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C1880 FORMAL GIRL’S DRESS OF IVORY SILK SATIN
This tiny, formal girl’s dress c.1880, from the Texas Civil War Museum, is made of ivory silk satin. It is embellished with multiple rows of shirring, unusual chemical lace trimming, silk moiré… (1307-20). Learn More »
CIRCA 1900 BLACK LEATHER LADIES’ SHOES
Sweet black leather shoes from the Texas Civil War Museum, styled with an elongated rounded toe and shaped 1¾" heel. The shoes have ribbon ties over the instep with a bow that fastens with a… (1307-21). Learn More »
A DELIGHTFULLY CHARMING C1886 – 1890 NATURAL COLOR SILK BUSTLE DRESS
In the mid-1890s, the prevailing fashion began to soften. Steel bustles began to be replaced with pillows; structured petticoats with tape ties create shaping. Additional fabric added to the front of… (1307-22). Learn More »
PACK OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD COMBS
These are pocket combs made of tortoise shell. Each one meas. approx. 3.50 inches long x 1.00 inch high. The package looks to have 6 combs still inside the original paper wrapper with two combs… (108-446). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $395.00
SOLD
WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL
These wartime medals were made in France and brought in through the blockade. According to the best modern study, by Pete Bertram in Confederate Numismatica, they show up in white metal, bronze,… (1311-48). Learn More »
VINTAGE ADVERTISING SHOE BRUSH FROM AMES SWORD COMPANY
This vintage shoe brush measures approximately 6” x 1.25” and about 1.5” high. Wood brush back dyed reddish-brown, varnished, and is marked in gold lettering: "Ames Sword Company. / Chicopee,… (2023-1390). Learn More »
$40.00
SOLD
WOMEN’S UCV SASH BUCKLE
Attractive two piece sash buckle with dark blue background and enamel CS flags on the front. Each piece measures approx. 1” x 1 ¼”. Has interlocking tongue and wreath. Each piece has a bar on… (2025-2506). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR GUTTA PERCHA INKWELL
This is a Civil War-era gutta percha inkwell. It has a screw-off top, has an oval-shaped body, and measures approximately 1 3/4” high including the top. Very good condition with no cracks or… (1268-238). Learn More »
$65.00
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SOUVENIR LETTER OPENER – WOOD FROM HANCOCK HOUSE IN LEXINGTON, MASS
Offered here is a souvenir letter opener made from a piece of lathe recovered from the Hancock-Clarke House. The handle portion still retains an original nail. Written in ink on the handle is… (2022-612). Learn More »
$195.00
Originally $295.00
SOLD
LARGE MINOR’S PATENT TIN FOLDING POCKET LANTERN DATED 1865
This folding lantern is taller and wider than those usually encountered. It has the original Mica windows, Japanned finish and a painted gold stencil maker’s mark. The item is made to collapses down… (2022-631). Learn More »
$295.00
Originally $395.00
SOLD
GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON
This fascinating little group of items belonged to Dennis H. Smith who served nine months as a private in Company B, 28th Maine Infantry. Smith was born in Peru, Maine in March of 1843. At age 19 he… (2022-401). Learn More »
$1,250.00
Originally $1,950.00
UCV PENDANT & NECKLACE FEATURING JEFFERSON DAVIS’ DAUGHTER KNOWN AS WINNIE – MACON, GA, 1912
This small, heart-shaped pendant measures approx. 1” x ¼” in size, with a delicate link chain which is 10” in length measuring from the clasp to the pendant. Overall in very fine condition,… (2025-3554). Learn More »
GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS
Recently, the Horse Soldier acquired this lovely example of a women’s Civil War era silk taffeta gown in an iridescent green with slight hues of magenta and blue amongst the rivulets of fabric of… (2022-1084). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $325.00
1860-1870 WOMAN’S FANCHON CAP OR BONNET
1860-1870 woman’s fanchon cap or bonnet, a charming concoction of black velvet ribbon edged with fine white lace. A very similar cap can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,… (1307-09). Learn More »
CIRCA 1870-1880 WOMAN’S BLACK VELVET FANCHON
Woman’s black velvet fanchon c.1870-1880, mounted on a wire frame. Black silk velvet is gathered over the flared brim and the flat band base. A cluster of flowers and leaves in shades of gold and… (1307-10). Learn More »
VERY PRETTY CIRCA 1830 CASED ENGLISH GOLD PLATED SHOE AND KNEE (BREECHES) BUCKLES
Housed in a forest green, gilt blind-stamped case lined in blue velvet with blue silk lining in the top, these elegant gold plated English shoe and knee buckles date about 1830 or so and were likely… (2022-751). Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $395.00
BEAUTIFUL MOURNING BROACH, LUTHER LADD, 6TH MASS. – KIA IN BALTIMORE RIOTS
This is an incredible piece! An oval mourning broach made of gold plated brass and black enamel. Housed under beveled glass in the center is an image of Luther C. Ladd of the 6th Massachusetts… (1202-879). Learn More »
$595.00
SOLD
MODEL 1904 CURRY COMB
The M1904 curry comb was used during the Indian Wars period and into World War I, although the military switched from black leather to russet horse equipment around 1903, which coincided with the… (172-6093). Learn More »
PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA WOOL SOCKS
Socks are in excellent condition. The wool is “scratchy” and has a few scattered spots, but no holes. Machine woven with top edge rolled over and hand stitched down. 19th Century socks are not… (1202-1048). Learn More »
BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED WW1 “TRENCH ART” MESS KIT
This is an original Model 1910 U.S. Army mess kit (or "meat can") manufactured by the Wheeling Stamping Company in 1918. These aluminum kits were standard issue during and after World War I. The kit… (1202-1126). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S GILT BRASS EAGLEHEAD SPURS IN ORIGINAL COLOR
This is a very good condition set of nicely detailed eaglehead spurs with 80 or 90 percent of their gilt finish on the exterior, cast and chased with the outstretched wings making up the entirety of the sidebars. The wing feathers are in raised… (490-6821). Learn More »
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