This sword was given to a captain who was mortally wounded at Gettysburg July 3, 1863 after participating in the repulse of Pickett's Charge. Weer was shot in the knee by a Confederate sharpshooter concealed in McAllister's Mill, and died of his wound on July 26 at Camp Letterman Hospital in Gettysburg.
The sword is 38" overall with a 32" blade which is etched for 2/3 its length with arms panoplies, patriotic and scroll motifs on the obverse and similar motifs on the reverse with large US and "Tiffany & Co. New York" just above the ricasso on the reverse. All etching extensively highlighted with hand engraved details. Blade excellent with just some staining and one area of very light pitting near the tip. Regulation style hilt with superb detail. Sharkskin grip with twisted brass wire, all about perfect with traces of gilt mixing with nice patina. Inscribed on the top of the reverse counterguard, "Captain Norman F. Weer 123rd regt. N. Y. S. V./Presented by the members of his company."
Leather scabbard excellent with brass mounts displaying elaborate floral and scroll engraving with US at the throat, American shield on the middle mount and both motifs on the lower mount. Similar extensive engraving on the reverse of the mounts including Weer's initials "N. F. W." in old English script at the throat just below the "Tiffany & Co. riband. The very heavy ring mounts are composed of acanthus leaves with ribbons where the rings join the scabbard. All mounts about perfect retaining traces of the original gilt and leather scabbard excellent with just a few 'wrinkles', no crazing or flaking and very sound.
The black patent leather officer's sword belt with very nice quality M1851 sword belt plate with medium width tongue and nice patina. Retains the sword hangers and over the shoulder sling, the short sword hanger showing wear, otherwise excellent. Three eagle I coat size buttons and four cuffs from his uniform nicely mounted in a gilt frame.
Norman Fox Weer was 26 years of age when he as a Captain at Hartford, NY on August 19, 1862. On September 10, 1862 he was commissioned into Co. E, 123rd New York Infantry. He was wounded at Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863, and while still recovering from those wounds, was fatally struck at Gettysburg.
Accompanied by a full set of records and a copy photograph of Weer in uniform. A great Civil War presentation sword for both visual and historic impact.
This sword was the centerpiece of the John Henry Kurtz collection.
(E2053) $22,500.00
This early Civil War artifact is a very good relic example of a seldom seen U.S. contract smoothside canteen that was once part of the personal collection of the Eckert and Rosensteel families of Gettysburg, PA.
Family history holds that George D. Rosensteel, a long time relic collector, established a Civil War museum in Gettysburg in 1921. He subsequently added the fine relic collection of John H. Rosensteel to the museum. John Rosensteel, George's uncle, lived through the three days of fighting and began gathering war artifacts from the Gettysburg battlefield once the armies left the scene. In 1941, Lawrence Eckert married George Rosensteel's daughter, Angela, and began working at his father-in-law's National Museum. When the Rosensteel family sold the Ziegler's Grove property to the U.S. government in 1972, the family also donated the museum's relic collection to the National Park Service's Gettysburg Battlefield. Eckert was retained by the NPS and became curator of the huge relic collection at Gettysburg. During the same period, the Eckerts' began assembling their own personal Gettysburg collection, of which this item was a part.
Picked up on the battlefield sometime after the war, this specimen resembles the more familiar M1858 smoothside canteen but differs slightly in size and style. Example features a ¾" wide metal band that runs the circumference of the canteen and joins the two oblate spheroid convex tin sides. One of the most important accoutrements of any soldier's gear outside his weapon was his canteen. Remarkably, the canteen still retains its original, ½" wide linen sling now turned to a dusky gray-brown coloring from age and soiling. Strap has separated in one area and has been tied off with a knot. Shows moderate to heavy fraying along the edges. No cloth covers on the entire canteen body. Spaced along the rim are three, iron sling loops. The body of the canteen is tight and strong but it does bear a number of depression (dents) on one side and a solder repair along the very bottom of the canteen at the sling loop. Canteen is missing its pull ring, cork stopper, and chain.
This artifact is a rare canteen from the Gettysburg battle and true survivor of the American Civil War. A great opportunity to acquire an original, unique Gettysburg-related Federal canteen for your collection.
(532-08) $1,250.00
A veteran of the most famous battle of the Civil War, the cover of this smooth-sided canteen bears the carefully stenciled lettering "[R]OUND/TOP" on one side, an obvious reference to where it saw action in July, 1863. The full cotton strap, stopper and original attachment twine are intact, as is most of the brown wool cover. The spout bears the vertical stamping of the maker, "A. JEWETT." The canteen shows wear overall with the expected staining, worn and threadbare spots to the covering. The black ½ inch high lettering has corresponding wear but is clearly visible. A fine treasure from that important encounter. Ex-John Henry Kurtz collection.
(M20075) $3,950.00
Dated "Camp near Warrington Junct. Va./ July 29, 1863." Addressed to to "Dear Friend…S.E. Knight". 4pp., in ink on unlined paper measuring 5 x 7.875. Letter exhibits fold marks & light chipping at the extremities. Text clean, clear & entirely legible.
Complete text as follows:
Page 2-"I heard that Mr. Wallace went after Walter but could not fetch him. He layed to longe on the Battle field. The line of Battle was 8 miles longe. The Rebels layed as thick as they could lay. One of the gratist Battles ever fought in the Army of the Potomac. We are bound follow them up. Gen. Meade is making grait-preparation to make a forward movemement through to the Shenandoah Valley and through to Richmond Va. I never want to get in front of Fredericksburgh again they ain't much ground to gain their, their position is to good for us it is jest like getting on top of a house and looking down at those on the ground when the enemy get a position it is hard to get them ought of it but Generl Grant is to much for them and I have the Same confidence in Gen. Meade…
Page 3- "altho I liked Gen. Hookers movements vary well…well no more of that I must tell you a little about the 24th mich. Ower colonel is in in Detroit now trying to get us in to a Cavalry Regement or get us home to fill up the Regement-we got a letter from him and he Says that Every thing is working all right. I expect we will Be home within one month if nothing happens the Regment needs it vary bad is vary small now only 1,50 [150] left for duty ought of 10,40 [1040] that is reducing vary fast me was foolish for fighting against 4 to one. We had only one line of Battle the Enemy had 4 we had our Beyonits in Each others face the Battle was vary unexpected when we was drawen up in a line of Battle ower Corpse General [Reynolds]"
Page 4-" was killed after he was gone we was like a flock of sheep fighting like good good fellows will liby [nickname of friend] I guess must bring my letter to a close. You must excuse me for not writing sooner/ Command we may ower [our] mind from play. How did you Spend the forth of July I Spent mine behind at Gettysburg. Expecting the enemy to meet us Every minent-well no more of this. So good buy my best respects to you your true friend David Valrance/ To S. E. Knight/ write soon."
1/9th plate w/ornamented gutta-percha case, red velvet lining and brass mat. Oval frontal image of youthful soldier clad in kepi, cravat & dress shirt, w/vest & nine button frock coat. Exhibit tinted brass buttons & kepi buckle, light blue cravat. Image sharp and clean. Velvet interior faded, case hinge weak, w/light exterior wear. Else VG.
David Valrance was an 18 year old resident of Brownstone, MI, who enlisted as a private and mustered into Co. "G", 24th Michigan Infy. on 8/13/1862, and was mustered out on 6/30/1865. His unit was one of the famed Iron Brigade Regiments [along with the 2nd, 6th, and 7th Wisconsin, and the 19th Indiana.] This famed black-hatted brigade performed heroically at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and especially at Gettysburg. In this battle, in which Valrance describes his mates as "a flock of sheep fighting like good fellows", the 24th Michigan lost 316 casualties out 496. Through the remainder of the war the regiment participated in Grant's 1864 Overland campaign and in the Siege of Petersburg. During service it lost 189 men killed and mortally wounded and 139 by disease for a total of 328.
Superb Iron Brigade "Gettysburg" letter w/accompanying image of the gallant Private Valrance. Accompanied by letter transcript, Valrance's muster roll records & documentation of the death of 1st Lieut. Walter Wallace, Co. "K", 24th Michigan, KIA Gettysburg, 7/1/1863.
(L13367) $2,950.00
A good group of four partly-printed war-date documents pertaining to the ordnance stores used by Co. H, 102nd New York Volunteers during the Gettysburg Campaign.
As part of Pennsylvania born Gen. John Geary's division in the 12th Corps, the 102nd NY was heavily engaged on Culp's Hill and helped repulse CS Gen. Ewell's attack during the Second Day's battle. These documents date from July 7 and August 22, 1863, and give a detailed look at the equipment used during the Gettysburg campaign, ranging from the number of cartridges and musket caps expended, to the number of accoutrements and uniform pieces reissued. Most unusual is the re-issuance of 57 "brass letters", indicating that them ment must have felt it necessary to discard these shiny objects during the battle, while one document indicates that 230 cartridges were fired during July and August. Later that summer, the 11th and 12th Corps were consolidated with the 102nd serving under Sherman for the remainder of the war.
Very light toning with minor fold splits, else very good.
(557-08) $350.00
Hardwood black & brown cane, measuring 35.875", w/ following souvenir inscription: "63. Devil's Den. 88", in .625" lettering. These "Devils Den" reunion canes were made by a hustling Gettysburg youths-[see accompanying photo of 1900-era Devil's Den cane makers]. Exhibits medium wear at the tip and slight wear at the knob, else VG. Reunion inscription entirely legible. Scarce 1888 Gettysburg reunion piece.
(M20339) $550.00
Slightly larger than CDV size (2 5/8" x 3 3/4"), this image is a full length standing view of a man wearing disheveled and dirty clothing. Marked on the front at the bottom left, "Copyrighted / by W.H. Tipton", the well known Gettysburg photographer. In very fine, clean condition.
This image appears in Gregory A. Coco's book A Strange and Blighted Land - Gettysburg: The Aftermath of a Battle on page 89. This unidentified individual is said to have been arrested at Gettysburg while robbing the bodies of dead soldiers.
(552-61) $550.00
This is a CDV of the three Humiston children, Frank, Fredrick and Alice. The body of Sgt Amos Humiston of the 154th NY Infantry was unidentified after the battle of Gettysburg but the photograph of his 3 children on his body was published and his wife recognized them as her children and realized her husband was dead. The CDV was later commercially produced and sold to benefit orphans of the war. The backmark is J.E. McClees of Philadelphia.
(552-27) $250.00
Here is spectacular sepia-toned albumen of Gettysburg town taken by Civil War photographer Timothy O'Sullivan just days after the famous battle took place there. In remarkable condition, this large, highly detailed albumen image captures the panoramic view of the famous town taken from an area at the top of East Cemetery Hill, most likely from the Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse building. This photo view is titled "Incidents of the War. / Gettysburg / July 1863." Photography credits are printed directly beyond the bottom edge of the image on the thin pasteboard backing and display left to right with "Negative by T. H. O'Sullivan Entered according to the act of Congress in the year 1865, by A. Gardner, in the Clerk' Office in the District Court of the District of Columbia. Positive by A. Gardner, 511 7th St. Washington."
Image shows a panoramic view across the town looking northwest down the Baltimore Pike from East Cemetery Hill. Visible on the photo at the bend in the Pike is Snyder's Wagon Hotel (later the Battlefield Hotel) with its adjacent stables and buildings at the left. Also visible across from the hotel is the two story wood residence of Catherine Snyder, owner of the hotel. Visible to the upper right of the photo below the horizon on the edge of town are the Adams County Courthouse clock tower to the right with the tall steeple of the Catholic Church spire to its left. Below the spires is the large encampment of Northern troops whose white tents spread out over the unplowed field on East Cemetery Hill. This same image can be seen in William A. Frassanito's fine book "GETTYSBURG / A JOURNEY IN TIME", Scribner's Sons / NY, 1975.
The single, large albumen image measures 8 7/8" long x 6¾" high and is glued to the surface of a large, thin pasteboard backing card. Card measures 15½" long" x 10 1/8" high and is enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve for protection. Image is clear and sharp with good color tone and contrast. Accompanying the albumen is a printed paper attachment of the period giving a brief description of the image and of Gettysburg at the time of the battle. Paper attachment is the same size as the backing. A very fine, seldom seen panoramic view of Gettysburg town from East Cemetery Hill.
(552-73) $895.00
Ca. 1870s. Cabinet image w/G.A.R. sticker in upper right corner, measuring 10.25 x 16.25", mounted on heavy black card in contemporary wooden frame measuring 13 x 19". Image # and Caption in white along lower margin: "No. 2017F-View From Little Round Top-looking across Valley of Death To Wheat-field and Peach Orchard, Photo by Tipton, Gettysburg." Sharp image, w/light chipping at card corners. Else VG. Highly attractive Little Round Top collectible.
(P12641) $325.00
Ca. 1888-89. Cabinet image measuring 10.25 x 16.5 mounted on heavy black card, mounted in contemporary frame measuring 12.75 x 19.25, w/ hang-wire & black paper backing. Caption in white in lower margin: "2036F-From Little Round Top showing Warren Statue looking at the Valley of Death."Image is lightly faded, w/ pair minuscule nicks to the frame. Else VG. Solid Tipton, excellent Little Round Top collectible.
(P12642) $300.00
This wonderful condition, sepia-toned Gettysburg photograph from the late 19th century depicts a view of the famous National Cemetery taken from an area at the top of the Baltimore Pike on East Cemetery Hill. This view is untitled and the publisher is unknown. Camera points southwest across the Soldiers' National Cemetery and captures the panoramic view from the entrance columns at the main gate, outward to the tree line past the Soldier Monument. Clearly visible in the photograph is the main gate entrance into the National Cemetery. General John Reynolds's monument stands is just inside the entrance and past him lie the successive crescent rings marking the placement of the soldier's graves and their individual white stone markers. The large granite Soldier's Monument is clearly visible in the left center in the photo.
The single photo specimen measures 7¼" long x 3½" high and is glued to the surface of a hard-pasteboard card. Card itself measures 10¼" long x 3½" high. Image clarity is good overall but the photo does show some foxing and surface dark salt and pepper-like oxidation in the upper left portion of the photo. Backside of the card is light beige color and totally unmarked save for a handwritten inscription that reads "Mrs French". An unusual, seldom seen panoramic view of the Gettysburg National Cemetery from Baltimore Street.
