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
(R16778) $22.50
(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 are five British artifacts from the Revolutionary War period. They were recovered in the Yorktown VA. area according to the attached tag.
(R16988) $39.50
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
Brown Bess type bayonet with 13.25 inch triangular blade and 4.0 inch blood grove. Socket missing 1.75 inch section along sight groove. As stated above, item is dug but in very solid condition.
(123-6126) $135.00
Dug at Fort Mount Hope at Ticonderoga, NY by Frank Kravic, with his initials painted on in white.
(R14102) $75.00
Clipped blade folding knife in relic condition dug at Ft. Stanwix.
(R14111) $40.00
Dug at Camp New Boston, a Massachusetts troop camp in the Hudson Highlands, NY.
(R14134) $25.00
Recovered in Virginia.
(R14168) $18.50
Dug at Fort Wyllys, NY, near West Point.
(R14173) $30.00
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 from the John Mercer Plantation in Marlborough, Virginia. Relics include section of a clay pipe stem and three pieces of period pottery.
(R14287) $8.95
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
(R14356) $29.50
Offered is a large broad axe head. It was recovered in New York City around the 1920'S.
(R14358) $97.50
(R14362) $39.50
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
These three items were recovered from the site of the Battle of Fort Morris in Sunbury, Georgia. They consist of a section of a brass candlestick holder, a grape or canister shot and a section of lead with a hole drilled through it, possible a fish sinker.
(R14398) $47.50
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
(R17023) $18.50
(R17024) $18.50
(R17025) $10.00
(R17026) $10.00
(R17027) $8.00
(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
Very impressive eagle flag pole finial. Measures 8 1/2" in total length. This one was dug at Harrison's Landing near the Berkeley House. From the collection of the late Wendell Lang. Extremely well done eagle with great feather detail. Left wing is slightly bent. 60% of gold wash still visible.
(558-318) $495.00
Nice dug example. Modern tag.
(558-317) $47.50
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
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) $2,750.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 62 x 69 mm. This is the buckle pictured on page 208 of the book CONFEDERATE SERVICE ACCOUREMENT PLATES by Lon M. Keim, M.D. It was recovered from a CS camp in Fredericksburg, VA.
(558-212) $550.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 63x 72 mm. Recovered unknown location.
(558-213) $550.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 60 x 67 mm. Recovered unknown location.
(558-214) $550.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 60 x 75 mm. Recovered unknown location.
(558-215) $550.00
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
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 62 x 71 mm. Recovered unknown location.
(558-218) $450.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 64 x 94 mm. Recovered unknown location.
(558-219) $650.00
Constructed of sand cast brass this buckle measures 63 x 93 mm. Recovered unknown location. Chipped corner.
(558-220) $650.00
Partial maker-mark "H.A. Dingee", w/ "H. A." visible on reverse. Front patina bright & coppery, w/light scratching. Reverse arrow hooks, all present; solid & intact. Lead backing clean & intact w/light chipping and silvery oxidized patina. Black ink surrounding maker mark "H" & "A". Else VG & attractive.
(M20249) $295.00
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
Kerksis collection ["Jan. 59]. Frontal patina dark and plum colored, w/surface dust & minimal scratching. Reverse arrowhead hooks; all present, solid & intact w/long hook bent slightly to the left. Lead-backing present, but thin & dirt stained, w/two chipped spots. Kerkis # 22 in white ink. Overall VG, & loaded with character. [Totopotomy Creek was included in the topography of the Battle of Bethesda Church, VA., May 30, 1864, during Grant's 1864 Overland Campaign]. Superb relic plate.
(M20258) $325.00
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
Judah's Assault / 2d Div. / 23rd Army Corps. Kerkis collection [Sep. 54] Frontal patina plum dark w/light chipping of the lettering & round the edges. Reverse "Puppy Paw" hooks; all present, solid & intact. Lead-backing deteriorated by oxidation. Kerksis # 29 in white ink. Else VG. Good Atlanta Campaign plate.
