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Regimental Histories A. The Sixth Wisconsin Volunteers by Rufus R. Davis. Morningside Bookshop 1984........... $ 20.00 B. History of the Eighty-Third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers by Amos M. Judson. Morningside 1986........... $ 20.00 On Hold!!!B. History of the Doles-Cook Brigade Army of Northern Virginia CSA by Henry W. Thomas. Morningside Bookshop 1981........... $ 35.00 All in great shape! |
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The Hammond Civil War Collection
by Mike O'Donnell & Howard Crouch This is a stunning presentation! 416 full color pages with thousands of relics of every type pictured. Buckles, buttons, insignia, weapons, artillery, miscellaneous camp items..... you name it and it's probably pictured in highly detailed color photographs! And the artifact photos are accompanied by great text describing the relics themselves as well as descriptions and tales of the sites where Hammond recovered it all! Dick was a pioneer relic hunter who began hunting in 1954 and amassed a fantastic collection in over a half century of digging. Sold out for now! |
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THE BURNSIDE BREECH LOADING CARBINES by Edward A.
Hull. 95 pages 7" X 9-12" with pictures and description of the 1st through 5th models of this widely used Civil War Carbine. We just got a hard-bound copy of this great little reference! Out of Print! $ 25.00 On Hold!!! |
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BANNERMAN America's Mogul of Militaria,
Documentary DVD After the American Civil War, Francis Bannerman saw an unprecedented opportunity to purchase enormous quantities of surplus military equipment at Federal auctions. He went on to sell guns, swords, cannon, uniforms and accoutrements at his store in New York City and in his well known catalogs. This success led to him opening an Emporium on Broadway and the construction of "Bannerman's Castle on an island in the Hudson River, all while preserving artifacts and information for generations to come. This is a full length documentary and it is fascinating. If you've been collecting for any time at all, you will see some familiar faces and names mentioned and even interviewed! $ 20.00 |
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EXCAVATED NEW YORK PANEL PLATE, Circa 1840 to 1850 Approximately stamped brass plate with the tongue and belt bar intact on the back. " Nice, brown patina highlighting the spread wing eagle on globe emblem that New York used as a military seal for decades! A few minor dings, but no bends and solid as a rock. Recovered in Yorktown, Virginia. SOLD!!! |
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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! $ 395.00 (rm) |
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DIARIES of Corporal John A. Casterlin, Company
D, 148th New York Infantry Lost Left Hand at
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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! $ 395.00 (rm) |
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EXCAVATED FLOBERT PARLOR PISTOL We were told that this was a Flobert, but we have not been able to match it up to others. It is a dug pistol about 8-1/2" long with a 4-1/2" barrel that is heavy for its size with a very small bore, probably 5 to 6mm. Parlor pistols were used for indoor target shooting and fired metallic cartridges with very little power. This one was dug in East Tennessee. $ 395.00 |
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE 1-PIECE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON
CS-17 Backmark: Blank Confederate local. Coat size 24mm. A rare example of this convexed, one piece, local staff button with great detail and an intact shank, which is usually gone! This one was recovered in Spotsylvania, Virginia. $ 1500.00 |
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EXCAVATED NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL STAFF BUTTON
NC-2 Backmark: Extra / Quality. Coat size 23mm. Beautiful dug button with lots of gold gilt in just the right places! These are very had to find, especially in this kind of excavated condition. This one was recovered at the campsite of the 2nd North Carolina Mounted Rifles in Caroline County, Virginia back in the 1970s! $ 900.00 |
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THOMAS GRISWOLD & C0. CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS 26″ overall, 21″ wasp-waist blade. Brass guard and fish scale handle. The blade is a smooth grey to silver and all of the brass parts have a wonderful, dark antique brass patina. This is the scarcest of the normally encountered Confederate naval cutlasses and Henry Thomas and Arthur Breese Griswold of New Orleans were arguably the finest CS sword makers of the war. The blade is marked with the desirable full manufacturer's name: "Thomas Griswold & Co. / New Orleans". We also know that this sword was manufactured early in the war as New Orleans had fallen to Union control by May of1862. $ 6595.00 |
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MARYLAND STATE SEAL MD-11-A Backmark: Scovill Mfg. Co. / Waterbury. Coat size 22mm. Beautiful dug button with tons of gold gilt in just the right places! $ 350.00 |
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Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers: A Study of United States Cavalry and Artillery Sabers, 1833 - 1865 by John H. Thillmann Out of print and highly sought after, this is the
ultimate guide to sabers of the Civil War. This
is easily the most important sword book written in decades, and is
illustrated with 1,400 photographs, 60 of them in color.