(P12672) $45.00
This is the rear stock section from an Austrian Lorenz rifle. The 16-inch section of stock has the buttplate, trigger guard, trigger and sling swivel still attached. Iron parts are rusted and pitted. Wood is in good condition with only minor areas of rot. By the overall condition of the relic it is clearly an early pickup. With the relic is a 2003 letter from a Gettysburg dealer certifying that it came from the famous Rosensteel collection of Gettysburg relics.
(532-09) $1,250.00
Here is an identified specimen of a London-marked, 36 caliber Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver carried by Lt. Edward Good who was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. Identification to Edward Good of "F" Company, 11th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry is by his great grandson along with family descendant records. It is highly possible that the officer had this revolver on his person at the time of battle. Good, a native of New York City, was a twenty-nine year old resident of Trenton, NJ when he was mustered into Federal service on August 13, 1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company "F", 11th New Jersey Volunteers for three years. He served with the regiment until October 1, 1862 when he was placed in temporary command of "F" company, a command he held until Feb 9, 1863 when he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the company. The hard-fought 11th NJ infantry regiment was part of the General Sickle's Third Corps and served in the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division. Lt. Good was with the unit when it arrived on the Gettysburg battlefield until he was wounded in action on July 2, 1863. During the afternoon of the second day's heavy fighting, the 11th New Jersey was posted in the area of the Peach Orchard near the Klingel House along the Emmitsburg Rd where it confronted the attacking Mississippi and Alabama brigades of CS Generals Barksdale and Wilcox. The probability is high that Good received his gunshot wound here. According to his regimental surgeon's report, Lt. Good "received a wound from a rifle ball from the enemy in the right arm near the shoulder shattering the bone thereof, said wound was received in the battle of Gettysburgh in the state of Pennsylvania on the 2nd day of July AD 1863." Good was honorably discharged for disability on October 7, 1863 with his right arm paralyzed and his elbow contracted in place at nearly a right angle. Edward Good returned to New Jersey and resided in Hamilton Square, Mercer County where he married and raised a family. The Civil War veteran died on September 1, 1916.
Lt. Good's London Colt is an original Second Model British version of the popular 1851 Navy Revolver in complete and dark condition. One of the most sought after sidearms ever produced by Samuel Colt was his Colt Navy pistol, a premier medium caliber handgun. Sam Colt designated the term 'Navy' to imply the caliber (.36) of the weapon, and later used the term 'Army' for its heavier .44 caliber companion, the Colt Model 1860 Army. U.S. manufactured sometime in late 1856, this weapon is an honest example of a much-carried personal sidearm before and during the American Civil War. Pistol bears serial number #41766 marked on all its components (barrel, frame, triggerguard, loading lever, buttplate, cylinder and wedge. With a .36 caliber, six-shot capacity, this cap and ball percussion specimen features an octagonal 7½" long barrel with attached loading lever. Barrel still enjoys some sharp edges and holds a clear, one-line address marking that reads "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON". Mechanics are tight overall, with strong half cock and full cock positions, but the indexing calls for some minor adjustments. Cylinder bears just traces of the roll-engraved naval engagement scene between the Republic of Texas Navy and the Mexican Navy. It also exhibits a dark patina with scattered spots of pockmarking overall. Cylinder safety pins are present but are hammered down as normally found. The six original nipples are in strong condition. No original colors remain on the three-screw frame. "COLTS PATENT" stamp appears on the left side of frame but is thin. Screws are unbuggered. Octagonal barrel with its attached loading lever exhibits light peppering and no bluing. The original, one-piece varnished walnut grips are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Sidearm bears steel gripstraps and a large rounded triggerguard. Exterior surface of the metal exhibits a dark plum coloring with scattered patches of light peppering overall.
Lt. Good's London Colt, recently purchased at a local Gettysburg auction, comes with a copy of the soldier's military and pension records from the National Archives, and a copy of the actual auction. The purchased will also receive a letter from the family of Lt. Good attesting to the weapon's provenance. This London Colt Navy, with its fine provenance and Gettysburg affiliation is a wonderful Civil War artifact that will enhance any firearm display or New Jersey focused collection.
(G2572) $3,250.00
This fine, presentation wooden artifact, known as a 'swagger stick', was crafted from a section of a tree that grew on the Gettysburg battlefield. Presented in 1906 to Gettysburg-wounded veteran Diogenus D. Chase of the 157th New York Infantry, this short, presentation 'swagger stick' is a wonderful personal memorial to the soldier and serves as a symbol of authority in military circles.
Diogenus Chase was a nineteen year-old young man from Morrisville when he enlisted in the army as a private on August 26, 1862 at Eaton, New York. Chase mustered into Company "F", 157th Regiment, New York Volunteers on September 19, 1862 and served until mustered out on January 1, 1865. During his military service, Private Chase experienced a number of battle experiences but none was more harrowing than his time at the Battle of Gettysburg. The young soldier was with his regiment when he was severely wounded in action on July 1, 1863. The 157th NY regiment was on the fields north of the town adjacent to the Carlisle Pike in line near Captain Dilger's 1st Ohio Light Battery. During an artillery duel early in the afternoon, Private Chase was wounded with a projectile that passed completely through his body. He was left for dead on the battlefield and remained where he fell until 4PM of the second day when he was removed from that exposed position by passing rebel soldiers. The soldier was on the field for four days before he was moved to a corps hospital. Chase survived and remained in the army with the Veteran Reserve Corp until his discharge. Chase returned home, took up the study of medicine and graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in New York City in 1869. Young Dr. Chase went on to become a leading citizen held in high regard in the community and in the GAR post at Morrisville.
Swagger sticks ('short sticks') were most often carried by uniformed military authority, usually commissioned officers and / or senior non-commissioned enlisted men, who used the 'stick' to direct military drill and maneuvers or to administer physical punishment. Normally placed under the right arm pit with the uplifted hand holding on to the stick's end, the swagger stick was used to keep the officers from putting their hands into their uniform pockets. This inscribed 'swagger stick' was presented to former army private Diogenus Chase in 1906 some forty-three years after his Gettysburg service and for his subsequent dedication to the call of medicine. In outstanding original condition, this cylindrical and tapered artifact likely crafted from a tree limb is a handsome specimen of finished oak that appears to have been coated with a clear varnish or sealer. Device measures 15 7/8" long and has a ¾" diameter at one end with a ¼" wide tip.
Trimmed with two, fine german-silver ferrules at each end of the swagger stick, one of which displays a jeweler-engraved inscription that states "From tree grown / upon the battlefield of / Gettysburg, Pa. Fought / July 1, 2, 3, 1863. / Presented by / Julius M. to / Diogenus D. Chase, / Co. F. 157th Reg. N. Y. Vols. / July 27, 1906. / 1863 Testis in Cello et pace 1906". The top cap of this ferrule, which is slightly loose, also displays engraved initials of "D D C" in old English script form. Both ferrules are secured to the wooden stick via tiny brads. Specimen is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits of markings on the wood. Just slight scuffing to the scattered spots on the surface.
Still in its original, brown pasteboard case, this artifact is a very fine example of an identified swagger stick inscribed and dedicated to a Gettysburg-wounded soldier from New York State.
(534-01) $2,500.00
From the life-long collection of Ott Shields started in 1918, the museum opened in 1925 on the first day's battlefield, Route 30 West next to the Buford monument. Shields, a native of Gettysburg whose family dates back to the early settlers of Gettysburg, began to acquire relics from a variety of sources - from "eyeballing" relics on the fields and from contributions from friends and family. Over time the collection grew in size and quality, much of the material having been picked up by local townspeople soon after the fighting stopped.
In 1985 the family decided to close the museum with the National Park Service buying the land and building. The collection was sold at the Redding Auction Companyin the 16th November 1985.
This bass drum measures two feet in height and has a two foot diameter drumhead. It still has its faded wingspread American Eagle design on the side of the drum, measuring 16" x 10". The drum's wood shell body has a varnish that has turned darker over time. No maker's label. The drum is in untouched condition, having never been cleaned or repaired. Comes with a copy of the auction catalog along with a copy of a North South Trader magazine article about the auction.
EXTRA SHIPPING REQUIRED.
(541-01) $5,500.00
This beautiful bronze cast plaque is 30 inches high and 28 inches wide. It is mounted to a 42 inch by 38-inch piece of polished white granite. Ten bronze studs attached to the plaque mount it. The granite is one inch thick and has four mounting holes, one in each corner. The plaque has a two-inch by one-inch shelf that extends out over the frieze and letters. The frieze is an acorn leaf carved design interwoven between civil war corpse badges. The letters are 5/8 of an inch high and extend ¼ inch from the granite. The speech is in capital text lettering except for Lincoln's signature, which is cast in cursive. A smaller 6-inch by 3 ¾ inch plaque is mounted under the Gettysburg address. It reads: "Presented to Orange High School / by / Uzal Dodd Post 12 / Dept N.J.G.A.R. / May 30 1913 / Survivors of Civil War".
Due to the weight and size of this item, it will either have to be picked up at our store or at one of the major Civil War shows we attend.
(30-1329) $12,000.00
By artist Daniel A. Schwab. A three-piece montage featuring an image of the text of the "Hay Draft" of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address superimposed against an Timothy O'Sullivan Gardner image of Gettysburg dead [taken on July 5, 1863]-both images then superimposed against the famous "Five Dollar Bill" image of President Lincoln taken by Alexander Gardner only eleven days before he delivered his immortal address at Gettysburg-Nov. 19, 1863. Accompanied by an explanatory essay by artist Schwab in a reverse side pocket.
The print measures 13.5 x 21.5, and is attractively double-matted in beige and dark gray, and mounted in an equally handsome dark frame measuring 20.5 by 28". Reverse back paper backing and hang-wire, w/essay pocket. Extremely tasteful Lincoln/Gettysburg montage, accompanied by an excellent explanatory essay.
WE HAVE ONE FRAMED PRINT IN STOCK. ADDITIONAL PIECES CAN BE EASILY OBTAINED.THE PRINT IS ALSO AVAILABLE UNFRAMED.
(445-01) $139.00 FRAMED (445-02) $12.00 UNFRAMED
From an oil painting by Wm H. Shelton, 1888. Depicted is the position of Reynold's Battery on East Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg. The cemetery gatehouse is visible in the upper left corner. Measures 14 1/2" x 10 3/4". Very fine condition.
(548-52) $50.00
Ca. 1900. This monument was dedicated in August 1886 and is located on North Slocum Ave. Executed in grey/green water color, signed "M.L.G." in lower left corner, measujring 12 x 17". Single matted in white, in white-painted, glassed wooden frame, measuring 17.5 x26.5". Monument inscription reads as follows: "The regiment was placed in reserve in rear of this position at 9:30 A.M. of the 3d. and subsequently five companies advanced into the breast-works. During the heavy cannonade it moved with the brigade to support the left center. Loss in the action. Two officers and twenty nine enlisted men killed and wounded. Birney's Zouaves. First Brigade, Thrid Division, Sixth Corps." The wooden backed frame exhibits light wear & soiling, and the glass is flecked with the tiny wavy bubbles characteristic of turn of the century glass. The painting is nothing less than stunning, a superb piece of Gettysburg monument art.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BUYER OF THE ITEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY GLASS BROKEN DURING SHIPMENT
(L10318) ORIGINALLY $1,295.00
47" x 63" movie poster in excellent condition with just minor small creases at corners and slight scattered wrinkles.
(538-01) $150.00
Presented here is an original series of three, oversize, multi-colored topographical battle maps of the Gettysburg battlefield drawn by Gettysburg resident John B. Bachelder and printed in 1876. Titled "The Map of the BATTLE FIELD OF GETTYSBURG", each of the highly detailed, individually-executed and professionally-made maps visually depict the opposing force arrangements at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on the first, second and third day of battle and are so labeled.
Each map features the battle action of that day between the troops of Union Major General George E. Meade's Army of the Potomac and those of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Each of the maps are executed in black, blue and red ink on a period sheet of thin drawing paper that measures 37" x 30". Maps clearly depict the multitude of road networks in the Gettysburg area at the time, plus the positions of the various Union and Confederate units, local buildings, wood lots, corn fields, grass fields, rock outcroppings, stone walls, rail fences, and hay stacks along with contemporary descriptions of each drawn device.
Colors are bright and sharp. Each of the maps also exhibit additional lines of verbiage printed in black ink at the upper corners that enhances the legends at the bottom of the maps. Maps are in excellent condition overall but the paper exhibits areas of light foxing especially near the perimeter edges, along with minor tears, rips and small corner and edge sections missing from the first-day and third- day maps. Each map shows no visible evidence at all of folding or creasing of the paper. No perforations or holes. These maps can be restored to their original quality and luster.
Maps also exhibit the caption at the lower right corner "Printed by Endicott & Co. 57 Beekman St., N.Y." The lower left corner reads "Topography engraved by Julius Bein, 16 Park Place NY". Bottom center of the maps read "Entered according to the Act of Congress,D 1876 by John B. Bachelder in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, / Boston, Mass. / John B. Bachelder. / 41-45 Franklin St / 1876".
Maps are all individually shrink-wrapped for protection. Extra shipping charges. An original, hard-to-find and historic set of 'Bachelder' battlefield map specimens of the famous Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg, PA.
(L13274) $1,950.00
These beautiful reproduction maps from Thomas Publications measure 54"x38" and feature several local landmarks around its edges. The map was originally published by M.S. & E. Converse, Publishers from Actual Survey by G.M. Hopkins C.E., Philadelphia. This map is the version that was carried by General Robert E. Lee during the Gettysburg Campaign.
Surrounding the county map at center are street maps of the various small towns in the county, including McSherrystown, Abbotstown, Heidlersburg, Littlestown, Bendersville, Fairfield, Mummasburg, Arendtsville, East Berlin, New Oxford, Hunterstown, and of course, one of Gettysburg. There is also a Table of Distances. Also included are several line drawing of significant structures in the area - Pennsylvania College (Gettysburg College), Eagle Hotel, County Prison, the residence of David McCreary, the Lutheran Theological Seminary, the Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse, Fahenstock Bros. Store, and more.
These maps are being sold unmounted & unframed, and will be shipped in a mailing tube. The photos at the right are of a copy that we had framed, which cost approx. $100.00.
