William Mahone began aiding the Confederacy while still a civilian through the use of his Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, when he bluffed the Federal troops into abandoning the shipyard in Portsmouth by running a single passenger train into Norfolk with great noise and whistle-blowing, then much more quietly, sending it back west, and then returning the same train again, creating the illusion of large numbers of arriving troops. The ruse worked, and not a single Confederate soldier was lost as the Union authorities abandoned the area. After this, Mahone accepted a commission as Lieutenant Colonel and later Colonel of the 6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Confederate's Norfolk district until its evacuation. He was promoted to Brigadier General in November 1861. He aided in the construction of the defenses of Richmond on the James River around Drewry's Bluff and led his brigade at the Battle of Seven Pines, and the Battle of Malvern Hill. He also fought at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House.
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TINTYPE OF YOUNG SOLDIER ON HORSEBACK The tin itself is about 2" X 3"and has been put in a 1/6th plate leather case. I depicts a young man in what looks like military garb and a kepi holding what might be a short sword or a riding crop with some interesting buildings in the background, one of which could be a stable. Nice interesting outdoor scene! $ 295.00 |
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IMAGE OF NEW YORK SOLDIER
PICKED UP ON ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD BY
CONNECTICUT OFFICER This is a great picture of a seated soldier in a New York state uniform with his "SNY" belt buckle. If you look closely he's wearing some sort of mitten on his left hand.... some kind of wound? Accompanying the image is a note that reads: "Found on the Battlefield of Antietam by Ira A. Graham, Co. B. 14thRegt. Conn. Vol" in old brown ink. We don't know who the New York soldier is, but Ira A. Graham mustered into the 14th Connecticut on August 20, 1862 as a private and received the following promotions: * Corporal on October 25,1863 * Sergeant on January 4,1864 * Sergeant Major on March 26,1864 * 2nd Lieutenant on July 27,1864 * 1st Lieutenant on January 13,1865
Graham was
wounded on February
5,1865 at Hatcher's Run,
Virginia
and mustered out May 5, 1865 as a 1st
Lieutenant . We found a photo of Graham
on line and have included it here.
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CONFEDERATE WOOD DRUM CANTEEN
IDENTIFIED TO KIA LOUISIANA SOLDIER 7-1/2" diameter x 2-3/8" Gardner's patent cedar canteen with the owner's name "J. M. Garrett" carved in to one side. When this was first turned up, the family history said that he was a Louisiana soldier. Records show Corporal J. M. Garrett in the Louisiana 11th Battalion of Infantry and later in the Louisiana Crescent Regiment, which was a consolidation of the 11th and several other units. As usual CS records are sparse, but if I understand it correctly, this unit crewed the captured US Army Ram Queen of the West when she forced the surrender of USS Indianola in the Mississippi River below Vicksburg and on up until the Queen of the West was destroyed.
Garrett's records from the National Archives
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5th MARYLAND SIDE KNIFE 9" overall length with a black stag handle and a 5" blade that is etched with "5th Maryland / Regiment" on one side and "US" on the other. The 5th Maryland has a history from the American Revolution on up in to modern times. During the Civil War they were heavily engaged at Antietam and Winchester, with service in many other battles. The knife is in nice condition and does not show a lot of wear and tear. $ 1895.00 (32-22) |
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RARE NORTH CAROLINA BUTTON, NC-10 23 mm coat size. Backmark: "Cook / 8 Clifford St / London" A gorgeous example of this super rare button! To quote Warren Tice in Uniform Buttons of the United States: "Very little is known about the origin and use of these specimens, but their scarcity suggests that only a small group of individuals used them." And in North Carolina Civil War Buttons, Terry Teff says: "These buttons are one of the most beautiful produced......This button is extremely rare and is one of the elite "7". |
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NON-EXCAVATED
VIRGINIA SWORD BELT PLATE Non-dug, Civil War era, cast brass buckle with fine detail! Nice, mellow honey amber patina. No keeper. See Plate 434 on page 235 of Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates (Expanded Edition) by Steve Mullinax. |
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CONFEDERATE Non-Excavated "CS over A"
BUTTON CS-88 - Extremely
Rare!!
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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. $ 1595.00 |
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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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SHEFFIELD SIDE KNIFE "Never Draw Me Without
Reason..." Approximately 8-1/2" long overall with a 4-3/8" blade with the classic etched motto: Never Draw Me Without Reason / Never Sheath Me Without Honor". Etching is light, but it is there. Ricasso is maker marked: "R. Lingard / Peacroft / Sheffield". Comes with a leather sheath that is solid. |
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CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER'S INSIGNIA Approximately3-1/2" X 2-1/4" overall, black cloth background with embroidered gold bullion crossed sabers and surround. Minor wear and tarnish, but overall in nice condition. |
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CONFEDERATE 3" BOURRELETED MULLANE SHELL, Type I Sabot Approximately 8" long, these shells were used in Virginia from Spring of 1862through Summer of 1863 before being replaced by those with the type II sabot. This one is a rare find in that the original sabot, pins and bolt are all intact! |
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RARE EXCAVATED DAHLGREN BLIND SHELL / BOLT These have a brass cap that resembles a fuse, but is actually a bolt with no powder inside. These are designed for the Federal Navy’s 3.4″ Boat Howitzer. This one has no sabot and has lost some metal on one side. |
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"BABY" US CARTRIDGE BOX
PLATE These smaller (41mm x 72mm) plates were for use on carbine, rifle and pistol cartridge boxes from 1839 to 1861. They were rendered obsolete by regulation in 1861 and are therefore quite rare. $ 325.00 |
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SMALL PERCUSSION PISTOL
WITH FOLDING BAYONET This pistol is about 9-1/2" long overall when the bayonet is folded and about 12-1/2" when it is extended. It features a nice Damascus barrel, some scroll engraving on the metal parts and some silver inlay on the wooden grip. The bayonet originally locked under the trigger guard when folded and was released by pulling the trigger guard back, but the tip of the bayonet has worn and no longer reaches that far. A good gunsmith could repair this if you want, but it displays nicely with the bayonet extended! $ 595.00 |
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SMALL FLINTLOCK PISTOL This small pistol is about 8" long overall with a flared octagonal barrel of about.50 caliber. There is some floral scrolling on the back of the grip and some folky checkering on the grip. The mainspring is fairly weak, but everything moves and it is just a great size and look. $ 595.00 |
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NON-EXCAVATED
SHEET BRASS MILITIA BUCKLE Non-dug, plain faced, sheet brass buckle that is accompanied by a dug example of the proper keeper. These plates were worn from the 1830s on through the American Civil War and were often found in Confederate camp sites. SOLD!!! |
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COOPER
SECOND MODEL
DOUBLE ACTION POCKET REVOLVER Made by the J. M. Cooper Company of Pittsburgh, PA. These were produced by Cooper’s Philadelphia facility between 1864 and 1869 and it closely resembles the Colt Model 1849 Pocket, though the Cooper version is double-action. It is .31 caliber model and in very good overall condition with a fair amount of blue and case color. These are well made and attractive pistols, and this one is in better condition than most we see. $ 795.00 |
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1850's POLICE BUTTON 24mm Coat size. Backmark: "Scovill Mg. Co / Waterbury" This backmark dates to the early 1850's making this a really nice, early police artifact! SOLD!!! |
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.69 CALIBER CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLET One side of this one displays perfectly.... unfortunately, there's another side! These are hard to find, so here's a rare bullet for a reasonable price. SOLD!!! |
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UNION BERDAN SHARPSHOOTERS OFFICER'S HARD
RUBBER BUTTON, GI-86 21mm Coat size. Backmark: "N.R. Co. / Goodyear's P=T, 1851" The use of these molded hard rubber buttons was adopted to prevent reflection of light, and giving away the sharpshooter's position. These are with one-piece with an embedded wire shank. $ 295.00 On Hold!!! |
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UNISSUED U.S.
