On July 7, 1865 Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt were hanged from a wooden scaffold in the yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C. They had been found guilty as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. Included in this display are wooden fragments from the scaffold used in the execution, which were secured by a soldier from the 1st US Veteran Volunteers who was acting as a guard.
Also included is a Certificate of Authenticity certifying the origin of the wood pieces. These fragments accompanied a larger piece of wood, a photograph of which is shown in the letter, that was salvaged as souvenirs at the prison and is so documented by a contemporary note.
Professionally mounted and matted into an unframed 8 by 10-inch display, with a copy of an image of the execution.
(M20844) $250.00
(M20845) $250.00
Professionally mounted and matted into an unframed 8 by 10-inch display, with a copy of the image of the execution.
(M20846) $250.00
Confederate 6th NC Infantry Belt Plate has one brass hook intact. One hook is detached and missing from the solder while the fastening hook is broken off with a portion remaining in the solder. Beautiful patina. A rare belt buckle. Other relics included are three union bullets, canister ball, Confederate cap box finial, fired Confederate bullet, pistol bullet, and a musket wrench. Pasteboard tag is in fair-poor condition, reads "From near Burnsides Bridge, Antietam" and is attached to the relics by wire hooks.
(R17416) $9,750.00
Cartridge box plate has both hooks intact but bent. Front of plate is bent at the bottom and has a nice light brown patina. Relics include two dropped Union bullets, three fired Enfield bullets, two fired Union bullets, one fired Williams Cleaner bullet, and a canister ball. Tag is in poor condition and reads "_esaw Mountains Georgia," another piece reads "on the__ army__ the__".
(R17417) $495.00
A piece of coquina from Fort Marion. Coquina is formed in association with marine reefs and is a variety of "coral rag," technically a subset of limestone. Tag reads "Piece of Fort Marion St Augustine Fla" and is torn in half.
(R17420) $295.00
One barrel band, one canister ball, one musket wrench, one musket hammer, and one percussion cap found at Kenesaw Mountain. Tag is in fair condition and reads "_on Kenesaw Moutai_." All items in relic condition and hooked to tag by wire hooks.
(R17421) $450.00
M1858 canteen manufactured at the New York Depot (small hole on strap loop). No maker marks on the item. Numerous dents on both sides of the canteen. All three sling strap loops and spout intact. The bottom loop is dented in but retains a piece of the original leather strap. No stopper, chain or maker marks. Nice dark brown patina.
(R17422) $225.00
Tag reads "Paper of Caps- found in an old cartridge 13oz. used in the War of the Rebellion" and shows some wear.
(R17423) $95.00
Wood measures 7" length and 2" width.
(R17424) $225.00
Very dark patina, slight denting on the crescent. Attaching tung remains intact. One side of the brass edging is sprung off of the shoulder scale. A great early relic.
(R17425) $225.00
Measures 3.75" length, 2.75" width and 1.75" height. Side reads faintly "From Chancellorsville Battle Field."
(R17427) $225.00
Paper reads "This is a piece of rail off the fence where your dead was buried." Measures 2" length, 2" width, and 12" height.
(R17249) $395.00
This is wood from the famed boat "Star of the West" that has been made into a dice. The "Star of the West" was a steam ship that was hired by the Union to transport reinforcements to Fort Sumter. The first shots of the civil war were fired on the "Star of the West" from the confederate position on Morris Island. The wood is in good condition with no cracks and has "Star of the West" etched into the side.
(R17433) $595.00
Relic condition metal frame, hammer, trigger, and revolver chamber found at Bloody Angle with significant rusting. Measures 6" in length approximately. Original tag reads "From Spottsyl____ Bloo___".
(R17434) $1,295.00
Measures 3" diameter and 2.75" height. Side label reads "__SE OF_____E of Andersonville" and is rough condition.
(R17436) $895.00
One fragment retains the bottom cup and bottom of the top of a 3" Hotchkiss and retains the plug inside. The other fragment is the top section of another 3" Hotchkiss shell. Both are in relic condition. Tag reads "__of Rebel Shell__Kennesaw Mt. Georgia" and is in rough condition.
(R17437) $495.00
A piece of granite from a slave market in St. Augustine, Florida. Tag reads "A piece of the Old Slave Market-St-Augustine Fla" and is in fair condition.
(R17438) $295.00
Two artillery fuse plug adapters. One measures 2" height and 1.25" diameter. The other measures 2.25" height and 1.45" diameter. Both have small chips on their bases. Tag reads "Shell Screws pick__ Battle field Ga_" and is in fair condition.
(R17439) $275.00
Tin container holds a variety of artifacts including a .69 caliber mine ball, two "mushroom" fired bullets, two unknown fired bullets, two knapsack rivets (one with original cloth, one without), one percussion cap, five Union minie balls (all fired condition), one pistol bullet, two Williams Cleaner bullets (one punched, one dropped) and one canister ball. Original tag reads "Picked up on different Battle Fields" and is in good condition.
(R17440) $195.00
Grouping includes a Borman spanner plug, a knapsack hook, a harness buckle, a kepi band adjuster, three round musket balls (one fired), and four fired US minie balls. Box reads "From 7 Pines Battle Field" and is in rough condition.
(R17441) $175.00
Case in poor condition and a piece reads "Picked up at different Battle fields." Two Williams Cleaner bullets, one dropped Enfield bullet, three fired US minie balls, two round musket balls (one dropped, one fired), one round pistol ball, one belt adjustment hook, one knapsack rivet, and one leather drum tension ear found at a variety of battlefields.
(R17442) $150.00
Spur has a nice patina and the iron rowel remains in good, moveable condition. Measures 5.5" height by 3.5" width. Musket hammer has slight surface dirt. Tag reads "From Blackford's Ford Potomac River, Where Lee passed out of Maryland___of Antietam".
(R17443) $495.00
Five Enfield bullets (two dropped, three fired), four round musket balls (two dropped, two fired), one "mushroom" bullet, four Williams Cleaner bullets (two fired with bent back plugs, one dropped, one fired), four US minie ball (one dropped, three fired), one CS minie ball with a smashed top, one dropped Merril bullet, and one small canister ball all found at the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain, GA. Tag reads "Balls from Kenn__ Battle field," and is in rough condition.
(R17444) $225.00
Small piece of a flag staff that was on the Marshall House Inn in Alexandria, Virginia. Measures .75" length. Tag reads "A piece of the Flag Staff that was on the Hotel when Col. Ellsworth was shot- by Jackson" and is in fair condition.
(R17451) $395.00
Nice dug patina on this brass VMM (Volunteer Maine Militia) cartridge box plate. Missing both wire belt loops but usual lead filling is present. Tag reads "From the Battlefield of South Mountain MD Fought-Sunday Sept 12 1862" and is torn and poor condition. Six Union minie ball bullets found on site included (four dropped, two fired).
(R17452) $2,250.00
Measures 3.25" diameter and .5" height.
(R17453) $395.00
Soldier's change purse is in delicate condition. Measures 3.25" length and 2.75" width. Included with the purse is a wedding band, a fired .69 caliber musket ball and a burnside casing. All items found at Bloody Lane, Antietam, MD. Original tag is in rough condition and reads "From Bloody Lane Antietam, Md."
(R17454) $2,250.00
Carved bone item with red colored engraved design. Tool is broken into two pieces. Measures 3.75" length. Tag reads "bone taken from___Rebel".
(R17455) $595.00
One musket hammer, one percussion cap, one butt plate, one canister ball, one pocket knife, and two fired Union bullets found by the River Nye. Pocket knife measures 8 inches length. Tag reads "From the River Nye Spottsylvania Near Fredericksburg Road" and is in fair condition.
(R17457) $450.00
Heavily rusted makeshift 5th Corp badge made of a thin tin is accompanied by numerous other relics found at Bloody Angle. Relics include a broken socket and clasping ring of a bayonet, a melted lead scrap, remains of knapsack straps with brass rivet, a brass belt keeper for model 1851 beltplate, and a Confederate bullet. Original tag reads "From Bloody Angle Spottsylvania, Court House".
(R17458) $695.00
Cap box measures 3.5" by 3.5" approximately. Leather is moderately worn. The inner flap reveals "E. GAYLORD CHIGOPEE MASS." maker mark. Inside is missing fleece and pick. Belt loops remain intact and the back has had a small repair done. Also included are two boot heels and a trigger from an Enfield rifle. Original tag is in rough condition and reads "_Angle____se Va."
(R17459) $595.00
Slight pitting on this spherical shot from the Revolutionary War era. 3" in diameter.
(R17461) $225.00
Key turn style locks on these Civil War era handcuffs. Appear to have been dipped/plated with nickel.
(R17462) $595.00
This Federal rectangular eagle wreath waist belt plate is a typical Model 1851 NCO's early war specimen sans the keeper. In very strong overall condition, this convex-shaped brass device measures 87mm x 55mm and follows the Ordnance Manual directive published in November 1861 as being constructed of gilt cast brass with an integral spread-winged eagle and applied nickel-silver laurel wreath with its tips below the wings. A narrow integral cast-brass tongue is on the reverse.
Specimen has a clear stippled background and features the motif of the spreadwinged eagle with a shield on his breast gripping an olive branch with its right talon and holding three arrows in the left talon. Higher protruding areas such as the shield's surface exhibit some wear. The vertical bars on the shield and its border edges are no longer distinct. Main ribs of the bird's wings exhibit normal wear but its pinfeathers are clearly visible and distinct. Letters in the national motto are strong but lightly rubbed. A single row of eight, 5-pointed stars sit above the motto and are clear.
Belt loop is strong with no bends or cracks. Plate face has acquired a mellow bronze patina overall and retains much of the original gold gilt around the perimeter. No maker's mark visible. Here is an original Civil War NCO's rectangular eagle wreath brass sword belt plate in fine condition at a reasonable price.
(R17464) $325.00
This diamond-shaped tag made of thin sheet metal brass meas. 1.75" x 1.75". with corners rounded out. Upper tag corner has hole and beneath reads "CHARLESTON / 453 / PORTER / 1839" indicating the city where the tag was made and issue, slave number, slave occupation, and date made. Reverse has no markings. Overall, tag exhibits light denting with patches of dark soiling and age spots, especially on the reverse.
Charleston, S.C. was the only city in America to actually issue slave tags. Initially issued in 1800, they were first produced by local silversmiths until the civil war when the city was taken by the North. In 1828, maker's stamps ceased to be marked on the tags and in 1829 all tags were produced in the diamond-shaped pattern. 400 known examples of the Porter occupation slave tag are known to exist.