(500762) $19.95 Each
Dated "Wednesday, July 1, 1863. Vol. XXIII No. 6.939, Price Three Cents." 8pp., 6 columns. Front page "Seat of War" map, measuring 9.25 x 5.5". Jam packed with Lee Invasion war news under the following sub-headings: "The Rebel Invasion-general Meade Occupies Hanover and York-The Rebel Army Cut In Two-Retreat of the Rebels Beyond Carlisle-Strength of Lee's Cavalry-Circuit Made By Stuart's Cavalry-What Their Operations Amount To-The Village of Gettysburg Retaken-The Rebel Attack on our Wagon Train near Rockville."
Newspaper exhibits horizontal fold-mark, and slight chipping round the margins. Else VG. Superb Gettysburg Campaign display piece.
(548-37) $350.00
Dated "New York, July 6, 1863. Whole N0. 9790. Price Three Cents. Paper measures 22 x 15.75" mounted in a dark, curly oak frame measuring 19.5 x 26". Reverse b brown paper reverse backing w/ contemporary hangwire. New sheet features a sub-headline-"The Line of Retreat of Lee's Army from Gettysburg---The Mountain Gaps Through Which He Will Probably Attempt to Pass"-above a 9.5 x 12.5" map tracing the towns and gaps of the South Mountain range from Gettysburg/Chambersburg, PA, to Williamsport / Frederick, MD.
Newsheet clean, clear and entirely legible. Highly attractive frame. Great display piece!
(548-03) $395.00
This original, New York Tribune's front-page edition is a reporter's first-hand account of the fighting at Gettysburg, PA on the first and second of July 1863.
The New York Tribune was an American newspaper first established by Horace Greeley in 1841 and was long considered one of the leading newspapers in the US. Edited by Greeley, this paper is Volume XX111, No. 6,940 and was issued for public consumption on Friday, July 3, 1863. Greeley, known as a reformer and a gadfly, was an antagonist to both the North and the South before and during the Civil War. The publication, which sold for 3 cents, was printed every day with occasional evening editions.
This newspaper details numerous accounts of battle during the 1st and 2nd day of fighting and does not relate the famous charge by CS General Picket on the 3rd day as that sphere of battle was not yet known or conveyed to the paper. Article includes the Federal 1st and 11th Army Corps, Union and Confederate Generals, officer casualty lists of various Union regiments and a host of local incidents related to the historic battle. Printed errors are found in the article, i.e. such as the 'capture of CS General Ewell on the first day; and Union General Buford's cavalry division in a charge on the rebels, etc. The thin, beige-colored paper artifact is in perfect condition, clean, easy to read and exhibits no staining throughout the entire page.
A great historical document containing a full report, though skewed, on the first two days of fighting at Gettysburg, PA. This remarkably preserved edition of the New York Tribune would enhance any Civil War collection.
(L13293) $750.00
Front page of Leslie's July 16, 1887 paper framed mounted in a contemporary gold & black antique frame measuring 17 x 12", w/contemporary paper backing and hang-wire. This black and white lithograph depicts George Pickett's widow, La Salle, observing Colonel Cowan of the Philadelphia Brigade returning to Pickett's veterans the sword of an unknown Confederate officer captured July 3rd, 1863. Lower margin caption: "Pennsylvania-Reunion of the blue and the gray on the battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2d, 3d, AND 4th". Exhibits very slight soiling and one tiny darkened spot in the upper left corner. Else VG.
The 1887 Gettysburg meeting of the Pickett's veterans with those of the Philadelphia Brigade was the meeting that broke the ice and paved the way for later re-unions of the former enemies. For Gettysburg buffs, an excellent memento of a landmark reunion.
(475-72) $150.00
U.S. House of Representatives, 47th Congress, 1st Session, Report No. 627. March 3, 1882. 1 pg, removed from bound volume of House documents. The Committee on Invalid Pensions recommends passage of a bill to grant a pension to Mary Wade. "Jennie Wade, a daughter of the petitioner, twenty years of age, was killed by a rebel bullet at Gettysburg, on the 3d day of July , 1863, within Union lines, and while she was engaged in baking bread for the Union soldiers. Mary Wade, the petitioner, was dependent, in part, for support upon her daughter. The husband of the petitioner is a maniac, and has been confined for many years past in the county almshouse..."
(337-146) $75.00
Letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in answer to a resolution of the House of 12th instant, relative to the Gettysburg Asylum Lottery." US House of Representatives, 40th Congress, 2d Session, 2d Session, Ex. Doc. No. 61. December 19, 1867. 4 pp., measuring 5.75 x 9". The Internal Revenue Commissioner reports on 'why the supervisors of the scheme known as 'the Gettysburg Asylum for Invalid soldiers have been exempted from the payment of the special tax of duty on a lottery called by them a gift enterprise.
An intriguing congressional Gettysburg document.
(337-139) $50.00
Committee on Military Affairs. 51st Congress, 1st Session. Report No. 3024. Washington, DC. Government Printing Office, 1890. 8vo., 6pp. VG. "A bill for marking the lines of battle and the positions of troops of the Army of Northern Virginia , at Gettysburg, PA." This is the first congressional notice in bills dealing with the Gettysburg battle site of the Confederate positions, and is the report that leads to the authorization of the Confederate tablet markers seen at Gettysburg today. From the tone of the following quote, it can be seen that, where north and south are concerned, the tone is reconciliation-"So the day will come when the American who visits Gettysburg long after the passions and resentments and recrimination of this generation shall have passed away will want to know not only where Reynolds fell and Howard rallied…..but also where Lee planted his lines of batteries, where Longstreet formed his brigades to crush the Union left, and where Pickett and Pettigrew massed their serried columns for their magnificent assault upon the center." Excellent Gettysburg piece.
(337-108) $125.00
Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1896. 54th Congress, 1st Session, Report No. 950. 8vo. 1 page. In the Senate of the United States. May14, 1896. Mr. Hansbrough, from the Committee on the Library, submitted the following report..". Two tiny dots in left and upper margins, else VG plus. Exceptional content with reference to the Gettysburg Address, the Battle of Gettysburg, giving freedom to the slaves, etc. Good Lincoln Gettysburg collectible.
(337-122) $150.00
Pre-printed form measuring 8.5 x 14.5", w/black trim borders. Dated 1/1/1872, numbered "1650. Issued to "Barnet Wolf" for a "duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Four hundred and seventy four and 53/100 dollars", as adjudicated under the act of authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion. Signed by Pennsylvania Governor John W. Geary, State Treasurer R. W. Markey, and Auditor General J.F.Hartranft. Stamped with PA state seal. Exhibits light fold marks, else VG.
This certificate was issued for damages sustained either during the 1862 and 1864 Confederate raids to Chambersburg, PA, or during the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign. Governor John Geary had served as a divisional commander with the Union 12th Corps at Gettysburg, and later served two terms as Governor of Pennsylvania between 1867-73. State Auditor J.F. Hartranft also served with the Union army, and achieved divisional command with the Army of the Potomac. He was retroactively awarded a Medal of Honor in 1886 for gallantry at the First Bull Run, and served two terms himself as Governor of Pennsylvania. Invites further research.
(282-27) $250.00
Certificate for restitution filed by private citizens whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the Gettysburg campaign.
Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 5888, for the amount of $502.80, issued to Christian Oyer. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.
Text reads "This is to Certify that Christian Oyer, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Five hundred and two --------------- 80/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government. In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".
Signed by John F. Hartranft, Pennsylvania Auditor General. Hartranft (1830-1889) was a civil engineer, deputy sheriff, lawyer, and militia colonel prior to the Civil War. Made Colonel of 4th PA in 1861; when the 9 month regiment refused to fight at Bull Run because their enlistment was up, Hartranft offered his services to Gen. William Franklin. In 1866 he received the Medal of Honor for his actions at that battle. Made Colonel of 51st PA Infantry in Nov. 1861. Served as Provost Marshal at the trial of Lincoln's assassins. Brevetted Maj. Gen. 3/25/65. Post-war served as PA Auditor General (1867-1873) and Governor from 1863 to 1879. Appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia and later Collector for the Port of Philadelphia.
Document is also signed by Governor John White Geary (1819-1873). Held a variety of occupations before the Civil War including teacher, lawyer, surveyor, Kansas Territorial Governor. Saw action in the Mexican War. Became Colonel of the 28th PA Infantry in June 1861. Commanded 1st Brig. 2nd Div. II Corps at Cedar Mountain, and 2nd Div., XII Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg; commanded 2nd Div., XX Corps in Atlanta Campaign & March to the Sea. Served as military governor of Savannah. Brevet Maj. Gen. 1/12/65. Served two terms as governor of Pennsylvania.
(L10996) ORIGINALLY $275.00
Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge, some light age yellowing. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 3239, for the amount of $533.73, issued to Isaac Kuhn. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.
Text reads "This is to Certify that Isaac Kuhn, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Five hundred and thirty three --------------- 73/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government. In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".
(L10997) ORIGINALLY $275.00
Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 4923, for the amount of $632.00, issued to Jacob Zook. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.
Text reads "This is to Certify that Jacob Zook, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Six hundred and thirty two --------------- 00/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government. In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".
(L10998) ORIGINALLY $275.00
Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 2944, for the amount of $404.00, issued to Henry Hoffman. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.
Text reads "This is to Certify that Henry Hoffman, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Four hundred and four --------------- 00/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government. In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".
(L10999) ORIGINALLY $275.00
This item is straight from the Eckert family of Gettysburg collection, who was the daughter of George Rosensteel who founded the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum. The lamp is made from tin and appears to be hand made. The main part of the lamp is a 12-inch long and 4 inches in diameter cylinder. From the cylinder are (3) 3 /2 inch tubes with wicks inside. On the back is a small 2-inch tube that is attached on an angle that would be used to fill it. From the back extends a 9-inch piece of 1-inch diameter tin with an angled brace on each side. This was probably used for mounting the lamp. Attached to the back is a large piece of tin that extends up 12 inches and then is bent out over the wicks. It is also braced by heavy steel wire on both sides. All fabricated parts are attached by solder. There is much speculation as to how and what purpose this lamp served.
(M16593) $265.00
Offered is a group of five relics recovered from the battlefield in 1891. The items are two fired bullets, a canister ball, CS "I" button face and a section of shell fragment. The shell fragment has an old tag attached that has written in ink: Piece of shell found near Emmitsburg Turnpike, Gettysburg. September 17th, 1891. Includes is a period screw top wooden container.
With the item is a letter from a Gettysburg Civil War dealer dated 2003 that states the items where found by D.B. Boynton. Records show that a David B. Boynton served with the 3rd MA. Light Artillery at Gettysburg. Perhaps he found these items on a return trip to Gettysburg.
(532-02) $395.00
Features an officer's spur struck by a minie ball, embedded in a block of hard foam measuring 9 x 10" x 2.25", surrounded by 17 bullets and balls and five metallic pieces ranging from buttons to cartridge box roller buckles.
Assembled by Robert Ditchburg, a highly respected Gettysburg gunsmith and collector of the 1950s/60s well known for his historical acumen. Accompanied by an old business card - "Robert Ditchburn/ Gunsmith / 137 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, PA/ Custom built rifles/ shot revolvers", and a yellow tag "Civil War Officers Spur struck by a minie-ball Ditchburg Collection." Bullets exhibit chalky oxidized patina, metallic items display rust. Else VG.
(R15246) $275.00
Brilliantly silvered plate, unblemished, w/slightly wavy keeper arm. Structurally solid buckle, w/solid rear keeper clip.
Accompanied by the following certification: "To Whom it May Concern: This to certify and make record of the fact that the silver plated Officer's waist belt plate illustrated here was acquired by me directly from the long personal collection of well known collector writer Dr. Francis Lord who authored Lord's "Civil War Collectors Encyclopedia. Per Dr. Lord's collection display key this plate was recovered at Gettysburg."-Bedford C. Hayes, Gunsight Antiques. Stunning, one-of-a-kind Gettysburg plate.
(M20230) $2,250.00
Frontal background patina medium bright, against brighter edge & "US". . Exhibits scratching & numerous small dings. Reverse arrow hooks; all present, solid and intact. "Rosensteel-G'Burg" lettered in black ink round upper & lower edges. Lead backing clean w/some scratching. Solid plate, w/good collection pedigree.
(M20247) $550.00
From the Cashtown area close to Gettysburg, PA comes this original, brass, oval waist belt plate which is a regulation 1839 pattern, enlisted Dragoon or Rifleman's accoutrement in super veteran condition. The oval plate is constructed from rolled, die-struck sheet brass and measures 53mm x 84mm. The broad oval face exhibits large letters U.S. embossed on the front. Face wears a pleasing, rich bronze patina overall along with some scattered dings and dents from actual use. Border edges exhibit some slight dents and hits. Dragoon saber belt plates were issued by the US Army from 1830 to 1851. The plate had belt hooks 'reversed' from the arrangement used on smaller infantry plates.
The backside of plate is lead filled and has two fixed 'puppy paw' belt hooks and the single brass clasp hook. The fixed paws were opposite the letter "S" while the clasp hook was positioned opposite the letter "U". The hook position was to accommodate the dragoons saber belt. Back shows no visible maker's mark and the lead surface is smooth with no erosion. Lead has a dusky gray patina overall. A very fine 'dragoon' waist belt plate specimen that would handsomely compliment any collection of Civil War accoutrements.
(M20245) $550.00
Here is a Civil War Federal infantry oval waist belt plate that is truly a fine collectible specimen. Recovered from an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the fighting, this regulation 1839 pattern oval plate measures 87mm x 53mm and is constructed of die-struck and rolled sheet brass. In fine condition, the convex-shaped accoutrement specimen has the large raised letters "US" surrounded by a double-bordered edging on the face. Entire plate face exhibits a shiny, gold gilt surface with very minor dents or dings from use and storage. Backside of the plate is complete with its two brass arrowhead hooks and single clasp, all tight and intact. Dark gray lead-filled back is in smooth, strong, original condition with no erosion or cracking. Lead is marked with "G-burg" in modern black marker but telltale remnants of the original black paint indicating 'G'burg' along with other, now indiscernible, words are visible along the upper and bottom edges. A few surface scuffs are noticeable on the lead surface. No lead erosion whatsoever. This very fine, Gettysburg-recovered brass U.S. oval waist belt plate is in fabulous original condition. A much desirable artifact worthy of any Civil War display or belt plate collection.