CARTRIDGE BOX AND CAP BOX Minty Model 1864 cartridge box and cap box made by Reuben Nece of Philadelphia fairly late in the war. The cartridge box is complete with tins and roller buckles and the cap pouch retains its wool. They are accompanied by the receipt and shipping label from when they were sold by H. K. White, a New York surplus dealer similar to Bannerman's. The receipt from 1960 indicates that the boxes were sold as a set, along with a belt & buckle and a bayonet scabbard. It also states that "This is the last and only set Can supply no more"! Here you can own some Civil War history along with a bit Relic Collecting history! $ 895.00 |
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NON-EXCAVATED
PENNSYLVANIA STATE FENCIBLES MILITIA BUCKLE Non-dug two piece cast brass buckle with fine detail! The State Fencibles was an independent company founded in 1813 and existing up into the 20th century. Nice, mellow honey amber patina. No keeper. Mike O'Donnel & Duncan Campbell have on on page 232 of American Military Belt Plates and give dates of use as 1855 to 1885. SOLD!!! |
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CONFEDERATE IMAGE FROM NEW ORLEANS WITH UNIFORM CLOTH!
1/6th plate tintype of a CS soldier in a case marked "J.H. Clark / 101 / Canal St. New Orleans". When you remove the image there is a 2-3/4" x 3-1/4" piece of coarse gray uniform cloth glued into the case! The photo does have some halo effect, but it's around the subject and doesn't affect the image itself much at all. $ 795.00 (31-14) SOLD!!! |
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EXCAVATED CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON This 9-1/4" long, cast iron cannon barrel is beautifully made and is of a style that could be 18th or 19th century. It has about a .60" bore, weighs a bit more than 3 pounds and is fully functional. It could have been a signal cannon, or served some other purpose. $ 595.00 |
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CORPORATION OF FREDERICKSBURG 25 Cent Note Very nice example of war time currency. Dated October 2, 1861. SOLD!!! |
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U.S.
MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET The Springfield Rifle-Musket was the most common small arm carried by the Union soldier and came to represent the arms of the US Army. This one is in very nice condition with all the metal being a very smooth gray with some plum color mixed in. Markings on the lock are "U.S." over "Springfield" and an Eagle in front of the hammer and dated "1861" behind the hammer. The barrel has the "V" and "P" (for viewed and proofed) over an eagle's head and is dated "1862" at the breach. The mismatched dates would indicate a very early 1862 production, when locks finished late in 1861 could be mixed with a more recently finished barrel. The walnut stock is nice with some dings on the flat opposite the lock, but two cartouches are visible including the "ESA" cartouche which should always be present on these arms. The ramrod also appears to be original to the weapon. A very nice example of this classic Civil War musket! $ 2995.00 |
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MANHATTAN .36 CALIBER BULLET MOLD Nice condition, marked "Manhattan Fire Arms" in an arch over "Manufg. / Co. / N.Y." SOLD!!! |
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CONFEDERATE $100 DOLLAR NOTE, Dated
January 6, 1863. About Uncirculated. This beautiful condition $100 Confederate note shows a standing woman (Columbia) in flowing robes on the right side and a picture of John C. Calhoun on the left. But it is the center depiction of two slaves working the cotton fields that makes it truly symbolic of the war! It's a beauty!! $ 165.00 |
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COTTON PLEDGED $1 NOTE, Dated
May 1, 1862. About Uncirculated. This one is a Mississippi, Cotton Pledged for Redemption Note. During the Civil War, the cotton crop was pledged as backing; used for payment of debts. It does have a small pin hole just above the train image. Another beauty!! $ 175.00 |
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STATE OF VIRGINIA $50 NOTE, Dated October
15, 1862. About Uncirculated. And here is a gorgeous Virginia Treasury note. It has a small stain on the bottom left corner. $ 195.00 |
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EXCAVATED LOUISIANA
BELT PLATE Beautiful face, but it does have a bit of a bend with some of the lead fill out of the back. All of the hooks are intact! This was dug in 1980 at a spot called the "5 day camp" near the Rapidan River in Orange County, Virginia. This is where Stonewall Jackson met with A. P. Hill before the Battle of Cedar Mountain. See Plate 434 on page 235 of Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates (Expanded Edition) by Steve Mullinax. $ 3400.00 |
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Out of print, but we have
one copy: FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1993 EDITION by Tom Dickey & Peter George. This is the Revised and Supplemented 1993 Edition. The gold standard for artillery reference and the book is in excellent condition! $ 150.00 (MG) |
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NAVAL FIGHTING DIRK, Circa 1805 16-1/2" straight blade decorated with hunting scenes and other engravings Wonderful bone handle with an inset oval silver disc engraved with a fouled anchor. Brass capstan with ball and a nicely shaped brass guard No scabbard. SOLD!!! (31-41) |
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19th CENTURY AMPUTATION SAW If you have to have an amputation, it might as well be done with a beautiful saw! This is marked "Autenrieth" for William Autenrieth of Cincinnati who was a medical tool maker who apprenticed starting in 1851 and owned his own business by 1869. The ivory, or bone handle, and all the brass furniture just makes this a beautiful instrument! There is some darkening on the back of the blade, but it's smooth and would certainly polish out if desired. SOLD!!! |
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GROUP OF 6 VIRGINIA STAFF BUTTONS
Six, coat size (23mm)Civil War era buttons. Buy them all for your coat or pick one! $ 175.00 each |
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MARYLAND SECESSION BADGE
Civil War era Maryland coat size button with "Extra Quality" backmark mounted on 4" cloth badge! $ 495.00 (31-13) On Hold!!! |
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"AN OLD REBEL" POCKET WATCH
ID'd TO A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER Key wind watch with a nice chain and key. The face is marked "A.W. Co. / Waltham". The back of the case is nicely engraved with "an old Rebel" in a straight line across the middle, and with "John Irvin" in an arch above that, and "Soldier" in an inverted arch below. These are done in different styles and may have been done by different hands and have been polished many times over the decades. More crudely scratched inside the back cover is "33rd VA" which was Irvin's unit during the war. The watch comes with a wood display case and a copy of Irvin's service records. $ 795.00 ON HOLD!!! |
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EXCAVATED "GAYLORD" MARKED US BUCKLE Beautiful dug buckle with the desirable maker mark "E. Gaylord"! $ 475.00 |
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CONFEDERATE HARD RUBBER NAVY BUTTON, CS-60 Backmark: "Courtney & Tennent / Charleston. S.C. / Manton's Patent". Captain Terry Sinclair obtained these buttons from the English manufacturer for the Confederate warship, CSS Texas. The ship was being constructed in England and was to be more powerful than the famed CSS Alabama. As the war dragged on the ship was seized and sold to another foreign power. $ 795.00 (26-36) |
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EXCAVATED CARBINE SLING BUCKLE Perfect condition buckle that includes the brass sling tip. $ 135.00 (Mg-177) |
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"INDIAN PRINCESS"
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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! $ 100.00 |
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3RD MODEL
VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SWORD, Marked for the 1st Virginia Regiment SOLD!!! |
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"SILHOUETTE" STYLE 18th