It also includes all sabers from the pre-war period, back to 1833.
Every make and every known variation is covered with full history, tables
and illustrations. Photographs include hundreds of close-ups showing the
small features that tell one saber apart from the others.
Published in 2001 it quickly disappeared from
shelves!. This one is an unused hard
cover with original dust jacket; 520 pages including appendices,
bibliography, and index. Cover measures approximately 11 Ľ by 9 inches. $ 350.00 |
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EARLY MASSACHUSETTS FIREMAN'S BELT WITH MILITIA BUCKLE, Circa 1845-1860 Great condition, 2" wide belt that is about 30" long as adjusted right now. We suspected it might be fire service related because of the "Protector 2." on the back, and after a lot of internet searching we found that in 1857, the town of Dorchester, Mass (now part of Boston) purchased "a Hunneman engine, Serial Number 597, named Protector No. 2. It is later destroyed in a fire on August 16, 1865, which destroyed the Meeting House Hill firehouse and all apparatus and equipment." SOLD!!! |
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RARE FEDERAL NAVAL 3.38-INCH DAHLGREN "BLIND SHELL" SHOT Fired from a 3.4" cal. Rifled Boat Howitzer. At the tip of
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CDV (Carte De Visite)
OF 2nd LOUISIANA CHAPLAIN ROBERT HARDIE, Jr. Robert Hardie, Jr. is on the rolls of the 2nd Louisiana Infantry starting in May of 1863. He is listed as captured at Gettysburg on July 5th of 1863. He was sent from Norfolk, Virginia to Fort McHenry on July 21, 1863 and then exchanged at City Point, Virginia on )ctober 7, 1863. He's then present until he's listed as "absent without leave since about July 25, 1864" and turns up once again as a prisoner of war after being captured at Moorefield on August 7, 1864. He was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio from Harper's Ferry on August 11, 1864, then transferred to Fort Monroe, Virginia to be exchanged as a non-combatant. He was once again on the Record of Prisoners of War "Captured Burkeville, VA" on April 20, 1865 and the Paroled on that same date, in that same place! Reduced Price! $ 1,195.00 |
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RARE EXCAVATED
CONFEDERATE NAVY
BUTTON, Unlisted in Albert (Tice CSN220Am1) B/M: Hebert & Co. / London. Vest Size, 19mm This is a very rare backmark! Beautiful, chocolate brown patina with solid, has a slight push to the face and a slightly bent shank. Dug at Bermuda Hundred in Virginia. Reduced Price!!! $ 650.00 (go-101) |
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SILVER PRESENTATION FIFE, 6th
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery The fife is accompanied by copies of Friesel's military and pension records. SOLD!!! |
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BEAUTIFUL CONFEDERATE PAINTED CANTEEN |
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BEAUTIFUL PAINTED AND ID'd CANTEEN |
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EXCAVATED KNIFE BLADE |
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EXCAVATED MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SCABBARD |
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CIVIL WAR CAP BOX WITH NEW YORK INSIGNIA,
Attributed to 20th New York Soldier This is a typical Civil War percussion cap box with a New York cap plate applied to the front flap. The hat plate is approximately 2" tall x 1-1/4" wide, stamped brass and appears to have been in place for a long time. There are also three small holes on the inner flap for an unknown purpose. The box is accompanied by a type written tag that links it to Private William Bentler of the 20th New York Infantry. A quick internet search reveals that Bentler was wounded at Antietam. See figure 697 on page 303 of American Military Headgear Insignia, by J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O'Donnel for a similar example of this style of plate. SOLD!!! |
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WHITWORTH BULLETS, McKee & Mason #
250
The Whitworth rifle was an English made single-shot muzzleloader with excellent
long-range accuracy for its era, that saw extensive use with the Confederate
sharpshooters in the American Civil War, even claiming the lives of several
Union generals, including John Sedgwick, one of the highest-ranking Union
officers killed during the Civil War, shot on May 9, 1864, at Spotsylvania. The
Whitworth rifle was widely regarded as the world's first sniper rifle.
