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Until recently the battle at Fairfield was numbered among the “forgotten” cavalry engagements of Gettysburg, overshadowed by the clash on July 3 two miles east of the town behind the Union center.… (1000-440). Learn More »
$18,500.00
Originally $25,000.00
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 »
Vintage brass pin shows a raised image of the Eternal Peace Light Monument in Gettysburg. Pin mounted on reverse has the patent number for the safety catch stamped on the base which reads, "Pat.… (635-375). Learn More »
This vintage heavy glass paperweight shows an early image of the High Water Mark Memorial at the Gettysburg Battlefield. Measures 2 ½” by 4”. Image has yellowed with age but is clear. Glass shows… (1054-1298). Learn More »
$40.00
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This vintage heavy glass paperweight shows a colored image of General Meade’s Headquarters at the Gettysburg Battlefield. Measures 2 ½” by 4”. Image is clear. Glass shows no chips or cracks.… (1054-1297). Learn More »
$65.00
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Vintage pocket knife has raised images on both sides. One side features the Jennie Wade House. Other side shows General Meade’s Headquarters and the Pennsylvania State Memorial. Knife has two… (635-366). Learn More »
New York commemorated the service of its soldiers at Gettysburg with the dedication of a state monument on the field in 1893. This stretched over the three-day thirtieth anniversary of the battle and… (766-1447). Learn More »
This is a regulation issue cavalryman’s spur, with rounded profile to the sides and neck, with the rowel in place. The rowel shows some rounding the tips, and one tip missing, but turns freely. The… (490-2447). Learn More »
$395.00
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If you have been following our recent offerings, you will be familiar with the collection of Tom Bohon, a longtime customer and friend. He was also a regular visitor to the Shields Museum, which… (490-2471). Learn More »
$225.00
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Luck is the residue of diligence. Tom Bohon was one of our earliest customers, a regular at our first shop, and regular visitor to the old Shields Museum. In 1974 he was offered a rare opportunity by… (490-2453). Learn More »
This Confederate cartridge box was a battlefield pick-up from the first day’s battlefield here at Gettysburg and comes from the collection of Tom Bohon, who acquired it in 1974 directly from the… (490-2448). Learn More »
This revolver holster shows a classic Confederate field repair and was part of a Shields Museum display of battlefield pick-ups from the scene of the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg. The holster… (490-2452). Learn More »
Full eight-page issue of the New York Times for July 3, 1863. Some of the headlines along the left edge of the paper are: VERY IMPORTANT NEWS FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE BATTLE NEAR GETTYSBURGH ON… (668-218). Learn More »
$225.00
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6 pp., 12.5 x 20”, five columns. Exhibits light chipping and water staining round the margins. Else VG & entirely legible. This issue is dated two weeks after Gen. Lee ordered his army north… (141-20). Learn More »
$75.00
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This British import bullet mold has a tight provenance through Tom Bohon to the Shields Museum, which opened here in Gettysburg in 1925 near the Reynolds equestrian statue on the first day’s field… (490-2445). Learn More »
$495.00
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This a classic Confederate infantry cartridge box picked up on the first day’s field of fighting at Gettysburg and once on display at the Shields Museum. This comes to us from the collection of Tom… (490-2449). Learn More »
$4,250.00
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We are proud to offer this classic Confederate cap box picked up on the first day’s field at Gettysburg and formerly in the Shields Museum. The condition is very good, showing field wear with some… (490-2451). Learn More »
This is a nice example of an early Gettysburg battlefield pick-up from the scene of the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg in the fields west of town. This was formerly in the Shields Museum and… (490-2446). Learn More »
This is a classic Confederate cap box constructed with a two-piece rectangular flap, single wide belt loop, and lead/pewter finial. The box was obtained in a 1974 direct purchase from the Shields… (490-2450). Learn More »
The wishbone or forked-tongue buckle was widely made throughout the south and is found in several variations, but is very seldom seen on its original leather, much less with a Gettysburg provenance… (490-2444). Learn More »
$6,950.00
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Pattern 1851 shakos are sporadically encountered but it is not often that one like this comes up for sale. This particular shako is for a State of Ohio artillery unit. The shako is of the usual construction with a body of dark blue wool broadcloth… (161-08). Learn More »