CORPS BADGE This consists of a stamped sheet brass face that was attached to a brass backing with the proper "tee-bar" pin, with a piece of cloth sandwiched between. The color of the cloth would denote the division and in this case, we've used a piece of red cloth for demonstration purposes. The face would have originally been secured by wires that inserted through holes in the back and bent over. The wires are gone, though you can see where they were soldered to the back of the face and could probably be easily replaced. |
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ENFIELD
BULLET MOLD A near perfect example, complete with the base plug.. SOLD!!! (28-23) |
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PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD SHOULDER BELT PLATE, Circa
1860 This stamped copper face features a Mexican War era profile of General Winnfield Scott, is rolled over a tinned-iron back plate and is 76mm x 90mm. It is in excellent condition with two of the three original iron attachment loops still intact. It is marked on his shoulder by Peter H. Jacobus who cut the die for this and the "NG" button and was a member of the guards. See American Military Belt Plates by Campbell & O'Donnel, page 434 plate 725. |
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Out of print, but we have
one copy: CONFEDERATE BELT BUCKLES AND PLATES Expanded Edition by Steve Mullinax. This is the most recent edition from 1999. 248 pages with over 450 buckles and plates pictured. Signed by the author. Used but in very good condition. $ 75.00 |
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DISCOVERING
VIRGINIA'S
COLONIAL
ARTIFACTS, by Bill Dancy This wonderful new 393 page hardbound book is filled with information on finding, researching, recovering, identifying and documenting colonial artifacts, and while most of it is focused on Virginia sites and relics, it would certainly apply to any area! It is filled with wonderful, all color photography of artifacts, including military as well as everyday items from house sites, and even includes some Civil War and other items found in the same areas. If you've read any of the author's articles in historic publications, you know that he has the experience, expertise and writing skills to make this a must have! Sold Out!!! |
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CIVIL
WAR ARTIFACTS, A Guide for the Historian by Howard Crouch. A wonderful book on dug artifacts, with pictures and descriptions of military accoutrements and weapons, as well as everyday camp equipment. This is the "go to" book for relic hunters, archaeologists and anyone else with an interest in excavated artifacts! 237 pages. $ 45.00 |
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JAMES RIVER STONEWARE & THE S.S. PERRY CONNECTION by
Curtis B. Rice This book will help the reader to decipher identifying traits left behind by specific potters, thus allowing the separation and identification of the wares left behind by those individual potters. It will help collectors, and antique dealers match up specific traits to identify their favorite potter or manufactory as well. There are also diagrams showing the method and sequence some decorators used to apply their artwork. This book follows Sanford S. Perry, an early New York trained potter, through 8 or 9 states and 50 plus years of singlehanded production. Many of those years were in Virginia! Perry was a left-handed decorator and potter, placing him in a very select group. This book will even show you how to identify a "lefty" from a "righty"! There are maps in the front and rear showing the likely paths and distances he covered in his productive life. The areas covered are Richmond, Henrico County, Charles City County, and Petersburg. 304 pages, all color photos! $ 50.00 |
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18th CENTURY FLEAM SET Approximately 3-1/4" tall, flip top shagreen (sharkskin) case with silver mounts, containing six tortoise handled, folding fleams. A fleam is a sharp lancet or knife that was used for bloodletting back when the prevailing theory was that illnesses were a result of an imbalance of the fluids in your body. This meant that under certain conditions it was desirable to reduce the amount of blood in a patient! Just before George Washington's death, he was having trouble breathing, and his doctors thought that if they removed some blood it would reduce the inflammation. By the time Washington died they had removed about 40% of his blood over a 12 hour period! SOLD!!! |
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CS TWO PIECE SWORD BELT RIG WITH FROG FROM THE FLAYDERMAN
COLLECTION Beautiful Virginia style buckle on a great sword belt that has had the original hangers removed and a rather crude frog installed to hold a short sword, or perhaps a saber bayonet. The plain leather belt is in very good condition and has the "bullet stitching" that is associated with leather products of Richmond, Virginia. Now if you like provenance..... this was formerly in the collection of the well known dealer/author Norm Flayderman , and is pictured on page 230 of his wonderful book The Bowie Knife, Unsheathing an American Legend. And if that's not enough, the buckle is pictured on page 12 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles &Plates as the example of this style of plate! This is one you can be sure of! $ 10,500.00 |
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T-65A February
17, 1864. Extra Fine, Dark red. $ 125.00 |
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T-65B February
17, 1864. Extra Fine, Dark red. $ 125.00 |
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T-66A February
17, 1864. Uncirculated, Dark red. $ 125.00 |
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T-66B February
17, 1864. Almost Uncirculated, Dark red. $ 95.00 |
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NAZI ARMY DAGGER
WITH PORTEPEE & HANGER Beautiful blade marked "F. W. Holler / Solingen". No damage. Approximately 15-1/2" overall length with a 10" blade. |
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1851 GOLD ONE DOLLAR COIN Gettysburg gold! Dug at a field hospital site on the Baltimore Pike. $ 185.00 On Hold!!! |
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PHOTOGRAVURE PLATE AND IMAGE OF CONFEDERATE
GENERAL WILLIAM MAHONE
William Mahone began aiding the Confederacy while still a civilian through the use of his Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, when he bluffed the Federal troops into abandoning the shipyard in Portsmouth by running a single passenger train into Norfolk with great noise and whistle-blowing, then much more quietly, sending it back west, and then returning the same train again, creating the illusion of large numbers of arriving troops. The ruse worked, and not a single Confederate soldier was lost as the Union authorities abandoned the area. After this, Mahone accepted a commission as Lieutenant Colonel and later Colonel of the 6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Confederate's Norfolk district until its evacuation. He was promoted to Brigadier General in November 1861. He aided in the construction of the defenses of Richmond on the James River around Drewry's Bluff and led his brigade at the Battle of Seven Pines, and the Battle of Malvern Hill. He also fought at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Mahone was nicknamed "Little Billy" being small of stature, 5 foot 5 or 6 inches, and weighing only 100 lbs. As one of his soldiers put it, "He was every inch a soldier, though there were not many inches of him." He became became widely regarded as the hero of the Battle of the Crater at the Battle of Petersburg by rallying the remaining Confederate forces after the explosion, and repelling the attack, resulting in the Union losing their initial advantage. Photogravure is photo-mechanical process whereby a copper plate can
reproduce the detail and continuous tones of an actual
photograph. This particular plate prints an approximately
4-1/4" x 6-1/2" photo (card included) war-time
photo of Mahone, with a printing block with his signature below. The
paper wrapping for the plate has the label of The Lewis Publishing Company
in Chicago. Handwritten on the back of the photo card is "General
William Mahone (not in his hand) / Petersburg, Virginia / To Mrs. W. L.
McGill / 42 South Market St." The Mahones bought a house on South
Market Street in 1875, so this plate dates sometime after that. Mrs. McGill
refers to Mahone's daughter Otelia who married William L. McGill of
Petersburg, Virginia. An internet search turned up many, many
photographs of Mahone, and numerous versions with this same jacket and hat,
but not this exact pose.