(R15592) $2,250.00
A regulation US Poncho recovered with the remains of two US Model 1855 cartridge boxes. Both boxes appear to remain full of .58 cal. bullets. What makes this amazing is that all the artifacts were recovered at Spotsylvania Court House, 250 yards from the "Bloody Angle!" The poncho measures approx. 2'x2' and remains in remarkable condition. Below the poncho are the remains of the two cartridge boxes with no tins. One box has approx. 14 CS .58 cal. minie balls and approx. 10 US .58 cal. minie balls. The leather still surrounding the bullets measures 6"x4". Only a small section of the outer flap remains. A smaller section of inner flap has the maker's name embossed, "Pritchard, A.R. & Bros., Rochester". The second box appears to have all 40 rounds intact with a 5"x6" section of leather box remaining. Inner compartment flap is intact. Outer flap meas. 6"x6", with holes for the cartridge box plate. The box has both plates (CBP & EBP) present, but unattached. Both remain in very good condition, missing only the hooks. Approx. 5" of cartridge box strap remains with holes for the EBP. Two knapsack cross straps remain, each approx. 9" long. Has remains of several other leather straps and bayonet scabbard tip. A special wooden display case has been made to display these items meas. 24 3/8"x 24 3/8". No glass top is present.
Special shipping required, but we would ask that consideration be given to picking up the item in person. A special addition to your collection.
(R13173) $1,850.00
Along with the relic is a copy of the tag that was with them which reads: CIVIL WAR COLLECTION Loaned by 1st Lt. Albert Ruh. These relics have probably been recovered from the Kennesaw Mountain area.
(R16771) $62.50
(R16772) $18.50
(R16774) $12.50
(R16779) $18.50
(R16783) $97.50
(R16785) $45.00
(R16788) $22.50
(R16789) $10.00
(R16790) $6.00
(R16791) $6.00
(R16799) $8.00
(R16803) $30.00
Offered is a relic condition American copy of a French style bayonet. It has been cleaned. Recovered from a 1773 camp at Pottsgrove, PA.
(R16987) $145.00
Recovered at site of the fort located in Augusta County, VA.
(R14186) $35.00
Circa 1650, found on the Van Cortlandt Estate.
(R14193) $67.50
Found in Fairfax County, VA. Relic condition. Measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2". Slightly bent out of shape, otherwise very nice.
(R14212) $29.50
Old piece of wood with an old tag "Yorktown Va."
(R14246) $47.50
This is a Model 1816 bayonet in relic condition. U.S. and inspector marks are still clearly visible. Originally from the GAR Post #12 in Philadelphia, Pa.
(R14251) $125.00
This is a base from a "Betty Lamp" . The Betty, from the German word "besser," meaning better, was designed to improve the performance of grease lamps by creating a wick holder in the base of the lamp. This item was recovered in the Lake George, Lake Champlain area.
(R14255) $22.50
Striker with tag that reads; Found near the base of the 'Battle Monument" of 1848, site of the Wyoming Valley massacre. The date on this tag should probably read 1878, the first year that the anniversary of the battle and massacre were commemorated at the monument.
The Wyoming Valley battle and massacre was an encounter during the American Revolutionary War between American Patriots and Loyalists accompanied by Iroquois raiders that took place in Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania, on July 3, 1778. More than three hundred Patriots were killed in a battle followed by a massacre, in which the Iroquois raiders hunted and killed fleeing Patriots before torturing to death the thirty to forty who had surrendered.
(R14262) $69.50
Black ( English Type) musket flint found at Fort George, West Indies.
(R14264) $12.50
Amber ( French Type) musket flint found at Fort George, West Indies.
(R14265) $12.50
Two small rifle or pistol flints with a tags that identifies them as from a central PA gun shop.
(R14273) $12.50
Recovered in Upstate New York at a soldiers camp.
(R14345) $97.50
Found in Upstate New York. From the Wendell Lang collection.
(R14346) $67.50
Recovered in Upstate New York at a soldiers camp. From the Wendell Lang collection.
(R14347) $39.50
Fascine knife with a wooden handle.
(R14351) $67.50
Found in New York City around 1920.
(R14355) $97.50
Offered is a large broad axe head. It was recovered in New York City around the 1920'S.
(R14358) $97.50
Silver coated brass mouthpiece of Revolutionary War vintage found in the Wilderness, Va. Item is encased in a small, plastic case and is in two pieces. Surface is corroded.
(R14382) $12.95
This is an example of the small fine tooth combs used in the Rev war and the civil war to remove lice. Made of bone it has very small hand carved teeth. Approximately half of the teeth are missing.
(R14409) $45.00
Relic condition. Found in the area of the Rappahannock River.
(R14413) $39.50
Brass or bronze horse rosette, just a little over two inches in diameter. Paper note with it identifies it as being found in Taneytown, Maryland, a Rev. war site.
(R14423) $29.50
Group of relics include a piece of tile, bayonet tip, nail head and button with a CC or GG. Tag reads: "These items were dug by myself at an English Rev. War training ground that was used by the 69th, 47th, & 45th reg. The area was known as Red coat common.
(R14425) $79.50
Early lockplate recovered from Westmoreland County Va. The lockplate was discovered in the cocked position. Heavy rust.
(R14426) $125.00
This is an early lead sword hilt that appears to have been in a fire. It was discovered in a Rev. War camp in upstate New York.
(R14428) $39.50
Small Colonial or Revolutionary war shoe buckle recovered at Taneytown, Md.
(R14474) $10.00
(R17021) $25.00
(R17022) $18.50
(R17026) $10.00
(R17031) $20.00
(R17045) $18.50
(R17052) $12.50
(R17053) $18.50
(R17054) $12.50
(R17055) $22.50
(R17056) $10.00
(R17057) $10.00
(R17058) $10.00
(R17059) $12.50
This circular, stamped device is a mid-nineteenth century, brass, disc-like token from a Kentucky distillery. Slightly larger than a modern U.S. quarter, the device bears a mellow, medium-brown patina overall in addition to a small hole drilled at the upper portion to accommodate a string or twin for wear around the neck. Along the entire upper border of one face are the raised letters "KENTUCKY CURRENCY / S. T. SUIT DISTILLER". Center portion of the token disc bears faint traces of letters and numbers. On the outer border of the reverse side of the coin are the words "S. T. SUIT / JEFFERSON CO. KY." The center face reads "FOR / MEDICINAL / USE ONLY". Never cleaned. An unusual, excavated Kentucky artifact from an undisclosed Virginia battlefield.
(348-91) $95.00
Dated 1856. Recovered by Wendell Lang, Sr and from his collection.
(R13854) $195.00
Rec. at Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Courthouse. Approx 1" in diameter, shows some tarnish. On one side is "O.V.M. 47 ' REG'T. / A. HIRSCH / GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS/ IN GOODS". Small split at bottom edge between "IN" and "GOODS".
(R13850) $150.00
Stamped "W.J." Small hairline crack. Ex-collection Wendell Lang.
(R13855) $39.50
Silver metal circular pin, 1 1/4" in diameter. Taking up most of the face is a soldier in relief charging a breastwork. Approx 1/4 of the outer edge of the pin has been cut away. Rec. by Wendell Lang.
(R13884) $195.00
Rec. near the same hut site at a Connecticut camp in Charleston, SC. 13mm x 12mm shield cut from a silver 3 cent piece. Reserve side retains the Goddess Liberty. The other similarly sized piece is a rectangular tag crudely engraved with the initials "L.A.D."
(R13880) $195.00
Metal cross 6th Corps badge dug from an unknown Virginia battlefield. Measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" and has a hole at the end of each arm. Has an even patina across entire surface including the edges and holes. Nice relic corps badge.
(M17922) $450.00
Officially adopted in April 1864 to be worn by Officers and men of all the regiments of the corps, this acorn-shaped badge was commercially manufactured and sold by sutlers in the field and in stores. This example made of brass with one of the brass pins remaining on the back. Measures 1.25" high by .75" wide and has a minor chip along the edge. Recovered this past fall near the New River Gorge Bridge, Route 19 in West Virginia.
(R10766) $295.00
Brass 14th Army Corps Badge meas. approx. 1.5" x .75". Known as the "acorn" badge, this particular badge consists of a two-pronged stem. Top portion is plain without the traditional criss-cross pattern with two vertical indentations across the mid-section and another at the tip. Reverse has remains of two brass prongs where badge would affix to kepi. Probably commercially manufactured, badge exhibits shiny, blackish surface with no dings, chips. Very slight area of discoloration on front barely noticeable. Badge was recovered at New River Gorge, West Virginia along with several other slightly different styles of the 14th Army Corps badge.
The 14th Army Corps Badge or Acorn was issued to the Department of the Cumberland to be worn by the officers and enlisted men of all regiments of the corps. Fastened to the top center of the cap or upon the left-side of the hat, badges could be made of cloth or metal. A neat relic for the collector of the "Acorn Corps."
(R12117) $395.00
Brass heart, meas. 1" in dia. Missing soldered, on reverse side, but hooks missing. Brass tarnished w/age spots on both sides. The Federal 24th Corps was created Dec. 3, 1864 & was composed of white troops of the 10th & 18th Corps, Army of the James, Dept. of VA & NC. Scarce.
(R9201) ORIGINALLY $795.00
Here is a fine dug specimen of an original, Confederate 'Richmond-style' tongue and wreath buckle recovered from an undisclosed area. Constructed with the sand-cast mold process, this attractive and desirable, brass, two-piece accouterment is in very good overall condition. Believed to have been made in Richmond, ca. 1861-1865, this sturdy contract plate bears a pronounced convex curve and both tongue and wreath pieces are well cast and formed. Plate retains its definitive shape with no dents or cracks. The two belt loops are narrow but strong with no bends. Details of the laurel leaf wreath are worn down with the tongue letters 'CS' well defined and bear clear high serifs. Wreath shows very slight scuffing / rubbing to the surface. When tongue is unhooked, the wreath shows a rough casting flaw along the top edge of the bottom tray. With tongue in place, it does not detract from the pleasing appearance of the plate. Tongue has a tapered 'step-up' contour that goes from the disc to the bar and is so typical of most of these two piece CS plates.
A wonderful brass specimen, this waist buckle measures approximately 48mm (tongue) x 49mm (wreath) and is 1 7/8" high. Entire plate displays a dark greenish brown patina. No maker's mark visible. This handsome and desirable Confederate government issue 'Richmond-style' two piece accoutrement is in wonderful dug condition and would make a very fine addition to any Confederate waist belt plate display.