(M20266) $325.00
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
Recovered at Antietam. Obverse patina exhibits dark patina, along with patches of verdigris and minor nicks, dings, and scratching. Reverse retains its lead backing, while exhibiting oxidation, and a film of grime. Loops have been bent flat, while remaining solid. A solid relic display plate, redolent with character.
(558-336) $150.00
Recovered at Chancellorsville. On its obverse side, the plate is bent forward in concave fashion round the edges. Obverse face completely covered w/ verdigris. Reverse side retain traces of its lead backing w/considerable oxidation. Loops gone. In all, an interesting Chancellorsville display relic.
(558-338) $115.00
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
Obverse face smoothly symmetrical with plum colored patina with one small dent & minor scratches. Reverse loops rusted and best, but intact and solid. Lead backing scratchy with light grime. Else VG. Highly attractive Antietam relic.
(R17411) $295.00
Obverse face smoothly symmetrical, exhibiting dark coppery patina with light scratching & corrosive wear round the edges. Reverse loops rusted, with one intact & one broken. Lead backing scratchy with light deterioration. Else VG. Solid Antietam relic breast plate.
(R17412) $265.00
This Federal eagle shoulder belt plate, ca. 1863, is a regulation 1826 pattern enlistedman's device and measures a diameter of 63 mm. Breast plate is in excellent relic condition and bears a modern small white tag affixed to the back which reads "CHANCELLORSVILLE". Plate specimen is constructed in the die-struck, rolled brass method with a lead backing and iron wire belt loops. The brass accoutrement's face has a detailed surface depicting a spread-winged eagle looking to his left while holding three arrows in this right talon and an olive branch in his left. Eagle exhibits a pronounced eyebrow and curved beak, similar to those devices produced by Boyd & Son of Boston but this plate shows no visible maker's marks. Plate face is preserved and exhibits mild surface wear to the higher spots. Plate surface has acquired a wonderful dirty bronze patina along with some light oxidation. Edge not nicked or dented. Lead back is strong and tight with tiny pockmarks of light erosion along the edges. Both iron hooks very strong with light rusting. A very nice, original brass U.S. eagle shoulder belt plate that would make a great addition to any military belt plate display or Civil War collection.
(348-76) $250.00
This is a "Jeff Davis" Hardee hat Insignia. It was recovered at Harper's Ferry in 1962.
(R17003) $39.50
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
Shoulder scales dug at Winchester, VA. Scales are in solid condition and are complete.
(558-313) $135.00
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 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 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 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 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, 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 fine excavated example of a small cuff-size pewter button as worn on the enlisted artilleryman's uniform of the US 1st Regiment of Artillerists during the War of 1812. Classified as a AY32 in Albert's reference book, this small 20-24mm button is of one-piece construction and has with a flat face that bears raised intertwined foliated script letters "RA". Button retains its shank that is strong and intact. Here is a very good, excavated U.S. pewter uniform button from the War of 1812.
(M19205) $45.00
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
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 GI30a in Albert's reference book, this small one-piece 19-mm button features a face that depicts the raised "U.S." in Roman letters. Button retains its shank that is in very strong condition. A wonderful excavated U.S. Army cast pewter uniform button from the early 1800s.
(M19211) $55.00
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
Made of lead.
(R8448) $20.00 EACH
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 finial. It was recovered at Antietam, Virginia.
(R17032) $20.00
(R17033) $29.50
Offered is a CS cartridge box finial with leather. It was recovered at Antietam, Virginia.
(R17035) $29.50
(R17042) $20.00
Offered is a relic condiiton US cartridge box finial with leather. It was recovered at Antietam, Virginia.
(R17044) $29.50
Offered is a Enfield cartridge box finial with remnants of leather. It was recovered at Antietam, Virginia.
(R17037) $29.50
(R17038) $29.50
(R17036) $29.50
(R17039) $29.50
(R17043) $29.50
Offered is a US cap box finial with leather. It was recovered at Antietam, Virginia.