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RARE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON, CS-178,
Blank Back ("Will Bird" Style) Very rare, non-excavated and in excellent condition. The first one of these that we've had in years! |
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MILITIA HAT PLATE,
Circa 1825 - 1840 Approximately 6" x 4-1/2" stamped silver over copper with the plume holder gone but both attachment loops still intact. These are just beautiful and make very impressive display pieces! Reference: Page 276 of American Military Headgear Insignia, J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O'Donnell. $ 795.00 |
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MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA HAT PLATE, Circa 1825 -
1840 Approximately 6" x 3-3/8" stamped copper with the plume holder and both attachment loops still intact. These were originally silvered, but all of that is gone. Reference: Page 276 of American Military Headgear Insignia, J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O'Donnell. $ 695.00 |
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MILITIA RIFLEMAN HAT
PLATE, Circa 1820 - 1835 Approximately 6" x 4-1/2" stamped brass with the plume holder and one attachment loop still intact. These are just beautiful and make very impressive display pieces! Reference: Page 267 of American Military Headgear Insignia, J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O'Donnell. $ 895.00 |
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MILITIA RIFLEMAN HAT
PLATE, Circa 1820 - 1835 Approximately 6-1/4" x 5" stamped brass with the plume holder still intact The attachment loops are gone, but three holes were punched into it during it's period of use in order to sew it in place. Reference: Page 268 of American Military Headgear Insignia, J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O'Donnell. $ 895.00 |
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T-8 July
25, 1861. Very Fine, hole cancelled. $ 165.00 |
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T-9 July
25, 1861. About Uncirculated. $ 275.00 |
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T-9 July
25, 1861. Fine+ $ 125.00 |
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T-10 July
25, 1861. Fine+ $ 395.00 |
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T-13 September
2, 1861. Fine+ $ 125.00 |
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T-14 September
2, 1861. Fine+ Cut Cancelled. $ 75.00 |
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T-16A September
2, 1861. Fine+ Cut Cancelled. $ 175.00 |
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T-16A September
2, 1861. Fine. $ 175.00 |
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2, 1861. Extra Fine. Hole Cancelled. $ 40.00 |
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T-20 September
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T-20 September
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T-25 September
2, 1861. Very Fine. Cut Cancelled $ 110.00 |
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T-26 September
2, 1861. Very Fine. Cut Cancelled $ 125.00 |
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T-28B September
2, 1861. Very Fine. Cut Cancelled. $ 65.00 |
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T-28B September
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T-29 September
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T-37A September
2, 1861. Extra Fine. Cut Cancelled. $ 135.00 |
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RARE EXCAVATED
4.4" 30LB. SHENKL SHELL This is a Navy shell intended for the 30lb Dahlgren Rifle and is a rarity 9! The surface is a bit rough and could stand a cleaning, but it has been drilled. These have only been noted at Port Hudson and from the wreck of the U.S.S. Barataria. This one was recovered at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Reference: Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War, 1993 Edition, Dickey & George. |
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CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD Approximately 24-1/2" overall with an 18-1/2" blade. The single fullered blade is gray-brown and has no real pitting. There is a leather washer that appears to be a later replacement, and you can see where a tag used to be on the ricasso. The cast brass hilt is in nice shape with a great antique brass patina. SOLD!!! (27-19) |
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RARE SET OF COLONIAL ERA BUTTONS, circa 1780 Large (approximately 1-1/4") copper buttons with hand stamped details. You see one or two buttons routinely, but full sets of these are incredibly hard to find. There are 22 in all. $ 450.00 |
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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. |
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VMI (VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE)
BUTTON, SU-408 B/M: R&W Robinson (in a ribbon) and an Eagle. Coat Size, 21mm Well worn with no gilt, and wear to the high spots. The back is pushed in, but the button is solid. $ 175.00 |
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CONFEDERATE NAVY "HARD RUBBER"
BUTTON, CS-60 (Tice CS222) B/M: Courtney & Tennent / Charleston S.C. / Manton's Patent. Overcoat Size, 33mm Molded from a compound made of a ground mineral mixed with shellac to form a paste, which was poured into molds that were then put under heat and pressure to produce this solid black plastic-like button. Commander George Tarry Sinclair purchased many of these for use on the C.S.S. Texas which was being built in Glasgow. Unfortunately the ship was captured before most of these beautifully designed and constructed buttons ever saw service. This one is pretty much perfect! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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 49mm. Dug in Louisa County, Virginia at the Battle of Trevilian Station. $ 1,000.00 |
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Marye's Heights | Sunken Road and the Stone Wall | The NPS Battlefield Visitor Center |
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For many years we have been
operating two separate stores:
The Picket Post in Downtown Fredericksburg and Lee's
Headquarters which was across from the Fredericksburg Battlefield Park
on Lafayette Blvd. We have recently moved all of our inventory from The Picket Post and combined it with that of our other store, all under one roof operating as The Picket Post at 1016 Lafayette Blvd. Our little building has been a Civil War relic shop since the 1960's when Bertram Limbrick opened the Stonewall Gift Shop in our building which had already been an Amoco Gas Station, and a Dairy Bar Ice Cream Shop. Lee Sanzo operated The Galvanized Yankee here for a few years, before moving to Indiana. We took it over in 1996 as Lee's Headquarters and now it's The Picket Post! |
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EXCAVATED VIRGINIA COAT BUTTON, VA-7 B/M Scovill Mfg. Co / Waterbury RMDC. 22 mm coat button with nice patina and well placed gold gilt, this one comes from the "some guys have all the luck" department. The digger dug this recently along with another Virginia button, the spur pictured below and lots of bullets and other items out of his own front yard in Catlett, Virginia! $ 225.00 |
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ALABAMA STATE SEAL BUTTON, AB-1 Beautiful example of this rare Button. 24mm coat size with 99% original gold gilt! Backmark is "Scovill Mf'g. Co / Waterbury". SOLD!!! (11-18) |
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Large, 13-1/4" tall six sided cathedral pickle bottle in
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9-1/2" tall six sided pepper sauce bottle in a nice aqua
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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 mostsought after of all Civil War buttons. Here's your chance! $ 9450.00 |
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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. $ 2495.00 |
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1803 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE, Dated 1815, Converted to Percussion This gun was originally produced as a .54 caliber flintlock rifle in 1815 at the famous Armory in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The lockplate is marked behind the hammer with "Harpers / Ferry / 1815" and a Federal eagle in front of the hammer. It was converted to percussion and the bore has been bored out to approximately .60 caliber and is now a smoothbore. The flintlock breech block was cut off of the barrel and then a large distinctive breech with the percussion system was added. There has been some conjecture that this type of conversion could be Confederate in origin. The hammer is very distinct and a bit crude which could also possibly indicate Confederate manufacture. The one piece walnut stock has a very pleasing appearance overall. On the flat of the stock opposite of the lock plate you can see the original Harpers Ferry Arsenal inspector stampings. The patch box release is intact and the patchbox still opens when it is pressed. The ramrod appears to date to the conversion. The action works, but is a bit weak. $ 2895.00 |
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CARTE DE VISITE OF
CONFEDERATE GENERAL J.E.B. STUART Nice seated pose from the studio of J. Gurney & Son at 707 Broadway in New York City. Gurney & son were in business at this location from 1860 to 1874. $ 375.00 (23-16) |
