / Richmond VA. 
Another beauty! You see lots of southern made North Carolina "local" buttons, but these finely made pre-war staff buttons are very hard to get and are super desirable. They were made in the north by Scovill for the Richmond firm of Mitchell & Tyler (with the spelling error of "Mitchel").  This one is in excellent condition and retains almost all of its original gold gilding.    
$ 2000.00

 

 CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON, CS-22
 23mm coat size.  Backmark: Blank local.  (Believed to have been made by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans) 
Beautiful, non-dug condition with lots of original gold gilt!   
$ 2500.00

 

 CONFEDERATE "CSA" GENERAL SERVICE BUTTON, CS-81
 23mm coat size.  Backmark: S. Buckley & Co. / Birmingham 
Perfect, non-dug condition showing use, but not abuse!   
$ 650.00  (K-1)

 

CONFEDERATE "CSA" GENERAL SERVICE BUTTON, CS-81
 23mm coat size.  Backmark: S. Buckley & Co. / Birmingham 
Perfect, non-dug condition showing a bit more wear than the one above.   
$ 650.00  (K-2)

 



 



US ARMY CHAPEAU circa 1855
 Early military headgear served a very decorative purpose, and at the beginning of American history, the military defaulted to the use of British uniform tradition. This means that the military adopted the use of the Chapeau hat. Chapeaus came in two styles, either the stereotypical tricorn hat or this style, the bicorn, which is familiar to those who have seen paintings of Napoleon Bonaparte.  Though largely replaced by other styles, Hardee Hat, Kepi, etc, the Chapeau remained popular with various military and militia groups.

This one is in nice condition with a New York label of "C. St. John, / No. 118 Broadway, / New York" and the original tin case with remnants of red paint.  The bullion decorations on the edges have come loose and were just set in place for the photos that they are present in.  It would be an easy task to reattach them.
 Reduced Price!  $ 2195.00

 

US NAVY MODEL 1861 COLSTON FLARE PISTOL
 About 9.5" in overall length cast brass with iron trigger, hammer and flare securing lever and a "barrel" receptacle to accept Colston patent flare. The left side of frame marked in three lines: U.S. N. Y. W / W.N.J. / 1864, indicating manufacture at the US Navy Ordnance Yard facility in Washington, inspected by WNJ (US Navy inspector of Ordnance W.N. Jeffers) and dated 1864. The  signal "pistol" was not a conventional flare gun that projected a flare into the air, but rather a flare lighter and holder that ignited one of the various Coston patent colored flares, which were held in the "pistol" while it burned. Red was 0, green was 1, green/red was 2, white/white was 3, green/white was 4, red/white/green was 5, white/red/white was 6, white/green was 7, red/white/red was 8 and red/white was 9. The letter "P" (prepare for signal) was white, "A" (affirm) for answering or ready to receive was white/red/green. "Int" (interrogatory) for questioning was white/green/white, "N" for numbers following was green/red, "B" which requested information, was blue/blue and "Geo", meaning not understood, was green/white/green. Approximately 1,000 of these signal pistols were produced circa 1861 through the early 1870s, and Civil War dated examples are extremely rare!  This is a water find from the City Point, Virginia area.
Reduced Price!!  $ 1095.00 

 

PAINTED GAR CANTEEN, William H. Merkel ~ 116th Pennsylvania Cavalry
 Nice winter scene painting of a soldier holding his musket with bayonet attached.  We're not sure if this is a complete canteen or just a half affixed to a board, as it is enclosed in an old frame and we don't want to disturb the mounting.  The spout and stopper appear to be carved out of wood and the sling is a red rope or tassel type material.  Written in pencil on the back of the board that the canteen is mounted on is "Carved by / William H. Merkel / from 61 to 65 in / Co. B (illegible) / Penn / Graduate of / Girard College / Phila".  You can read a bit about Merkel in thisGirard College publication about their alumni in the war: http://www.girardcollege.edu/uploaded/alumni/alumni_publications/sg_civil_war.pdf where it says that "William H. Merkel enlisted in the Union Army immediately after graduation and was subsequently assigned as a dispatch rider for General Sheridan as a member of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry. According to a small newspaper clipping we found in Founder’s Hall files, Merkel rode in all the great cavalry movements of the Army of the Potomac, among them Five Forks, Amelia Springs, and Sailor’s Creek, which contained General Lee’s forces and subsequently led to his surrender. After the war, the newspaper article tells us that Merkel was handpicked by General Sheridan to track down the infamous Confederate guerilla John Mosby who had such a devastating effect sniping at the flanks of the Union Army. And find him Merkel did, in Lynchburg, Virginia, but the elusive Mosby escaped again."   The frame is about 15-1/2" square and 3-1/4" deep.  Because of the nature of the framing and mounting, we're not too comfortable shipping this, so a shop pick up would be best, but if that's not possible, we can likely figure out a way to get it to you safely.
$ 695.00 