These rounds are both .45 caliber with A being 1.32" long, while B
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EXCAVATED
CONFEDERATE
FRAME BUCKLE Measuring 76mm x 65mm, this is one of the larger sizes of the frame style buckle, and this one is beautiful, with a gorgeous patina, and perfectly formed teeth. See plate 173 on page 99 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an similar example of this style of plate. $ 575.00 On Hold!! |
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9TH VIRGINIA TOKEN Approximately 17mm (about the diameter of a dime, but thinner) boldly stamped with raised letters on one side "H. Asher / Sutler / 9' Vir. Reg. / 5 / Cents". The other side has "John Stanton / Stamp / & Brand Cutter / Cincinnati" but this side is a much weaker stamp. (I had to increase the lighting on this side to capture the detail. The true color of the token is like the Asher side) We couldn't find much info on this, but did find it listed in the 1903 American Journal of Numismatics. $ 250.00 On Hold!! |
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CORPORATION OF FREDERICKSBURG $2 BANKNOTE, Dated 1861 Approximately 6-3/4" X 2-7/8" in circulated, but solid condition. This was printed by the firm of Hoyer & Ludwig in Richmond, Virginia and is hand signed and dated November 2, 1861. $ 75.00 |
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DUG COMPANY LETTER "M" This is the regulation size, approximately 1-1/16" X 1-3/8" stamped brass hat letter "M" which is the hardest one to find! Perfect condition, but the attachment wires have rusted away. $ 395.00 |
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DUG CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, Maker Marked! This is the regular size (55mm X 87mm) used from the 1850's on into the Civil War. The plate is uncleaned, just as dug with smooth surfaces front and back and both iron attachment loops are strong. The back is maker marked "W.H. Smith / Brooklyn" and this is also strong and clear. You don't see many plates this nice these days. This one was dug in Stafford County, Virginia by digging legend Dennis Cox. $ 350.00 |
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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! $ 95.00 |
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INDIAN SCOUT HAT PIN
In 1890 the Indian scouts, several of whom earned
Medals of Honor while serving U.S. forces in the Indian
Wars, were given their own insignia in the form of crossed arrows with "USS"
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CONFEDERATE "VON LENKE" GUNCOTTON BULLET, McKee & Mason # 476
This is a Confederate .54 caliber bullet. It is listed as
number 476 in the McKee and Mason book and referred to
as the Von Lenke Guncotton, but that identification is in doubt. They have
been associated with Texas Troops, and are
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IDENTIFIED CARVED PIPE, 10th Ohio InfantryBeautifully carved with an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, flanked by laurel wreath which appears to have been taken from the Union Sword Belt Plates of the Civil War era. This beautiful design is front and center with "Meinrad" one one side and "Zehnder" on the other. The bowl is approximatey 3-1/2" tall overall and the stem is about 6" long. Meinrath Zelmder enlisted in Company F of the 10th Ohio Infantry on June 3, 1861 and was probably quite accustomed to having his name misspelled. He was listed as wounded at Carnifax Ferry, WV on September 10,1861. He mustered out on June17, 1864. SOLD!!! (58-14) |
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CONFEDERATE KENANSVILLE (FROELICH) CAVALRY SABER WITH
BROKEN BLADE The broken blade is now about 21-1/2" long, making the entire sword 27" overall. The wooden grip retains a major portion of its leather wrap and all of the original iron wire wrap. The brass has a nice dark antique patina, with the guard marked with the roman numeral XII (the scabbard would have had the same mark) and the distinctive Kenansville pommel is firmly in place, never having been "tightened" over the years as so many swords we see.
