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NICE PHOTO & PERSONAL ITEMS GROUP ID TO 121ST NEW YORK SOLDIER WOUNDED AT SPOTSYLVANIA
The below listed items all belonged to Sergeant Simeon Smith of Company E, 121st New York Infantry. The first item is a Brooks Patent writing kit in good condition. This roll-up kit is made of a… (1053-34). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-ERA TRAVELLING LAP DESK
Polished rectangular walnut box, 10 x 8 x 3.25.” Interior compartments, w/velvet covered, fold-down, lift-up lids; for paper & and writing utensils. Brass front lock is missing. Blank brass… (986-21). Learn More »
WRITING DESK WITH SILVER PRESENTATION PLAQUE, ID’D TO THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA “ANDERSON” CAVALRY REGIMENT
This writing desk with its silver engraved plaque is truly an item worthy of any advanced collection or museum. The desk is made of mahogany wood and meas. approx. 17.75 inches long x 10.00 inches… (945-286). Learn More »
$3,000.00
Originally $3,500.00
9TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER’S STENCIL – HARRISON E. ROUND, CO. H
Harrison E. Round mustered into service on 12/23/63 for a term of 3 years. He enlisted as a private at the age of 22; his occupation is listed as farmer. While the 9th New Hampshire had already been… (M26064). Learn More »
STONEWARE INKWELL
Inkwell is tan colored, glazed stoneware. Displays a pyramidal shape with raised top. Measures 3” tall by 2 ¼” in circumference at the base. Very good condition with just a couple of small chips… (998-1582). Learn More »
GLAZED STONEWARE INKWELL
Beige colored stoneware inkwell is pyramidal in shape with raised top. Measures 2 ¾” tall by 2 ¼” in circumference at the base. No chips or cracks. … (998-1638). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERIOD ROSEWOOD INK WELL
Ink well has a flat bottom and rounded top. Lid fits tightly and unscrews to reveal a glass insert. Remnants of dark colored ink show on the glass. Wood is in excellent condition with no scratches or… (998-774). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA INKWELL
Wooden inkwell is in the shape of a barrel. Inside features a glass bottle with spout. Lid unscrews. Excellent condition with no nicks or cracks. Remnants of ink remain on glass. Measures approx. 2”… (998-796). Learn More »
GUTTA PERCHA INKWELL
Inkwell has lid that screws on base. Lid has beaded edge. Base has names of battles hand engraved on the side, “PORT HUDSON, HATCHES RUN”, and on the underside, “PETERSBURG, VA”. Measures 1… (R22874). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA CLAY INKWELL
Salt glazed, brown colored ink pot measures approx. 2” in diameter x 1 ¾” tall. Nice condition with a few small chips at the base and lip. [ad] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS… (R22838). Learn More »
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN INKWELL SOUVENIR, CIRCA 1880’s
Base is made of burl wood from historic Lookout Mountain. Flat section of wood is etched with, “LOOKOUT MT”. Glass inkwell has a fluted design and hinged lid. Inkwell fits nicely in the wood base,… (M25759). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S TRAVELLING FIELD DESK, WITH PATRIOTIC SHIELD LOCK
Upright, dark wooden cabinet designed to sit on table, with lower hinged, fold-down writing lid. Measures 26 x 13.5 X 28.5. Paneled front key-lock is missing its key, as are the key-locks to two… (362-236). Learn More »
$2,250.00
Originally $2,500.00
GLAZED STONEWARE TAPERED INK POT
Small 19th century salt glaze ink pot. Stands 2” in height by 1 ¾” in top diameter. Some chipping located on both lip and base. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (179-564). Learn More »
PORTABLE SHIP WRITING DESK ID’D TO USS PEACOCK & USS WARREN, 1832-35
Well-made brown mahogany box measuring 16” x 6.5” x 9.5”. Brass front key lock [key missing], brass end-handles. Double compartment [upper compartment measures15.75 x 1.75” with fold-down… (731-767). Learn More »
SOLDIER’S NAME STAMP KIT
Item comes in a small riker box ready for display. The outer sleeve of the kit has a green label that reads “WELLS & CO’S. RUBBER STEREOTYPE STAMP.” Small print then gives directions for… (725-21). Learn More »
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