(R17050) $29.50
(R17051) $29.50
Offered is a pair of CS knapsack hooks. They were recovered at Chancellorsville, Virginia.
(R17030) $20.00
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
Offered is a Model 1860, serial number 195941, .44 caliber revolver in relic condition. All the moving parts are rusted tight. The wooden grips have long decayed away and the main spring is broken. Metal has been lightly cleaned. All of the six cylinders are loaded. All the unfired cylinders are still capped. The loading lever lock has been altered, possibly to keep the loading lever in place for display. This is a great relic pistol lost in the heat of battle. Recovery location is unknown.
(R17405) $2,250.00
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
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
This original breech-loading carbine is a First Model Merrill carbine produced by the firm of James H. Merrill and L.W. Thomas of Baltimore, MD. One of a total of 15,000 weapons that were issued in 1861, this scarce cavalry weapon is an early battlefield relic pickup recovered from the Bentonville area battle site near Lexington, North Carolina. The carbine was never popular with Union horsesoldiers and many of the early war Merrill carbines were captured and used by Confederate cavalry. By the middle of 1863, very few Merrill carbines were still in use in the Federal Army of the Potomac.
The Merrill boasts a .54 caliber, single shot percussion design with that measures 37 3/8" long with a 22 1/8" long round barrel. Carbine has a black walnut stock and weighs 6.5 pounds. The weapon was loaded by pulling back the ball-type plunger on the top breech lever, then lifting and pulling up the lever and inserting the paper cartridge. Breech lever maker markings are not visible but the serial number (#7301 or #1301) is still evident on the breech tang. Carbine retains both its folding two-leaf rear sight that serves as the catch for the breech lever and its front sight. Marked on the iron lockplate forward of the hammer are the eagle bolster and the maker address of "J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858 / APL. 9 MAY 21-28-61." The three-line stamping is clearly readable but the last line is worn down. Weapon features brass furniture mountings for the triggerguard and brass butt plate but is missing the brass barrel band. Triggerguard exhibits the stamped assembly number (52) on the underside and it is also missing one retaining screw. Carbine has its iron sling bar and sling ring but no patchbox. All metal wears a dark plum-brown patina along with scattered pinprick rusting. Barrel bore is dark and dirty.
Walnut stock is in relic condition and has lost approximately 5" of the forend portion. Also missing is a section of stock wood on both sides behind the hammer. Remaining wood surface is strong but exhibits numerous, shallow grooves or depressions most likely the result of the carbine resting in a river for some time. This reasonably priced 1st Model Merrill carbine, recovered at Lexington near the Civil War battlefield at Bentonville, NC, is a classic relic condition cavalry arm that would fit into any military display or relic collection.
(R17407) $995.00
This barrel appears to have been heated and bent severely in the middle to render it unusable. The long-range rear sight is present as is the barrel plug. The nipple has been removed. Heavy pitting and rust over entire surface of relic.
(R12255) $150.00
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
Relic condition, recovered from the James River at Richmond, VA.
(R14153) $49.50
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 nipple protector was recovered at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The protector has two clear edges of the square base of the cone impressed.
(R13902) $29.50
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 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
This is a Confederate Mississippi style spur. The rowel end has been broken off. It was recovered at North Anna, VA.
(R16990) $67.50
Half of a model 1859 U.S. Cavalry brass spur. Appears to have been bend inside out. Recovered from Todd's Tavern area.
(R14722) $29.50
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
Brass faced with lead-filled backs. Intertwined "USA" on face. Old tag attached but broken. Tag reads "Found on B…. of Chancellor…." Obviously an early Chancellorsville find.
(558-325) $300.00
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
Worn by Cavalry and Dragoon, circa 1854-1861. This plain brass heart-shaped design was die-struck with a rolled brass face. Lead filled with two of the three flat iron strap hooks intact. Face has a rich dark olive patina with minor lead loss on back. Scarce plate.