(558-211) $2,750.00
Recovered at Winchester, VA., ca. 1861-64. [See Mullinax, expanded edition, plate 137, p. 80]. Dark plum-colored patina w/a couple of light length-wise creases. "CS" lettering somewhat worn, but still completely legible. Reverse hooks present but rusted and bent, and the lead backing is gone. Else good. Scarce.
(R13136) ORIGINALLY $2,750.00 REDUCED TO $2,250.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 55 x 63 mm. Recovered unknown location.
(558-216) $650.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 62 x 70 mm. There is a crack at the mid-point of the upper bar of the buckle, which can be seen in the lower photograph at right. It is obscured by the label in the top photo. Recovered unknown location.
(558-217) $450.00
This excavated Federal oval plate is an enlisted infantryman's brass belt plate accoutrement. Construction for this regulation 1839 pattern device is via the die-struck, rolled brass face method. The oval plate measures 55 mm x 87 mm and retains both 'arrowhead' belt hooks along with its single belt clasp, all strong and tight. Plate face, which features the large raised letters "US", exhibits a shiny bright patina overall. Recovered from an unknown location, this heavily cleaned, convex specimen exhibits moderate dent or inward push at the double border over the letter 'U'. Face surface is smooth and hard with minor dings. Backside of the plate, complete with all three hooks strongly intact, is lead filled. Lead surface is in just fair condition with major erosion and pock marking over the entire surface. No maker's mark visible. A nice, later pattern, dug U.S. oval waist belt plate.
(558-531) $200.00
Recovered from a North Carolina cavlary camp near Staney Creek in Dinwiddie County, VA, below Petersburg in 1998. Front patina dark and plum colored w/dirt round outer edge. Ding-free w/slight scratching. Reverse arrow hooks, all present; solid & intact. Lead backing exhibits scratching & one small gouge, is overlaid w/patina of dirt. Else VG.
(M20255) $295.00
Frontal patina dark & plum colored w/coating of light grime. Reverse arrow hooks, all present; solid & intact, w/rear hook slightly bent down toward surface. Oxidation present, but retains 80% of lead backing, patches of grime & light chipping at the extremities. Else VG. Solid plate.
(M20257) $295.00
From Kerksis collection. Obverse face is smoothly symmetrical, exhibiting light coppery patina w/few dings, but w/dirt & verdigris round outer edge. Reverse arrow hooks solid. Lead backing present w/patina of grime, & a small number "13" in white labeling ink. Else VG & smoothly symmetrical.
(M20261) $295.00
Frontal patina dark and plum colored, w/minimal scratching. Slight 1" dent along the top edge opposite "U". Reverse arrow hooks; all present; solid & intact. 50% of the lead backing has been lost to oxidation. Else VG.
(M20262) $295.00
Dark patina on face, exhibiting silt residue. Half inch vertical crack at the edge just above the right leg of the "U".Minor dings round the edge. Rear arrow hooks, all present, solid and intact. Lead-backing displays oxidation & patches of ground in dirt. Else VG. Attractive relic plate, loaded w/ character.
(M20263) $225.00
This excavated Federal waist belt plate is of the early regulation 1839 pattern and was made by W. H. Smith of Brooklyn, New York between 1861 and 1865. Smith, a metal worker in New York City, produced leather accoutrements for other firms in the city. Several 'W.H. Smiths' were listed in the City's business directory and definitive ID of the plate maker is not known. Construction for this enlisted infantryman's belt plate device is via the die-struck, rolled brass face method. The oval plate measures 55 mm x 87 mm is in excavated condition with both 'puppy paw' belt hooks and its single belt clasp strong and tight. Recovered from an unknown location, this convex specimen is not dented but does suffer from five slight surface cracks along the edge border. Plate features the large raised letters "US" on its face which exhibits a moderate rust-colored patina overall along with some traces of dirt in the crevices. Surface is smooth and hard with just very mild oxidation along the double border. Backside of the plate, complete with all three hooks strongly intact, is lead filled and in good condition with minor cracking and some edge erosion at the edge. Maker's name "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN" is clearly visible on the lead surface but is thinly stamped and exhibits a slight, ½" long abrasion across the stamping. This early pattern, maker-marked dug U.S. oval waist belt plate is a much sought after artifact in very nice relic condition that would be worthy of any Civil War display or collection.
(348-73) $295.00
This excavated artifact is a small-size, brass belt plate recovered from a camp occupied by Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's troops in the Bunker Hill area of West Virginia. The rectangular belt plate measures 2¾" wide by 1¼" high and features a smooth plain face with a pronounced concave shape. Backside retains only one of the original two 'puppy-paw' style belt hooks and is missing the single clasp. Relic, which is in very good condition, has acquired a pleasing chocolate brown patina overall. No maker's marks.
(348-100) $350.00
This artifact is a large excavated brass plate used as decoration with a military drumstick buckle or holder. The relic features the shape of a shield device and measures 2½" high by 2¼" wide. Top edge has a three-point scallop while the sides are concave and the bottom edge shows a single center point. Front of the shield displays two small rectangular cutouts, most likely for attached the device to a buckle device. No marker marks. Both sides of the relic are heavily encrusted with a greenish-colored oxidation.
(348-90) $100.00
Here is an original and complete, excavated Model 1839 pattern brass oval waist belt plate recovered from an unknown location in the Richmond, VA area. Used with the early war Federal leather waist belts, this brass oval artifact measures 3½" x 2¼" and has the large letters "U S" embossed on the face of the plate. Reverse side retains intact both its 'puppy paw" type belt hooks, as well as the single brass belt claps. Hooks and clasp are strong and tight. Face of the excavated belt plate is rough and pocked with tiny dings and dents from years in the ground. Surface wears a light brown patina mixed with dirt residue and reflects a most pleasing and honest excavated look. Lead filled backside wears a coating of white oxidation, dirt and minor erosion. No maker's stamp visible. One of the most recognizable of Civil War accoutrements, this brass plate once adorned the black leather waist belt of a Union infantryman's uniform. A wonderful, excavated relic of a brass US oval plate specimen recovered from one of Richmond, VA's Civil War fields.
(558-337) $200.00
This excavated Federal cartridge box plate is of the early regulation 1839 pattern for enlisted infantry. Construction for this box plate is via the die-struck, rolled brass face method with a lead filled backing and two iron wire belt loops. One loop is slightly bent inward. The oval plate measures 58 mm x 89 mm is in excellent excavated condition. Each loop wears a surface of rust but each is strong and tight. Recovered from the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield in Georgia sometime shortly after the war, this convex specimen is not dented and features the large raised letters "US" on its face. Plate exhibits a smooth dark brown patina overall with scattered traces of dark oxidation and some light scratch marks on the face. Backside of the plate, complete with the two loops, is lead filled and exhibits a tight and smooth surface with no erosion present. No maker's name visible. This early pattern, dug U.S. cartridge box plate comes with a small, weathered 3" x 3" section of pasteboard with a handwritten inscription in black ink that reads "From Kennesaw / Mountain Battlefield / Georgia." A fine representative artifact of the war from the Kennesaw battlefield in Atlanta and a wonderful addition to in any Civil War display or collection.
(R17611) $895.00
This plate looks as though it was cut in half to use as a camp tool. It has some knife scratches on the back. The front has a beautiful brown patina. There is a slight curve to the plate. It was recovered at Harper's Ferry.
(R10209) $85.00
This artifact is an excavated brass hat insignia commonly referred to as the "Jeff Davis" eagle device as worn on the crown of military headgear prior to and during the Civil War. Jefferson Davis was the creator of the design while he was a Mississippi Senator in Congress before the war. Worn on militia and early Federal caps, the device is made of rolled and stamped sheet brass and measures 2½" high b 1¾" wide. It features a spread-winged eagle with a pennant in its beak standing before a burst of sunrays. No dents or breaks. Piece wears a dark brown patina overall and is missing the small wire loops on the backside.
(348-94) $200.00
This rolled and stamped insignia device is a sheet-brass artifact that depicts a military insignia worn by soldiers in the infantry branch of the Federal Army during the Civil War. The excavated, crescent-shaped, one-piece specimen measures 3¼" long from its wide 1" high bellhorn to its small (1/4" wide) narrow mouthpiece. Bugle insignia device has a protruding arched body with an integrated center loop. Face of the bellhorn and the mouthpiece each exhibit lightly ornate designs as does the bugle's center loop. Never cleaned, the face, as well as the backside of the bugle has acquired a dark brown patina. Backside of the brass insignia retains only one of the two, original, small brass wire loops soldered to the body. An original, hard-to-find Union Army uniform artifact from an undisclosed Virginia battlefield and an honest Civil War relic.
(348-98) $200.00
Fragile recovered bugle insignia in uncleaned, recovered condition with dull copper brown patina. Insignia has been separated into two pieces and appears to have been repaired at one time. Reverse has remains of glue adhesive and wood supports to three areas. No other markings. Recovered at Richmond, VA.
(R13239) $67.50
This is a pair of brass shoulder scales that was recovered in the Richmond, VA. area. They were from the Burks collection.
(558-356) $79.50
Missing only a short section of one pront of the doubled hook that attached to the back of the button. Patented in late 1862, a series of these could convert a rubber blanket into a double breasted overcoat.
(R13898) $65.00
This rare button artifact is a very fine excavated example of a dug, two-piece brass button as worn on the uniforms of North Carolina Military Institute cadets at Charlotte, NC prior and during the Civil War. Specimen was recovered from an unknown location in the Richmond, VA area. Face exhibits a large beehive centered on a lined field flanked with the letters "N" and "C". The words "MILITARY INSITITUE" edge the lower area of the button in a concave shape. Face shows almost all its original gold gilt save for the raised areas but suffers from a slight push at the four o'clock position. Reverse is moderately corroded with oxidation and the backmark is present. Reads "Scovill. Mfg. Co. Watrbry." but the stamping is difficult to read. Shank is intact but has been bent over. Button classed as a SU 272 in A. H. Albert's reference volume. This fine excavated North Carolina Military Institute button would surely enhance any Civil War button display or a North Carolina focused collection.
(558-1365) $1,200.00
This artifact is a fine, excavated example of a brass, two-piece cuff size button as worn on the uniforms of Georgia soldiers. Recovered from an unknown location in the Richmond, VA area, this cuff button is of two-piece construction with a plain border. Button condition is excellent and is classed as a GA8vA in A.H. Albert's reference volume. The circular, 14-mm, 2-piece brass device exhibits the State's original seal that shows an arch supported with three pillars, all wrapped in a pennant and displayed on a dotted base and a plain field. Backside excellent with a strong shank on a blank back. No backmark. This excavated Georgia State seal cuff button from the Richmond, VA area would make an excellent addition to any Civil War dug button display or to a Georgia-focused collection.