These swords were made by Louis Froelich at his Confederate
States Armory which he moved to Kenansville, North Carolina in early 1863 after
a disastrous fire at the original facility in Wilmington. You will see these
same swords referred to by any of these three names: Kenansville, Froelich and
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THIRD MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY
SWORD, 3rd Virginia Regiment
Second Models were
originally made 1808 - 1821 with a blade less
curved than the second model and a 36" length. This
blade has been shortened to
approximately 33 ˝” in length
at some point. The blade is stamped "3 Va Regt" on the spine and
features the typical narrow and wide fuller on each side
and edge has no real nicks.
The blade is fairly smooth with a mixture of gray to brown.
A number “5” is stamped on the bottom flat of blade
on one side of the ricasso, and a
"3" is stamped on the other side. Grooved wooden grip
is cracked and has a piece missing under the pommel.
There is no leather cover or brass wire wrap remaining,
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SIGNED CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL
ROBERT E. LEE Robert E. Lee sat for photographer Julian Vannerson, of Vannerson and Jones, in 1864. This CDV of Lee in uniform, taken in 1864 is boldly signed “R.E. Lee” and on the back, the printed back stamp of Vannerson & Jones, Richmond, Va.
After the war Vannerson sold out to Davies, who by May 1868 changed the name
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CONFEDERATE PRISONER'S CARVED PIPE, 21st Tennessee Cavalry Beautifully carved, with "Fort Delaware" around the top of the bowl and "T (or possible J) R Hill / 21 Tenn / Cav /CSA" in a heart shaped shield on the front of the bowl with "18" and "63" on either side of the shield at the bottom. There are also crossed cannons carved on the back of the bowl. Confederate records are notoriously thin, but we found a T. R. Hill who enlisted in the 21st in September of 1864. It appears that the 21st Tennessee Cavalry was formed in 1864 by consolidating members of other units, so we're guessing that old T. R. Hill put the 1863 date on his pipe to reflect his earlier service. Deeper research into the 21st might yield better details. Carved pipes are always cool, but Confederate carved pipes are rare! SOLD!!! |
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GILDED OFFICER'S SWORD BELT PLATE,
Circa 1861 - 1863 An absolutely beautiful dug example of a beautiful buckle! This is the officer's style with integral, cast-in wreath and applied tongue (which is missing) with the plate having been fully gilded, front and back and the wreath is silvered, with lots of gilt and silver remaining! These plates were sold by the well known firm Schuyler Hartley & Graham, and there are two examples of these on page 390 of American Military Belt Plates by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell. $ 550.00 |
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NORTH CAROLINA
MILITARY INSTITUTE BUTTON;
SU-272 Backmark: Scovill / Mfg. Co. Cuff size 14mm. Perfect, with upright shank. Another beautiful button! $ 850.00 |
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NORTH CAROLINA
"SUNBURST" BUTTON;
NC-14 Confederate local blank back. Coat size 22mm. Perfect 5 point star with stippled background that still retains gilt! Perfect shank as well. Just a beautiful button! $ 950.00 |
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EXCAVATED
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY
BUTTON, CS-130 (Tice CS215) B/M: S.Issacs Campbell & Co. / London / 71 Jermyn St.. Coat Size, 23mm Perfect greenish dug patina with dirt still on the surface. Dug at Spotsylvania, Virginia. SOLD!!! (go-102) |
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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! $ 6795.00 On Hold!!! |
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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! $ 5795.00 |
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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! $ 995.00 |
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WREATH FROM CONFEDERATE TWO PIECE BUCKLE This is for the "CS" buckle and is approximately 51mm tall at the belt loop and the wreath itself is about 50mm. Dug at Monroe Bridge, Virginia. Reduced Price! $ 695.00 |
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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. Reduced Price! $ 595.00 |
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NON-EXCAVATED
MILITIA PLATE, circa 1818 - 1835 Approximately 70mm x 70mm" stamped brass plate in wonderful, condition with belt bar and tongue. This is just a beautiful example of American military accouterments! See page 103 of American Military Belt Plates by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell. $ 795.00 |
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"CHEESE BOX" CANTEEN, MAKER MARKED "27" circa
1820-1830 Wonderful painted wood canteen, typical of New England militias. One side has the unit number "27" and the other has a red oval where perhaps the units initials would have gone. Approximately 6-1/2" diameter and 2-1/2"deep. The three leather straps that held the sling in place are all there and show signs of use, but are still solid. The spout hole is no longer perfectly round, but is somewhat elongated.