 

SILVER HILTED CUTTOE, Circa 1760
 Approximately 22" long overall with a 16-1/4" blade this cuttoe, or hunting sword. The name came from the French "couteau de chasse" wich means hunting knife.  This lightweight side arm was favored by gentlemen as well by American and British officers, both on land and sea. This blade is silver mounted with a cap between the guard and the blade which protects the blade from rain or sea water. The pommel has a great repousse' lion head.
 $ 595.00  (41-3)

 

EXCAVATED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL STYLE SPUR
 Nice dug patina. Not marked, but in the style of Allegheny Arsenal products.
Good shape with a bend in the area of one of the strap slots.  Not a real sharp bend, and no cracks.
$ 95.00 

 

1938 SCV REUNION BADGE,  Columbia, South Carolina

 This is a beautiful piece that is about 3-7/8" in overall length and 2" in overall width.  All of the metal parts are just gorgeous with no damage, corrosion or wear.  The ribbon has a bit of wear, but still displays very nicely.  The suspension pin reads "Annual Confederate Reunion / 1938 / Columbia / South Carolina" and the badge has "SCV / Columbia / South Carolina / 1938 / 43rd Annual Convention" surrounding the graphics.  The suspension pin and the badge itself are both maker marked "Greenduck Co / Chicago" in raised letters on the back. 

$ 395.00 

 

1915 UCV REUNION BADGE,  Richmond, Virginia

 This is a classic piece that is about 3-1/2" in overall length and 1-3/4" in overall width.  All of the metal parts are nice with no damage, except that the enameled Battle Flag has a bit of wear, with some of the enamel flaking.  The suspension pin reads "Richmond Virginia / 1915" and the badge has "25th Annual Reunion / UCV" with an image of Robert E. Lee set into an enameled Battle Flag.  The badge is maker marked "The Whitehead & Hoag Co / Newark, NT" in a tiny circle on the back.

$ 395.00 

 

"HOME FOR CONFEDERATE WOMEN" DONATION PINS
 Approximately 7/8" in diameter, this 1920s "Home for Confederate Women" celluloid donation pin.
The home was set up in Richmond, Virginia by the Robert E. Lee Camp Confederate veterans. 
They are solid, but have discolored a bit.
$ 25.00 Each   (41-26)

 
SMALL ENGLISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL

These little flintlocks weren't much use at a distance, but sure are cool looking!  This one is approximately .40 caliber and has an 1-1/2" barrel, so you'd better be close to whatever you're shooting at!  Super attractive brass frame with  engraved panoply of flags on each side surrounding an oval panel the encloses the makers name "Jno. Jones & Son" on one side, and "London" on the other. 

The gun itself is about 5-3/4" long overall.  Everything looks to be original and it is complete and in good working order, except that it doesn't firmly catch in the full cocked position, though the half cock holds well. 
 

Great little display piece!

$ 595.00   (38-11)

 
CONFEDERATE "CS" TWO PIECE BUCKLE ON ORIGINAL BELT
This 1-1/2" wide, bridle leather belt features the "bullet stitching" associated with products of Richmond and a style of "tongue and wreath" buckle that is also believed to be a product of that city as well, so it is safe to say that this was made in the Capital of the Confederacy!  This originally had hangers for a sword.  These have been removed at some point making it into a waist belt that displays wonderfully!  See plate 005 on page 12 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an example of this style of plate.
 $ 6995.00       

 

TEXAS MILITIA BUTTON, TX-17
 Backmark: Hyde & Goodrich / New Orleans.  This is the classic Texas button that everyone wants!  It's in great condition with the proper and desirable Hyde & Goodrich back mark and a straight and solid shank.  It also comes with a typed affidavit stating that it belonged to either David Q. Tinnin or Robert N. Tinnin with a list of several Texas units that they served in.  We located their graves in Mt. Pleasant, Texas and found that David was a Private in the 11th Texas Infantry and Robert was a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Texas Infantry.  You can see their headstones and info here: https://www.davidrreynolds.org/_cemetery/bivens_cemetery.html      
 SOLD!!!

