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MID-19TH CENTURY CAST IRON STOVE MADE AT THE GETTYSBURG STEAM FOUNDRY
First, the history of the piece. George Arnold (1799-1879) was a very active merchant in Gettysburg, also an associate and friend of Thaddeus Stevens. Of interest to us here is his foundry business.… (M26037). Learn More »
SCARCE LEATHER PANNOTYPE PHOTOGRAPH OF A VMI CADET IN UNIFORM, IDENTIFIED AS “WILLIS” AND DATED 1858
The Virginia Military Institute was intimately involved in the war. It fielded some 1,827 alumni in the conflict, all but 19 of whom served in the Confederate army, and 20 of whom achieved a… (846-202). Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $2,900.00
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OUTSTANDING PAIR OF 7th MICHIGAN CAVALRY LEDGER/DIARIES - 1ST LIEUTENANT JAMES W. BENTLEY, REGIMENTAL COMMISSARY OFFICER
Lieutenant Bentley’s diaries contain his narrative of 7th Michigan regimental service between June 30, 1863, and April 17, 1864. These diaries came in to The Horse Soldier along with a group of… (766-1045). Learn More »
ORIGINAL WAR OF 1812 ERA TWELVE-POUNDER AMERICAN GUNADE – AND REMEMBER THE ALAMO!
This twelve-pounder gunade, dating about 1800-1820, was deaccessioned several years ago from the Fort Ticonderoga collection of artillery. It is unmarked and likely American. The gunade, or gunnade,… (1124-01). Learn More »
ETCHED BLADE, INSCRIBED E.J. JOHNSON C.S. OFFICER’S SWORD OF COL. W. M. SLAUGHTER, 51st GA, KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE
This E.J. Johnston Confederate officer’s sword has an etched blade identifying both the maker and the officer who carried it when killed at Chancellorsville. It was the subject of an article and… (846-238). Learn More »
$16,500.00
Originally $21,000.00
HISTORICAL PRESENTATION MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD OF WILLIAM SCHOULER, ADJUTANT GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS 1860: HE PREPARED THE “MINUTEMEN OF ‘61”
This sword has a wonderful undisturbed patina on the exterior and bright blade with vivid etching that really catches the eye when drawn. It also bears a great 1860 inscription to the Adjutant General… (870-343). Learn More »
20th MAINE: THOMAS CHAMBERLAIN’S COMMISSION AS BREVET MAJOR, “FOR DISTINGUISHED GALLANTRY AT THE BATTLES OF BETHESDA CHURCH AND PEEBLE’S FARM, VIRGINIA.”
Thomas Chamberlain will need no introduction to students of Gettysburg. Born in 1841, he was the youngest brother of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, who earned fame as the commander of the 20th Maine at… (846-246). Learn More »
$5,450.00
Originally $6,500.00
GENERAL BUTTERFIELD’S BANDANNA
This is a scarce piece of field gear or field wear: a well preserved and nicely presented Civil War kerchief or bandanna worn by General Daniel Butterfield. These were not items of issue, of course,… (846-262). Learn More »
$4,950.00
Originally $6,500.00
BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG
Carroll was a fighting general who acquired several nicknames from his red hair along with three wounds and a number of promotions and brevets for his service on the battlefield. He received several… (2020-894). Learn More »
CRISP UNTOUCHED 1862-DATED M1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET AND BAYONET
Model 1861’s rarely show up any more in this condition, crisp, showing just the effects of age, and completely untouched. Most have been appreciated and admired when found and then fallen prey to… (2020-1185). Learn More »
$5,500.00
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RARE 90-BORE CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL-RIFLE
One of the most famous names in Civil War firearms, Christian Sharps, received his first patent for his breechloading mechanism in 1848. He later sold this patent and the Civil War-era Sharps carbines… (218-561). Learn More »
1861 PRESENTATION M1850 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD WITH GUTTA PERCHA GRIP: DRILL MASTER AND ARTIST DAVID DALHOF NEAL, SUMNER HOME GUARD, SAN FRANCISCO
This is a very nice example of a Klingenthal made U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s sword with an 1861 presentation. The sword follows the U.S. regulations, which derived from French… (766-1064). Learn More »
G.A.R. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF SAMUEL RINNAH VAN SANT MEDAL GROUP, LATER GOVERNOR OF MINNESOTA, WITH TWO GOLD PRESENTATION BADGES
This group consists of five pieces related to G.A.R. Commander-in-Chief Samuel Rinnah Van Sant, who served in the 9th Illinois Cavalry 1861-1864, and includes two very pretty, high-end presentation… (480-199). Learn More »
INSCRIBED HORSTMANN 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. GEORGE KENNEY, LIKELY BAKER’S CALIFORNIA REGIMENT, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GLENDALE
This very nice 1850 Foot Officer’s sword by Horstmann has a non-regulation, but very practical metal scabbard and is inscribed inside the guard in script, “Lt. George Kenney.” The volunteer… (1117-114). Learn More »
UNIQUE SILVER CAMEL-HEAD SPURS WITH U.S. SILVER COIN ROWELS!
These very unusual silver spurs bear a maker’s mark in a recessed diamond that looks French to us, but which we cannot identify precisely: “G” over “J” and “R” with a small quatrefoil… (801-567). Learn More »
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION BY GENERAL SHERMAN FOR GENERAL E.W. RICE, WOUNDED SEVEN TIMES, REGIMENTAL, BRIGADE, AND DIVISION COMMANDER
This signed letter by General Sherman in his own hand is nicely presented in an old frame, probably dating about 1900, and matted next to an engraved portrait of Sherman. The lower edge of the mat… (490-2357). Learn More »
HIGH HUMP RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKET DATED 1862
Having captured the Federal Arsenal at Harper’s Ferry the Confederates removed the machinery to Richmond where this weapon was made. The type of lockplates produced by the captured machinery shared… (1000-370). Learn More »
$5,500.00
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INSCRIBED DATED AND INSPECTED AMES 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WILLIAM NOYES 2nd CALIFORNIA, “A CALIFORNIA PIONEER”
This is a scarce 1862-dated U.S. government contracted and inspected M1850 foot officer’s sword inscribed to an officer with service against Indian raiders in California and Arizona, who got a… (1117-113). Learn More »
$4,950.00
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TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER
Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. The deeply… (870-172). Learn More »
$16,000.00
Originally $18,000.00
INSCRIBED SWORD OF CAPT. HENRY WARREN, 7th MAINE, KIA SPOTSYLVANIA
This 1850 foot officer’s sword is nicely inscribed on the face of the pommel, “Henry Warren / 7” Maine / Regt.” The hilt and blade are regulation, with brass pommel cast and chased with leaves… (1117-116). Learn More »
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US NAVY EAGLE POMMEL SWORD ID’D TO PERCIVAL DRAYON, WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY FOR 38 YEARS
Manufactured: Unmarked Maker: Unmarked Year: 1838 - 1850s Model: Eagle pommel Size: 29.5 inch blade, 1 inch wide, .314 thick Condition: VG The blade is etched: “Percival / Drayton / U.S. / Navy”. The blue and gold decorated blade has a… (870-48). Learn More »
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