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SILVER PLATED MILITIA PLATE, circa 1825 - 1835 Approximately 52MM x 78" silver plated plate in perfect condition with belt bar and tongue. This is just a beautiful example of American military accouterments, and the silver color is striking! See page 111 of American Military Belt Plates by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell. $ 950.00 |
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CAP PLATE, VOLUNTEER MILITIA INFANTRY, circa 1817 - 1830 Approximately 5-1/4" x 3-3/4" die struck white metal plate with attachment holes on each side. This is just a beautiful example of American military accouterments, and the silver color is striking! See page 232 of American Military Headgear Insignia by J. Duncan Campbell and Michael J. O'Donnell. $ 1200.00 |
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EXCAVATED PORTION OF NAVAL BUCKLE Approximately 2-3/8" x 1-7/8" silvered cast brass with applied clasps. The other half would be identical, but without the clasps. See page 45 of Relics of the Coastal Empire: The Civil War Years for a photo of the other half. Dug in Caroline County, Virginia. $ 250.00 |
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EXCAVATED HAT LETTER "M" Approximately 1-1/8" x 1-1/4" stamped brass. No attachment wires, but the letter is perfect!| This is the hardest hat letter to find! $ 395.00 |
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COLONIAL CURRENCY, North Carolina |
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COLONIAL CURRENCY, North Carolina |
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EXCAVATED RIFLEMAN'S BUTTON |
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LEAD FILLED SWORD BELT PLATE ON BELT |
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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.
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EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR BULLET MOLD |
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EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR
BLACKSMITH MADE CANDLE HOLDER |
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EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR
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FOREIGN
SINGLE SHOT PISTOL This is a small pistol (about 9-3/4" long overall with a 5" barrel) but it will fire a large (approximately .58 caliber) round! Solid condition and mechanically fine. Would have been a great back-up piece for a soldier with a .58 caliber musket. $ 395.00 (53-1) |
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EXCAVATED CAPE PIN |
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EXCAVATED PATRIOTIC EAGLE HAT PIN |
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EXCAVATED PAIR OF EPAULETTES |
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EXCAVATED "HR" or "RH" HAT
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE SCABBARD |
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EXCAVATED VIRGINIA STATE SEAL
BUTTON, VA-13 |
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EXCAVATED NORTH CAROLINA "SUNBURST"
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EXCAVATED
CONFEDERATE
STAFF BUTTON, CS 26 21mm Coat size. Backmark: blank Confederate local. Real attractive Confederate Local with chocolate brown patina and nice gold surrounding the eagle. There's even a bit of gold in the channel on the back and the iron hook survives, though it is bent a bit. Overall a very attractive Confederate Officer's button. $ 395.00 |
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EXCAVATED
CAMP
CANDLE SPIKE These utilitarian devices are often dug in Civil War camps. Just drive the spike into a block of wood, or the branch of a tree, insert the candle and light up the night! Dug near Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. $ 50.00 |
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2ND GENERATION COLT WALKER REVOLVER A Colt made copy of the legendary Colt Walker that was originally designed in 1846. This revolver holds a powder charge of 60 grains in each chamber.... more than twice the typical black powder revolver! It weighs in at 4-1/2 pounds, unloaded, and has a 9" barrel and fired a .44 caliber round. The Colt Walker is often regarded as the most powerful handgun from 1847 until the advent of the .357 magnum in 1935! This one is a Colt made 2nd generation and is just beautiful! Comes in a nice hand made case with all the accessories. $ 850.00 |
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CIVIL WAR SIDE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD 12-3/4" long overall with a 8" blade, blacksmith made and probably Confederate used. Old museum tag reads: "Rebel knife found on Codorie Farm after Pickets Charge Gettysburg July 3rd by J. Williams donor to museum. Blade is made from a file and the leather scabbard is nice. Beautiful look and condition! SOLD!!! |
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INDIAN KNIFE WITH HIDE SCABBARD 17-1/2" long overall with a 10" blade and a nice wooden handle with a tin ferrule, all in a great animal hide scabbard. Probably post-war and possibly Indian circa 1870 - 1880. SOLD!!! (50-23) |
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PAIR OF BRASS SPURS Excellent condition, complete with leather straps and buckles! These most likely date from the 19th century, though they have some 18th century features. These are beautiful and have their original rowels. $ 395.00 (49-25) |