 
SHARPS 4-SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOL
These are some seriously cool weapons that Sharps began making in 1859 with four .22 caliber barrels and a firing pin in the hammer that rotates each time the hammer is pulled back, so as to fire a different barrel each time the trigger is pulled.  This one is still functional with the pin rotating properly and a strong main spring.  The brass frame is marked "C. Sharps / Patent 1859" in a circle on one side and "C. Sharps / Philada. PA" in a circle on the other.  The frame was originally plated and some of the silver remains in protected areas.  The original wood grips are also in good shape.  Low serial number 2245 is on both the barrel and butt strap. 
A nice gun overall!
$ 595.00   (42-8)

EXCAVATED NEW YORK MILITIA BUTTON, Albert NY-9 or Tice NY040
Coat size (24mm) Backmark is blank. 
Gorgeous1-piece with lots of silver!  Shank is missing.
 $ 125.00

 

EXCAVATED NEW YORK militia BUTTON, Albert AY-79 or Tice AY215
Coat size (23mm) Backmark: Extra Quality. 
Nice smooth brown background with beautiful gold surrounding the eagle!  Shank is bent, but intact.
$ 65.00

 

CONFEDERATE & SOUTHERN AGENT MARKED SHOTGUNS by Russ A. Pritchard, Jr. and John W. Ashworth, Jr.
 This wonderful new 384 page hardbound book is filled with new information on Southern shotguns and the contents are astounding!  Studies of southern state archives uncovered state participation in organized acquisition of large numbers of shotguns to arm their soldiers and that the use of shotguns was far more prevalent than previously believed.  This book is full of color photos of these guns with and their markings, including those of Southern Agents and Retailers!
 $ 95.00		  

 

 

GOVERNMENT INSPECTED SAVAGE "NAVY" .36 CALIBER REVOLVER

The unique Savage revolver, was made from 1861 until 1862 with a total production of only 20,000 guns. The Savage had a unique way of cocking the hammer with the "figure 8" lever and then released it forward to cock the hammer and rotate the cylinder.  This one is serial number 4965. Overall the pistol is in good condition, with moderate pitting here and there. It functions fairly well, with a strong main spring.  Most of the nipples are intact, with a couple that have been worn down which is typical for this style revolver as the hammer tension is strong.  The barrel stamping reads "Savage R.F.A. Co Middletown CT/ H.S. North Patented June 17, 1856 / January 19 1859 MYA 15 1860"  with the front portion of each line being worn smooth.  The Union purchase about 12,000 of these and this one shows the remains of one government inspection cartouche.

$ 1795.00    


 
THE ENGLISH CONNECTION by C.A. Huey & R. Pritchard with M. Nichols, Tim Prince & Dean Thomas. 

Close to 600 pages full of great information and color photographs detailing the British trade with Americans during the Civil War.  Detailed information on Enfields, Handguns such as Kerr, Beaumont-Adams, LeMat, Tranter and more, Ammunition (cartridges, caps, molds and more) Swords, Accoutrements, Artillery, Uniforms and all with great detailed color photos!  What do all those mysterious markings on Enfield  muskets mean?  Finally, some answers!  This book is truly a "must have"!

$ 95.00
MILITIA RIFLEMAN'S CAP PLATE, Circa 1830
 This stamped brass plate, approximately 6-1/4" tall x 4-3/4" wide, features an eagle holding a hunting horn in its beak and two wire attaching loops and a plume holder on the back 
See American Military Headgear Insignia by Campbell & O'Donnell, page 267 for similar examples.

 $ 695.00
RARE, SMALL SIZE GEORGE II WESTERWALD JUG

This type of salt-glazed stoneware was produced in German towns such as Höhr, Grenzau, and Grenzhausen in the area known as the Westerwald, and these jugs enjoyed great popularity during the reigns of King George I (1714-1727) and King George II (1727-1760) as George Rex (GR) is Latin for King George. This one dates to George II and was found in the James River in Virginia.

Adding to its rarity is its unusually small size, being only 4-7/8" tall!  Great condition with nice cobalt blue in and around the various incised and embossed decorations.
$ 895.00 

 
1/6th PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION OFFICER
 Nice 1/6th plate tintype seated view of a armed officer with his shoulder insignia, sword hilt and buttons gilded.  He's holding an officer's sword and is wearing a sword belt.
Full leather case with no problems.
$ 695.00  (RMI-27)

 

1/6th PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION SOLDIER
 Nice 1/6th plate tintype full standing view of a armed soldier with his belt buckle, breast plate and buttons gilded.  He's holding a musket with a fixed bayonet and looks ready for battle!
Full leather case with a tape repair to the spine.
$ 495.00    (RMI-35) 

 