(M20246) $495.00
Here we have two early relic pickups from the Gettysburg battlefield that once adorned the museum walls of Gettysburg resident Arthur Ott Shields. Mr. Shields started his museum in 1918 and filled the facility with only Gettysburg battlefield recoveries. His museum was located on the outskirts of town where Route 30 crossed McPherson's Ridge. The relic cartridge box is an early Federal pattern 1861 specimen that bears a Hartford, Connecticut maker's stamp on the inner flap. The actual name is difficult to discern due to roughness of the leather surface. It reads "EV----- & SONS / MAKERS / HARTFORD CT". We feel this cartridge box may have seen use by a Confederate soldier as the outer flap has been completely cut off or torn away from the box, a common practice among rebel infantrymen.
Leather is in good but brittle condition overall but still retains its implement pouch with closure tab, both roller buckles and clasps at the box bottom, its brass ball-type finial, and the belt loops and shoulder strap loops on the backside. Box does exhibit areas of leather loss especially at the implement pouch and at the left corner of the inner flap where it appears to have been burned by fire as the leather remains are charred and scorched. Right 'ear' remains on the inner flap. Also included is a 15" long section of a waist belt in black bridle leather. Stamped with small letters on the interior of the belt is "SHIELDS GETTYSBURG MUSEUM". Belt leather is also stiff and brittle and has lost all its brass furniture (belt plate and adjuster). No shoulder strap or metal tins are with this artifact.
Accompanying these Gettysburg relics is a copy of a photograph of the actual Shields Museum taken sometime in the early 20th century. This is a rare chance to acquire a remarkable set of early-recovered Gettysburg battlefield relics that were once part of the post war Shield's Museum in Gettysburg. An important addition to any Gettysburg display or artifact collection.
(558-524) $1,250.00
Presented here in very fine relic condition is an original Confederate manufactured leather cartridge box that came from the locally well known Dr. Hill collection of Gettysburg. Found on the Seminary Ridge battlefield within days of the fighting, this 'Johnny box' is in remarkable condition with just minimal crazing to the darkened russet leather overall. The leather accoutrement is of the pattern produced at various Southern Arsenals during the Civil War and is slightly smaller than the U.S. model .58 caliber cartridge box. Very possibly, this cartridge box was made to hold the .54 caliber paper cartridges used by the C.S. Army.
In very fine relic condition, the box is constructed of tanned russet leather that has darkened with age to present a pleasing, plum-colored appearance overall. Piece has been machine stitched with white heavy thread and the construction is void of any brass or copper rivets. Remarkably, all the box leather is very strong yet dry and supple but not stiff. This original, Confederate, Gettysburg battle relic cartridge box measures 7" long by 6½" high by 1½" deep. Box retains its leather outer flap with its two 'ears' still tightly sewn to the flap and no provision for a closure tab. Flap is strong and has no flaking or cracking but does suffer from some slight scuffing about the top hinge area. Box also has its strong leather implement pouch with its own closure tab, both roller buckles and a very unusual finial made of leather. Original closure tab on the pouch flap is strong and intact with light creasing but is not ripped or distorted. Both roller buckles are strongly stitched and complete with iron loops, clasps and tin rolled protectors. No leather inner flap is present and the box never had one. Box is missing its ammunition tins and also its over-the-shoulder sling. Backside of this box specimen is void of the two vertical waist belt loops but the two horizontal, leather-tooled shoulder sling loops are intact and strongly stitched. Interestingly, the box's side panels are made of two pieces of leather, sandwiched and stitched together. One of these interior side panels exhibits a hand-carved letter "B" and other carved markings to the leather. Very likely indicates the use of scrap or re-used leather pieces in the box construction.
Never cleaned, this superlative Southern cartridge box exhibits just light surface dirt. A super battlefield pickup just days or weeks after the fighting ended at Gettysburg, this "Johnny box" was part of the Dr. Hill collection in Gettysburg for years.
(M17405) $4,000.00
Here is a true and original, Confederate leather cartridge box direct from the estate of a local Gettysburg family. Provenance and information passed down through the generations is that this leather cartridge box accoutrement was found and picked from the Gettysburg battlefield by a family member just a few days after the fighting ended here. At this point, information is limited but the piece was displayed in a family museum for years and then held privately by the family until recently. If further information is available from the family, it will be presented with this piece.
The cartridge box specimen is completely unmarked and lacks the shoulder strap as well as both tins. Box measures approximately 6¾" x 5" x 1½" and is made from what appears to be coarse russet leather with the buff side out and smooth side inward. Outer flap measures approximately 8"across by 7" high and features a slightly scalloped front edge with a 4½" long, 1" wide russet leather closure tab loosely sewn to flap. Inner flap is strong and solid and retains the two end flaps or "ears" sewn to the edges. Flap stitching, which is machine done, is original and quite tight, likewise for the box side stitching. Closure tab looks to have been removed at one time and re-sewn to serve as a display hanger for the cartridge box, which when laid flat, its outer flap lays fully extended and flat on its back - the top flap cannot be folded shut as it would mostly likely causing tearing to the leather. The original tin boxes have long been gone and the bottom of the cartridge box exhibits stretching and downward sagging of the leather. The bottom of this box also shows evidence of the leather being stretched and crowding over a portion of the lead finial. Only one roller buckle and clasp remain. A thin, russet leather implement pouch with closure tab is also sewn to the front. Backside of box has the two horizontal leather strap loops at the top along with two vertical belt loops. Loops are secured to box with stitching and have no rivets. All leather is dry and stiff with just slight cracking and creasing visible on the hinge area of the outer flap. Signs of surface flaking appear along the bottom of the box but this Confederate leather specimen is remarkably strong.
Confederate leather, in any condition, is quite difficult to procure on the market today. This wonderful, Southern accoutrement carried by a rebel soldier and left behind at Gettysburg, is a superb artifact from one of the greatest battle engagements of the entire Civil War.
(M16527) ORIGINALLY $4,500.00
This good condition cap box has all the characteristics of a Confederate cap box. The front and back flaps and the latch tap are made from a single piece of leather and it also has a single wide belt loop. It has an inner flap with leather taps sewn onto each end. The finial is made of steel and painted black. It is loose from the box but attached to the flap. The leather, which is in good condition, is a very dark almost black color. On the back are two small pinholes that were probably used at one time in the display of the box.
Attached to the belt loop is an old tag that has written in cursive with black ink "Thomas ?? / Gettysburg / Battlefield / July 1st 2nd 3rd".
(172-1593) $5,950.00
From Eckhart/ Rosensteel family collection, which later became the basis the Gettysburg National Military Park collection, with battlefield pick-ups making up the bulk of the collection. This spur exhibits a dark patina w/some tarnish. Else structurally solid, w/circular threading prongs, and an intact rowel, that spins free. Has the slight notching along the rear edges characteristics of mid-19th century military spurs. VG overall, and a superb Gettysburg cavalry collectible.
(R17474) $325.00
Once part of the well-known Echert / Rosensteel artifact collection of Gettysburg, this large sized, unexcavated, iron strap spur, with its original leather strap, was recovered from an unknown location on the Gettysburg battlefield. Intact Southern spurs are a true rarity these days and this single strap spur, in addition to its obvious scarcity, offers one a great specimen of Confederate cavalry equipment available in the collecting market today.
The large, well finished spur is unquestionably of wartime manufacture and displays unusual CS characteristics of crudely fashioned flat shanks, protruding strap studs, and a straight neck mounted with a horizontally-positioned iron rowel known as a "raking" rowel. Collectors indicate that these types of spurs tend to surface in the eastern theater of operations in Maryland and Virginia. The spur presents a rugged, functional design and is strong and well made. Iron artifact is smooth inside and out and measures approximately 5¼" long by 3" wide at the boot opening. Only visible markings are four, thin vertical file marks in sets of two, on the heel's exterior adjacent to the neck.
An iron circular rowel with twenty-nine points in a star pattern is attached to the end of a tapered, thick round neck. Rowel rotates freely. Iron has acquired a pleasing, dark plum patina. The 6" long x ½" wide leather strap is still strong and supple. Strap exhibits two ¾" long horizontal slits at each end as the means to affix strap to the spur studs. Leather surface is cracked and has crazing but is intact and unbroken. This well made Confederate 'raking' spur from the Eckert-Rosensteel Collection of Gettysburg is a fantastic collectable and would make a very fine addition to any Civil War cavalry display or collection.
(R17469) $595.00
Here is a very fine, original pair of medium-size brass spurs with their leather straps directly from the Eckert-Rosensteel Gettysburg Collection. Of civilian manufacture, and possibly Confederate usage, these quality-made, matching spurs are of a medium weight design with a long, straight neck. Void of any visible markings, the brass spurs display rounded and pleasingly tapered shanks that terminate in oval strap plates. Both heels exhibit a lightly scalloped flare at the base of the neck. The tooled brass, star-shaped rowels are strong and still functional with twenty-six points on each. Point tips are visibly worn down from wear and use but rotate freely. Each of the leather bootstraps measure ½" wide x 16" long and retain their original brass buckle and iron clasp. All stitching is very strong and tight and each leather strap features straight-line edge tooling. The narrow straps, still looped through the strap plates, are supple yet strong with just slightly cracking and crazing to the surface. Artifact is finished smooth inside and out and measures approximately 4¼" long by 3" wide at the boot opening. All brass has acquired a pleasing, mellow, golden-bronze patina overall. This matching pair of original boot spurs from the well-known Gettysburg Eckert-Rosensteel Collection would make a very fine addition to a Civil War cavalry display or collection.
(R17470) $595.00
Once part of the well-known Echert / Rosensteel artifact collection of Gettysburg, this medium sized, unexcavated brass, strap spur was recovered from an unknown location on the Gettysburg battlefield. Void of any visible markings, the solid spur is one of the most common of all western theater spurs and possibly a product of the Deep South arsenals at Atlanta or Columbus, GA. It bears typical CS characteristics of crudely fashioned shanks, rough cut strap plates and slots, and an arching, slightly angled neck. It also features curved shanks and a rounded heel strap. The spur presents a rugged design with tapered lines and is strong and well made. Brass artifact is smooth inside and out with file marks and casting flaws still visible on the interior surface. Device measures approximately 4" long by 3" wide at the boot opening. A small piece of the iron rowel is tightly wedged into the neck's slot but the remainder of the rowel has rusted away. Brass has acquired a mellow, dark-bronze patina. This original Confederate boot spur from this well-known Gettysburg collection is a fantastic collectable and would make a great addition to a Confederate cavalry display or collection.
(R17471) $325.00
Once part of the well-known Echert / Rosensteel artifact collection of Gettysburg, this medium sized, unexcavated brass, strap spur was recovered from an unknown location on the Gettysburg battlefield. Intact Southern spurs are a true rarity these days and this single strap spur, in addition to its obvious scarcity, offers one a great specimen of Confederate cavalry equipment available in the collecting market today.
Void of any visible markings, the heavy spur is unquestionably of wartime manufacture with typical CS characteristics of crudely fashioned shanks, rough cut strap plates and slots, and an arching, angled neck. It also features curved shanks and a rounded heel strap. The spur presents a rugged, clean design with flowing lines and is strong and well made. Brass artifact is smooth inside and out and measures approximately 4½" long by 3¼" wide at the boot opening. A well-worn, brass circular rowel with thirteen points in a star pattern is attached to the end of a thick brass, right-angled neck. Rowel rotates freely. All brass has acquired a pleasing, mellow, golden-bronze patina.
This original Confederate boot spur from a well-known Gettysburg collection is a fantastic collectable and would make a very fine addition to any Civil War cavalry display or collection.
(R17472) $395.00
Once part of the well-known Echert / Rosensteel artifact collection of Gettysburg, this small sized, single, brass strap spur was recovered from an unknown location on the Gettysburg battlefield. Void of any visible markings, the light spur appears to be of pre-Civil War civilian manufacture and bears thin, narrow, curved shanks, smooth-cut strap plates and slots, and a rounded heel strap with a high arching neck. The light spur has clean flowing lines and is smooth inside and out. Device measures approximately 4½" long by 3" wide at the boot opening. A well-worn, brass circular iron rowel with twelve points in a star pattern is attached to the end of a thick brass, gooseneck-shaped neck. Rowel rotates freely. All brass has acquired a pleasing dark plum patina. This original boot spur from a well-known Gettysburg collection is a wonderful collectable and would make a very fine addition to any Civil War cavalry display or collection.
(R17473) $325.00
Once part of the well-known Echert / Rosensteel artifact collection of Gettysburg, this large sized, unexcavated brass, strap spur was recovered from an unknown location on the Gettysburg battlefield. Intact Southern spurs are a true rarity these days and this single strap spur, in addition to its obvious scarcity, offers one a great specimen of Confederate cavalry equipment available in the collecting market today.
Void of any visible markings, the heavy spur is unquestionably of wartime manufacture with typical CS characteristics of crudely fashioned shanks, rough cut strap plates and slots, and a thick angled neck. Also featured are tapered, curved shanks and a rounded heel strap. The spur presents a rugged, clean design with flowing lines and is strong and well made. Brass artifact is smooth inside and out and measures approximately 5¼" long by 3¼" wide at the boot opening. A sharp brass circular rowel with twenty-five points in a star pattern is attached to the end of a thick brass, right-angled long neck. Rowel rotates freely. All brass has acquired a pleasing, mellow, golden-bronze patina.
(R17475) $395.00
Recovered at farm off Taneytown Rd. Gettysburg. Measures 1.75 in length, 1.5" in width, and is Stamped "11 ½ Inch/ Seat". Includes two small attachments. Exhibits medium corrosion & dirt. Else VG.
(R15221) $195.00
From the famed Eckert/ Rosensteel Collection. Exhibits light to medium rust, sides bent slightly out. Else VG, and an attractive Gettysburg cavalry collectible.