(558-1420) $135.00
This artifact is a wonderful dug example of a two-piece Confederate 'local' brass button as worn on the uniforms of many North Carolina soldiers. Recovered in the Richmond, VA area at an unknown location. Retains no original gold gilt on the face. The button is in very good condition, undented and is classed as a NC 8B in A. H. Albert's reference volume. The circular, 23-mm, brass device exhibits the Great Seal of North Carolina on the face with the inscription "NORTH CAROLINA" above. Back side is RMDC with "W. Wildt & Son / Richmond Va". Letters are worn and difficult to read. Button shank is quite strong and tight. This North Carolina State Seal button would make a great addition to any Civil War button display or to a North Carolina focused collection.
(558-1362) $475.00
This artifact is a wonderful dug example of a two-piece Confederate 'local' brass button as worn on the uniforms of many North Carolina soldiers. Retains no original gold gilt on the face. The button is in good condition overall, undented and is classed as a NC8C in A. H. Albert's reference volume. The circular, 23-mm, brass device exhibits the Great Seal of North Carolina on the face with the inscription "NORTH CAROLINA" above. Back side is RM with a five-pointed star heavily worn. Button shank is strong. A nice addition to any Civil War button display or to a North Carolina focused collection.
(558-1363) $395.00
This artifact is a very good example of a dug one-piece Confederate brass button as worn on the uniforms of many North Carolina soldiers. Recovered at an unknown location at Buzzards Roost battlefield in Georgia, the 23 mm face is un-corroded and exhibits the seven-pointed rayed star, aka 'sunburst' pattern. Star is still sharp and clear on the stippled background. Even the letters "NC" are clearly visible in the lined 10 mm center ring. Face has acquired a pleasing light brown patina. This button is an unusual NC 'sunburst' as it still retains its original shank firmly affixed to the backside. Button classed as a NC 16A in A. H. Albert's reference volume. RV 25. This North Carolina sunburst button is a fine artifact to add to any Civil War button display or to a North Carolina focused collection.
(558-1364) $225.00
This artifact is a poor example of a dug one-piece Confederate local, brass button as worn on the uniforms of many North Carolina soldiers. Recovered from an undisclosed area in Richmond, VA, the 23 mm button is heavily corroded on its face but it does exhibit traces of original gold gilt and portions of the seven-pointed rayed star, aka 'sunburst' pattern. Half the exterior surface design of the star is worn down smooth and almost obliterated. Letters "NC" are not visible in the lined 10 mm center ring. Face has acquired a dark brown rust patina. As with most NC 'sunburst' buttons, this specimen has lost it original shank. Button classed as a NC 16A in A. H. Albert's reference volume. RV 25. A relic North Carolina sunburst button to add to any Civil War button display.
(558-1367) $85.00
This artifact is an example of a dug one-piece Confederate local, brass button as worn on the uniforms of many North Carolina soldiers. The 23 mm face is moderately corroded but exhibits the seven-pointed rayed star, aka 'sunburst' pattern. Star is worn but the letters "NC" are clearly visible in the lined 10 mm center ring. Face has acquired a light greenish brown patina with traces of surface grime and dirt. As with most NC 'sunburst' buttons, this specimen has lost it original shank. Button classed as a NC 16A in A. H. Albert's reference volume. RV 25. A relic North Carolina sunburst button to add to any Civil War button display.
(558-1368) $95.00
This artifact is a fair example of a dug one-piece Confederate brass button as worn on the uniforms of many North Carolina soldiers. Face is heavily corroded but the eight-pointed rayed star, aka 'sunburst' pattern is still clearly evident. No letters "NC" visible in the center disc. As with most of the dug sunburst buttons, specimen is missing its shank. Button classed as a NC 13 in A. H. Albert's reference volume. This North Carolina sunburst button would add to any Civil War button display or to a North Carolina focused collection.
(R15747) $49.50
This is a NC State button. It has a back but no shank. The face as a push. Recovered at Antietam.
(R16976) $39.50
This very fine dug artifact is a wonderful example of a brass, two-piece coat size button as worn on the uniforms of Texas soldiers. Recovered from an unknown location in the Richmond, VA area, this button is of two-piece construction with a plain border. Button condition is excellent and is classed as a TX10A in A.H. Albert's reference volume. Button surface has no gold gilt remaining and has acquired a dark brown / plum patina over which a clear sealant has been applied. The circular 19.5mm, 2-piece brass device exhibits a five-point start with the initial "I" embossed on it. Along the outer edge of the face is the wording "REPUBLIC OF TEXAS". All markings are sharp and distinct and appear on a plain field. Backside excellent with a strong shank. RMDC. This seldom seen, very fine condition, excavated Republic of Texas coat button from the Richmond, VA area would highlight any Civil War dug button display or Texas-focused collection.
(558-1366) $1,750.00
This artifact is a dug example of a Virginia State seal brass button as worn on many Virginia soldiers' uniforms. In fair condition, the convex shaped, coat-size button is of two-piece construction with a border. Face shows moderate to heavy surface rust with a deep depression at the center. The backmark of "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / NY" is displayed on the back but is difficult to discern from the rust oxidation. Shank tight but is bent flat against the button back. The circular, 22-mm, 2-piece brass button exhibits the State seal of Virginia displayed on an unlined field. Button is complete and is classed as a VA15B in A.H. Albert's reference volume.
(558-1358) $95.00
This artifact is a dug example of a Virginia State seal brass button as worn on many Virginia soldiers' uniforms. Recovered from a location in the Richmond, VA area, the good condition, convex shaped, coat-size button is of two-piece construction with a border. Face shows some surface rust and areas of light green verdigris with no depressions or dents. The backmark of "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / NY" is displayed on the back. Backside surface exhibits rust oxidation and verdigris. Shank remains strong and tight. The circular, 22-mm, 2-piece brass button exhibits the State seal of Virginia displayed on an unlined field. Button is complete and is classed as a VA15B in A.H. Albert's reference volume. This nice condition Virginia State seal button to addition to any Civil War button display or Virginia collection.
(558-1359) $175.00
This artifact is a dug relic example of a small brass cuff or vest button as worn on the uniforms of Virginia officers. This cuff button is of two-piece construction with a plain border. Recovered from an undisclosed location in Richmond, VA, the button, remarkably, retains over 80% of original gold gilt on the face. Unfortunately, the button suffers from a deep slice and depression centered on the face. Button back is complete with the original shank still strong and tight but the back itself has completely separated from the button face and is loose within the border area. Button is classed as a VA14AV in A.H. Albert's reference volume. The circular, 15-mm, 2-piece brass device exhibits portions of the State's original seal that shows Virtus standing victoriously over the form of Tyranny. All are displayed on a plain field. Backmark reads "EXTRA QUALITY". This excavated Virginia State seal cuff / vest button is a nice addition to any Civil War display.
(558-1361) $65.00
This artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Artilleryman's Block "A" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at an unknown location in Richmond, VA sometime after the war, this locally made, tin back, coat-size artillery button is of two-piece construction with an edge border and is in fair condition. Classed as a 'CS 117A in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 23-mm, brass specimen exhibits a Roman block letter "A" displayed upon a plain face that has a smooth, dark background. Button has been coated with a clear sealant. Face is convex and exhibits a pleasing dark brown patina. Backside still has a strong shank but the tin back is rough and shows heavy rust erosion. Here is an excavated, original Confederate uniform block "A" button from the Richmond, VA area that would enhance any Civil War button collection.
(558-1418) $150.00
(558-1419) $150.00
This artifact is a very good excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform coat. Found at an unknown location sometime after the war, this Ireland-imported infantry button is of two-piece cast convex construction with an edge border and is in excellent condition. Classed as a CS173A in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 19-mm, brass specimen exhibits a lined Roman block letter "I" displayed upon the button face on a plain smooth background. RV 20. Never cleaned, the button exhibits a pleasing mellow brown patina overall. Backmarked with "P. Tait & Co. Limerick". Original shank has been bent over and pushed in. Not lose. A very nice, original, excavated Confederate uniform block "I" button from the Civil War that would enhance any Civil War collection.
(558-1354) $225.00
This artifact is a dug example of a two-piece CS army infantry button as worn on the uniforms of Confederate soldiers. The brass, coat-size button is of two-piece construction with a border. The handsome, glided, convex button retains over 75% of original gold gilt on the face. Button is excellent plus and is classed as a CS177A in A.H. Albert's reference volume. The circular, 22-mm, 2-piece brass button exhibits a single letter "I" completed in lined manuscript old English form all displayed on an unlined field. Back side excellent with shank strong. Faded backmark on reverse partially legible: "____mpbell & Co.", "London". This original Confederate infantry script button is a wonderful specimen and would make an excellent addition to any Civil War button display or Confederate-focused collection.
(R15754) $150.00
This artifact, in very good condition overall, is a dug example of a two-piece CS army infantry button as worn on the uniforms of Confederate soldiers. The brass, coat-size button is of two-piece construction with a border. Button retains no original gold gilt on the face. Classed as a CS177A in A.H. Albert's reference volume, the circular, 22-mm, 2-piece brass button exhibits a single letter "I" completed in lined manuscript old English form all displayed on an unlined field. Face appears to have been coated with a thin clear sealant. Shank is strong on back side and button exhibits a light but clear backmark of "S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & CO. / LONDON / 71 JERMYN. ST.". This original Confederate infantry script button is a great English-imported specimen and would make an excellent addition to any Civil War button display or Confederate-focused collection.
(R15757) $150.00
This artifact is a dug example of a two-piece CS army infantry Script "I" button as worn on the uniforms of Confederate soldiers. Recovered from an unknown location in the Richmond, VA area, the brass, locally made, tin back coat-size button is of two-piece construction with a border. All of the original gold gilt on the face has worn away leaving a rough chocolate brown patina. Button is in fair to good condition and is classed as a CS177A2 in A.H. Albert's reference volume. The circular, 22-mm, 2-piece brass button exhibits a lined, single letter "I" completed in old English manuscript form and displayed on a plain field. Face not pushed in but suffers from a swatch of light green oxidation on the letter and from edge roughness / erosion at the border. Back side rough but has a strong tight shank. No backmark. RV20. This Richmond, VA-dug Confederate infantry script button is an original specimen that would add to any Civil War button display or Confederate-focused collection.