MINIATURE PAINTING OF LORD HORATIO NELSON
 Nelson was noted for his inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics, which together resulted in a number of decisive British naval victories, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was wounded several times in combat, losing the sight in one eye in Corsica and most of one arm in the unsuccessful attempt to conquer Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He was shot and killed during his final victory at the Battle of Trafalgar near the port city of Cádiz in 1805.
 The beautiful frame is about 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" and the painting is about 5-1/2" x 4-1/2"and is protected by a slightly convex cover glass.
$ 550.00 

 

EXCAVATED UNION BUCKLE & PLATE SET
 Belt Buckle, Cartridge Box Plate and Cartridge Box Strap Plate dug in the late 1950's by Wallace "Wally" Mann in the Fredericksburg area. Wally was an early pioneer of Civil War Relic Hunting and was also involved in some of the earliest Civil War Relic Shows. These were three of the first buckles that he recovered, and they are in great condition and could probably be cleaned a bit more.  The photo and caption are from  The Illustrated History of Civil War Relics by Steve Sylvia and Mike O'Donnell in which Wally is mentioned in four different places.

Wally was a good friend of ours, and he had this set displayed in his basement as long as we knew him!

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FRANKFORD ARSENAL PAPER TIME FUZE PACKAGES
Complete and in excellent condition, these packages contain the time fuses for artillery rounds.
These would have been inserted just before firing, with the time selected to ensure that the round 
exploded in the right location for maximum effect.  Times are printed on the color coded package 
along with instructions for removing the fuze from the pack.       
 Reduced Price!  $ 75.00 each, Your Choice

 

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 FRANKFORD ARSENAL LONG RANGE PAPER TIME  FUZE PACKAGES
 Complete and in excellent condition, these packages contain the time fuses 
for artillery rounds.

These are much harder to find than the shorter timed varieties! 
Reduced Price!  $ 150.00 each, Your Choice

 
CS-1-A   CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON
 B\M: S. Isaacs Campbell & Co / London / St. James St 26mm coat size, loaded with gold and absolutely beautiful! 
This is the classic Confederate officer's button with the drooped wing eagle and "CSA" in the shield! 
Reduced Price!  $ 1395.00

 
EXTREMELY RARE NON-EXCAVATED SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY BUTTON, TX-29 (Tice TX249)
 B/M: local.  Coat Size, 23mm  One of the most difficult buttons for a collector to obtain, with a classic patriotic mark of "Southern Confederacy" on the face.  We purchased two of these a couple of decades ago and both were said to be from the estate of Joseph E. Brown, the Civil War era Governor of Georgia.  Both had been converted to hat pins so the shanks were missing. This is one of those two and this one was professionally reshanked.  This rare Civil War Texas button is one of the most sought after of all Civil War buttons.
 Reduced Price!  $ 7995.00   

 

EXCAVATED UNION ARTILLERY OFFICER'S BUTTON
 23mm Coat size. Backmark: Scovill Mfg. Co / Waterbury
Beautiful gilt surrounding the eagle and the "A". Dug near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
 $ 40.00

 

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON, CS-44 (Tice CS296)
 B/M: local.  Coat Size, 22mm
Another extremely difficult to find from the Confederate Staff group.  Note the unique eagle with a series of stars on the shield. 
This rare button is seldom seen with any gilt, but on this one it surrounds the eagle.  The shank is bent over, but intact.
Reduced Price!  $ 1495.00       

 

cs-88.JPG (79435 bytes) cs-88back.JPG (84111 bytes) CONFEDERATE Non-Excavated "CS over A" BUTTON CS-88
Extremely rare, and usually found with weak letters and/or dings in the face due to the high convex and low quality brass. This one is very sharp and is in excellent condition! 17mm (which is the only size they come in).
Reduced Price!  $ 6295.00

 

EXCAVATED UNION NAVY BUTTON
Coat size 2-piece navy with straight shank and lots of gold.
$ 125.00

 

CONFEDERATE Non-Excavated "MANUSCRIPT E" ENGINEERS BUTTON CS-152
B/M: Rivet'd & Solder'd under a coat of arms.  Coat size: 26mm.  This is a rare button in excellent condition!
$ 1495.00

 

EXCAVATED SHALER 3 PIECE BULLET, McKee & Mason #520
 We see lots of Shalers assembled from parts dug separately and it's usually apparent by differences in ground action and patina.  These were definitely dug together back in the 70s at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia and are in beautiful matching condition!  Approximately 35mm tall when assembled.
 $ 150.00

 

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE GUN TOOLS
 Nice, iron gun tools dug at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia.
 $ 85.00 your choice

 