(M16797) $225.00
Here is a fine, original US cavalry curb bit of the pattern 1859 from the Gettysburg battlefield. Adopted by the U.S. Army in January 1859, the iron curb bit debuted at the same time as the McCellan saddle. This non-maker marked piece of Federal horse equipment came from the renowned Rosensteel collection of Gettysburg. Bit is marked with government inspector initials "WMF" (William M. Folger) lightly stamped into the metal just below the upper cheek strap slot on one side branch. In overall fine complete condition, this artifact has an iron surface slightly pockmarked with rust pitting and bears a mellow dark brown patina overall. Specimen, which is tight and strong, has a # 3 port size or arch in the center of the mouth piece bar. Curb bit also retains its two lower rein rings and the slobber bar. In addition, this bit still retains both original US brass 'bosses' on the cheek or side branches, as well as the curb chain hook.
This fine example of Federal horse equipment from the famous Rosensteel Collection at Gettysburg would make an outstanding addition to any Civil War cavalry collection or Gettysburg display.
(532-05) $495.00
Recovered in Jan. 1995.
(R14183) $47.50
From a Gettysburg area farm sale.
(M19079) $139.50
Model 1858 cavalry bit with the bosses removed. Manufactur, Fairbanks VT., is clearly visible as well as the #3 and inspector's mark. It was originally purchased at a farm sale in Emmitsburg, Md. a few miles south of Gettysburg.
(R14095) $237.50
Found at a local Gettysburg estate, this item is a fine, original, civilian model horse curb bit in very good overall condition. The bit comes from a local farm located off the Taneytown Road in Gettysburg. The iron surface of this equestrian artifact bears a surface of light rust pitting that has acquired a dark reddish coloring overall. The design of the bit, with its 7¾" long side branches (a.k.a. cheek pieces), makes a pronounced 'half step' in each branch midway between the bosses down to the piece's vertical rein slot. Bit exhibits a straight slobber bar. No brass 'bosses' on the side branches, nor does it retain a curb chain and chinstrap. Specimen exhibits a tight and strong, 6" long port bar mouthpiece with no arch. This strong curb bit, which bears no visible markings or stampings, is good, original example of civilian horse gear and would complement any equestrian collection.
(R9620) $95.00
This equestrian artifact is a fine, intact watering bit found near McPherson's Barn on the Gettysburg Battlefield sometime after the fighting. Once part of Dr. Hill's Collection, this specimen is strong and complete with all links, rings and bars. Artifact measures 16½" in length when stretched out and exhibits light rust pitting along with some surface dirt overall. Never cleaned. This excavated relic from the McPherson Farm area on the battlefield at Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.
(R13145) $225.00
Heart shaped, measuring 2.5" in height, 2.5" in width. Corroded tin face w/disintegrating lead backing. "Railroad Cut Gettysburg" painted in .25" letters on small white painted field on back. Broken, rusted wire posts visible in the upper rear portion.
(84-12) $950.00
This item is a small hand camp ax. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at a Field Hospital Site on Ralph Butt's Farm. Lightly pitted and rust encrusted, the ax head measures 5 inches by 3 inches; the ax hammer head is indented from heavy use in the past. The wooden handle is 6 inches long and has some wooden missing from use long ago. The blade edge is crisp and defect free and, if sharpened, would likely take a nice cutting edge. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing; it has a small worn circular paper tag with "63" written in John Geiselman's handwriting.
(M18121) $300.00
This is a 5 ¼ inch long 1 inch diameter medical bottle and a brass tourniquet buckle that were recovered from a Gettysburg hospital site. The bottle has a tag stating that it was found at a Gettysburg hospital site.
(558-453) $79.50
One carved .69 caliber Minie ball and one .52 caliber Richmond Sharps bullet. Both recovered at Gettysburg.
(R17000) $45.00
.36 Caliber pistol ball recovered on East Cavalry Field. From the Ed. Miller collection. Lifelong local resident Ed Miller is an individual who is well known to the Small family. Mr. Miller was an active relic hunter from the 1960's into the 1980's.
(R17004) $10.00
One carved phallus recovered at the 2nd Corps hospital site. From the Ed Miller collection. Lifelong local resident Ed Miller is an individual who is well known to the Small family. Mr. Miller was an active relic hunter from the 1960's into the 1980's.
(R17008) $39.50
This is a group of 9 bullets recovered from the Gettysburg Battlefield in 1863. All 9 bullets are a dark gray in color. The bullets are (1) .69 caliber mini-ball, (3) .58 caliber US mini-balls, (2) CS Gardner mini-balls, (2) .69caliber round musket balls and (1) fired Spencer.
With the bullets is an early tin MONOPLE cigarette case and a tag handwritten in ink that reads: "Bullets found at Gettysburg in 1863 by Dillwyn Wistar on various parts of the field, and imbedded in trees and fences." Apparently the bullets in wood that were found have been separated from the grouping over the years.
(532-06) $395.00
This is a collection of 6 bullets from Gettysburg. Five are fired and one is dropped. All recovered at Gettysburg and from the Ed Miller collection.
(R16992) $39.50
This grouping consists of a total of (40) forty, Confederate, 2-ring, .577 caliber Gardner excavated minie balls (drops) from the Seven Stars area along Pennsylvania Route 30. All the artifacts are in a wood display case*. All minies exhibit a coating of white oxidation from exposure to the air. Most retain some surface dirt. These CS minie balls were found the week of October 20, 2008!
(R16730) $25.00 EACH
This grouping consists of a total of fired minie balls and other brass / iron relics as recovered from the unknown locations on the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg. Minies exhibit a coating of white oxidation from exposure to the air and all of the artifacts are housed in a riker display case. All relics were found by Dan Miller of Burlington, VT and come with his handwritten note.
6 - .58 cal US 3-ring minies (fired) 1 - .58 cal Williams Cleaner (fired) 1 - .58 cal Round ball 2 - Iron fragments 1 - Brass knapsack hook 1 - Brass buckle clasp 1 - Brass casing for .50 cal Spencer cartridge 1 - Brass Eagle "Shield" button
(R16815) $67.50
This grouping consists of a total of fired minie balls and other brass / iron relics as recovered from the unknown locations on the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg. Minnies exhibit a coating of white oxidation from exposure to the air and all of the artifacts are housed in a riker display case. All relics were found by Dan Miller of Burlington, VT.
2 - .58 cal US 3-ring minies (fired) 1 - Brass suspender adjuster 1 - Brass sling hook 2 - Brass rivets 1 - Iron Pull Ring (for canteen) 1 - Iron shell fragment
(R16816) $39.50
(R14536) $67.50
(R14539) $12.50
Presented here in a medium-size Riker display case is a fine grouping of assorted excavated Civil War lead minie balls with brass and iron relics from the Gettysburg battlefield. Found over the years by a local collector, this ensemble of miscellaneous lead, brass relics is nicely displayed in (6"x 8½") pressed paper / glass topped display case. The grouping includes six .58 cal minies, two .69 cal minies, four .58 cal round balls, a single iron canister, a Borman fuse adapter and three brass knapsack hooks. A fine collection of Gettysburg relics.
(R14471) $195.00
Eight bullets recovered from the Gettysburg area. One is a .58 cal Union bullet. One is a .52 Cal Sharps variant. Six .58 cal. bullets that were carved into board game pieces. Tag gives the name of the person who recovered these from Gettysburg.
(R14402) $67.50
The slug is white because of natural oxidation processes. However its shape is excellent and has no damage. Location unknown.
(R13206) $125.00
Mounted in red velveted riker box, the gimlet measures 4.25" in length, w/2.25" wooden handle. Gimlet is rusted w/screw-tip rings still evident. Wooden is somewhat moldy, but solid and intact. Else VG.
(558-594) $97.50
The artillery round presented here is a Federal 12-pound, 4.52" spherical solid shot specimen that was once part of the famous Lee's Headquarters Museum at Gettysburg. Started in the spring of 1922 by Mr. C.F. Daley, the Lee Museum, as it was called then, displayed all manner of artifacts found on the Gettysburg battlefield by local residents.
This artillery round is from an unknown Gettysburg battlefield location and with its fine relic condition, the piece appears to be an early battlefield pickup. This Civil War round exhibits a strong, very lightly rust-pocked surface without any flaking or chipping. The solid shot has no paper time fuse adapter in place for explosion but was expected to knock down buildings and men when it was fired. This original spherical shot specimen has acquired a pleasing, chocolate brown patina overall.
A wonderful, Federal, twelve pound solid shot from Lee's Headquarters Museum at Gettysburg, this US artillery round is the perfect Gettysburg addition to any Civil War artillery collection or display.
(532-04) $495.00
This artifact is a fine Confederate brass time fuse adapter that came from a local Gettysburg museum. These artillery fuse plugs were made longer to allow their use in rifled projectiles. They were longer to allow the paper time fuse more burning time. Two spanner holes are visible on the flange. Threads sharp. Body has the larger opening in the base. Moderate surface dirt. Adapter wears a light patina overall.
(R14687) $125.00
This 8 ½ inch long 2.9" Parrott case shot artillery shell was recovered on what was the Dr.Gifford property in Gettysburg. This property is located on Oak Ridge, next to the railroad cut. The shell is heavily pitted and has two cracks in the nose area of the shell.
(532-03) $395.00
This pattern Read has a nose that is slightly smaller than the rest of the projectile, giving it the "sleeved" look. Has the remains of the lathe dog near the perfect CS copper time fuse adapter. This fired projectile missing the copper tapered ring sabot along with most of the body base, a problem with this type of projectile seen through the war. Fired from a 2.9"10-pounder gun, shell has never been cleaned. Moderate surface rust/pitting.
(R15342) $895.00
Fired from a 12-pounder 4.62" caliber smoothbore gun from the Lee's Headquarters Museum in Gettysburg, on the 1st day's battlefield. Missing the CS copper adapter time fuse and the lead side-loader plug. Comes with five iron case-shot balls. Shell is in excellent condition as are the case-shot balls.
(R15337) $725.00
Projectile has remains of the zinc combination, percussion time fuse. Fired from a 3" ordnance rifle. This projectile has the rounded nose to accommodate more case-shot balls. Has seven ribs on the conical tail. Shell was lightly cleaned and varnished. Light to moderate surface rust.
(R15336) $1,250.00
Early Gettysburg Battlefield pickup. Missing only the combination fuse, but one would easily fit. Old period ink handwritten tag attached to shell dark but readable as follows: "This was found at Battlefield at Gettysburg - month after the Battle, Thco. Eh___". (We're not quite sure of the spelling of the last name). The shell is near mint condition with a nice, smooth surface.
(R10751) $1,500.00
Offered are two pieces of shell fragments that are from a 3" Schenkl shell. They were recovered in May of 1991 north of Pickett's charge on Long Lane. One is 7" long and the other is 4".
(558-355) $97.50
3 by 2-inch base section of a 3.67" 20 lb. Parrott shell. Patent information on bottom is visible. Recovery near the Hanover Pike, east of Gettysburg. From the Ed Miller Gettysburg collection.
(R17116) $47.50
3 by 2-1/2-inch base section of a 10 lb. US Parrott shell. Sabot is still attached. Recovery near the Hanover Pike, east of Gettysburg. From the Ed Miller Gettysburg collection.
(R17117) $67.50
3 by 21/2-inch nose section of a 3" Dyer shell. Fuse adapter is still attached. Recovery near the Hanover Pike, east of Gettysburg. From the Ed Miller Gettysburg collection.
(R17121) $67.50
For use in the 2.9"/3" 10-pounder Parrott projectiles. Made of zinc with 12 threads per inch. Two spanner holes for the wrench. An early war pattern that does not have the flanged head. Meas. 1.62" long with a diameter of `1.12". This example recovered at Gettysburg.
(179-235) $125.00
Richard Ashhurst enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant and was commissioned 8/20/1862 as staff & field adjutant, 150th Pennsylvania Infantry "Bucktails". He received a shoulder wound at Gettysburg 7/1/1863, and was discharged for wounds 9/10/1863, later being awarded brevets promotions to Captain and Major. His 150th PA was one of the three famed Pennsylvania "Bucktails" regiments, the other two being the 42nd (original Bucktails) and the 149th. At Gettysburg the 150th had been hotly engaged in the first day's battle, changing forward and also front to rear while under fire, losing its colors, with its color bearer killed while clutching the flag. Ashhurst concludes his Mollus paper with the following assessment of the first day's fight at Gettysburg: "The soldiers of the 1st Corps, therefore, who stood unrelieved through that long day against continuous and repeated assaults, and were not recalled until so late that they seemed to have been forgotten, and until their position was turned on both flanks, can feel that their sacrifice was not in vain, and that although technically defeated, their prolonged resistance and cruel loss was a most important factor in bringing about the glorious results of the battle as a whole."
One of the essential Mollus accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Measures 1" in length.
(R15129) $12.00
Old Gettysburg souvenir pocket knife.
(R14412) $12.50
Recovered on the Michael Frey Farm on the Taneytown Rd. Small fragment (3/4") of a dish or cup, and a clay fragment (approx 2 1/2" x 1 1/2").
(R14210) $10.00
Presented in this medium-size Riker display case are three excavated Civil War eating utensils recovered at Cashtown near Gettysburg. Two pieces are wood handled, two-tined iron forks in relic condition with the tines rusted away but with remaining wood on the handle. The third item is the iron handle portion of a serving ladle. Found by a local collector, these common utensils are in fair relic condition and are displayed in a 6" x 8½" pressed paper / glass topped display case. Two small handwritten tags from the digger come with the relic. A nice set of excavated memorabilia from Cashtown near Gettysburg.
(R14334) $47.50
This is a Gettysburg souvenir that was popular in the 50's. Made of wood it is 8 inches long and 4 inches high. It has a metal trigger guard. Stamped on the left gift is GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MUSEUM, which has been demolished, and on the barrel is GETTYSBURG, PA. July 1,2,3, 1863.
(M20198) $39.95
This is a souvenir photo album from Lee's headquarters in Gettysburg, Pa. Lee's headquarters has been a museum and gift shop for many years. It is a 5" x 4 ¼'" leather book with 16 blank pages for photographs. Hand-painted on the front is a picture of the building with the words; SNAP SHOTS / General Lee's Headquarters, / Gettysburg.
(M20195) $25.00
This is a yellow and white 7 1/2 inch plate with a black edge and a view of the Virginia Monument in the center. It reads VIRGINIA STATE MEMORIAL / GETTYSBURG, PA. / 1863.