(558-1408) $150.00
This veteran artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at a location in Orange, Virginia sometime after the war, this locally made coat-size infantry button is of two-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in good to very good dug condition. Classed as a 'CS 181A' in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 23-mm, brass specimen exhibits a plain Roman block letter "I" displayed upon the face that has a smooth, dark background. Face and back exhibit a medium brown patina overall. No dents, pushes or blemishes to this button. Backmarked with "E.M. L. & C. / Richmond, Va." rmdc. Shank still very strong and tight. Never cleaned. Here is an excavated, original Confederate uniform block "I" button from the Orange, VA area that would enhance any Civil War button collection.
(558-1411) $150.00
This artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at an unknown location sometime after the war, this locally made coat-size infantry button is of two-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in fair to good condition. Classed as a 'CS 181A' in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 23-mm, brass specimen exhibits a plain Roman block letter "I" displayed upon the face that has a smooth, dark background. Face and back exhibit a medium brown patina overall. Face nicely convex but the backside has a center push. Button is backmarked with "E.M. L. & C. / Richmond, Va." rmdc. Shank strong and intact. Never cleaned. Here is an excavated, original Confederate uniform block "I" button from a Civil War battlefield that would enhance any Civil War button collection.
(558-1412) $150.00
This artifact is a nice excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at an unknown location sometime after the war, this locally made coat-size infantry button is of two-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in very good condition. Classed as a 'CS 181A' in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 23-mm, brass specimen exhibits a plain Roman block letter "I" displayed upon the face that has a smooth background. Face suffers from a center push. Button is backmarked with "E.M. L. & C. / Richmond, Va." rmdc and is missing its shank. Never cleaned. Here is an original Confederate uniform block "I" button from the Civil War that would enhance any Civil War collection.
(R15749) $100.00
This artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at an unknown location sometime after the war, this locally made, tin back, coat-size infantry button is of two-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in good condition. Classed as a 'CS 182A in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 22-mm, brass specimen exhibits a plain Roman block letter "I" displayed upon the face that has a smooth, dark brown background. Face nicely convex but the backside seam has some light separation. No pushes, no backmarks. Shank still strong and tight. Never cleaned. Here is an excavated, original Confederate uniform block "I" button from an unknown location that would enhance any Civil War button collection.
(558-1410) $135.00
This classic artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern Infantryman's uniform. Found at a location in Fredericksburg, Virginia, sometime after the war, this locally made, tin back, coat-size infantry button is of two-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in good dug condition. Classed as a 'CS 182B in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 21-mm, brass specimen exhibits a plain Roman block letter "I" displayed upon the face that has a smooth, dark background on a slightly pockmarked surface. Face and back exhibit a medium, mottled brown patina overall. No dents or pushes to this button. No backmarks. Shank is slightly loose. Never cleaned. A very nice, original, excavated Confederate uniform block "I" button from the Fredericksburg, VA area that would enhance any Civil War button collection.
(558-1409) $135.00
This artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at an unknown location sometime after the war, this locally made, tin back coat-size infantry button is of two-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in good excavated condition. Classed as a 'CS 182B in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 21-mm, brass specimen exhibits a plain Roman block letter "I" displayed upon the face that has a smooth, dark background. Face and back exhibit a medium brown patina overall. Face nicely convex and the backside shows surface grime but has no dents, dings or perforations. No backmark. Shank strong and intact. Never cleaned. Here, in wonderful condition, is an excavated, original Confederate uniform block "I" button that would enhance any Civil War button collection.
(558-1416) $135.00
This artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at an unknown location in Richmond, VA sometime after the war, this locally made coat-size infantry button is of two-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in fair condition. Classed as a 'CS 182B in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 21-mm, brass specimen exhibits a Roman block letter "I" displayed upon a plain face that has a smooth, dark background. Face is nicely convex and exhibits a pleasing medium brown patina overall. Backside still has a strong shank but the tin back is rough and shows rust erosion. Never cleaned. Here is an excavated, original Confederate uniform block "I" button from the Richmond, VA area that would enhance any Civil War button collection.
(558-1413) $125.00
This artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate Infantryman's Block "I" brass button as worn on a Southern enlisted man's uniform. Found at an unknown location sometime after the war, this locally made, cast coat-size infantry button is of one-piece cast construction with an edge border and is in good dug condition. Classed as a 'CS 184A in A.H. Albert's reference volume, this circular, 23-mm brass specimen exhibits a Roman block letter "I" displayed upon a plain face that has a smooth, dark background. Face is nicely convex and exhibits a pleasing medium brown patina overall. No dents, dings or cuts. Backside still has its strong and tight shank. Shows just surface rust erosion. Never cleaned. Here is an excavated, original Confederate uniform block "I" button that would add nicely to any Civil War button collection.
(558-1414) $125.00
This artifact is an excavated example of a Confederate two-piece brass button as worn on many South Carolina soldiers' uniforms. Found at an undisclosed location after the war, this cuff-size staff button is of two-piece construction with a border. Button is in dug condition but retains a tiny trace of original gilt and exhibits moderate oxidation. Strong and not cracked or fragile. Button face also shows a small center dimple. Classed as a SC 16 Av1 in A.H. Albert's reference volume, the 17mm button features the State seal of a palmetto tree with the initials S and C on a lined field. Back plate exhibits moderate oxidation with a bent over but still strong shank. Backmark is readable and indicates "EXTRA / RICH". This South Carolina State seal button would make a fine addition to any Civil War button collection.
(R15756) $75.00
This artifact is a good excavated example of a small, cuff-size, general issue cast pewter button as worn on the United States Army enlisted uniform circa 1808 to 1830. Classified as a GI30b in Albert's reference book, this small one-piece 19-mm button features a face that depicts the raised letters "U.S." with a small six-pointed star between the letters. Button retains its shank which has been bent and turned back on itself. A wonderful excavated U.S. Army pewter uniform button from the early 1800s.
(M19208) $45.00
Marked Extra on the back. Recovered near a CS camp in the Fair Oaks section of Fairfax County Va. Shank present, partially bent over.
(R14306) $10.00
Offered is a smashed pewter canteen spout with the initial WM. It was recovered at Chancellorsville, Virginia.
(R17046) $10.00
Offered is a pewter canteen spout. It was recovered at Chancellorsville, Virginia.
(R17048) $8.00
This is a lead finial used in a Confederate cap or cartridge box. It was recovered at the battle of Antietam, MD.
(R16963) $12.50
Offered is a US cap box finial with remnants of leather. It was recovered at Antietam, Virginia.
(R17034) $20.00
Offered is a CS cartridge box lead finial with a metal washer. It was recovered at Antietam, MD.
(R16964) $12.50
Offered is a CS cartridge box finial. It was recovered at Antietam, MD.
(R17032) $20.00
(R17033) $29.50
Offered is a CS cartridge box finial with leather. It was recovered at Antietam, MD.
(R17035) $29.50
(R17042) $20.00
Offered is a relic condiiton US cartridge box finial with leather. It was recovered at Antietam, MD.
(R17044) $29.50
Offered is a Enfield cartridge box finial with remnants of leather. It was recovered at Antietam, MD.
(R17037) $29.50
(R17038) $29.50
Offered is a US cap box finial with remnants of leather. It was recovered at Antietam, MD.
(R17036) $29.50
(R17039) $29.50
(R17043) $29.50
Offered is a US cap box finial with leather. It was recovered at Antietam, MD.
(R17050) $29.50
(R17051) $29.50
Offered is a pair of CS knapsack hooks. They were recovered at Chancellorsville, Virginia.
(R17030) $20.00
Offered is a Model 1858 smooth sided relic condition canteen. Both the front and sides are dented in and have numerous spots that have rusted through. The spout and one loop are still attached. Recovered at Fort Donaldson in Tenn.
(558-128) $150.00
Surface rust, but coated to preserve. Used as a plate and/or frying pan. Retains wire attached to edge, some small rust holes. Recovered in Spotsylvania, VA.
(R13824) $39.50
This relic Civil War period artifact is a Model 1860 Army Colt early 'Thuer' conversion revolver recovered at an unknown location. Heavily rusted and pockmarked, the revolver was converted from a paper cartridge, cap and ball percussion sidearm to one chambered for metallic cartridges. This design allowed for the original cap and ball rebated cylinder to be changed out with a new unrebated cylinder but still able to employ the remaining elements of the cap and ball system. In relic condition, the weapon retains its original barrel, frame, hammer and trigger guard and the front of the barrel lug that has been machined on the fight side to allow for front loading of the new cartridge. However, the specimen is missing its conversion ring, turning knob, ejection mechanism and its rebounding firing pin. Pistol has also lost its original walnut grips and the loading lever. Serial numbers are undecipherable and the exposed main spring is broken. All metal surface is rusted but wears a hard and smooth, dark plum patina. Here is an early representative Colt conversion relic condition sidearm.
(251-07) $475.00
This is a dug 1851 Colt Navy from an unknown location. It is missing the wood grips and the trigger. When it was lost it was fully loaded, capped and ready to fire. One cap and all the bullets still remain on the cylinder. The loading lever appears to have been snapped off and the main spring is broken. Records indicate that the serial number (97153) was manufactured between 1861 and 1862.
(282-261) $1,695.00
Offered is this Model 1849 Colt pocket revolver. All the moving parts are rusted tight. The wood grips are missing as well as approximately ¼ of an inch of the loading lever and the lever-locking device. The heavily rusted relic has all six cylinders loaded and at least two are capped. The serial number, 232719, is visible on the trigger guard and the butt.
(R16844) $1,695.00
Here is a pair of relic longarms in poor condition believed to be late 18th century muskets converted from flintlock to percussion use. The weapons, similar in style to the Model 1795 Springfield Flintlock musket, are incomplete. Both, muskets, however, exhibit a series of small iron brads or tacks embedded into the obverse side of each stock in such a design that they clearly convey the words "OLD GUARD". Though many of these brads are missing on one of the gun stocks, the residue puncture marks left in the wood confirm the name 'OLD GUARD'. Cursory research has been done on the 'Old Guard' identification which reveals that the 3rd US Infantry Division is the U.S. Army's official ceremonial unit and its Honor Guard which serves as escort to the President of the United States. The 3rd ID has held that designation since 1784 and was titled the Old Guard' in 1847.