EXCAVATED S. ISAACS & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK
 Nice, greenish patina dug at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia.
 $ 65.00

 

i EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE  SADDLE SHIELD
 Nice, brownish patina.
 $ 65.00

 

i EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE  SADDLE SHIELD
 Nice, brownish patina.
 $ 65.00

 
CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN BUTTON CS-201-A
B/M: HT & B / Manchester.  Coat size: 25mm.
Perfect condition! Great price!
$ 495.00

 
i UNION DRAGOON OFFICER'S BUTTON
 23mm Coat size. Backmark: Horstmann & Allien / NY
 Pretty much perfect!
 $ 75.00

 

i EXCAVATED UNION CAVALRY OFFICER'S BUTTON
 23mm Coat size. Backmark: Extra/ Quality
Tons of gold gilt surrounding the eagle and the "I". Dug at Chancellorsville in Virginia.
 $ 60.00  On Hold! 

 
1/4th PLATE IMAGE OF OHIO BUGLER WITH RARE OHIO SWORD BELT
 Approximately 3-3/8" x 4-1/4") ambrotype of a seated musician with his bugle on the table at his side!  This is a beautiful image that clearly depicts a young soldier in a musician's jacket wearing a sword belt rig fastened by a super rare Ohio Sword Belt Plate! He is wearing the belt upside down which was commonly done in photographs.  This was to account for the reversal of the era's photography and have the sword on his left side.  Unfortunately, the glass plate is broken, but at least the cracks don't greatly affect the image.  See page 409 of AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael O'Donnel & Duncan Campbell.
 $ 995.00 

 

NEAR MINT PRE-WAR EMBOSSED LEATHER WALLET
Approximately 3-3/8" x 7-1/4" when folded, this is in near perfect condition with embossed eagles and anchors and only very minor signs of wear! 
Reduced Price!  $ 140.00 

 
18th or 19th CENTURY SIGNAL CANNON  
This is a cast iron cannon barrel, about 9" long and about 3" across the trunnions.
It's approximately .60 caliber (a 3-ring Minie Ball fits nicely!) and the touch hole is open
so it's meant to be fired.  Displays nicely as is, but would look great if you mounted it on a carriage!.
 Reduced Price!  $ 495.00    (rm)

 

EXCAVATED CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA
 Beautiful, dark green with all of the loops still there.  
You just don't see these very often anymore!
 SOLD!!!

 

INDIAN WARS CAVALRY CROSSED SABER INSIGNIA
 These are just like their Civil War counterparts, except they are a bit smaller at about 2-3/4" wide x 1-3/8" overall.
Perfect, unused condition!
$ 25.00  

 

  CONFEDERATE 1/6th PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE  

Nice image of a CS enlisted man seated, and wearing what looks like a Richmond Depot shell jacket
with cloth epaulettes.  May or may not be the original gutta-percha case with a deteriorated
image of a lady on the other side.
$ 595.00     (D-6)

 
CIVIL WAR ERA SIDE KNIFE  
Wonderful condition, about 14" long with a 9-1/2" blade and a great stag handle
Leather scabbard is nice with a German silver throat, but the matching scabbard tip is missing.
 Reduced Price!  $ 495.00    (rm)

 

DIARY AND TINTYPE OF PRIVATE JOSEPH L. EYRE ~ Company D. 9th Pennsylvania Volunteers  ~ Killed at Morris Island, South Carolina ~

 Joseph Eyre from Deleware County, PA mustered in on 9/16/1861.  His diary (approximately 7" x 3") starts in June of 1863 and mentions the invasion of Pennsylvania by General Lee, the attack on Fort Wagner being a disaster.  There are also mentions of Gilmore, Stevenson, Grant, as well as the capture of Confederate ships Fingel and Atlanta by the USS Weehawken, commanded by Captain John Rogers and the 
Blockade Runner Ruby having run aground. There are also detailed accounts of the Secession by States, clothing costs and rations lists.  Unfortunately, the diary ends abruptly as Private Eyre was killed on August 4th of 1863, while in a picket boat at Morris Island, South Carolina.  Included is a copy of a newspaper account describing in detail the mission on which he was killed.

The accompanying image is a CDV size tintype in a full (split at the spine) case and is super clear.  Private Eyre is well armed with what appears to be a foreign rifle with saber bayonet at his side and a knife in his belt. He's wearing a nine button frock and you can see two numbers on his kepi, but can't really read them.  