(M20153) $8.50
This is a white 6 ¼ inch plate with a gold edge with a view of the Jennie Wade House in the center. It reads JENNIE WADE HOUSE / GETTYSBURG, PA.
(M20154) $12.50
This is a charcoal fading into a white 6 1/2 inch plate with a gold edge and a view of Little Round Top in the center. It reads LITTLE ROUND TOP / GETTYSBURG, PA. / 1863.
(M20155) $12.50
This is a charcoal fading into a white 6 1/2 inch plate with a gold edge and a view of Soldiers Cemetery in the center. It reads SOLDIERS CEMETERY / GETTYSBURG, PA. / 1863.
(M20156) $12.50
This is a white glass 4-inch pitcher with a view of the Virginia Monument in the center. It reads VIRGINIA STATE MEMORIAL / GETTYSBURG, PA. Maker's mark on bottom, "The Jonroth Studios / Germany". Painted and imported by "____er's / Gettysburg, Pa."
(M20162) $39.50
This is a white milk glass soap dish with a view of the Jennie Wade House in the center. It reads JENNIE WADE HOUSE & MONUMENT / GETTYSBURG, PA.
(M20164) $20.00
This is a ceramic tray 11 ½ inches by 7 ½ inches with a light yellow color and gold painted edges. It contains three color views of Lee's Headquarters, Pennsylvania Monument and the High Water Monument. Made in Germany.
(M20165) $95.00
This is a metal tray, 8" by 5 ¾", with raised views of the Soldiers Monument, Jenny Wade House and Monument, Pennsylvania State Monument, The Soldiers National Cemetery, High Water Mark of the Rebellion and Gen. R. E. Lee's Headquarters. It also has SOUVENIR OF GETTYSBURG, PA.
(M20168) $25.00
This is a wooden souvenir book made from cedar. It is 6 ½ " by 4 ¼ " in size. Stamped on the front is PICKETT'S CHARGE/ JULY 1,2,3,1863/GETTYSBURG, DEVILS Den on the side and WHEATFIELD on the back. Inside are twelve early color postcards of Gettysburg. They are Robert E. Lee, Irish Brigade Monument, Jennie Wade House and Monument, Devil's Den, Round Top, Gettysburg National Museum, George G. Mead's Statue, Buford's Statue, National Cemetery, Hancock Avenue, Will's House and the Gettysburg Address.
(M20180) $67.50
This is a 9 inch white dish with a gold trim. In the center is a picture of the High Water Monument, Gettysburg, Pa. The bottom is marked G.H.B.Co and BAVARIA.
(M20192) $25.00
This is a 4-inch pencil shaped like a modern cartridge and bullet. When the bullet is removed from the case it is a pencil. On the side is an image of the Peace Light memorial. It also has an eraser.
(M20196) $12.50
This is a 3 1/2-inch pencil shaped like a modern cartridge and bullet. When the bullet is removed from the case it is a pencil. On the side is a metal plate with an image of the Jennie Wade House.
(M20197) $12.50
This is a 4-½ inch silver spoon. Engraved in the spoon is GETTYSBURG, 63.
(M20199) $20.00
Small tooth pick holder meas. approx. 2.75 inches high. Body is cobalt blue with white interior. Handles are blue with white tips and a hint of gold. Small secondary handles have broken off of the upper portion of the larger handles. Nice scene on front of Gen. Lee's' Headquarters at Gettysburg. Bottom is marked in a rectangle "B.B.&F, Made in Germany, Expressly for, Gettysburg's 5 & 10 Store, Gettysburg, Pa." Looks to be early 1900's.
(M20160) $8.00
Small pitcher meas. approx. 3.0 tall x 1.75 wide. The bottom and the handle are clear glass while the upper portion is ruby glass. Etched in white on the ruby glass is "Gettysburg 1863."
(M20157) $39.50
Ca. 1920s/30s. Reverse markings: Old English Staffordshire Ware/ Made in Staffordshire, England/ By the Adams Potteries, Est. in 1657. Blue & white plate flower pattern bordering, depicting Gen. Lee's Headquarters w/ oval portrait of Gen. Lee. VG & highly attractive. Excellent Old-timey Gettysburg souvenir.
(M20166) $45.00
Ca. 1930s. Reverse markings: "Wheelock/ (crown)/ England/ Gen'l Robt. E. Lee Staff & Headquarters/ Gettysburg, PA. Blue & white w/portraits interspersed in blue floral pattern. Plate measures 10.125" in diameter; portraits 1.75" in diameter. Portraits include: "Genl. Lee, Maj. Genl. J.E.B. Stuart; Maj. Genl. J. A. Early; Lieut. Gen Richard S. Ewell; Lieut. Genl. James Longstreet; Maj. Gen. George Pickett; Lieut. Gen. Ambrose P. Hill." Plate rim exhibits one tiny, barely noticeable chip near Gen. Ewell. Else VG. Attractive Old-time Gettysburg souvenir.
(M20167) $45.00
This souvenir from the early 20th century is a thick, clear glass paperweight in very fine original condition. The heavy, square device with rounded corners measures 3" square and stands ¾" high with a smooth slightly curved top and a flat recessed base that measures 2½" diameter. Within the base cavity is a miniature black & white photo image of the famous 'Pennsylvania Memorial' that is visible only when looking down through the paperweight's glass top. Image is clear and distinct. A small label reads "PENNSYLVANIA STATE / MEMORIAL GETTYSBURG, PA". Glass body is in excellent condition and suffers from no cracking, scratches or scuffing. A fine collectible souvenir from the famous Gettysburg battlefield.
(M20174) $45.00
This souvenir from the early 20th century is a thick clear glass paperweight in very fine original condition. The heavy circular device measures 3" in diameter and stands ¾" high with a smooth slightly curved top and a flat recessed base that measures 2½" diameter. Within the base cavity is a miniature painted color photo image of the famous 'Meade's Headquarters' that is visible only when looking down through the paperweight's glass top. Image is clear and distinct. A small label reads "GENERAL MEADE'S HEADQUARTERS / GETYSBURG, PA / Cruver Mfg Co. Chicago USA". Glass body is in excellent condition and suffers from no cracking, scratches or scuffing. A fine collectible souvenir from the famous Gettysburg battlefield.
(M20177) $45.00
This souvenir from the early 20th century is a thick clear glass paperweight in very fine original condition. The heavy circular device measures 3" in diameter and stands ¾" high with a smooth slightly curved top and a flat recessed base that measures 2½" diameter. Within the base cavity is a miniature painted color photo image of the famous 'High Water Mark' that is visible only when looking down through the paperweight's glass top. Image is clear and distinct. A small label reads "HIGH WATER MARK OF THE REBELLION / GETYSBURG, PA / Cruver Mfg Co. Chicago USA". Glass body is in excellent condition and suffers from no cracking, scratches or scuffing. A fine collectible souvenir from the famous Gettysburg battlefield.
(M20178) $45.00
This is the badge issued to the press during the 75th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in 1938. The oval shaped badge is made of metal that is painted with a blue and gray theme with red white and blue stripes. It measures 2 ¾ inches across. The back has a pin with a catch. This is a rare souvenir from the 75th Anniversary.
(460-65) $375.00
Early photographs of the Gettysburg Battlefield show young boys making similar canes in the Devils Den area. This cane is almost 37 inches in length with the bark still on the top 5 inches. The entire cane is decorated by with swirls and circles that were applied by burning the wood. The handle is stamped GETTYSBURG WOOD FROM DEVILS DEN. It is very light and only certain letters in the word Devils Den are visible.
(M20172) $225.00
Here is an early souvenir walking cane made of wood taken from the famous Gettysburg battlefield area of Devil's Den. The slender wooden cane is straight and measures 36½" long with a handle diameter of ¾" which tapers down to ½" diameter at the tip point. The handle area is roughly 7" long and retains a covering of the original bark. Unfortunately only some 75% of the bark remains with the remainder flaked off. The entire surface length of the cane appears to been sanded smooth. It was then decorated with multiple intricate designs effected by lightly burning the any surface. No carvings on the surface. Just below the handle on the cane is a light colored area that features a stamped inscription in black ink that reads "GETTYSBURG / JULY 1,2,3, 1863 / WOOD FROM / DEVIL'S DEN." Very tip of the cane has a ½" high brass tip. This Gettysburg souvenir wood cane is in excellent original condition and is a fine collectable artifact.
(M19866) $225.00
Here is an early souvenir walking cane crafted from wood taken from the famous Gettysburg battlefield. The slender wooden cane is slightly curved and measures 36" long with a handle diameter of ¾" which tapers down to ½" diameter at the tip point. Top area of the handle has a natural crook and the entire length of the cane appears to been stripped of any surface bark. Wood has been made smooth, varnished and then painted in alternate bands of black paint that shows moderate to heavy scuffing and flaking. No carvings on the surface. Just below the handle on the cane is a light colored area that features a handwritten inscription in red ink that reads "GETTYSBURG / BATTLEFIELD". Very point of the cane has a ¾" high, tapered brass tip that is slightly loose. This Gettysburg souvenir wood cane is in good original condition and is a fine collectable artifact.
(M19867) $125.00
Here is a nice wood souvenir walking cane in good condition from the Gettysburg battlefield. The wooden cane is a tapered cylindrical device that measures 31" long from its curved, umbrella-shaped C-handle to its end tip. Handgrip area is painted gloss black with the remainder of the wood cane sanded down to a natural light brown finish. Wood has a smooth, hard surface that has not been carved or decorated but it does show scattered scuffs and some scratches from use. Cane also bears a slight 'slice' to the right some 11" up from the tip. Directly below the handle area is a small stamping in black ink that reads "GETTYSBURG / PA". Cane tip has a slightly tapered point. This Gettysburg souvenir cane is in very good original condition.
(M19868) $95.00
Ca. 1913. Reverse maker-mark: "Surringo A. Blocher" in .125" lettering [Blocher was a turn-of-the-century Gettysburg merchant]. Made of sterling silver, measuring 4.5" in length, w/spoon dish 875" in width. Obverse engraving includes a bust of Gen. Meade at tip of the handle, w/a scene of Gen. Hancock's wounding across the bottom of the dish. Additional scroll & monument engraving w/"Gettysburg" at handle mid-point. The reverse handle exhibits the letter "B" in cursive script. Though the spoon exhibits light to medium tarnish, the engraving throughout is crisp and legible. Else VG. Highly attractive Gettysburg souvenir, mostly likely produced at the time of the fiftieth 1913 re-union.
(205-28) $125.00
Bookends are five inches wide and 4 ½ inches high. They are made from heavy cast iron. On the inside of each one is stamped or cast ¼ inch lettering that reads: ROTARY CONFERENCE / 180 TH DIST / GETTYSBURG 1939 / ETERNAL LIGHT PEACE MEMORIAL.
(67-795) $125.00
Ca. 1910. Brown ceramic oval, measuring 3.5 x 4.5", w/ bas-relief of Jennie Wade house w/stamped stamped inscription "Jennie Wade House/ Gettysburg." Very slight chipping along upper margin Attractive souvenir memorabilia. Else VG & attractive.
(67-769) $150.00
Set consists of two items: mounted Jennie Wade postcard and watch fob. Postcard is marked "Jennie Wade House and Monument, Gettysburg, PA." and is mounted on a piece of plywood meas. approx. 5" x 7". Surface appears shellacked. No markings on back. Pewter watch fob meas. 1.5" in diameter. Engraved around the edge reads "Jennie Wade House/Gettysburg, PA." The center depicts an engraving of Jennie Wade's house. At the top of the fob there is a small handle where the watch would attach to. No markings are present on the reverse. The souvenir set dates around the 1940's when most of these types of souvenirs were seen.
(M18408) $49.50
Measures 1 1/8" in diameter. Missing its sling, has soiling & some damage. Bust image of Jennie Wade is darkened and suffering from paper loss. On front is "KILLED AT GETTYSBURG JULY 2, 63". On reverse are entwined GAR letters, and "WE DRANK FROM THE SAME CANTEEN 1861 1865".
(151-56) $65.00
This is a Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Coin. It is the official issue of the Gettysburg Numismatic Society, A.N.A. 32281. The front was designed by Duane W. Eichholz and the reverse by Norman L. Annis.
(460-66) $45.00
Three piece ribbon / medallion. Brass bar in w/"GUEST/ Pennsylvania Commission" in .25 lettering. Red & White ribbon [faded & lightly worn]. Brass engraved double-sided pendant medallion. Obverse features two kneeling veteran w/inscription: "Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg/1863 RE-UNION 1913." Reverse features handshake and Reunion Civil War veterans 1913." Medallion exhibits light coppery patina & crisp markings. Highly attractive, & highly desirable for Gettysburg re-union aficionados.
(552-101) $295.00
Made of burnished bronze, measuring 2.5" in diameter. Obverse inscribed: "Lincolns Gettysburg Address/ 1863-1963/ Centennial." Obverse features image of two soldier's sharing a canteen above the opening line of Lincoln's address: "The world will little note nor long remember what we say here but it can never forget what they did here/ Abraham Lincoln." Extremely handsome.
(33-72) $50.00
Many of the 75th Anniversary medal exists but the original boxes are extremely rare. The box is blue, 5 inches long and 2 - 3/16 inches wide. The top is hinged and inside is lined with padded cloth. Printed on the top in silver lettering is: Presented by / The United States / on the / 75th Anniversary of the / Battle of Gettysburg. It has places on the edges where the blue has worn off but it is overall in very good condition.
(M19981) $295.00
The top bar of this two-part badge is the S.V.U.S.A. insignia over crossed flags and the word DELEGATE. The second section is a three-sided shaped piece attached to the top by one link. On the obverse side is the Pennsylvania monument with the words GETTYSBURG and June 1913 on the sides. The reverse has raised letters that read: Pa. DIV. over S.V.U.S.A.
(20-2615) $125.00
One of only three complete albums known to be in existence, this album of salt prints includes images of college faculty, staff & students (with each individual's signature below their photo) taken by photographer Charles Tyson in the Spring of 1862. Also includes the earliest known outdoor photograph recorded in Gettysburg, a campus view taken from a roof of a warehouse. Buildings in the image include the President's House, Linnaean Hall, & Pennsylvania Hall. The album measures 8"x9.75", & is 1.5" thick. The cloth & leather cover shows moderate staining, & little of the binding over the spine remains. The front cover is separated from the rest of the album. Ornate gold latches still work to fasten the book together. There are 12 gold gilt edged pages inside containing 24 identified images, which along w/the outdoor image of the college makes a total of 25 images. Each page measures 7.5"x9.5", w/oval images measuring 3.5"x4.5".