Both longarm pieces are truly in relic condition with the wood stocks wearing a heavy coating of gray dust and dirt from storage. Both barrels are heavily and deeply pitted. One weapon is missing a number of parts, i.e. lockplate, lockplate screws, sidestrap, hammer, barrel bands, sling swivels, etc. Barrel measures 46¾" in length and retains the bolster. The iron trigger, trigger guard and trigger guard tangs, bands and buttplate are also heavily rusted. This musket also is missing portions of the stock at the hammer and lockplate area and the ramrod. No markings visible. Possibly an imported European arm. The second musket retains its lockplate, lockplate screws, sidestrap, hammer, barrel bands, one sling swivel, etc. Barrel measures 44¼" in length and appears to be cut down. Retains its bolster. The iron trigger, triggerguard and trigger guard tangs, bands and buttplate are heavily rusted. This musket also is missing portions of the stock at the hammer and lockplate area and the ramrod. No markings visible. Again, possibly an imported European arm. Calls for further historical research.
(172-1801) $1,295.00
Presented here is an example of an engineering design known as the Civil War Model or Model 1860 Spencer carbine. Designed for cavalry use but not issued to Federal horse soldiers until October 1863, the Spencer .52 caliber, 7-shot metallic rimfire cartridge repeating carbine was invented and patented by Manchester, Connecticut native Christopher M. Spencer. His weapon system proved to be the most successful and sought after firearm of the Civil War.
This M1860 war carbine is a recent relic found in an old house in Newville, Pennsylvania. The weapon bears serial # 34659 and has an overall length of 39" and weighs 8 lbs., 4 oz. This M1860 carbine relic is in 'barn condition' and not excavated. It has a 22" long barrel fitted to its two piece walnut stock / fore-end that looks to never have been touched since it was put away. Shoulder stock suffers from a large, 3" triangular sliver of wood missing from behind the hammer. Wood bears moderate to heavy scuffing, dings and dents from use and storage. Amazingly, traces of the original government cartouche are readily visible on the stock surface behind the sling bar.
Barrel has its original blade front sight and also the rear sight with its sliding "V" notch elevation bar. No original colors remain but all the metal exhibits a smooth, mottled rust-colored patina overall. Moderate pitting is evident on the hammer and the barrel muzzle. Original fore-end is tight and strong. Buttstock is missing the iron butt plate and the loading tube. Top flat of the receiver, forward of the hammer, was stamped with "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS / PAT'S MARCH 6, 1860" in three lines but all the stampings are extremely thin, almost gone. Serial # is located at the rear of the breech near the hammer. Carbine sling bar and sling ring are loosely attached to the left side of stock. Lock screws are missing. Other metal surfaces of the carbine appear dark and exhibit scattered moderate rusting. Some broken parts are attached with old string. This Civil War Model 1860 Sharps carbine is a relic condition weapon but would make for a useful parts gun to any collection.
(G2729) $595.00
Issued to the Federal cavalry during the Civil War, this .54 caliber, breech-loading percussion Starr carbine is a true battle relic and part of the of relic collection of legendary Civil War collector Mr. Wendall Lang, Jr. The battlefield and location of this original cavalry weapon that was recovered by Mr. Lang is lost to us.
Weapon is in relic condition with a stock that exhibits heavy weathering to the wood surface with moderate wood loss at the edges of the stock at the lockplate area, along both sides of the forend and at the lower extremity of the brass butt plate. Carbine is complete and by its overall condition, this specimen appears to have eluded relic hunters and battlefield pickers for years before it was found. All gunmetal is heavily rusted and both the walnut stock and forend wear a smooth, lightly grooved surface attributed to rain or water erosion. All wood appears to have shrunk slightly and shows heavy scrape marks on the reverse side above the trigger guards.
The weapon retains its brass buttplate and barrel band, its iron lockplate, hammer, trigger guard, dropping breech lever, and carbine swivel ring which are all intact. Hammer is locked frozen in the full cock position. A 2" long by ¼" wide sliver of wood has broken away from the stock at point of contact between the lockplate and barrel tang. Barrel retains its original rear but the front sight is missing. All maker stampings are rusted away on the lockplate but the buttplate tang still bears the sub-inspector's mark "B".
Starr cavalry carbines, produced by the Starr Arms Company of Yonkers, New York resembled the more famous 'Sharps' breechloader carbine of the time. Unfortunately, many Union cavalrymen did not think as high of the Starr model as they did of the Sharps carbine. The first shipment of 1,000 Starr percussion carbines was delivered to the Ordnance Dept in September 1863, and over 20,000 such weapons were purchased in total by the US government.
Manufactured between 1862 and 1865, the Starr percussion carbines were all .54 caliber breechloaders fitted with 21" long round barrels. The carbine employed a split breech dropping block mechanism that allowed the trooper to insert a linen cased cartridge into the barrel breech chamber for loading. Upward motion of the operating lever / trigger closed the breech, and ignition was activated with the striking of the percussion cap by the external hammer. The weapon measured 37½" long and weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. with the iron lockplate and frame casehardened and the barrel blued. Carbine featured a two-piece black walnut stock, an 8½" long fore-end held in place by a single brass barrel band and a 14½" long buttstock with a sub-inspector marked brass buttplate.
If one seeks a remarkable and original veteran battle arm used and lost by Union cavalry, this wonderful relic Starr carbine specimen is sure to enhance any Civil War arms display or military collection.
(R17406) $1,595.00
Riker box containing dug rifle parts. Lot consists of: Springfield lockplate, Springfield buttplate, flintlock triggerguard, 3 nose caps from a Springfield, and ¾ of an Enfield buttplate.
(558-315) $95.00
This is the brass buttplate from the P1853 Enfield rifle. It appears to have been struck. It was recovered at the battle of Antietam, Md.
(R16972) $39.50
Relic condition Pattern 1853 Enfield trigger guard found at Antietam, MD.
(R16941) $20.00
This is the brass trigger guard from the P1853 Enfield rifle. It appears to have been struck. It was recovered at the battle of Antietam, Md.
(R16938) $20.00
This is a flintlock lockplate complete with a hammer and frizzen. It was recovered from Savannah, GA.
(R14457) $69.50
This artifact is a recovered relic buttplate used with either a Model 1855, 1861 or 1863 rifle musket. The Civil War era specimen exhibits heavy rust and pock marking and still retains the two wood screws used to secure the plate to the stock. An honest example of a Civil War era rifle-musket buttplate.
(R16819) $27.50
The "US" markings visible on the tang. Light surface pitting.
(R15352) $15.00
A full length ramrod with the screw end bent into a hook. Used to remove pots from campfires and to help in removing bodies from the battlefield. Cleaned of all surface rust.
(R13826) $97.50
Recovered at Manassas, VA.
(R14976) $10.00
Recovered Sharps hammer found in excellent condition, location unknown. Very minimal surface rust with overall brownish patina with few patchy areas. Engraved pattern on lever easily visible.
(75-543) $125.00
With the exception of the spring, all parts move freely. Light surface rust.
(348-27) $125.00
This is a extremely rare relic condition Burnside carbine combination gun tool. Heavily pitted with the two screwdrivers rusted fast. Unknown recovery location.
(37-206) $95.00
This is a relic condition Austrian combination gun tool. Heavily pitted. Unknown recovery location.
(37-229) $39.50
This is a rare relic condition Richmond combination gun tool. Heavily pitted with the two screwdrivers rusted fast. Unknown recovery location.
(37-230) $125.00
This is a relic condition Colt revolver "L" gun tool. Heavily pitted. Unknown recovery location.
(37-231) $39.50
Here is a musket nipple protector from an U.S. campsite in Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia.
(R13903) $25.00
This is part of a Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz gun tool. It is heavily rusted. It was recovered at the battle of Antietam, Md.
(R16923) $20.00
This is a Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz gun tool. It is complete but heavily rusted. It was recovered at the battle of Antietam, Md.
(R16925) $22.50
(R16926) $22.50
This is a Colt percussion gun tool. It is heavily rusted. It was recovered at the battle of Antietam, Md.
(R16928) $12.50
(R16940) $12.50
Exhibits corrosion, but has been chemically treated for preservation. Exhibits plum colored patina. Very solid relic display piece.
(348-36) $195.00
Recovered at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia.
(R14136) $67.50
Lead powder can top to a 25-lb. cannister of gunpowder. Marked "Wells & Provost, proprietors, N.Y. and "Spratt's patent, July 13, 1854". Recovered at Burke Station, VA.
(R14467) $67.50
Recovered at Carlisle, PA. Brass flask w/ eagles stamped on both sides above the traditional rifleman's bugle insignias w/ "U.S." stamped inside the bugle loops . Measuring 6.5" in height and 4.25" in width, the flask retains its ring eyelets and rings at the shoulders for strap attachment. Though the piece is missing its spout and has been more or less flattened, it is highly attractive nonetheless, exhibiting a pleasing dark-coppery patina throughout, except for a small 1.5" section along the lower edge rubbed to bare metal. Otherwise VG. and looking good. The side eagles and scarce "US" rifleman insignia make this powder flask a magnificent display piece.
(R15711) $350.00
Excavated picket-pin, w/ring, measuring 13" in length, Exhibits corrosion, w/ rust colored patina. Else VG, and solid. Good CW cavalry display relic.
(558-136) $250.00
This Federal cavalry artifact of the Civil War era is an excavated picket pin in strong but relic condition. Made of iron, the tall cylindrical pin measures 13½" long x ½" diameter and exhibits a ball top on a straight shank that flows into a 5½" long swelled shank at the lower section of the pin. Specimen retains its round tie ring at the top. Picket pin body is heavily rusted but in strong and non-flaking condition. Found at an undisclosed location. Ring is locked in place from rust. Pin color is a pleasing, deep chocolate brown. A fine, excavated collectible that was a common tool of the Union cavalry.
(558-137) $250.00
Picked up at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Relic condition. Measures 6.5" length total. Head measures 4.75" by 4".
(558-669) $29.50
This is a homemade scrapper used for cleaning out a horse's hooves. Handle is made of buck horn which has been split down the middle to insert the iron pick. Then, three rivets were used to secure the pick to the handle. One side of the handle has cracked along the line of the rivets but everything is still tight. Shows lots of age and character. Comes with 1960's to 1970's hand written note saying the item was obtained near Elkton, Va.
(R13728) ORIGINALLY $67.50 REDUCED TO $37.50
Missing Rowel. Nicely worn brass. Found at one of the first battlefields of the Gettysburg Campaign, Brandy Station.
(558-560) $225.00
This is a Confederate Mississippi style spur. The rowel end has been broken off. It was recovered at North Anna, VA.
(R16990) $67.50
Iron spur with the rowel busted off. Heavy studs to hold the straps - popular in the mid 1800s. Recovered from Chancellorsville.