 Reduced Price!  $ 1295.00

 

RARE FEDERAL NAVAL 3.38-INCH DAHLGREN "BLIND SHELL" SHOT

Fired from a 3.4" cal. Rifled Boat Howitzer. At the tip of this projectile is a small brass nose, purpose unknown. 
Dahlgren patented this pattern on August 6, 1861.
The lead cup sabot is gone, exposing a rounded iron base with five wide ribs.
Has been lightly cleaned.
See Plate 385 of Field Artillery Projectiles of the Civil War by Dickey and George.
Reduced Price!  $ 425.00  (31-56)

MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON, MD-11B or Tice MD-200B1
 Backmark: Waterbury Button Co. / Extra.  23mm coat size.
 Perfect condition with nice gilt.
$ 225.00    (am)

 

CONFEDERATE FAYETTEVILLE BUTT PLATE "CSA"
If I had to guess, I'd say that this might have been an early battlefield pick-up.... but it also could have been a barn find.  It has a great, very dark and very smooth green patina that has been cleaned a bit right around the "CSA" marking.  It is not bent or damaged in any way and should fit nicely right on your Fayetteville or right in your relic display!
$ 495.00   (am)

 
"CHEESE BOX" CANTEEN, MAKER MARKED "E. BARRETT" circa 1825-1835
 Wonderful red painted wood canteen, typical of New England militias. Branded on both side "E. Barrett"
but we don't know who he was. Approximately 7" diameter and 2-1/2"deep. The three leather straps
that held the sling in place are gone.
 Reduced Price!  $ 595.00
"CHEESE BOX" CANTEEN, MAKER MARKED "E. BARRETT" circa 1825-1835
 Wonderful blue painted wood canteen, typical of New England militias. Branded on both side "E. Barrett"
but we don't know who he was. Approximately 6-3/4" diameter and 2-5/8"deep. The three leather straps
that held the sling in place are gone.
 Reduced Price!  $ 595.00
"CHEESE BOX" CANTEEN, MAKER MARKED "H. Hoyt" circa 1825-1835
 Wonderful blue painted wood canteen, typical of New England militias. Branded on both side "H. Hoyt"
but we don't know who he was. Approximately 6-1/4" diameter and 2"deep. The three iron wire straps
that held the sling in place are even intact on this one!
 Reduced Price!  $ 595.00

 

 

 

 

 

7-1/4" tall four sided cathedral pickle bottle in a nice aqua/green color with a partial label.

Perfect condition
$ 75.00    (cat14)

  

7-3/4" tall four sided cathedral pickle bottle in a beautiful aqua/green color, embossed "SJG" .

Perfect condition
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9-1/2" tall six sided pepper sauce bottle in a nice aqua color.

Perfect condition
SOLD!!!    (ps9)   

 

9" tall in perfect condition
nice aqua color with no damage!

$ 85.00   (cat6)

  

8-1/2" tall in perfect condition
nice aqua color with ivy drape design.  A slight haze, but no
real damage!

$ 85.00   (cat7)

 

 

CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON, CS-7
 Backmark: W. Dowler / Superior Quality
 Nice condition with lots of gold!
$ 550.00     
CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE ARTILLERY BUTTON, CS-101
 Backmark: HT&B Manchester
 Perfect condition!
$ 395.00     
CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE ARTILLERY BUTTON, CS-117
 Tin Back, Confederate Local!
 Really nice condition with some of the tinning on the iron back still showing!
$ 350.00     
CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE INFANTRY BUTTON, CS-171
 Perfect condition face with two little manufacturing defects on the back rim.
$ 250.00     
CS-26-B   CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON
B\M: Local. Perfect with some gold!
All of the details like the chest feathers on the eagle are very very distinct compared to what we usually see on this button.
This was probably an early strike, before the dies wore down.
 $ 895.00 
CS-26-B   CONFEDERATE CUFF or KEPI SIZE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON
B\M:Blank
This is a 14 mm size as you might see on the sides of a kepi.
 $ 95.00  On Hold!!!

 
Out of print, but we have one copy:
 EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1854 SUPPLEMENT 1 by Stanley Phillips.  
This is the 1980,1st and ONLY printing of this book, which was a supplement to the earlier version. 200+ pages with pictures and 
descriptions of artifacts recovered from Civil War sites. Plates, buckles, buttons, corps badges, bottles, canteens, spurs, stirrups, 
ID tags, weapons..... you name it, he's got some pictured.
The dust cover only has a few tears and edge chips, and the book is in excellent condition!
 SOLD!!!		  