Individuals included in the album are: 1. Claudius Galen Treicher, student, 1840-1912, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. This album most likely belonged to Treicher, as it contains a clipping of his obituary along with his photo; also, next to each signature in period pencil is "dec", for those who died before Treicher; none are marked which post-date his death in 1912. 2. H.L. Baugher, President of the College from 1850-68; 3. Michael Jacobs, math & science professor, who during the battle of Gettysburg guided Union officers to the cupola of Pennsylvania Hall, & his meteorological notes have provided us w/the weather conditions which existed at the time of the battle; 4. John Hopkins, an African American who was a popular college janitor from 1847 to 1868; 5. Student Frank Echols Baltzhoover, 1841-1923, lawyer & politician. His copy of this album had previously been one of two known complete copies; 6. Frederick Klinefelter, also a student, who enlisted in the 26th PA Emergency Volunteers, serving as Captain of Co. A.; 7. Rufus Weaver (1841-1936), student & Gettysburg native, who became a medical doctor & taught at Hahnemann Medical College. During the summers of 1871-73, he returned to Gettysburg to disinter Confederate dead from unmarked graves on the battlefield, shipping their bodies south for re-burial. Other individuals in the album are professors Martin L. Stoever, Frederick A. Muhlenburg, Charles F. Schaeffer; as well as students John W. Croll, Martin L. Culler, Albert Ebling, Samuel A.K. Francis, Henry Eyster Jacobs, Henry W. Keedy, Jacob B. Keller, Duncan M. Kermerer, Charles Van Swearingen Levey, Alexander M. Miller, Johnathan Sahm, Johnathon Sarver, Augustus D. Schaeffer, & Mason Weidman. This item is a rare & fascinating piece of Gettysburg history.
ORIGINALLY (P10926) $3,500.00
No photographer's mark, but this is surely a Tipton image. Albumen image meas. 7" x 12 1/4" on 7 1/2" x 13" mount. Overall in good condition, two pinholes, one at each upper corner. Slight curve at upper prtion of image. Light scattered soiling & wear. Contrast light.
This monument is located on Pleasonton Avenue.
(P4720) $50.00
Overall measures 14"x18"; photo measures 10 1/2" x 13 1/2". Ex-Shields Museum collection. Overall good condition, some staining & wear to mount, slightly wavy. Image is crisp with good detail. Very nice W. H. Tipton backmark on reverse.
(411-40) $250.00
Fine image measuring 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" on a 5" x 5" mount. Overall in very good condition, some very minor wear. Somewhat dark. No photographer's mark.
(336-62) $25.00
Here is a Gettysburg battlefield photo artifact from the late 19th century that is often referred to as a stereoscopic view. This view is untitled and was published by Mumper & Co. of Gettysburg, PA. The stereoview card depicts the granite monument dedicated to the veterans of the 43rd New York Infantry. The 43rd New York was part of General Neill's 3rd brigade of the 2nd Division in the Army's 6th Corps and their monument is located on Neill Ave on Wolf's Hill.
Levi Mumper started a photo gallery business in Gettysburg ca: 1864 and his backmark was "L. Mumper" or Mumper & Co.". Most of his battlefield stereoscopic views are taken during the mid-1870s and depict various locations on the field. The Mumper family photo business was active in Gettysburg until 1948. The face of this stereoscopic hard-pasteboard card has a yellow background upon which two of the same photo images are glued side-by-side. Each image shows a large granite rectangular monument on its face. Backside of the card is plain save for a handwritten notation in black ink that reads "43rd Vols. / Wolf Hill". The stereoscopic card specimen measures 7" long x 3½" high and was meant to be seen through a hand-held viewing device that made the image appear three-dimensional. A fine stereoscopic photo artifact of the 43rd New York's monument on the battlefield.
(P12662) $45.00
Here is a Gettysburg battlefield photo artifact from the late 19th century that is often referred to as a stereoscopic view. This view is untitled and was published by Mumper & Co. of Gettysburg, PA. The stereoview card depicts the granite monument dedicated to the veterans of the 5th New York Cavalry who fought near Big Round Top on 3 July 1863. The regiment was part of General Elon Farnsworth's cavalry brigade of the Third Division, Cavalry Corps. The 5th NY cavalry monument is located south of Confederate Ave in the woods near the Bushman farm.
Levi Mumper started a photo gallery business in Gettysburg ca: 1864 and his backmark was "L. Mumper" or Mumper & Co.". Most of his battlefield stereoscopic views are taken during the mid-1870s and depict various locations on the field. The Mumper family photo business was active in Gettysburg until 1948. The face of this stereoscopic hard-pasteboard card has a yellow background upon which two of the same photo images are glued side-by-side. Each image shows a large stone monument with a mounted and armed cavalryman on its face. Left border edge of the card is labeled "Mumper & Co. Gettysburg, Pa." Right border edge reads "BATTLEFIELD PHOTOGRAPHERS". Backside of the card is plain save for a handwritten notation in black ink that reads "5th N. Y. Cav. / Big Round Top". The stereoscopic card specimen measures 7" long x 3½" high and was meant to be seen through a hand-held viewing device that made the image appear three-dimensional. A fine stereoscopic photo artifact of the NY cavalry monument on the battlefield.
(P12663) $45.00
This photo artifact of Americana is a stereoscopic card that depicts a post-war view of the battlefield monument erected by the veterans of the First New Jersey Volunteer Artillery. Image shows the large, granite pedestal-style monument erected on Sickles Avenue at the Excelsior Field location where the Third Corps' Battery B of the 1st New Jersey Artillery was at work. the battery was under the command of Captain Clark during the fighting.
Stereoview card was made from original paintings or photographs and marketed by the post-war Gettysburg photography firm of Mumper & Company. Stereoview is constructed of hard pasteboard and measures 6¾" long x 3" high. Background card surface is yellow upon which two almost identical photocopies of the monument are glued. The card device is made to be looked at via a hand held stereocard viewer in order to gain the three dimensional effect that the card produced. Photo image is clean and clear with nice detail and shows no or very little foxing or surface grime. At the upper edge of the backside, a maker's stamp of a large oval in black ink reads "MUMPER & CO. / PHOTO / ARTISTS, / 25 Baltimore St. / Gettysburg, Pa." Another stamping reads "GENERAL MEAD'S HEADQUARTERS". Also on the back is a handwritten note in pencil. "1st N. J. / Sickles AV." This photo artifact of the 1st New Jersey's B Battery monument is a postwar stereoscopic image in very good condition.
(P12664) $45.00
Here is a Gettysburg battlefield photo from the mid to late 19th century that is often referred to as a stereoscopic view. Undated and unlabeled, the photo is appears to be an 1870s to 1880s copy of an original image that depicts the main entrance gates to the Gettysburg Battlefield Soldiers National Cemetery. The rectangular stereoscopic card is made of hard pasteboard that measures 6¾" long x 3½" high. This unmarked specimen was meant to be seen through a hand-held viewing device that made the image appear three-dimensional. The face of this card has a yellow background upon which two of the same photo images of the Cemetery Gates are glued side-by-side. Images are slightly faded. Each image shows the two main columns flanking the main gates with some monuments, trees and portions of the gates visible. Backside of the card is unmarked save for a handwritten pencil inscription at thew upper edge that reads "599-Gateway of Sol. Nat. Cemetery". The good stereoscopic photo artifact of the main entrance gates to the Soldiers Cemetery on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
(P12666) $27.50
This familiar photo artifact is a fine copy image in stereoscopic form that depicts three Confederate prisoners of war resting along breastworks after the Battle of Gettysburg. Titled "Confederate Soldiers and Breastworks, the rectangular stereoscopic card is a reprinted image from actual paintings or photographs. Undated, the specimen appears to be an 1870s to 1880s copy and is constructed using hard pasteboard that measures 6¾" long x 3½" high. Often referred to as a stereoview, this image depicts three captured Confederates resting along a large pile of wood rails on an unidentified part of the battlefield. The card was intended to be seen through a hand-held viewing device that made the image appear three-dimensional. The face of this card has a yellow background upon which two of the same photo images of the CS prisoners are glued side-by-side. Images are in very good condition. Each image shows the three soldiers standing or seated on the rails with portions of the battlefield in the background. Backside of the card is labeled in black ink that reads "SIGHTS AND SCENES / FROM THE / BATTLLEFIELD IOF GETTYS BURG / July 1st , 2nd 3rd, 1863." Other printing is visible on the back that advertises various other stereoview cards. In wonderful condition, this stereoscopic photo artifact of three Confederate prisoners on the field at Gettysburg would enhance any fine collection of battlefield photos.
(P12668) $395.00
Offered is a stereo card from the series 'Battlefield Views" by Mumper & Co. of Gettysburg. It is titled "Interior of Den." The view shows two men standing inside of Devil's Den. Nice clear view.
(552-37) $67.50
Offered is a stereo card with no markings. The view is taken inside the Baltimore Street gate of the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
(552-41) $75.00
Here is a Gettysburg battlefield photo artifact from the late 19th century that is often referred to as a stereoscopic view. This view is titled "Entrance to Devil's Den" and was published by Mumper & Co., photographic artists, #25 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA. Levi Mumper started a photo gallery business in Gettysburg ca: 1864 and his backmark was "L. Mumper" or Mumper & Co.". Most of his battlefield stereoscopic views are taken during the mid-1870s and depict various locations on the field. The Mumper family photo business was active in Gettysburg until 1948. The face of this stereoscopic hard-pasteboard card has a red/orange background upon which two of the same photo images of Devil's Den area glued side-by-side. Each image shows two individuals, one standing and one sitting among the huge rock formation. Backside of the card has a period gallery label titled 'Gettysburg Battle-Field Views'. The stereoscopic card specimen measures 7" long x 3½" high and was meant to be seen through a hand-held viewing device that made the image appear three-dimensional. A fine stereoscopic photo artifact of the battlefield.
(552-38) $67.50
Here is a Gettysburg battlefield photo artifact from the late 19th century that is often referred to as a stereoscopic view. This view is titled "Statue of Gen. Reynolds" and was published by Mumper & Co., photographic artists, #25 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA. Levi Mumper started a photo gallery business in Gettysburg ca: 1864 and his backmark was "L. Mumper" or Mumper & Co.". Most of his battlefield stereoscopic views are taken during the mid-1870s and depict various locations on the field. The Mumper family photo business was active in Gettysburg until 1948. The face of this stereoscopic, hard-pasteboard card has a red/orange background upon which two of the same photo images of Devil's Den area glued side-by-side. Each image shows General Reynolds standing atop a large pedestal near the entrance to the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. Backside of the card has a period gallery label titled 'Gettysburg Battle-Field Views'. The stereoscopic card specimen measures 7" long x 3½" high and was meant to be seen through a hand-held viewing device that made the image appear three-dimensional. A fine stereoscopic photo artifact of the battlefield.
(552-40) $75.00
Ca. 1890s/early1900. Meas. 4 x 7" w/photo laid on heavy yellow card. Advertising inscription: "Artistic Stereo Gems of Gettysburg Scenery/Photographed By W.H. Tipton. Gettysburg, PA." Dedicated in June 1886, this monument is located to the far left of the Union line on Hancock avenue, where the sharpshooter companies were a part of Gen. Hancock's troop dispositions on July 3, 1863. Slight wear at extremities, sharp images w/legible monument inscriptions. Overall VG.
(P12001) $95.00
Overall good condition, light soiling to mount, minor wear. No photographer's mark. Photograph is mislabeled as Co. C.
This monument is located on the Emmitsburg Road at the site of the Rogers House, and was dedicated July 2, 1888.
(411-11) $125.00
Overall good condition, light soilng & wear.
Photographed by W.H. Tipton Gettysburg, PA. Artistic Stereo Gems of Gettysburg Scenery. No. 913.
(411-12) $145.00
Photographed by W.H. Tipton Gettysburg, PA. Artistic Stereo Gems of Gettysburg Scenery. No. 924.
This monument dedicated to Co. E, 1st Regt. and Cos. F & G 2nd Regt. Berdans Sharpshooters is located on South Hancock Avenue and was dedicated in June 1886.
(411-13) $145.00
Measures 7" x 3 1/2". Overall good coindition; light soiling, particularly at edges. Wear to corners, particularly at upper edges.
Roberts & Fellows, Publishers, Philas., Pa. Foreign and American Views. On reverse is Roberts & Fellows Backmark; stamped on separately is "S. B. Moyer, Finest Line of Stereoscopic Views of All Parts of the World, Pottstown, PA. Best Views of the Johnston Disaster."
This monument is located on the Taneytown Road, north of Pleasonton Ave.
(P9729) $39.50
Offered is a framed and matted 8-inch by 10-inch document appointing Wilfred G. Norman to the position of Sergeant of Co. B. 303rd Bn. of the National Army. The last paragraph is given under my hand at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa this nineteenth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. It is signed in fountain pen "D. D. Eisenhower / Capt. Inf. U.S.A. Comdg. "
The paper shows signs of yellowing and has three distinct fold marks, all of which show tears and signs of what may have been tape. The signature is slightly faded.
(525-01) ORIGINALLY $2,200.00 REDUCED TO $1,800.00
Jones, Robert. Lulu.com Publishers, Copyright Robert Jones 2007. Softcover, 170 pages. Heavily illustrated with color photographs.
Many books have been published on the Battle of Gettysburg, but this is the first one devoted entirely to the battlefield recovered relics, as well as the Gettysburg souvenirs. There are approximately 600 photographs of some of the most interesting, unique and rare items. Period images of the battlefield accompany the stories surrounding these artifacts. This is a full color publication.
(251) $69.50
Timothy H. Smith. Paperback, 92 pp. Published 1995 by Thomas Publications.