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IDENTIFIED CDV AND HARD IMAGE OF JOHN HAZLETT, COMPANY
K, 64TH OHIO The CDV is not the sharpest, but it is nicely autographed on the back "Yours truly / John Hazlett / Co. K 64th Regt. / Sergt. Ohio Vet Vols" in old brown ink, with the "Sergt" having been added in pencil. The CDV is accompanied by a 1/6th plate ambrotype of Hazlette seated between two young ladies. When this glass image is removed from its half case, there is a bit of black cloth backing and a small type-written label that reads "Sergt. John Hazlett / Co. K 64th O.V.I." Hazlett enlisted on October 3, 1861 as a private and mustered out as a Sergeant on December 3, 1865. Also included is a Higginson Book Company printing of The Story of the Sherman Brigade by Wilbur Hinman, which is a huge volume (over 1100 pages) detailing the history of the 64th and 65th Ohio Infantries, as well as the 6th Battery Ohio Artillery and McLaughlin's Squadron Ohio Veteran Cavalry. Hazlett's photo appears onpage 731 of this tome and is the very pose seen in this CDV (this book alone retails for $ 120.00). The 64th Ohio was a hard fought unit, taking considerable losses at Stones River, Chickamauga, Rock Face Ridge, Resaca, Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville among others. Hazlett's service records and pension records are also included. $ 395.00 |
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CENTURY SILVER HILTED HUNTING SWORD WITH SCABBARD Circa 1760 hunting sword, likely European, with silver pommel, guard and scabbard throat, ivory handle and great engraved hunting scenes on the blade. One side of the guard is broken off and missing, and the tooled leather scabbard has one crack, but is not separated. Approximately 19" overall with a 14" blade. |
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RARE COLT POCKET POLICE .36 CAL. BULLET MOLD Marked "Colt's Patent" and "36P." for a Model 1862 Police Revolver. It's in very good condition and the cavities are sharp. This is a very difficult mold to find! $ 295.00 |
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CARD WITH
LOUISIANA BUTTONS One coat size LA-8C (22mm) and three rare cuff size (16mm) Louisiana local buttons on about a 9" long piece of cardboard with a pencil ID to James Granger Tucker. We could not find a Louisiana soldier with that exact middle name, or middle initial, but there is one James Tucker with no middle initial that could be our guy. He was with the 10th Louisiana Infantry, which was an Army of Northern Virginia unit. In any case, a nice set of rare buttons Coat Button is the only one left! $ 495.00 |
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DIRECTORY
OF AMERICAN MILITARY GOODS DEALERS & MAKERS 1775 – 1950,
Volume 2
by Bazelon &
McGuinn. Over 600 pages
of detailed information that covers a longer span of time than does Volume 1
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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! SOLD!!! |
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CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM GEORGIA
By Celeste
and David Topper
1989
Out of print, 9" by 11" hard bound book. Limited edition #611 of only 1000 that were printed. In great condition, 202 Pages with hundreds of photographs. Signed by both authors. 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! $ 165.00 |
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DUG CONFEDERATE "GEORGIA FRAME" BUCKLE Approximately 72mm x 63mm. Perfect, "as dug" condition with no apologies! SOLD!!! |
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CIVIL WAR "BULLSEYE" CANTEEN WITH RARE BLUE COVER Though the blue cover was regulation, most surviving Civil War canteens have a brown wool cover. This one shows use, but the cover has only a couple of small spots that expose the metal underneath. There has been some re-stitching, but it looks to be from long ago. Original stopper, but no sling. $ 395.00 |
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CIVIL WAR ERA BOXED
SET OF BRASS SCALES Green leather covered box with embossed texture and a gold eagle. Inside is a set of brass balance scales. No weights, but otherwise complete. $ 150.00 |
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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! $ 135.00 |
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BRASS .36 CAL. BULLET MOLD Solid dug or barn condition. It's frozen now, but could be made operational with a bit of oil and effort. $ 110.00 |
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EXCAVATED CS RICHMOND GUN TOOL Solid, dug condition, with just a corner of one end of the screwdriver bar missing. Dug in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. $ 85.00 |
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DUG "US" BELT BUCKLE with Arrow Hooks In excellent condition with smooth, chocolate brown patina and all hooks. This is the regular size (57mm X 88mm) with the "arrow" hooks that became popular during the Civil War. The initials "WH" or "HM" are lightly scratched into the back and there seem to be other letters, but nothing we can make out. Dug in Stafford County, Virginia. $ 295.00 (BK4) |
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EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR 12 LB WOOD DRIVE ARTILLERY SHELL Nice surface. $ 275.00 (Mg-42) |
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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. $ 175.00 (Mg-25) |
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EXCAVATED MASSACHUSETTS
ARMS BULLET MOLD
Approximately
5" brass mold with it's iron sprue cutter missing.
$ 135.00
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"COLT'S PATENT"31 CALIBER
IRON BULLET MOLD
Approximately
5" iron mold with iron sprue cutter. The mold is marked "Colt's Patent"
on the cutter and
$ 125.00 On
Hold!!!
the harder to find "31 Pkt" on the body. in two places. Attic condition, with a fair amount of blue, and would Probably benefit from a good cleaning. |
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UNION MODEL 1859
ARTILLERY HORSE BIT
Perfect condition, complete and unmarked. SOLD!!! (mg-16) |
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WORLD WAR II
GERMAN BELT BUCKLE Belt buckle with leather tab. The tab is dated 1938. |
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DENTAL KEY,
OR TOOTH KEY Beautiful condition. The dental key was used by first inserting the instrument horizontally into the mouth, then its "claw" would be tightened over a tooth. The instrument was rotated to loosen the tooth. This often resulted in the tooth breaking, causing jaw fractures and soft tissue damage. |
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RARE REGULATION SIZE COMPANY LETTER
"L" Non-dug and in perfect condition, with iron loop on back and nice lead solder with dark patina. Approximately 1" tall. |
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CDV OF USS
ACACIA Signed on back in ink "USS Acacia, Joseph Foster Postmaster" and "Battle with deserted batteries March 1864". Nice carte de visite of an engraving of that engagement. |
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR
AMERICAN COPY OF BROWN BESS BAYONET Approximately 18-3/8 inches in overall length with14-1/2" blade. This is a nice, clean example with the usual manufacture flaw on the socket and modified open cut on the back end of the socket mortise. |
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UNION MODEL
1864, .69 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX by Rueben Nece, Philadelphia Lincoln's call for an additional 500,000 troops in July of 1864 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 is one of 5,000 boxes ordered from Rueben Nece of Philadelphia at that time. These were the last .69 caliber rifled musket cartridge boxes ever purchased by the United States government. $ 595.00 |
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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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STEREO VIEW
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STEREO VIEW
OF GEN. GRANT'S RAILROAD, CEDAR LEVEL STATION, VIRGINIA Nice view of the railroad that ran from City Point to the extreme left of the line. Lots of barrels of supplies stacked on the loading dock! $ 95.00 (H-4) |
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MODEL 1858 "SMOOTHSIDE"
CANTEEN WITH SLING & COVER Nice, original condition qith minor wear to cover. Original cover, sling, stopper & chain. $ 395.00 (MG-13) |
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"US" BASE 3-RING MINIE BALL, McKee & Mason 342 Beautiful dug specimen with a strong "US". The quintessential Yankee bullet! $ 65.00 |
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CDV OF JOHN WILKES BOOTH Excellent condition carte de visite photograph of Booth in overcoat. No photographer's mark. |
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DUG EAGLE BREAST PLATE Another beautiful dug plate, with a slick face, only this time the iron loops are missing and there is a bit of flaking to the lead fill. The front shows only minor wear and has a great deep brown patina. Dug in the Fredericksburg area. Looks just like a $200 dollar plate from the front, but it's only $ 135.00 (EP2) |
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REVOLUTIONARY AMPUTATION SAW Very nice overall condition. An example of this Perrot Saw can be found in Antique Medical Instruments by C. Keith Wilbur on page 128. Mr. Wilbur dates the saw as circa 1779. Approximately 15" in overall length. |