(348-87) $550.00
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
Item is 75% complete and is covered in rust but is still solid. There are no weak spots that we can find. This was dug from the Richmond, Va. area.
(R9125) $4.00
(R10133) $22.50
(R13961) $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 an artillery vent pick used to puncture the powder bags. It is heavily rusted and has a bent end. It was recovered at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
(R16918) $47.50
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
Meas. 55" long with one toggle end. Has three 1 ½" oval rings, two attached to chain links, the other one moves freely.
(M14045) $29.50
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
Offered is a very rare Confederate Bayonet made by the Tredegar Iron Works of Richmond, VA. The Iron Works was located along the James River. The solid triangular blade is flat on all three sides, as it has no fullers. It is a "Dug" example that measures 21.5 inches over all. Even the locking ring is attached. The bayonet is still very strong with most of the original metal still intact. It has a dark brown patina and has been shellacked. Tag says that Dwight Vaughn recovered it at Gen. Cleburne's Camp, Pumpkinvine Creek, in Georgia. Included is an oak display case. This is a very scarce confederate manufactured bayonet that is getting harder to find.
(558-183) $795.00
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
Model 1855 U.S. bayonet complete with locking ring recovered in the Richmond VA. area. Heavily rusted. From the Burk collection.
(558-437) $67.50
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
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
Offered is a small piece of wood with a fired .69 cal musket ball inside. It was recovered at Chancellorsville, Virginia.
(R17020) $15.00
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
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
Dropped 58 caliber US base minie ball.
(R16931) $35.00
Fired 58 caliber US base minie ball.
(R16934) $15.00
Non-excavated, cone cavity.
(R10186) $20.00
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
Found in the Fall of 1959, a circular poker chip.
(R13859I) $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
Recovery location unknown.
(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
(R14951) $4.00
Rec. at Hanover, VA.
(R14952) $5.00
Rec. at Manassas, VA.
(R14964) $1.00
(R14999) $5.00
Recovered at Chancellorsville, VA.
(R15005) $18.00
Rec. at The Wilderness.
(R15007) $10.00
Rec. in the Savannah River IN 1983.
(R15026) $20.00
Rec. at Hilton Head Island.
(R15037) $3.00
Rec. in a Union camp in Culpeper County, VA.
(R15044) $6.00
Carved pencil. rec. Fredericksburg - Chancellorsville area.
(R15052) $20.00
Carved pencil rec. at Fairfax Courthouse, VA.
(R15053) $18.00
Location of recovery unknown.
(R15057) $20.00
Rec. at Chantilly, VA.
(R15061) $10.00
(R15062) $15.00
Rec. Stafford, VA.
(R15079) $20.00
Used in the Henry rifle of Civil War fame, this excavated ammunition specimen is a .44 caliber rimfire cartridge in excellent original condition. The artifact has its conical lead head fitted to a ¾" long brass cartridge casing. The .44 caliber conical bullet and its accompanying powder charge are complete and tight. Lead head wears a light coat of white oxidation while the brass casing exhibits scattered areas of vetigris and a pleasing patina. Once referred to as the 'Yankee rifle you load on Sunday and shoot all week with' this specimen of ammunition is a fine example of a Henry Rifle rimfire cartridge and represents a seldom seen specimen of Civil War carbine ammunition.
(R16495) $39.50
Presented here is an original, Antietam-dug Federal / Confederate .69 caliber conical lead minie ball in excellent condition. This desirable artifact was recovered at the East Woods area of the battlefield in November 1957. The large lead ball was a common type of ammunition used with muzzleloaders during the Civil War. Quite possibly a 'drop', this .69 caliber minie ball has lost its beige or tan colored paper wrap and appears in unfired condition. A coating of light surface grime adheres to the lead. To load his musket, the soldier tore (or bit) off one end of the paper and poured the powder down the muzzle of the barrel. Muzzleloaders used bullets that were slightly smaller than the bore diameter of the barrel in order for the weapon to be loaded properly. This specimen of smoothbore musket ammunition is in excellent condition and is a superb example of a Civil War Federal infantryman's 'minie ball'.