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US HEAVY ARTILLERY BELT RIG WITH "U.S." ARTILLERY BUCKLE Excellent condition! Beautiful Ames sword with a minty scabbard marked "United States" over the inspection date of "1835" on one side, and an eagle over "N.P> Ames / Springfield" on the other. The blade does have some minor edge roughness. The buff leather belt is maker marked on the back: "Manufactured by J. Pittman / NY". The buckle is the "US" two piece artillery style. This is a great rig in super condition! $ 2395.00 (52-2) |
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CIVIL WAR MAJOR'S SHOULDER BOARDS, worn by Brevet Major William C. Armor,
Company B. 28th Pennsylvania Infantry Approximately 4-1/8" long x 1-1/2" wide and in beautiful condition because they were kept in the accompanying 19th century box that originally held Swan-Bill Hook & Eyes, but was repurposed and marked "Shoulder straps worn as Brevet Major U.S.V." in one line, and then in another hand "William C. Armor" with two more lines that we have not deciphered. Armor rose to the command of his company, was wounded at Antietam and Chancellorsville, appointed aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. John W. Geary, Second or White Star Division of the Twelfth and Twentieth Corps, and breveted Major for “gallant and meritorious conduct in the campaign of the Carolinas.” As an aide to General William Tecumseh Sherman, Armor received the surrender of the city of Savannah. SOLD!!! |
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19th CENTURY CANE GUN This is a really cool artifact! About 35" long overall with an 18" smoothbore barrel of about .50 caliber. The curved wooden "stock" gives it a convincing shape while providing a handle that also serves to shoulder mount the weapon when needed! The whole package was originally grain painted to complete the effect and does appear to have been used as a firearm! $ 595.00 On Hold!!! |
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EXCAVATED RHODE ISLAND ID DISC
The dug and cleaned brass disc is hand engraved with a name at the top that is unreadable due to corrosion. Under that is a large "1" and "6th RI Vol(s)" over "1861".A quick internet search shows that the 6th Rhode Island " failed to complete organization", so maybe this guy started out with the 6th and went into the 1st RI which would explain the big "1". If we could read his name it would answer a lot of questions, and maybe further research could reveal more. $ 495.00 |
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IMAGE OF NEW YORK SOLDIER WITH "SNY" BUCKLE Nice 1/6th plate tintype of a seated soldier in a frock coat proudly displaying his "SNY" (State of New York) belt buckle. The buckle is worn upside down because the soldier knew that the photography methods of the day resulted in the reversal of the finished image. By inverting the buckle, he at least kept the "S" on the left in the final picture. The backdrop is a camp scene with a US flag as well as tents and a cannon. His right eye is interesting as it appears to be discolored and off center. Perhaps a wound? The case is also outstanding, being a molded thermoplastic, or gutta percha with a label that reads: "Genuine / Union Case label / Improved / Fine Gilt and Burnished / Hinge / Scovill Mf'g Co." The case is also a more uncommon brown color and features a patriotic scene on both sides with crossed cannon, shields, a liberty cap, pennants and flags. It's a beauty! $ 695.00 |
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SADDLE SHIELD Stamped brass from a Mclellan Saddle, embossed "12 Inch / Seat" to identify the seat size of the saddle. Pommel shields also had a slot through which a leather strap could be threaded to anchor a coat, bedroll or other accessories as needed. This one is dark brown (much darker than the photo) and was dug in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. SOLD!! |
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WHITWORTH BULLET M&M #250 The English-made Whitworth rifle-musket possessed excellent long range accuracy and was used extensively by Confederate sharpshooters, even claiming the lives of several Union generals including John F. Reynolds (Gettysburg) and John Sedgwick (Spotsylvania Courthouse). This is the .45 caliber cylindrical bullet used in the Whitworth. The overall condition is very good with a great patina. These Confederate Whitworth Sharpshooter Bullet are very desirable and highly collectible. $ 250.00 |
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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
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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! SOLD!!! (34-31) |
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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!!! |
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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 |
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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! SOLD!!! (38-27) |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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) |
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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) |
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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) On Hold!!! |