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MILITIA STYLE CANTEEN Rolled tin canteen, about 6 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Both sides were convex and are now somewhat dented. About half on the wonderful loose weave cover remains and the sling is complete! The brass "suspender type" sling buckle is patent dated 1855. |
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Warren K. Tice. A very lightly used copy. 519 pages 8-1/2" X 11" full of pictures and descriptions of buttons! This book has become one of the "must haves" as it contains many buttons not covered in Albert's, and also lists every known backmark for each button. It includes buttons all the way back to the American Revolution, and a section covering the complete period of Confederate manufacture, so as a Civil War button reference, this is great! These are very hard to find, and if we didn't tell you this one was used, you'd never guess it wasn't new! SOLD!!! |
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EXCAVATED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL
MARKED SPUR Absolutely beautiful, with a very clear stamped mark. Missing rowel. Beautiful, smooth chocolate brown patina. These are hard to find! $ 250.00 |
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EXCAVATED
CS-184 CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON 23mm coat size, Solid cast brass. Smooth brown patina with shank. $ 175.00 (11-20) |
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INFANTRY OFFICER'S HAT INSIGNIA 158th Regiment
Approximately 3-1/2" X 2-3/8" felt over tin body topped with a great gold bullion embroidered infantry horn, in nice field worn condition. Visible in the center of the horn is the shadow of the regimental numbers "158". There were only two 158th regiments, one being a 9 month unit from Pennsylvania that existed from November of 1862 until August of 1863, and the other was a 3 year unit from New York that formed in November of 1862 and mustered out in June of 1865. We were told by an insignia collector that the hole in the tin that allowed the regiment numbers to be sewn on easily makes this a late war piece. Given that fact and the greater service time and the fact that the New York unit had 46 officers versus 34 for the Pennsylvania unit, the odds are in the 158th New York's favor, but can't say for sure. This piece was STOLEN!!! Beware! |
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RARE STARR MODEL 1858 .36 CALIBER DOUBLE ACTION NAVY REVOLVER, This is a very early example made somewhere around 1859, being serial number 461 and it has a nice, mostly smooth brown patina with some original blue here and there. The frame is marked on one side: “STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK” and on the other: “STARR’S PATENT JAN.15, 1856". The one piece wooden grips are nice, with no cartouches visible, which is typical as the Starr Navy's rarely have inspector marks. The action is very smooth. These guns were ahead of their time and may just have been too advanced for the average Union cavalryman because while the initial Army and Navy issues were double actions, Starr was requested later in the war to discontinue their double actions and only supply single actions. These double action navy revolvers are much more rare than the Army versions as only about 3,000 .36 caliber units were ever produced. $ 1995.00 |
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LEATHER FUSE BOX The leather box worn on the gunner’s waist belt for holding friction primers for firing the deck guns. Near mint condition and nicely marked “USNY BOSTON” on the inside. These are now getting scarce, especially in nice condition. $ 375.00 |
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SHOT FLINTLOCK PISTOL by J.W. Richards, London Beautiful single-shot pistol, about .40 caliber. Marked "London" with draped flags on one side and "J. & W. / Richards" on the other. Smooth silver-grey metal nice one-piece grip. All markings are strong and clear, as are the many decorative engraved lines. Just a really pretty example of a nice, early gun! $ 595.00 (16-2) |
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EXCAVATED LOUISIANA STATE SEAL BUTTON, LA-8 Backmark: Local (made in the South during the war). Coat size, 23mm. No shank. Absolutely beautiful!! Great gold for a southern manufactured button! $ 475.00 |
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one copy: CONFEDERATE BELT BUCKLES AND PLATES 1st Edition by Steve Mullinax. This is the first edition from 1991. 234 pages with over 400 buckles and plates pictured. Used but in very excellent condition with dust cover. SOLD!!!! |
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CONFEDERATE TEN DOLLAR NOTE -
December 2,
1862.
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CONFEDERATE $1000
BOND, Criswell 125-A Approximately 15-1/4" X 14-1/4" overall. Printed on a bluish-white paper with, watermarked "Cansell /1863". $ 100.00 |
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NON-DUG "US" BELT BUCKLE This is the early type with oval stud, or "puppy paw" style belt attachments. The buckle is in great shape with evidence of use, and a wonderful patina, but no real damage! $ 350.00 |
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EXCAVATED "CONFEDERATE
STYLE" CARBINE SLING BUCKLE Thick brass, slightly undersized (49mm x 77mm) sling buckle often attributed to CS manufacture. Dug in Culpeper, Virginia on August 18, 1992. $ 295.00 |
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EXCAVATED US
RIFLEMAN'S BUCKLE All matching with the same patina. Appears to have all been dug together. $ 395.00 |
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Out of print, but we have
one copy: PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795 - 1874 by Sydney Kerksis. 3rd Edition, 1987. Excellent condition. Over 500 photos of US & CS plates and buckles. 568 pages. SOLD!!! |
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Out of print, but we have
one copy: EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1854 by Stanley Phillips. This is the 5th printing from 1986. 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. For years this was the go-to reference for every relic hunter. Used but in very good condition without dust cover. $ 75.00 |
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1870'S ADVERTISING NOTE
J. W. McCarty "Cheap Ready Pay Store". $ 95.00 |
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRITISH 29th REGIMENT OF FOOT ENLISTED MAN'S BUTTON 17mm, cuff size. Dug in New York. $ 150.00 |
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US MODEL 1861 CARTRIDGE BOX
with Maker Marked Plate! Some crazing on outer flap, and fairly heavy crazing on the inner flap and ouuch, but stitching is tight and box is complete with tins. The "US" cartridge box plate is maker marked on the back "Boyd & Sons / Boston". A nice, used, early example! $ 695.00 |
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EXCAVATED ALABAMA
VOLUNTEER CORPS BUTTON, AB-3-B Backmark: Horstmann & Allien / N. Y. Coat size, 20mm. Perfect, with gorgeous gold! Shank is a little bent, but solid. $ 450.00 |
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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. $ 135.00 each, Your Choice |
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FRANKFORD ARSENAL LONG RANGE PAPER TIME FUZE
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CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON,
CS-175
23mm Coat size. Backmark: Halfmann & Taylor / Montgomery. $ 225.00 (RB-8) |
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REGULATION SIZE COMPANY LETTERS "B" through "C" and "D" in nice condition with no repairs. $ 65.00 each, your choice! |
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REGULATION SIZE REGIMENTAL
NUMBERS Excavated regimental numbers "0" and "1" . $ 65.00 Each |
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EXCAVATED NON-REGULATION SIZE REGIMENTAL
NUMBERS Excavated regimental numbers, these are about 3/4" tall, which is smaller than regulation. All nice with no repairs or damage. $ 45.00 each, your choice. |
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KENTUCKY STATE SEAL CUFF BUTTON,
KY-1
15mm Cuff size. Backmark: Steele & AJohnson (RMDC). $350.00 (RB-16) |
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KENTUCKY MILITARY INSTITUTE BUTTON,
SU-192
21mm Coat size. Backmark: Horstmann Bro & Allien (RMDC). $350.00 (RB-10) |
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CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BUTTON,
CS-107-A1
23mm Coat size. Backmark: S. Isaacs Campbell & Co / London / 71 Jermyn St. $ 525.00 (RB-6) |
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CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BUTTON,
CS-127-A1
23mm Coat size. Backmark: Superior / Quality. |
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE
SEAL BUTTON;
NC-8 Confederate local channel back. Coat size 23mm. Perfect with tons of great Confederate Gilt! $ 450.00 (RB-11) |
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE
SEAL CUFF BUTTON;
NC-2 B/M: Scovill Mfg. Co. / Waterbury. Cuff size 15mm. Perfect with 99% Gold! $ 450.00 (RB-17) |
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LOUISIANA STATE SEAL;
LA-7 B/M: Horstmann's / N.Y. & PHI. Coat size 22mm. Perfect with 85% Gold! $ 350.00 (RB-12) |
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MARYLAND STATE SEAL MD-11-A1 Backmark: Extra Quality. Coat size 22mm with nice gilt. $ 350.00 (RB-14) |
