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"USN" SOAP DISH / SHAVING MIRROR WITH STRAIGHT RAZOR
Two-piece container made of Gutta Percha. Issued to sailors aboard U.S. Navy ships during the Civil War. Lid reads, "Don't Give Up The Ship" and "U.S.N." over an anchor. The container was for shaving… (809-69). Learn More »
$295.00
Originally $365.00
NATURAL GREEN TURQUOISE & SEED PEARL SHIELD PENDANT NECKLACE
Natural Green Turquoise and Seed Pearl Shield Pendant Necklace dates to the 1850s and is set in a handmade setting of 18 carat gold. Typically, we see turquoise in its more popular sky-blue form, but… (1042-09). Learn More »
EAGLE MASTHEAD DISCHARGE AND CIVIL WAR ERA LEATHER WALLET ID’D TO CORP. ALONZO B. MCKENZIE, 140TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!
Eagle mast discharge, documents, and Civil War era leather wallet of Corporal Alonzo B. McKenzie, 140th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, wounded at Gettysburg. Alonzo mustered in to Company F of… (1054-2142). Learn More »
$275.00
ON HOLD
LARGE CARPET BAG DATED 1865
Original carpet bag typical of the Civil War and Reconstruction era. Main body constructed of heavy “carpet”; bottom and sides of leather. A hinged metal frame keeps the top edge rigid and a… (1054-311). Learn More »
$100.00
SOLD
EYEGLASS CASE WITH HAND PAINTED HUNT SCENE
19th century papier-mâché spectacle case with an oil painted hunting scene featuring four classical (Roman or Greek) figures mounted on horseback along with dogs closing in on the prey. Measures 5… (30-1716). Learn More »
$125.00
Originally $195.00
PEWTER TIN FOR PENS & PENCILS
Early 19th century stationary box with old label attached within the lid. JOHN SHILLITO Co. #1602. Dept.510. 19th Century oblong pewter STATIONARY BOX The inside is divided into… (30-1714). Learn More »
$85.00
Originally $145.00
FRENCH PAPIER MACHÉ SNUFF BOX, CIRCA EARLY 19TH CENTURY
This snuff box features paper maché artwork of a French dignitary. The box measures 3.25" by 2.25" by .75". Exhibits minor wear along edge where one opens the box. This excellent, early 19th… (30-1657). Learn More »
$325.00
Originally $495.00
EARLY 19TH CENTURY EQUESTRIAN LEATHER MARTINGALE
Here is an early 19th century specimen of worn and tired leather horse equipment known as a martingale. This equestrian accoutrement appears to date from the 1820s to 1840s and was a leather strap… (30-1468). Learn More »
$135.00
Originally $215.00
NILES PATENT TELESCOPING DRINKING CUP OF 1860
When Goodyear discovered and patented hard rubber in 1851 a new age was upon us. Well, many thought so anyway. New devices were invented and the ingenious rushed to patent improvements on the old.… (286-542). Learn More »
VICTORIAN ERA GUTTA PERCHA COLLAR BOX WITH MASONIC SYMBOLS
Victorian era box meant for holding gentleman’s collars features a gutta percha lid and stained wooden bottom. Hinged lid shows a scrollwork border with an image of Masonic symbols in the center.… (1043-99). Learn More »
VICTORIAN ERA GUTTA PERCHA COLLAR BOX WITH STAG
Victorian era box meant for holding gentleman’s collars features a gutta percha lid and stained wooden bottom. Hinged lid shows a scrollwork border with an image of a stag in the forest. Original… (1043-104). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA LEATHER NEEDLE CASE WITH ORIGINAL PACKS OF NEEDLES
Nice leather case is stamped in gold gilt, “KIRBY, BEARD & COMPY’S NE PLUS ULTRA NEEDLES”. Case has a flap that tucks in a fabric band to close. It opens to reveal a leather divider with… (286-545). Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
TINNED IRON MESS CUP
Mess gear came through the various recruiting services and varied in design. This style is pictured early on in the war and seems to have been the pattern generally used once the U.S. government took… (490-1855). Learn More »
BOHEMIAN GARNET NECKLACE WITH BAROQUE PEARLS, circa 1860
In excellent condition and strength, this gorgeous necklace measures 18 inches in length. All garnets are intact and are rose cut; the largest center cluster measures three quarters of an inch. The… (1042-08). Learn More »
FORK, KNIFE AND SPOON COMBINATION MESS SET
During the war the commercial market was filled with devices and gadgets promoted as making life easier for the soldier in camp and field. Combination mess utensils were a category of their own,… (286-539). Learn More »
$175.00
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GENERAL CUSTER 1911 TOBACCO CARD
Like bubblegum trading cards, color lithographed tobacco cards were a popular marketing ploy. This one is touted on the reverse as being part of the Second Series of “Men of History” as published… (286-543). Learn More »
$35.00
SOLD
M1874 U.S. ARMY CUP
Clean and solid, w/”U.S”-stamped handle - the cup of the 7th Cavalry & Indian fighting army on through Spanish-American War. Superb collectible.… (JPB508). Learn More »
ID’D CONFEDERATE BLANKET, 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Here is a rare opportunity to own an original Confederate blanket that is also Id’d. Blanket belonged to Private William C. Bradley, a soldier in Co. “B”, 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Tan colored… (973-03). Learn More »
TINNED IRON MESS CUP
This is the standard issue Union army Civil War mess cup, constructed of tinned sheet iron and roughly 4.5 inches tall and 4.25 inches in diameter. Mess gear came through the various recruiting… (490-1853). Learn More »
$350.00
SOLD
LARGE TINNED MESS IRON CUP
Mess gear was issued by the various recruiting services, first by the states and later by the federal government. Early in the war local suppliers were often sourced and you also had privately… (490-1852). Learn More »
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PIECE OF WOOD FROM THE ROOM IN THE WHITE HOUSE WHERE LINCOLN SIGNED THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
“A piece of wood from the White House where President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and usd (sic) as a private office by the Presidents since Jefferson’s time. Presented to Genl. W. J. Palmer by his friend and Comrade Col. W.M.… (945-297). Learn More »
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