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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 |
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EXCAVATED NEW YORK militia BUTTON, Albert
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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. SOLD!!! (RMI-27) |
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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. SOLD!!! (RMI-35) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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EXCAVATED UNION NAVY BUTTON Coat size 2-piece navy with straight shank and lots of gold. $ 125.00 |
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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! On Hold!!! |
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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. SOLD!!! |
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CONFEDERATE GUN TOOLS Nice, iron gun tools dug at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia. $ 85.00 your choice |
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S. ISAACS & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK Nice, greenish patina dug at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia. $ 65.00 |
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SADDLE SHIELD Nice, brownish patina. $ 65.00 |
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SADDLE SHIELD Nice, brownish patina. $ 65.00 |
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CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN BUTTON CS-201-A B/M: HT & B / Manchester. Coat size: 25mm. Perfect condition! Great price! SOLD!!! |
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UNION DRAGOON OFFICER'S
BUTTON 23mm Coat size. Backmark: Horstmann & Allien / NY Pretty much perfect! $ 75.00 |
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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! |
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1/4th PLATE IMAGE OF OHIO
BUGLER WITH
RARE OHIO SWORD
BELT Approximately 3-3/8" x 4- SOLD!!! |
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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! SOLD!!! |
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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 |
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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) |
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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. SOLD!!! |
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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) |
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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! SOLD!!! |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON, CS-7 Backmark: W. Dowler / Superior Quality Nice condition with lots of gold! $ 550.00 |
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COAT SIZE
ARTILLERY BUTTON, CS-101 Backmark: HT&B Manchester Perfect condition! $ 395.00 |
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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 |
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CONFEDERATE
COAT SIZE
INFANTRY BUTTON, CS-171 Perfect condition face with two little manufacturing defects on the back rim. $ 250.00 |
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CS-26-B CONFEDERATE
COAT SIZE
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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 |
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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!!! |
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EXCAVATED CARBINE SLING BUCKLE Perfect condition buckle that includes the brass sling tip. SOLD!!! |
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EXCAVATED CARBINE SLING SWIVEL About 8-1/4" long with a 2-7/8" wide overall. Great condition for excavated iron! SOLD!!! |
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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) |
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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. |
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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! SOLD!!! |
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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 |
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SILK BOOKMARK RIBBON "Star
Spangled Banner" 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 |
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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! |
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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) |
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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 |
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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. SOLD!!! (37-54) |
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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. |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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! SOLD!!! |
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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 |