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US PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX BOX About 6-1/8" wide X 4-1/2" tall X 1-1/2" deep overall, this was worn on a cavalryman’s waist belt for holding cartridges for his Colt, Remington, or other revolver. A small bit of finish crazing on the outer flap but overall is in excellent condition. Marked on outer flap by the inspector "T.J. Shepard" over the script letters "US". $ 375.00 |
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US PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX BOX About 7" wide X 5" tall X 1-5/8" deep overall, this was worn on a cavalryman’s waist belt for holding cartridges for his Colt, Remington, or other revolver. A small bit of crazing on the outer flap but overall is in excellent condition. Marked on outer flap "J. Davy & Co. / Newark, N.J." $ 325.00 |
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US NAVY FUSE BOX About 4" wide X 3-1/2" tall X 2" deep, this was worn on the naval gunner’s waist belt for holding friction primers for firing the deck guns. A bit of crazing on the outer flap but stitching is tight and box is complete. Marked on inner body "US. N.Y/ Boston". These are getting hard to find! $ 295.00 |
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UNION MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE Beautiful example of this style with the rays surrounding the eagle! Some use wear on the shield but otherwise in fine condition. Bench marked on the back with number "25". Nice, used condition! $ 350.00 |
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US MODEL 1864 CARTRIDGE BOX Light crazing on outer flap but stitching is tight and box is complete with tins. Strongly maker marked on inner flap "R. Nece / Philad" as well as the inspector mark of "F.A. Sniffen / U.S. / Ord. Dept. / Sub Inspector". A very strong example! $ 550.00 |
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EXCAVATED
LOUISIANA STATE SEAL CUFF BUTTON, LA-3-Av Backmark: Hyde & Goodrich / New Orleans. Loaded with gold. No repairs and upright shank. Coat size, 22mm. Dug with the coat button also listed here in the Orange / Culpeper area of Virginia. Another beauty!! $ 325.00 |
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EXCAVATED SILVER
NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON, NC-8-D Slick brown patina with a good bit of silver. Shank is intact. Dug in Caroline County, Virginia. $ 175.00 |
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STAND FOR 6 OR 12
POUND BALL We've been looking for a replacement for the metal stands that have become unavailable, and these look like they will do the trick! While similar in appearance to the iron stands, these are made of plastic, and do not require the rubber "bumpers" that were on the metal versions, since the plastic is not a risk to scratch or dent cast iron shells. Light weight, but sturdy. $ 15.00 |
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PATRIOTIC COVERS or ENVELOPES Very nice, unused covers with colorful printed patriotic symbols. Only problem is they were once glued into a book or onto poster board or something. $ 10.00 each, your choice! |
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EXCAVATED US BREAST
PLATE Nice, excavated condition. Dug in Fredericksburg, Virginia area. $ 195.00 (BP-4) |
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EXCAVATED US BREAST
PLATE Nice, excavated condition. Dug in Fredericksburg, Virginia area. $ 195.00 (BP-5) |
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CS-26-B CONFEDERATE 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. $ 1395.00 |
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NON-DUG "US" BELT BUCKLE This is the early type with oval stud, or "puppy paw" style belt attachments. The buckle is in great shape with evidence of use, but no real damage! $ 350.00 |
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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, beautiful! The classic Confederate officer's button with the drooped wing eagle and "CSA" in the shield, and this one is gorgeous!!! $ 1795.00 |
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CONFEDERATE ARSENALS, LABORATORIES AND ORDNANCE
DEPOTS (3 Volumes)
A monumental study of 58 C.S. and southern state facilities, 55 of which produced bullets and cartridges during the war. But included in these 1248 pages are over 1300 photos and illustrations, including 593 bullet and cartridge specimens, 88 cartridge package labels and crates, 176 arsenal buildings and city views, 94 maps showing arsenal locations, 90 bullet molds, 48 original documents, 31 portraits of ordnance personnel, 88 miscellaneous images of cannon, machinery, percussion caps, rifles and carbines, coins, patents, artillery projectiles and 118 southern bank notes from the cities and towns that hosted C.S. ordnance manufactories. In addition, the names of thousands of brave men, women and children who labored as cartridge makers for "the Cause" are honored within. All 3 Volumes Sold Out!!! |
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EXCAVATED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL
BRIDLE BIT MARKED 1863 Relic condition with nice clear markings. Missing "US" bosses and one ring. Found at Kebeler Valley, about 6 miles from Danville, Virginia. SOLD!!! |
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EXCAVATED NORFOLK
MILITARY ACADEMY SU-390v 16mm cuff size. B/M: W. Scovills & Co. / Extra. Once thought to be Transylvania University, has now been shown to be Norfolk Military Academy. Perfect, with lots of gold! $ 350.00 |
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EXCAVATED LA-8-F LOUISIANA BUTTON B/M: Local. 22mm coat size. Slick brown patina with very strong gold highlights. No ground actin at all. Shank is gone. $ 325.00 |
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EXCAVATED LA-8-G LOUISIANA BUTTON B/M: Local. 22mm coat size. Slick brown patina with better than average gold highlights and no ground action. Shank is missing. $ 325.00 |
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EVERYDAY ARTIFACTS, America 1750
- 1850, by Anthony L. Tafel 112 8-1/2" x 11" pages with over 280 crisp color photos of artifacts of early American every-day life that were useful for surveying land, building log homes, farming the land, traveling, blacksmithing, cabinetmaking and more, more more! From light paper ephemera such as land surveys and playing cards to heavy garden stones and Conestoga wagon components, they are pictured and explained. This book is ideal for all of us with a passion for history and a curiosity about historic objects! SOLD!!! |
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STRATEGEM 1861 Early Civil War Tactics and the Battle for
the Potomac by Robert H. C.
Alton 154 pages 8-1/4" X 10-1/4" Early in the Civil War nearly ended in 1861 with a Confederate victory in the lesser known Battle for the Potomac River near Washington, DC. This book explores the military tactics and the political landscape of the era and one of the most sensitive campaigns of the war, with events stretching from Baltimore to North Carolina's outer Banks. $ 35.00 |
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NON-EXCAVATED
CONFEDERATE INFANTRY LOCAL BUTTON 23mm coat size. Nice condition, no pushes or damage. A little staining or darkening on one edge. Local copper back. $ 595.00 |
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"US" BIT BOSS These were dug in a Union cavalry camp Varina, Virginia. SOLD!!! |
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INSIGNIA OF INDEPENDENCE, Military Buttons, Accouterment Plates & Gorgets of the American Revolution Don Troiani and James L. Kochan. 297 pages 8-1/2" X 11" full of pictures and descriptions of buttons, buckles, gorgets & more! Nicely arranged with sections covering the uniform accouterment of the British, American and French forces of the American Revolution. Hundreds of sharp, black & white photos of buttons & plates, mixed with color pictures of period paintings showing participants of the war wearing the very same equipment! A must have for Rev War collectors! $ 75.00 |
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STORAGE CROCK "E. B. Taylor / Richmond, VA" Fine condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. Approximately 10" tall. 1 Gallon capacity. $ 295.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ We've have a number of stoneware pieces on our "Antiques" page! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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WHITWORTH CARTRIDGE PACKAGE - EXTREMELY RARE! This is one of the few surviving boxes in existence! Box only, no cartridges (although we will include the reproduction cartridge shown for display). The box is approximately 3-1/2" x 3" x 1/2' in size. Ammunition authority Dean Thomas (author of the Roundball to Rimfire series) notes that this is the only complete box for cylindrical Whitworths that is known to him. One edge is torn as you would expect, but the rest of the box is in wonderful condition, retaining its original shape and even has the closure flap on the back. This is one of the rarest cartridge packages available! SOLD!!! |
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1/9th PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION ENLISTEDMAN Very clear image of a young enlisted man seated in his four button sack coat, and wearing a wide brimmed hat, with cord. Full case. $ 195.00 |
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MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON MD-11 B/M: Superior / Quality. Coat size. Perfect non-excavated condition with 99% gilt. $ 350.00 |