On the crest of Seminary Ridge, just north of the Chambersburg Pike, stands a small 1 1/2 story stone house, known today as General Lee's Headquarters. During the Civil War this house was owned by Thaddeus Stevens, an influential and powerful Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania. Living in the house at the time was a 69-year-old widow named Mary Thompson. During the first day of the battle, this stone house would be in the midst of a fierce and bloody struggle, one which may have been the Confederates finest hour at Gettysburg. The controversy over whether General Robert E. Lee and his staff actually used the Thompson House as their Headquarters is still being fought today. This book examines the controversy in detail. This then is the story of a stone house, a widow, and the cloud of mystery that has continued to hang over them since the Battle of Gettysburg.
(500866) $7.95
Michael J. Winey. Softbound, 76 pp. Published 1998 by Thomas Publications.
What were the men of the Army of the Potomac wearing when they arrived at the battlefields of Gettysburg in July 1863 after their month long march northward from Virginia in pursuit of Lee's Army? This survey attempts to depict those men on the summer campaign of 1863, during the last three weeks of June, and afterward, as they followed Lee's retreating Confederates back to Virginia. Recent motion pictures, documentaries and videos do not necessarily depict the Union army as it really was. This study attempts to offer a view of the Union army as seen from the eyes of the participants, the officers and soldiers themselves, as well as civilian onlookers.
(154) $12.95
Michael Shaara. Paperback, 355 pp. Ballantine Books.
The late Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (1974) concerns the battle of Gettysburg and was the basis for the 1993 film Gettysburg. The events immediately before and during the battle are seen through the eyes of Confederate Generals Lee, Longstreet, and Armistead and Federal General Buford, Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain, and a host of others. The author's ability to convey the thoughts of men in war as well as their confusion-the so-called "fog of battle"-is outstanding.
(500571) $7.99
A carved bone ID shield made by Pvt. Jacob Emery, Co. H., 121st Pennsylvania Infantry while in the hospital recovering from being twice wounded on the first day of Gettysburg. Destined for the Veteran Reserve Corps, Pvt. Emery nevertheless inscribed his well-executed shield as follows: "J.I. Emry / c. H. 121. R. / 1864".
Probably done during his eleven month stay in the hospital recovering from his wounds received on the first day at Gettysburg. Having incised this inscription into the face of the shield, Pvt. Emery filled the letters and numbers in with brown wax, colored, it appears, with brown ink (the same color of ink was rubbed all over the back of the shield). The shield came from GAR Post #12, Philadelphia. This collection was inherited by a man near Reading, Pennsylvania ("from his relative who was the last surviving member of the post," who "owned and operated a small Civil War museum in that area. He closed his museum in the late 1950's" and then began to sell off the collection in the early 1990's).
Pvt. Emery apparently was given to binge drinking as a veteran; his records contain a plaintive letter from his wife requesting that the government not send him his pension money, as he usually disappeared upon receiving it and drank it all up. Accompanied by military/pension records from The National Archives.
(M18950) $1,750.00
Ca. 1900-20. Made of cast-iron weighing approx. 3 lbs. apiece and standing 6.5" in height. Painted in with facial features and colors appropriate to two infantrymen (Union & Confederate), and Grant and Lee in uniform, and Lincoln in black. All figures posed standing w/soldiers w/muskets at parade rest. All figures exhibit light wear. Despite scattered patches of rust on Union soldier, and a few facial and "skin" nicks on the other four, the set makes for an attractive old-timey mantle piece set.
A longtime customer has informed us that these pieces were sold in shops in Gettysburg prior to and during the Civil War centennial of 1961.
(459-469) $295.00
Transmitting an estimate from the secretary of War providing for monuments or tablets at Gettysburgh. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1890. 10pp., wraps, w/three folding maps "showing sites for proposed monuments and marking positions of regular troops U.S. Army and exhibiting lines and proposed avenues of roads thereto on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, PA." Binding loose, else VG.
(337-61) Originally $175.00
Presented here is a very nice, Civil War Model 1863 artillery curb bit found at a local Gettysburg estate. Used by the longarm branch of the Federal military during the war, this item of horse equipment has had its slobber bar modified from the slight crescent shape into a bar with a pronounced right angle at either end. In very good overall condition, the iron surface of this artifact bears scattered rust pitting and has acquired a pleasing, dark gray coloring overall. The arc design of the heavy side branches (a.k.a. cheek pieces) make a pronounced 'half S' curve from each of the bosses down to the piece's vertical rein slot just above the bit's slobber bar. Curb bit has no U.S. brass 'bosses' on the side branches, nor does it retain the curb chain and chinstrap. Specimen exhibits a # 2 size port or arch in the center of the mouth piece bar which is tight and strong. Both cheek pieces exhibit a pronounced outward bend at the top edge just above the two upper rein rings. Instead of the curb chain hole located directly below the headstall billet slot, this specimen has a curb strap slot indicative of artillery use. Curb bit shows just a hint of original tinning. This example of a modified Federal artillery bit is a pleasing piece of Civil War horse equipment and would augment any equestrian collection.
(M17425) ORIGINALLY $225.00 REDUCED TO $175.00
Found at a local Gettysburg estate, this item is a fine, original, Model 1859 artillery curb bit as used by the Federal military during the Civil War. In very good overall condition, the iron surface of this artifact bears slight rust pitting and has acquired a pleasing, dark gray coloring overall. Scattered traces of the bright tinning as called for later in the war are evident on the curb bit. Has spotty patches of rust overall. The arc design of the heavy side branches (a.k.a. cheek pieces) make a pronounced 'half S' curve from each of the bosses down to the piece's vertical rein slot just above the bit's slobber bar. Piece never had U.S. brass 'bosses' on the side branches, nor does it retain a curb chain and chinstrap. Specimen exhibits a # 3 size port or arch in the center of the port bar mouthpiece which is tight and strong. On the opposite lower end of each branch is a single iron rein ring. This strong curb bit, which bears no visible markings or stampings, is fine, original example of Federal horse gear and would complement any Civil War artillery collection.
(M17428) $225.00
Presented here is a very nice, original, U.S.-marked, Model 1863 artillery curb bit as used by the longarm branch of the Federal military during the war.
This item is part of a unique grouping of Gettysburg relics recently sold at local auction in May 2008, once part of the private Civil War collection assembled by both the Rosensteel and Eckert families of Gettysburg. Family history holds that George D. Rosensteel, a long time relic collector, established a Civil War museum in Gettysburg in 1921. He subsequently added the fine relic collection of John H. Rosensteel to the museum. John Rosensteel, George's uncle, lived through the three days of fighting and began gathering war artifacts from the Gettysburg battlefield once the armies left the scene. In 1941, Lawrence Eckert married George Rosensteel's daughter, Angela, and began working at his father-in-law's National Museum. When the Rosensteel family sold the Ziegler's Grove property to the U.S. government in 1972, the family also donated the museum's relic collection to the National Park Service's Gettysburg Battlefield. Eckert was retained by the NPS and became curator of the huge relic collection at Gettysburg. During the same period, the Eckerts' began assembling their own personal Gettysburg collection, specimens of which are offered here.
In very good overall condition, the iron surface of this artifact bears slight rust pitting and has acquired a pleasing, dark gray coloring overall. The arc design of the heavy side branches (a.k.a. cheek pieces) make a pronounced 'half S' curve from each of the bosses down to the piece's vertical rein slot just above the bit's slobber bar. Piece has no U.S. brass 'bosses' on the side branches, nor does it retain the curb chain and chinstrap. Specimen exhibits a # 3 size port or arch in the center of the mouth piece bar which is tight and strong. One cheek piece does bear a pronounced upward bend at the point where it connects to the slobber bar. On the opposite end of the branches are the two lower rein rings. Nicely stamped on the backside of the port bar is a small and clear "US" mark. Instead of the curb chain hole located directly below the headstall billet slot, this specimen has a curb strap slot indicative of artillery use. Curb bit shows no traces of original tinning. This example of Federal artillery horse equipment is a nice representative piece and quite a desirable addition to any Civil War equestrian collection.
(M17429) ORIGINALLY $195.00 REDUCED TO $175.00
Here is a fine, original, maker-marked U.S. cavalry curb bit of the pattern 1859. Adopted by the U.S. Army in January 1859, the iron curb bit debuted at the same time as the McCellan saddle. This piece of Federal horse equipment came from a local Gettysburg estate and exhibits a stamping of "C &W" near the cheek strap slot on one side branch. Condict & Wheeler was a civilian saddlery hardware firm in Newark, NJ, and had contracts with the U.S. government for horse bits and curb chains from August of 1864 to the end of the war. In overall fine condition, this artifact has an iron surface slightly pockmarked with rust pitting and it bears a mellow brown patina overall. Specimen, which is tight and strong, has a # 2 port size or arch in the center of the mouth piece bar. Curb bit also retains its two lower rein rings and its slobber bar. Bit is missing both US brass 'bosses' on the cheek or side branches as well as the curb chain and the chinstrap. This fine example of Federal horse equipment would make a nice addition to any Civil War cavalry collection or display.
(M17431) $195.00
Excellent condition bust view of Reynolds, killed on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg. Has one or two small light spots of foxing. BM: J. E. McClees, Philadelphia.
(37-188) $650.00
Fantastic albumen image measuring 7 1/4" x 9". Attached to thin mount, rounded along top edge. A number of civilian images are mounted on the reverse. There is minor waviness to the image and scattered light soiling, otherwise in very fine condition. Wonderful detail. The composition and style of the image suggests that this is the work of a Boston photographer.
Our extensive research has produced the following identifications of these individuals. Seated at left is Daniel Webster Davis, 5th Massachusetts Infantry; standing at center is Thomas B. Fox, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, mortally wounded on July 3, 1863; seated at right is Thomas Rodman Robeson, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, mortally wounded on July 3, 1863.
Daniel W. Davis was identified via a CDV which we recently acquired, and is shown at left. This item is also available for purchase and can be found under the Identified CDVs sub-heading in the Photograph category. Davis was a resident of Charlestown, MA and was a 33 year old salesman when he enlisted as a Sergeant on 5/1/61. On that date he mustered into Co. K, 5th Mass. Infantry. Mustered out at Boston on 7/31/61. Promoted to 2nd Lt. on 8/19/62 and commissioned into Co. H, 5th MA Infantry on 9/16/62. Mustered out 7/2/63 at Camp Lander, Wenham, MA. Promoted to Captain on 7/16/64. On 7/20/64 he was commissioned into Co. H, 5th MA Infantry. Mustered out on 11/16/64 at Readville, MA.
Thomas B. Fox was born in Newburyport, Mass. and was a student at Harvard Law School when he abandoned his studies to enlist as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Union Army on 8/14/62. On that date he was commissioned into Co. C, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry. He saw action at Antietam and was promoted to 1st Lt. (either on 11/1/62 or 12/25/62). Also fought at Chancellorsville and Beverly Ford. Promoted to Captain of Co. K on 6/6/63. Placed into line near Culp's Hill on the evening of July 2nd, Captain Fox was ordered by the colonel of the regiment, Charles Mudge, to take his compnay and probe the position of the enemy on the lower slopes of Culp's Hill. They came into contact with the 23rd Virginia, and it was later written that company C, "under the skillful and brave lead of Captain Thomas B. Fox, cautiously advance within ten feet of the enemy's line, captured twenty prisoners, drew a volley of musketry, and returned; with the loss of two men wounded, and two prisoners." Early on the morning of July 3, the regiment took part in a across open ground at Spangler's Spring at the base of Culp's Hill in which they took heavy losses. Fox was wounded in the left ankle, returning home to Massachusetts. His wound soon worsened and he died on 7/25/63 at the age of 24.
Thomas Robson Robeson was born in New Bedford, MA and graduated from Harvard in 1861. On 5/25/61 he enlisted as a 2nd Lt. and on that date was commissioned into Co. F, 2nd Mass. On detached duty with the Signal Corps that fall. Saw action at Newbern and Roanoke. Promoted to 1st Lt. 11/30/61. Wounded at Cedar Mountain, VA on 8/9/62. Promoted to Captain of Co. E on 8/10/62. Robeson was known for his bravery, exemplied by his actions early in the morning of July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, when he carried a wounded man from the field while under fire. Like Fox, Robeson was wounded during the 2nd Mass's early morning charge across the meadow at Spangler's Spring, being one of the first of the regiment to fall. He received a gunshot wound to his upper thigh which shattered the bone to pieces. He was taken the First Division Twelfth Corps hospital. He died of his wound on July 6th.
Accompanied by research information.
(P11020) ORIGINALLY $3,500.00 REDUCED TO $2,500.00
Ca. 1900s. Metallic disc medallion w/bust photo of bearded Railly wearing G.A.R. slouch hat, w/full name-"John J. Railey"-printed along lower margin, colored flag bunting stamped along upper. . Small ring, & ribbon attached, but missing upper bar & pin. Medallion reverse somewhat tarnished. Frontal photo image and flag bunting crisp and distinct, ribbon remnants bright. Else VG
John J. Railey was a 19 year-old resident of Canterbury, NH, who enlisted as a private and was mustered into Co. "G", 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters, on 8/25/1862. He is listed as WIA at Gettysburg, 7/4/1863, and was discharged with a disability on 12/6/1864. The 2nd U. S. S. Gettysburg After-Action describes circumstances concerning its July 4th casualties:
"On the 4th instant, I was ordered to move forward to the Emmitsburg pike, a few hundred yards to the left of the cemetery, and to deploy four companies to skirmish through the field to the wood in front. The enemy was driven back to his earthworks, about 150 or 200 yards from his first position. We held this position through the day, under a sharp fired from his sharpshooters./ The regiment sustained a loss this of 3 killed and 8 wounded/ At 7:30 p.m. I was relieved a New Jersey regiment, of the 6th Corps, and rejoined the brigade."
John J. Railey's New Hampshire company ["G"] was one of a number of companies from various states raised to comprise 2nd U.S. of Colonel Berdan's two regiment sharpshooter brigade. Organized in the fall of 1861, the 2nd U.S.S. entered the lists during Pope's 1862 Campaign, served with distinction in all the subsequent battles of the Army of the Potomac through to its disbanding, and dispersal into various home state units in the winter of 1865. [Pvt. Railey left the unit with a disability in Dec. 1864, just prior to its disbanding.] During service the 2nd U.S.S. lost 125 men killed and mortally wounded, and 129 by disease for a total of 250.
Superb G.A.R. medallion photo of a gallant member of the 2nd U.S. Sharpshooter WIA at Gettysburg. Minimal research information included.
(411-203) $150.00