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BURLWOOD WRITING DESK CIRCA 1850s - 1860s

BURLWOOD WRITING DESK CIRCA 1850s - 1860s

This wooden artifact from the mid nineteenth century is a large but portable writing case or lap desk that many Civil War officers carried in their luggage during the war.  When closed, the… (661-04). Learn More »

$275.00

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TIN LETTER BOX

CIVIL WAR PERIOD TIN LETTER BOX

This rectangular tin container is an original Civil War era accoutrement sometimes referred to as a letter box.  The box device measures 5¼” high x 10½” long x 8” wide when closed. Box has a… (661-03). Learn More »

$95.00

EARLY 19TH CENTURY PEWTER INKSTAND WITH DRAWERS

EARLY 19TH CENTURY PEWTER INKSTAND WITH DRAWERS

Fine, early pewter, box-like inkstand with two pull-out drawers together with a top cover that has a hinged cop lid.   Possibly of English or Scottish manufacture the square shaped inkstand measures… (30-1580). Learn More »

$395.00

ROLLUP HATHAWAY'S PATENT WRITING CASE I'D TO CHARLES B. DOBLE, CO. I, 93RD NEW YORK INFANTRY

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

WRITING KIT/DESK ID’D TO PVT. SETH W. KINGSLEY, CO. “K”, 52ND MASSACHUSETTS VOLS

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

GETTYSBURG COMPILER NEWSPAPER PRINTING BLOCK -GEISELMAN COLLECTION

GETTYSBURG COMPILER NEWSPAPER PRINTING BLOCK - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

Here, in excellent condition, is an original newspaper-printing block for the title page of the Gettysburg Compiler. It was purchased by John at an undisclosed location in Gettysburg. The Gettysburg… (R11075). Learn More »

$495.00

CIVIL WAR PERIOD GLASS INKWELLS

Either 4-sided or 8-sided. All with air bubbles in the glass. (500003). Learn More »

$12.50 Each

19TH CENTURY JAPANNED DOCUMENT/MAP CASE

19TH CENTURY JAPANNED DOCUMENT/MAP CASE

These were used for the safe storage of documents, such as commissions, and maps. This one is made of bright black japanned tin. It is 21 ¾ inches long with the 5-inch lid attached. It is 2 inches in… (M15223). Learn More »

$45.00
Originally $75.00

19TH CENTURY JAPANNED DOCUMENT/MAP CASE

19TH CENTURY JAPANNED DOCUMENT/MAP CASE

These were used for the safe storage of documents, such as commissions, and maps. This one is made of flat black japanned tin. It is 21 ¾ inches long with the 5-inch lid attached. It is 2 inches in… (M15222). Learn More »

$125.00

SPLENDID GROUPING OF PERSONAL ITEMS FEATURING A FINE 'HATHAWAY PATENT' WRITING KIT, CARRIED BY CIVIL WAR SOLDIER JOSEPH

SPLENDID GROUPING OF PERSONAL ITEMS FEATURING A FINE 'HATHAWAY PATENT' WRITING KIT, CARRIED BY CIVIL WAR SOLDIER JOSEPH

Among the personal items presented in this identified grouping of original Civil War artifacts from Private Joseph P. Bearse are his G.A.R. membership medal, a copy of the "Soldier's Textbook", a… (154-414). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $2,500.00

1864 & 1865 SOLDIER DIARIES IDENTIFIED TO PVT. SAMUEL METZ - CO. I, 92ND ILLINOIS INFANTRY

1864 & 1865 DIARIES IDENTIFIED TO PVT. SAMUEL METZ - CO. I, 92ND ILLINOIS INFANTRY

These two identical diaries are species of a brand-"Pocket Diary, 1864 [& 1865]. Published Annually For The Trade. 1864 [& 1865]"-commonly purchased by Union soldiers. Both feature three… (217-32). Learn More »

$2,450.00
Originally $2,950.00

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