 
EXCAVATED CARBINE SLING BUCKLE
 Perfect condition buckle that includes the brass sling tip.
$ 135.00   (Mg-177)    		  

 

EXCAVATED CARBINE SLING SWIVEL
About 8-1/4" long with a 2-7/8" wide overall.
Great condition for excavated iron!
$ 150.00

 

SHEFFIELD SIDE KNIFE, Identified!  
Wonderful condition, about 8-1/4" long with a 4-1/4" blade and a beautiful silver cutlery handle
Leather scabbard is nice with a German silver throat and tip.
Lightly scratched into the throat is what looks like "A. Miller / Richmond / Ind."
 $ 475.00    (36-32)

 

CIVIL WAR WOOD DRIVE LONG RANGE MORTAR FUSE, Dated 1865
9-12" long. Designed to be driven into the fuse hole of a mortar ball after being set to the right time.
The body is scored with heavy rings at every inch with 9 lighter rings between, indicating tenths of an inch.
Prior to firing the gunner would cut the fuse for the appropriate burn time and remove the paper cover
from the top. Every inch removed made the shell explode 5 seconds sooner. 

 

NEAR MINT SET OF CARTRIDGE BOX AND CAP BOX
This 1864 set was surplus at the end of the war and ended up being sold to the firm of H.K. White, who was a surplus dealer in New York.  White subsequently sold it in 1960 along with a waist belt and buckle and a bayonet scabbard for the grand sum of $ 24.00!  The sales slip which comes with this set has a handwritten not at the bottom that states that this is "the last and only set / Can supply no more".
You'll never need to upgrade these!

$ 895.00

18th CENTURY FIREBACK or STOVE PLATE, circa 1790
 About 18" x 25", this is an 18th century, puddle cast stove plate with a raised depiction of a crane. Made at the Pine Grove Furnace in Pennsylvania,
which is now a state park. Stove plates were often used as firebacks, placed against the rear wall of a fireplace to protect the wall at the back of the
fireplace with a secondary function is as a radiator of stored heat..
No cracks or repairs!
$ 795.00 

 

SILK BOOKMARK RIBBON "Star Spangled Banner"

 Here's an Antique silk bookmark, woven silk, "The Star Spangled Banner," Warner Manufacturing Co, Paterson, NJ."  Very Attractive and Patriotic!

This antique woven silk "Star Spangled Banner" bookmark was made by the Warner Manufacturing Co, of Paterson, NJ in the Victorian era, possibly around 1860- 1876. These gorgeously detailed bookmarks are sometimes called Stevengraphs, made in the style of Thomas Stevens, who popularized woven pictorial bookmarks and illuminated ribbons made on a Jacquard loom. It bears the lyrics above musical bars with notes of Francis Scott Key's "The Star Spangled Banner," all below the American flag!

Machine woven, approximately 10" x 2," including red tassel, with a small bit of loss at the bottom.
$ 125.00  

 

CIVIL WAR POSTAL COVERS WITH CIVIL WAR VIEW OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
 About 5-1/2" x 3-1/8", these are two of a set of six that when laid together form a birds eye view of Fredericksburg.
These were printed by Charles Magus, a printing entrepreneur, whose business was based in New York, NY. Magnus is known for his color lithographs
of city views, song sheets, maps and patriotic illustrations for stationery and covers during the American Civil War.  These are known to exist in a couple
of different shades of monochrome, but hand colored like these are the most desirable.
$ 65.00 your choice or $ 100.00 for the pair!

 

CIVIL WAR 30LB SCHENKL SHELL
 This is a rare 4.38" Navy shell with a Shenkl percussion fuse and was intended for use in the 30-pounder Dahlgren Rifle.  According to Field Artillery Projectiles of the Civil War by Dickey and George, these have noted only at Port Hudson,  and from the wreckage of the Federal gunboat U.S.S. Barrataria which was blown up in Lake Maurepas."  That same great reference book gives these shells a rarity 9!
SOLD!!!    (mg-47)

 

CIVIL WAR "BULLSEYE" CANTEEN 
Production of these corrugated canteens began in the summer of 1862, with the rings added to 
increase the strength of the sides and prevent denting.  This one is very nice tin with very little 
surface rust. The pewter spout is lightly marked, but pretty sure it's Rohrman of Philadelphia. 
At some point, someone added a small hole in the side of the spout.
The classic Union canteen! 
$ 250.00  		  

 

FANCY PEWTER SPOON  
It's hard to determine age on this, but it's definitely cast from a spoon mold. It has a dog nose handle
with a rat tail bowl and has a Monarch's Head on the handle and cool designs on the back of the bowl.
 $ 45.00    (37-54)

 