(R16504) $35.00
.58 cal union bullet and piece of shrapnel from Shepherdstown, WV.
(R14218) $18.50
Recovered from Fredericksburg, VA.
(R14439) $18.50
The dug stopper from Resaca, GA started as a bullet and then was carved into a stopper.
(R13831) $29.50
Hammered flat with rounded ends. Almost 1 ½ inches long with rounded corners. Small round hole drilled on one side. White patina.
(R13810) $10.00
This relic grouping consists of a total of 16 items recovered by legendary Civil War relic hunter and historian Wendell Lang, Jr. Items are from a temporary gravesite on Turkey Run Island in the James River east of Richmond, VA. All artifacts are excavated and shown in a wood display case.* Grouping consists of a single M1826 breastplate, three Federal eagle 'shield' buttons, a single Federal eagle "I" officer's button, one fired minie ball, four pieces of leather fragments, a small iron four-hole button, and the remains of five various buttons too rusted to discern. Minie exhibits a coating of rough white oxidation from exposure to the air. *Note: Display case comes with the bullets.
(348-62) $495.00
Two separated pieces of a minie ball with initials carved on either side - "RWC" on one and "RC" on the other. Remarkably, the two pieces, which obviously fit together, were found 1/2 mile apart.
(R13882) $85.00
Please specify, either short (1.25") or long (1.75").
(R5155) $45.00 EACH
A display of 11 canister balls and one plate glued to white foam core with photo at top of complete canister rounds laid out. Nicely labeled and displayed.
(558-314) $275.00
Measures just under 1" in diameter, mold seam visible. Location of recovery unknown.
(R17099) $20.00
Recovered Atlanta, GA. 1.75" in diameter.
(R3556) $25.00
Here is a dug counterfeit half dollar from camp Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. A crude counterfeit, but with the original coin's features discernible on each side. It also has a nail hole in the edge.
(R13852) $65.00
Rec. at Cold Harbor.
(R13871) $95.00
Recovered Mass. Inf. camp at Montgomery City, MD. Piece of camp art measuring 3" x 2 ½", with a small "H" carved near the neck. One leg is broken off, two legs are complete, and did not attempt to make a fourth. Color of the lead is a light tan after years of weathering.
(R13870) $125.00
Rec. at a US camp.
(R13840A) $67.50
Rec. at a US camp site.
(R13840B) $67.50
Remains of a brass sash buckle with root growing through it, identified as being recovered from Williamsburg in 1988.
(R14315) $18.50
Pair of early children's toys - portion of a body of a doll, and a small pewter sauce plate.
(R14194) $15.00
Recovered from a trash pit in a Union camp used by soldiers from Michigan, Rhode Island, and New York. Hand rolled, mottled colored marbles.
(R13846) $25.00 EACH
Recovered from US camp site used by Rhode Island troops.
(R13847) $25.00 EACH
Here is a lead dice carved from a bullet; nicely made with sharp edges. Pips are incomplete. Location of recovery unknown.
(R13844) $75.00
Rec. at site of a Union picket post. Carved from a bullet, incomplete.
(R13845) $65.00
Piece of typing plate cut to resemble a belt plate. Found along with piece of type on the Kernstown Battlefield area, with Virginia button found in the vicinity.
(R14196) $39.50
These candleholders were very popular with the soldiers. Made from cast iron they had a spike protruding from the bottom. This allowed them to be driven into wood, trees etc.
(558-395) $67.50
These candleholders were very popular with the soldiers. Made from cast iron they had a spike protruding from the bottom. This allowed them to be driven into wood, trees etc. This one was found at Fort Harrision, VA.
(558-396) $67.50
Found at a US campsite Po River, Spotsylvania Court House, VA. One side retains a lot of the gilt finish.