(R14721) $50.00
Came out of a farm sale in the Shenandoah Valley, VA.
(R14176) $65.00
This pair of matching officers spurs were recovered at Brandy Station, Va. Since they are lightly made they were more for dress wear. The rowels are present but heavily rusted. One steel spike used to steady them on the boot is still intact.
(R14094) $295.00
The most common pattern wore by Enlistedmen and Officers. Brass construction, iron rowel has rusted away. One section bent outward.
(R4762) $49.50
Found in a campsite used by PA cavalrymen, this spur having its neck broken off, was discarded. Marked on the inside of the spur "Bermuda Hundred, VA Penna. Campsite."
(R12200) $37.50
This is an iron stirrup that may have been struck. It was recovered in June of 1955 at Poffenberger Woods at Antietam.
(532-12) $49.50
This is an iron stirrup that measures 4-inches by 4-inches in relic condition. It was recovered in February of 1955 at Piper's farm lane to the Hagerstown Rd in Antietam.
(532-13) $49.50
Here is an original, typical bullseye-type brass rosette as used on cavalry and civilian bridle bits during the mid nineteenth century. In excavated relic condition, this artifact has lost the attachment loop that secured it to the headstall and reins of the bit. Specimen measures 1¾" in diameter and is ½" high. This good excavated example of horse equipment that would make a nice addition to any cavalry collection or display.
(348-83) $75.00
This unbent, excavated bridle boss, also known as a rosette, is a decorative brass device once riveted to both branches or cheeks of a Civil War era military horse bit. The boss is a 1¼" diameter circular disc with an integral upper and lower extending tang. Center portion of the boss exhibits a light checkered background behind two, ½" high, raised letters "U S". Upper tang is missing the small brass rivet but the bottom tang still holds the rivet tightly in place. A wonderful example of Federal horse equipment excavated from an undisclosed Virginia battlefield that would make a fine addition to any Civil War cavalry collection.
(348-84) $67.50
Rec. Po River, Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Metallic disc measuring 1.75" in diameter. Three small, .25" cracks round the edge. Coagulated grime on the reverse. Else VG. Superb Spotsylvania relic rosette.
(R13487) $97.50
This excavated artifact is a fine example of an equestrian saddle shield device used to decorate a horseman's saddle. This concave-shaped shield device is of heavy die-struck brass and measures 1¾" high by 1 5/8" at its widest point. The relic features a large, 1" high, raised, English script letter "D" in the center of the shield. Background displays a slight dimpled surface. Top portion of the outer shield features a 3-point scalloped edge. Each of the three corners of the shield feature a small hole used to nail the device to the saddle pommel. Shield has acquired a very fine, chocolate-brown patina overall.
(348-85) $225.00
Presented here is a very fine, original, "US" stamped, Civil War Model 1863, sometimes referred to as a M1864 artillery curb bit. Used by the 'longarm' branch of the Federal military during the war, this item of horse equipment is complete with its slobber bar, twin rosettes and rein rings. In very good overall condition, the iron surface of this artifact bears scattered rust pitting and has acquired a pleasing, dark plum-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 retains its two, fine condition, U.S. brass 'bosses' on each side branch but does not have the bit's curb brass chain or leather chinstrap. The port bar on this bit specimen is tight and strong at the cheeks and exhibits a # 3 size arch in the center of the mouth bar. Bar is deeply stamped with two 1/8" high letters "US" near the cheek. Both cheek pieces exhibit the usual slight outward bend at the top edge just above the two upper rein rings. One of the cheek pieces is also stamped "US" on the inside. Instead of the curb chain hole located directly below the headstall billet slot, this bit specimen has a curb strap slot indicative of artillery use. Curb bit shows just a hint of its original tinning. This superb example of a Federal artillery bit is a pleasing accoutrement of Civil War horse equipment that would enhance any equestrian collection.
(558-368) $325.00
Ca. 1860s. Recovered in Va. Three-piece bit w/connecting chain and fastener intact, No 1 port size. Considerable corrosion, yet solid.
(R15145) $67.50
There are pieces of wire wrapped around a portion of the bit. Overall fine condition.
(R14185) $75.00
Shows some rust but generally in fine condition.
(M19080) $137.50
Accompanied by old handwritten tag with reads, "Dug Watering Bit / Dug Cav. Holding / Area at Foot of / Honey Hill / Gramville S.C."
(R14135) $29.50
(R10133) $22.50
This combination of original, Civil War battlefield relics was once part of the 'Burks Collection' and emerged from the fields of the Richmond area battlefields. The grouping, all Federal cavalry excavated relics, consists of a single brass spur, a brass saddle shield, two brass rosettes, a sword belt hook, harness buckle, and the remains of a brass pistol flask. Brass spur is the large size, regulation type, complete and unbroken with its iron rowel intact, rounded cheek pieces, and strap slots. Left strap slot is slightly bent inward, else fine. Shield is unmarked and has a small crease near the lower point. Rosettes are unmarked. Brass sword belt hook has the "D" ring attached and in good condition. The small pistol flask, separated at the edge seams, retains one half of the double-sided flask and exhibits heavy denting and surface grime. Has no spout, collar or spring. Brass harness buckle is in good excavated condition. This Federal cavalry grouping of Richmond area relics from the Burks Collection provides a reasonably priced focus for any Civil War relic collection.
(558-608) $115.00
This is the end of an artillery worm head. It is heavily rusted. It was recovered at the battle of Antietam, Md.
(R16955) $39.50
Offered is a relic condition bayonet of the Tredegar Iron Works of Richmond Va. style. The solid triangular blade is flat on all three sides, as it has no fullers. It is a "dug" example that measures 8 inches over all. The blade has had about 3 inches of new blade added to the tip. Unfortunately the recovery site is unknown.
(558-228) $350.00
A scarce type of bowie-bayonet made of fine rosewood grips, w/an unfinished, crudely cast brass ring projecting from the back of the crossguard. The pommel cap would have had the same type of ring, this one field repaired w/a pewter cap. The 11" single edged blade is very well made. Light pitting to blade w/minor chipping along edge. Has the remains of the original leather scabbard, very dry & in several sections w/the original drag. A very desirable relic recovered in a Virginia river outside of Richmond many years ago.
(R8201) ORIGINALLY $1,395.00
Relic Spencer Rifle Bayonet rarely seen 1st Model 1st Production that was recovered at Wilderness, VA by John Graham, a present-day, well-known Civil War Collector. Even with it's heavily pitted relic state, the rarity of this type of bayonet makes this item extremely desirable. Overall, the bayonet meas. 21.25" and socket portion appears completely intact. Blade edges are ragged and uneven, but entire blade is intact to the tip.
Spencer Bayonets are extremely hard to come by, especially the 1st Model, 1st Production style, as very few were manufactured.
(R12197) $495.00
Presented here in good, strong relic condition is an original US Model 1855 socket bayonet that came from an unknown location. This type of socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. The term 'angular socket bayonet' refers to the type most often used by infantry soldiers. Shank of this weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. This rusted, though still handsome, specimen is almost 20 7/8" long, ¾" wide and tapers to a sharp point. Socket is 3" long with an inside bore diameter of 5/8". Blade displays even surface rust pitting overall. The stamped letters "US" are rusted away and not visible on the flat of the blade. Bayo has intact edges and a number of edge nicks. This recovered M1855 socket bayonet specimen, at a most reasonable price, would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display.
(362-161) $100.00
Model 1853 Enfield bayonet complete with locking ring recovered in the Richmond VA. area. Heavily rusted. From the Burk collection.
(558-436) $89.50
Tool's blade measures 5 ½" and has been hammered flat toward the end and rounded with relatively sharp edges. It exhibits a stress crack in the socket from use. No locking ring. Minor pitting with no surface rust. Recovery location unknown.
(R13821) $295.00
This is a model 35/42 bayonet that was made into a entrenching tool. It was heated, bent on a 45 degree angle and shortened to a length of 8 inches.
(20-2077) $250.00
This is a 13-½ inch section of an Enfield saber bayonet from A CS winter camp near Fredricksburg, VA. The section includes the handle minus the grips but does include the muzzle ring and quillon.
(R16917) $95.00
Presented here is a large portion of an excavated, unmarked Confederate cavalry saber that includes the brass hilt, guard, pommel and 11½" of the blade. Typically carried by Southern horsesoldiers during the War Between the States, this specimen is a totally unmarked, well-made steel edged weapon. Though this relic specimen is completely void of markings or stampings, it has the telltale features of Southern steel that include flats with unstopped fullers, a crudely cutout cast hilt and quillon, a cavalry-style brass pommel cap, and a crude blade. Heavily cleaned at one time, our CS blade specimen exhibits a slightly rounded back, a 11½" long portion of the single-edged steel blade with an unstopped wide fuller that runs the length. No narrow fullers. The once wood-handled grips are gone leaving only the tang of the blade seated into the base of the brass crude pommel. Quillon has been bent forward to within ½" of the blade back. Both branches and the knucklebow are bent and not symmetrical. Blade has a pronounced curve at the very edge of the break. A true veteran CS collectible.
(75-631) $650.00
Found outside Omaho, Arkansas, not far from Wilson's Creek. Tapered spear point blade, measuring 19" in length, 2" at widest width. Curved cutting blade 2875" in length. Hammered blade exhibits dark patina & has scratching & some pitting from the central to the tip. Two grooves circling the 4.5" handle. Solid display piece.
(E2113) $595.00
This is a 16- inch section of a Model 1860 cavalry saber from the tip back. Included with it is the drag and 8 inches of the scabbard. Recovered from the Richmond, VA area. From the Burk collection.
(558-434) $125.00
This is a pattern 1828 shoulder belt scabbard throat. . It was recovered at Brooks, Va.
(R16979) $22.00
Top section that meas. 8 12" long with overall light surface rust.
(R13104) $20.00
This is an 1840 cavalry saber in relic condition. All that remains is the blade and the brass parts. The blade is very heavily pitted with A hole rusted through the blade. It was recovered in the confederate line area of Bermuda Hundred, VA. This relic was originally from the Wendell Lang Jr. collection.