RARE UNCUT SHEET OF CONTINENTAL CURRENCY, September 27, 1778
An uncut sheet of eight notes authorized by the Continental Congress on September 27th, 1778.
In pristine condition, without folds or creases.  Included is the blue Counterfiet Detection Note for
the $5.00 of this issue.  In excellent condition and archivally framed to display both front and back!
The frame is approximately 11-3/4 X 19-1/2" overall.  
$ 3295.00  Reduced Price!   $ 2995.00    (H2)		  

 

BRONZE BELL Dated 1811  
About 9" tall and 9" in diameter bronze bell with elaborate detail cast throughout the body.
Details include a cross, a Madonna type figure and lots of floral type motifs.
The date of 1811 is cast into the top on two sides.  The clapper is intact and
it still works very well!
 $ 395.00     (31-34)


 
MINIATURE PAINTING ON IVORY
Well executed painting of a young gentleman.  The painting itself, circa 1800,  is about 2" wide x 2-1/2" tall
and is mounted in a wood panel that measures about 3-3/4" wide x 4-1/2" tall, not counting the brass loop hanger.
It is marked R Brian" on the back in ink.  
$ 495.00   (32-18)

 
UNION .69 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX FOR RIFLED MUSKET  
This throwback to pre-war caliber ammunition was made in response to Lincoln's call for an additional
500,000 troops in July of 1864, which created a shortage of arms and equipment. The Ordnance Department brought out from storage some .69 caliber rifled muskets that had been replaced by the .58 caliber guns. New, larger cartridge boxes were required for these guns. This one was made by Rueben Nece & Company in Philadelphia, and has U.S. inspector's marks.
$ 595.00  		 

 

19TH CENTURY CASED SET OF THUMB LANCETS, OR FLEAMS, Dated 1837 and ID'd to "J. D. Ward"
Small (about 2-1/2" tall) flip-top container made of paper mache' with a cool built up hard painted surface.  The interior is divided to hold four folding lancets (knives) with tortise shell handles that when unfolded are about 2-1/2" long. While many of the larger fleams that we see were sometimes used for veterinary work, the "thumb lancet" as seen here was definitely intended for the purpose of medical bloodletting on humans! This was done when your doctor determined that your illness resulted from an imbalance of the fluids in your body, and the remedy was to reduce the amount of your blood! Lancets like these were also used by some doctors for vaccinations.  The blades here are marked "W&H / Hutchinson / Sheffield" who was a Surgical Instrument Maker to the Royal Navy based in Sheffield, England, and also sold surgical instruments to the Union and Confederate Armies during the US Civil War.  A silver plaque on the top is engraved with the owners name: "J.D. Ward" and dated "1837".

This is a cool medical artifact in pretty much mint condition!

$ 495.00     (35-32) 

 

19TH CENTURY MONAURAL STETHOSCOPE
Dr. Rene Laennec invented this type of stethoscope in 1816 and it was the state of the art until the invention of the binaural stethoscope (the two earpiece type that we still use today) in 1852. 
This one is about 7" long with a 2-1/2" ear piece and a 1" chest bell.  The wood is beautiful (it is a bit darker in person than it appears in the photo) and has no cracks or chips.
A nice addition to any medical display!
$ 325.00      (10-10) 

 

UNION MODEL 1864 .58 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX  
 Marked "R. Nece / Philad" and with the inspector's mark of F.A. Sniffen / U.S / Ord Dept / Sub Inspector".
Rueben Nece & Company of Philadelphia contracted from 1863 to 1865 for 53,000 sets of accoutrments.
This box is in very, very nice condition! 
$ 595.00 

 

UNION NAVY FUSE BOX, US.N.Y Boston  
 Marked "US.N.Y" over "Boston".
Approximately 4-3/8" wide overall x 3-1/2" tall and 2-3/8 deep.
This box is in nice condition. 
Reduced Price!  $ 350.00 

 

UNION NAVY FUSE BOX, US.N.Y Boston  
 Marked "US.N.Y" over "Boston".
Approximately 4-1/2" wide overall x 3-1/2" tall and 2-3/8 deep.
This box is in near mint condition!
Reduced Price!  $ 350.00   (mg-23)

 

18TH CENTURY PETAL BASE CANDLESTICK
About 7-1/2" tall, seamed , cast brass candlestick, circa 1770. 

Has a solder repair near the base that could be cleaned to look better, but doesn't look bad as is.

Very attractive addition to any display of early artifacts!
 
$ 195.00 

 
Bookplate.JPG (148753 bytes) 1852 WATERCOLOR BOOKPLATE
"Maria Horner" with flowers in a vase and dated 1852.
Nice colors, probably Pennsylvania.  Approximately 4-1/4" x 7".
$ 195.00