(R13710) $67.50
Small pocket knife in relic condition found near a CS winter camp in Caroline Co. Va.
(R14329) $10.00
Recovered by Wendell Lang. Lid has several pressed concentric circles. The bottom is somewhat convex and there is a slight corresponding break in the lid.
(R13893) $195.00
This bone toothbrush was found in a C.S. trashpit in Fredericksburg, VA. The brush is complete except for the bristles and some pitting on the lower right part of the handle.
(R13889) $67.50
Here is a dug bone lice comb recovered from a C.S. camp in Fredericksburg, VA.
(R13888) $67.50
(R14082) $67.50
Uncleaned bottle, embossed ENGLISH CLUB SAUCE around part of the shoulder and GILCHREST BROS. Down one side. Clear glass, 7 ¼" tall, excellent condition.
(R13830) $49.50
Turn of the century stoneware pot/jar from England used to store potted meats for sale, circa 1898. Manufactured by R. Seager, Potted Ham and tongue, in Ipswich. Meas. 3 ½" dia. x 1 ½".
(R13832A) $47.50
Turn of the century stoneware pot/jar from England used to store potted meats for sale, circa 1898. Manufactured by G.W Plumtree, 13 Railorad Street, Southport, England, Home of potted Meats. Stoneware showing its age with minor chip along the edge. Meas. 3 ½" dia. x 1 ½".
(R13832B) $39.50
Two small sections of animal bones recovered from the 3rd Mass area, New Boston.
(R14220) $10.00
Canning food in cans had been around since before the civil war. Tin cans were all made by hand which was a very slow process. In 1847 an American, Allen Taylor, patented a machine-stamped tin can. The canning industry grew rapidly, and by the 1850s, commercial canneries operated in Maine, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Gail Borden developed a process to condense and seal milk and in 1856 opened the nation's first canned milk plant. In 1860, Isaac Solomon, the manager of a tomato canning plant in Baltimore, introduced a New procedure for heating containers to a higher temperature, thus reducing the sterilization period from five or six hours to under an hour. Solomon's discovery led to higher production levels and lower prices, as factory output jumped from two thousand to three thousand cans a day to twenty thousand cans. Solomon's innovation coincided with the beginning of the Civil War, which transformed the market for canned goods. Output rose from 5 million cans in 1860 to 30 million cans in 1865. The federal government, recognizing the importance of canned foods, invested significant sums of money in canneries throughout the northern states. In 1858, Ezra Warner of Waterbury, Connecticut patented the first can opener. The U.S. military used it during the Civil War.
Offered here is of assortment of Civil War fruit and milk cans recently acquired. Made of galvanized tin with soldered tops and bottoms. All have been opened but the lids are attached, except for one which is missing its lid. Another's lid is separated but is with the tin. The condition of these cans is the best we have ever seen. Except for some minor surface rust and some denting they look like the day they were manufactured. These will not last long.
(R15326) $75.00
(R15327) $75.00
Large 15- inch camp spoon recovered in the Richmond VA. area. From the Burk collection.
(558-438) $29.50
Forged iron rat tail spatula from Washington, D.C.
(R14353) $95.00
Both recovered from Ft. Dugan on Maryland Heights in Harper's Ferry Va.
(R14235) $39.50
Field-made iron trivet, with very small loss of iron. One can still see where the circular top was lapped over and joined and how the legs were inserted through holes in it and penned over. Found at Hancock's 2nd Corps line, Cold Harbor.
(M18966) $195.00
The pre-Columbian era incorporates all period subdivisions in the history and prehistory of the Americas before the appearance of significant European influences on the Americas continent. Offered is a tool made of sandstone. The semi-circular stone is approximately seven inches long. One side is ground flat and the sides are ground on angles. One side has a small mound that extrudes out from the stone one inch. Some possibilities of its use are to push rounded pots into the fire or to set pots on to raise them off the ground and allow for circulation. Nice conversation piece.
(R14258) $275.00