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NON-DUG CONFEDERATE ENGINEER BUTTON CS-153-A B/M: HT & B / Manchester. Perfect condition with 99% original gilt. Great price! $ 750.00 On Hold!! |
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CATHEDRAL PICKLE BOTTLE Aqua, 11-1/2" tall in perfect condition with no damage! $ 250.00 |
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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 |
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DYER WHITE METAL FUSE Rare tapered stem. See page 37 of Artillery Fuses of the Civil War by Charles H. Jones. $ 125.00 (49) |
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WHITE METAL PARROTT FUSE Lipped for 20 - 30 pound Parrott shells. $ 85.00 (28) |
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PARROTT PERCUSSION FUSE All brass... Rare! See page 84 of Artillery Fuses of the Civil War by Charles H. Jones. $ 325.00 (30) |
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CDV IMAGE of CONFEDERATE GENERAL P.G.T. BEAUREGARD Taken from life image of the famous Confederate General. The paper image has been removed from it's card stock backing. The image is nicely toned. $ 95.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION NAVY BUTTON Coat size 2-piece navy with straight shank and lots of gold. $ 135.00 |
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EXCAVATED 7TH CORPS BADGE Perfect stamped brass with no bends, cracks or repairs. Dug in a Union camp near the intersection of I-95 & Rt 17 in Stafford County, VA. |
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE SADDLE SHIELD This is the unmarked version of the same style often found embossed with "CS". Approximately 2" tall X 1-1/2" wide. $ 195.00 |
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NON-EXCAVATED OFFICIAL & DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OD-24 Coat size, "R&W Robinson" (in a ribbon) backmark. Brilliant button with 99.9% original gilt. Perfect!! $ 195.00 |
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NON-EXCAVATED MISSOURI STATE SEAL MO-1 Nice, with no damage and lots of gilt. Extra / Quality backmark. $ 325.00 |
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| ZACHARY TAYLOR CAMPAIGN BUTTONS 1848 Four large size (25mm) and one small size (14mm) buttons with great, untouched patinas. Backmark is "Hero of Monterey" on the large size and "Extra Sporting" on the small one. No rust on the backs. Not often that we find campaign buttons all from the same coat! Your Choice, coat or cuff: $ 150.00 each |
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North Carolina Issue of December, 1771 30 Shillings $ 250.00 CC-NC-02 |
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AMBROTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER with FLAG PIN 1/9th plate tintype of a US soldier with patriotic flag on on his kepi. Housed in full thermoplastic case with just the usual nicks. $ 195.00 |
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EXCAVATED MARKED CIVIL WAR SPUR Civilian pattern, but definitely military used having been recovered along with nine muskets and numerous other artifacts from a camp on the Po River in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Marked "Sheldon" on the strap bar, along with stars and other markings. $ 195.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION ARTILLERY CUFF BUTTON 16mm cuff size. Scovill Co / Waterbury backmark, with tons of gilt and a perfect shank. $ 55.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION NAVY BUTTON 23mm coat size. Brown patina with lots of gold and a slightly bent shank. Scovill Mfg Co / Waterbury backmark. Dug in Virginia. $ 95.00 |
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EXCAVATED ARTILLERY OFFICER'S OVERCOAT BUTTON 23mm with perfect shank and lots of gold!!! $ 85.00 |
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EXCAVATED EG-6 ENGINEER'S BUTTON 23mm coat size. No shank, but tons of gold!!! Scovill Mfg Co / Waterbury backmark. $ 350.00 |
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MOORE'S PATENT FRONT LOADING REVOLVER 32 Caliber Teat-Fire An attempt to get by the Rollins White patents, these took a front loaded teat-fire cartridge. This one has had all the iron cleaned to near bright, with some areas of old pitting on the cylinder. The barrel markings are: "Moore's Pat. Fire Arms Co. Brooklyn N.Y." and the cylinder marked: "D. Williamson's Patent Jan. 5, 1864". The brass is all very nice, with attractive escroll engraving. $ 595.00 We just put this and a couple more on our "Weapons" page! |
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Just Released!!!! The Civil War Collector's Price Guide 12th Edition 280 pages of every collecting category of the American Civil War. This edition of the Guide features not only updated values but also 500 black-and-white images, numerous full-color pages, scores upon scores of new listings, and even an all-new category. $40.00 |
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Back in print and in stock now!!!! AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael O'Donnel & Duncan Campbell. 600+ pages of everything from the American Revolution up to and past the Civil War. $50.00 |
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New Book! New Book!
New Book! New Book! New Book! GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS by Mike O'Donnell with Charles "Hap" Hazard & Sue Boardman, 319 pages Page after page of wonderful relics with brief descriptions of what they are, and where they were found on the battlefields of Gettysburg! Whether "cleaned up" off the field immediately after the battle, "eyeballed" years later, or metal detected decades later, they are all part of this fascinating study! This is an outstanding reference book that everyone should have! $ 35.00 |
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EXCAVATED LOUISIANA CUFF BUTTON B/M: blank. Good condition, with great gold, this was dug in a Texas / Louisiana camp at Bowlers Mill in Louisia County, Virginia. $ 375.00 |
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EXCAVATED MAKER MARKED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE Great condition, smooth lead back with and easily readable "Boyd &Sons / Boston" mark. One of the loops is smashed down (but still solid) and the other is perfect. There is a very slight, gradual bend below the "U" that is hardly noticeable unless you pick it up and examine it. $ 295.00 |
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EXCAVATED ROSETTE Stamped brass and lead filled. $ 30.00 |
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EXCAVATED Nice scabbard tips. $ 10.00 each |
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EXCAVATED WATCH KEY Gold gilted.... very fancy! $ 25.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION SPURS A nice matched pair. $ 125.00 |
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PARROTT FUSE ADAPTER White metal $ 55.00 |
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ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS Dug at Chancellorsville Battlefield near the park. $ 18.00 each |
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EXCAVATED SHIELD Brass shield with the number "3" on the face. The attachment pin is gone from the back SOLD!!! |
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VIRGINIA STATE SEAL BUTTON VA-22. B/M: Local. Perfect and chocolate brown. $ 195.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION REGULATION CAVALRY SPUR Nice, with some of the rowel remaining. Dug at Todd's Tavern, in Spotsylvania, Virginia. $ 65.00 |
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U.S. ARMY & MILITIA CANTEENS 1775 - 1910 by Mike O'Donnel Nice hardbound, scholarly work on a very diverse and interesting subject. 300 pages covering wood canteens (both militia style and Confederate) metal canteens (northern, southern and militia) and all sorts of "filter canteens", "medical canteens" and other specialized types. Tons of excellent photographs with profuse text and details on who made and sold these critical pieces of military equipment. $ 38.50 |
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MANUFACTURER MARKED BLUE DECORATED STORAGE CROCK One gallon ovoid, wide mouth crock with blue decoration around the lifting lugs, and the stamped maker's mark. Mar reads, "Smith & Day / Manufacturers / Norwalk Con" in a nice blue oval. Crock is 9" tall and about 6" at the opening. Condition is near perfect with only a few very minor base chips. $ 395.00 |
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MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH BROWN COVER. Great condition with full cover that has a small 3" long seem split along the edge at the 5 o'clock position. Original stopper. $ 450.00 |
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MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH BLUE-GRAY COVER. Perfect condition with 100% of original cover that appears to be a blue-gray color. The initials "JHF" are deeply carved into the pewter spout. Beautiful piece! $ 595.00 |
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MODEL 1858 SMOOTH SIDE CANTEEN WITH TIN SPOUT. Somewhat unusual appearance with a few light body dings and a great tin spout with original cork and stopper. This is the canteen that is often referred to as the St. Louis Arsenal style. $ 295.00 |
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Cloth Corps Badge 1st Corps - Sphere Approximately 2-1/4" in diameter, with green polished cotton backing, and gold bullion border. $ 495.00 Stolen!! This was taken from our shop January 11. Please let us know if you see it! |
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