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106TH NEW YORK SOLDIER’S ID DISC FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE WENDALL LANG, JR.
Thick lead disc with much corrosion to the surface and very hard to read. Some of the name and regimental designation is visible but very hard to make out. Disc belonged to John S. Coter of Co. H,… (R19333). Learn More »
$325.00
ON HOLD
EXQUISITE 18TH CENTURY MINIATURE OIL PAINTING ON IVORY – MARIE THERESE DE SAVOIE
Here is a very fine, original, miniature oval oil painting executed on ivory that shows Marie Therese De Savoie, Countess of Savoy (1819-1864). The painting measures 2 1/8” high x 1 7/8” wide and… (M21113). Learn More »
POLITICAL TEXTBOOK FOR 1860 ID'D TO DR. ALFRED HUGHES, FOUNDER OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE; IMPRISONED AT CAMP CHASE, OH
COMPRISING A BRIEF VIEW OF THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS…....A HISTORY OF THE STRUGGLE RESPECTING SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES….compiled by Horace Greeley and John F. Cleveland. New… (185-06). Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $175.00
DIARY ID’D TO MEMBER OF THE 2ND CONNECTICUT HEAVY ARTILLERY
Standard leather covered diary of the period. Worn leather flap embossed in gold “DIARY 1864.” Front cover is missing exposing first page that is inscribed in pencil “J. H. Bradley, Co. G. 2nd… (L13946). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
SET OF EATING UTENSILS ID TO HUGH S. NEWELL, 3RD MAINE INFANTRY
Standard 19th century wood handled knife and fork. Handle of fork is inscribed “HUGH NEWELL” and the handle of the knife is inscribed “HUGH S. NEWELL.” Hugh S. Newell was 27 years old when… (475-92). Learn More »
EXPERTLY HANDCARVED BURL WOOD FOLK ART PIPE ID'D TO JAMES CARSON, 140TH NEW YORK INFANTRY
"James Carson 140 Reg NYS Vol" in deeply carved relief on the stem extension. The pipe bowl is grasped by a hand with a cuff delineated on the sleeve of the arm, also beautifully executed. Perfect… (M20141). Learn More »
$1,500.00
Originally $1,950.00
STRAND OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S HAIR
Unframed, 11" X 14", double matted with royal blue suede matting with gold Florentine trim. A strand of George Washington's hair is encased in a magnified show box. A colored 200th Anniversary colored… (M22192). Learn More »
STRAND OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S HAIR
Unframed, 11" X 14", double matted with royal blue suede matting with gold Florentine trim. A strand of George Washington's hair is encased in a magnified show box. A colored 200th Anniversary colored… (M22193). Learn More »
PAIR OF MINIATURE PAINTED IVORIES OF RICHARD AND CATHERINE BALL
The 1-3/4 inch ovals are both painted on ivory and mounted in a small decorative metal frame. The picture of Mary has a ring attached so it can be worn around the neck. Both pieces have a small crack… (M21111). Learn More »
HANDSOME SHARK VERTEBRAE WALKING STICK IDENTIFIED TO UNION GENERAL QUINCY A. GILMORE
Base of the pommel has a ½” high silver ferrule ornately inscribed with the name “Q. A. Gillmore”. The cane’s 28” long, cylindrical vertebrae section is ¾” diameter at the top and… (M22043). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED, 87TH PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIER’S GROUPING OF GETTYSBURG REUNION RELATED DOCUMENTS - CORPORAL DANIEL SMITH
Fresh from the family of a soldier who served with the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War is a grouping of original paper items from the 1913 Reunion at Gettysburg, PA and other… (L13763). Learn More »
1861 ARMY REGULATIONS ID'D TO OFFICER IN THE 6TH NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD
Brown cloth covers showing light wear. Spin badly chipped. Runs 457 pages with a 21 page Appendix. Inside front cover in period ink is “J. W. Mason, Col. 6th Reg. N. G. S. N. Y.” The Colonels name… (172-2198). Learn More »
LINCOLN SIGNED COMMISSION & MASON DOCUMENT FOR AN OFFICER IN THE 1ST MICHIGAN INFANTRY & V.R.C.
This is a lot of three documents belonging to Lieutenant John Goring. First is an unframed Presidential Commission on vellum. Typical commission of the period with nice spreadwinged eagle at top… (649-01). Learn More »
$4,950.00
SOLD
PAPER AND PHOTO GROUP OF 103RD OHIO SOLDIER, MUSICIAN RHESA HOUGHTON
Lot contains the following: 1.) Letter in period ink from Rhesa Houghton to Lester C. Cook reads. Spencer, Aug. 5th, 1862 Dear Friend Lester, I take my pen to let you… (172-2147). Learn More »
BATTALION DRILL MANUAL BY COPPEE, ID'D TO LT. DANIEL FELCH - 14TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY/1ST MASSACHUSETTS HEAVY ARTILLERY
1862 dated book entitled “The Field Manual for Battalion Drill.” Book runs 152 pages and is complete with all drawings and diagrams. Covers show hard wear from use. Minor foxing on some pages.… (172-2199). Learn More »
FEDERAL INFANTRY OFFICER’S UNIFORM, PERSONAL EFFECTS AND DOCUMENT GROUPING IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN JAMES BENNET, 86TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
This most interesting Civil War collection of a New York officer was part of his family’s estate until 1998 when it was made available to the collecting community. The memorabilia ensemble from… (591-01). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED 1819 INFANTRY DRILL MANUAL
Full title of this book is Compend of the United States System of Infantry Exercise and Maneuvers, Also, The Best System Extant for Light Infantry and Rifleman” by C. K. Gardner. Book has leather… (172-2193). Learn More »
ROLLUP HATHAWAY'S PATENT WRITING CASE I'D TO CHARLES B. DOBLE, CO. I, 93RD NEW YORK INFANTRY
Tin rolled case, 8.25" long, 1.625 in diameter, with 8.25 x 10" black vinyl cloth & wood (eight links) wrap-around with brass fasteners. Tube designed to contain writing pen, pencils &… (M15237). Learn More »
$1,000.00
Originally $1,200.00
CONFEDERATE SOLDIER AUTOGRAPH ALBUM — SANGSTON FAMILY OF BALTIMORE
Black blind stamped leather w/gilt—“Autographs”—cover lettering. Spine has been rebound w/black cloth tape. Measures 8 x 5.25”, containing approximately 60 gilt edged leaves. The first… (L11418). Learn More »
$650.00
Originally $950.00
WRITING KIT/DESK ID’D TO PVT. SETH W. KINGSLEY, CO. “K”, 52ND MASSACHUSETTS VOLS
Typical period writing desk kit—rectangular wooden box w/hinged lid measuring 8” x 10” 1.5”—of dovetail construction, with inset lock & turn key (1.25” in length) , & partitions… (M18969). Learn More »
$500.00
Originally $750.00
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LINCOLN PLAQUE BY VICTOR DAVID BRENNER
Stamped brass plaque with profile relief of President Abraham Lincoln on the front. The silhouette of Mr. Lincoln is the same as on the current US penny. Plaque meas. approx. 7.25 x 9.50. Upper left-hand corner has some dents but otherwise the… (337-217). Learn More »
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