(R15473) $695.00
This battle weapon is an original British Pattern 1822 cavalry officer's saber manufactured by the firm of W. Walscheid of Solingen, Prussia (now Germany). According to the fine sword reference book of author John Thillmann, not very much is known about the W. Walscheid firm. It appears the company was in business only long enough to produce sabers during the American Civil War. Interestingly, their edged weapons are seldom seen in the collecting field today and their cavalry officer's sabers are extremely rare. The cavalry saber has a two branch steel hilt with single line scribing or tooling on the backstrap and on the branches. Blade has a slightly curved steel blade that measures 32" long, a width of 1 1/8" and a 25¼" long stopped fuller. A clear maker's mark is found on the reverse ricasso and features the name "W. WALSCHEID / SOLINGEN" cleanly stamped in strong letters. Sides of this blade wear moderate to heavy surface of rust and oxidation. Grips are in fair to good condition and employ a grooved wooden handle that is covered with gray sharkskin and wrapped with copper single twist wire that is tight and strong. Sharkskin wrap has a number of spots that exhibits scuffing and complete flaking off the grips to reveal bare wood. The relic officer's saber was found in a barn in Taneytown, Maryland sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. No other history is known. This Walscheid-marked British Pattern 1822 cavalry officer's edged weapon is in tight, relic condition and would make an interesting specimen worthy of any Civil War blade display or collection.
(R15467) $795.00
This specimen of the Model 1840 N.C.O. sword is an original edged weapon in relic condition recovered from an undisclosed location. Typically carried by Federal non-commissioned officers, the sword's overall length is 38½" including a steel blade 32¼" long and a brass hilt. Hilt is strong and slightly loose and has grips with a simulated cast brass wire wrap cover that has acquired a pleasing, brown-dark green patina overall. The long, straight, single-edged blade suffers from moderate to heavy rust pockmarking and features a single stopped broad fuller. No maker's stampings are visible on the blade. Sword has a double 'clamshell' style brass guard with one side that appears slightly pushed forward at the edge. No scabbard is included. Carried by Corporals and Sergeants during the Civil War as symbol of their authority, this relic collectable specimen would enhance any edged weapon display or collection.
(R15470) $500.00
This is a relics condition sword that was made in Germany and recovered at the Antietam battlefield area. It has a steel hilt with an eagle over a US. All the wood, leather and wrap that was on the grip is missing. Even though the blade is heavily rusted it still has most of the medal and is still rigid and strong.
(R15469) $795.00
Here is a field made lead cutting board recovered at an U.S. winter campsite in Fredericksburg, VA. Approximately 3" in diameter and between ¼ to ½" thick. Three knife slices across one face of the board and four more slices on the opposite side.
(R13818) $45.00
Recovered from an unknown battlefield area, this wartime artifact is an original Union / minie ball lodged in a section of tree trunk. The lead projectile has been distorted upon entry but appears to be 3-ring Williams Cleaner minie ball that hit the tree and imbedded itself upon impact. Ball is centered in the vertical-grained, cross section of the shaft of wood. wood piece, a light brown-mottled color, measures 10¾" long x 2½" thick and has lost all its original bark cover. Wood is strong and hard with curved lines and jagged edges where the knot has been split. Lead minie ball with its gray patina is partially exposed and is still held tight in the wood. A unique battlefield artifact with plenty of character, this remarkable artifact from the battle would enhance any Civil War relic collection.
(529-89) $75.00
This Civil War relic ensemble of the Atlanta Campaign in June 1864 came from the battlefield of Kennesaw Mountain in Georgia. The grouping includes a sawed section of tree trunk to which is affixed a period, handwritten note in ink, a relic M1826 eagle breastplate and an embedded bullet. Wood slab measures 6¼" long x 4½" wide x 1 1/8" thick with one side showing the 4" x 5¾" old paper tag covered with clear plastic and 'nailed' to the surface. Tag reads "Tree cut on Kennesaw Mountain and / sawed at Kennesaw Marble Co to make / boxes to ship marble / This bullet was evidently fired into / a small tree during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia near Marietta, Georgia / 1864. Tree cut down and sawed 1892." Opposite side of wood exhibits a relic M1826 brass, circular Union eagle breastplate nailed to the wood. Plate is original and in good condition with just some minor border blemishes. Also, a section of a lead bullet is embedded in the wood but the bullet has been sawed in half. Bullet has a dark gray coloring. Wood slab is strong and hard with distinct graining visible. Lead minie ball with its gray patina is held tight in the wood. A unique artifact from the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield.
(529-90) $250.00
Piece of wood meas. approx. 5.75 x 3.25 x 1.25 and is mounted to a stiff piece of stock paper with printing on the back that as nothing to do with the item. The wood is mounted by 3 old nails driven in from the back side. A three ring minie ball is protruding from one side of the piece. Next to the bullet is an old paper museum tag that reads "2486." On the face of the item is a very old paper label that meas. approx 2.50 x 1.75. The first line of the label is hard to read due to staining and paper loss. The rest reads "..at Spotsylvania Court House Battle Field Va." The information we have is that the item came from the collection of Samuel C. Wright of the 29th Mass who was wounded four times in the war at White Oak Swamp, Antietam, Bethesda Church and Petersburg. He was awarded the Medal of Honor at Antietam for helping to tear down a fence in front of Bloody Lane with other members of his regiment.
(558-670) $450.00
Offered are two .58 caliber bullets that struck in the same location on a tree. Both bullets have fused into one. The only wood that remains is in the cavity of the one bullet. This item was recovered in the Wilderness.
(R15240) $495.00
This is a .58 caliber Gardner bullet that struck a US three ring bullet and the two fused together. This relic was recovered at Cold Harbor.
(R15241) $495.00
Recovered from The Wilderness battlefield area in Virginia, this remarkable and original wartime artifact is a rare specimen of two .44 caliber conical pistol bullets that collided with each other in 'mid-air' over 140 years ago. Both lead projectiles have been heavily distorted upon impact but the base of one round is intact and clearly distinct, while its battlefield mate is much more heavily distorted. Both bullets are fused tightly together and the lead piece wears a coat of oxidation with a light gray patina and resembles a small ½" diameter molten ball. A truly unique battlefield artifact with plenty of character, this reminder of intense battle fire certainly would enhance any Civil War relic collection.
(R15242) $475.00
Handles still move! Light to moderate pitting. Loc. unknown.
(84-05) $125.00
Double handled mold for small calibre [.31 or .36] revolver. Frozen w/ corrosion. Else good.
(R10087) $67.50
Recovery location unknown.
(R15712) $12.50
(R15713) $12.50
(R17484) $20.00
Rec. Antietam, MD.
(R16948) $12.50
(R16949) $12.50
Recovered at Chancellorsville, VA.
(R17607) $125.00
Recovered at Fredericksburg, VA.
(M20412) $29.50
A self-contained cartridge made by smith & Wesson under patent number 14,147 dated 22nd January 1856. Many variants found. Has a minor ding along the base.
(R17064) $45.00
In dropped condition, rec. Antietam, MD.
(R17065) $3.00
Unknown manufacturer, paper tied to base of bullet. Dropped condition.
(R17066) $25.00
(R17067) $45.00
A flat base, one groove style bullet made at the Richmond lab. Made for the federal Merrill Carbines that were captured by southern forces.
(R17069) $50.00
This style of bullet made at the Armory was pressed & turned by a machine.
(R17070) $9.00
Dropped condition.
(R17071) $12.50
(R17072) $20.00
"Eley's Needle Gun Cartridge" label on the end. Perfect condition.
(R17073) $45.00
One large ring, with a rounded cavity.
(R17074) $18.50
A cone cavity, cast bullet. Southern manufacture.
(R17075) $20.00
This style of bullet made at the Armory was pressed and turned by a machine.
(R17076A) $9.00
(R17076B) $9.00
Developed by Robert Adams in England in the 1850's. The cartridge case, made of copper, was called a "dustpin".
(R17077) $29.50
A short length cartridge, popular with Derringer's.
(R17078) $25.00
Fired condition. Shows grooves; minor dent on nose.
(R17079) $18.00
Unknown Confederate manufacturer.
(R17080) $28.00
(R17081) $28.00
For unknown carbine; solid base.
(R17082) $28.00
Pulled 58 caliber US base minie ball.
(R16930) $35.00
Fired 58 caliber US base minie ball.
(R16934) $15.00
Non-excavated, cone cavity.
(R10186) $20.00 EACH
Meas. 1 ½" x 2 ¼".
(R13858) $10.00
Backside of bullet has impression of the object used to flatten the bullet. All three rings visible.
(R13859B) $10.00
Completely flattened with the rings visible alone one edge.
(R13859F) $10.00
Meas. approx. 1 ½" x 2 ¼".
(R13859G) $10.00
Two rings visible on each end.
(R13859H) $10.00
Resembles a lock, found in the Fall of 1955.
(R13874) $20.00
This bullet had all three rings removed, leaving only the top portion uncarved. Small little knife marks were cut into the bullet from top to bottom, flaring the lead outward to resemble a pinecone.
(R13875) $29.50
The base and the three lube groove rings are present. The middle and end of the bullet have been flattened and carved to what appears to resemble a camp-style axe. Found in the Fall of 1955.
(R13877A) $39.50
The eight lines are deeply carved from one end to the other which resembles a pumpkin. Has a shovel "ding" when excavated on one side, otherwise perfect.
(R13877B) $39.50
No recovery location given.
(R14508) $10.00
Found in 1981.
(R14555) $18.50
(R14561) $10.00
(R14564) $12.50
Cut down to 2 ring minie.
(R14595) $5.00
(R14603) $20.00
Rec. Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania.
(R14604) $20.00
Rec. Camp Washington, Fairfax Courthouse, VA.
(R14606) $18.50
Rec. at Fredericksburg.
(R14608) $45.00
Rec. Manassas.
(R14625) $10.00
(R14636) $2.00
(R14642) $10.00
(R14644) $35.00
(R14647) $12.50
(R14649) $12.50
(R14655) $50.00
(R14667) $12.50
Used as a pencil.
(R14753) $4.00
(R14756) $20.00
(R14757) $4.00
(R14762) $20.00
(R14766) $20.00
Rec. Winchester, VA.
(R14773) $4.00
Rec. Monocacy, MD.
(R14774) $10.00
Rec. Marshall, TX arsenal.
(R14777) $30.00
Carved with star. Rec. Union Mills, VA.
(R14783) $18.50
(R14789) $4.00
(R14792) $10.00
(R14808) $3.50
(R14810) $3.00
Rec. in Manassas area.
(R14906) $2.00
Rec. at Manassas.
(R14908) $5.00
(R14911) $6.00
Rec. at Williamsport, MD.
(R14913) $5.00
Rec. at Chancellorsville.
(R14914) $3.00
(R14915) $5.00
Rec. at Dumfries, VA.
(R14917) $10.00
(R14920) $47.50
(R14925) $18.00
(R14927) $18.00