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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 »
MAMALUKE LETTER OPENER
This is a Marine Mamaluke sword letter opener. Measures 9 ½” long. This is an exact replica of the original full-sized sword. Comes with a sword knot. Blade is very clean and shiny. Both sides of… (344-2915). Learn More »
WOOD FIELD DESK ID’D TO FORMER 36TH NEW YORK SURGEON
This field desk belonged to Dr. Edward Barry Dalton who served as surgeon of the 36th New York, medical inspector of the 6th Corps, medical director of the Department of Virginia, chief medical… (172-4095). Learn More »
$895.00
SOLD
BONE DAY PLANNER
This eight piece, weeklong day planner made of bone omits Sunday. A soldier would pencil in a schedule on this planner with the ability to erase it later. The planner measures 2.75" length and 1.80"… (475-110). Learn More »
$145.00
Originally $170.00
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
BOXED STENCIL SET- STAFFORD’S
Nice, boxed set which is marked, “STAFFORD’S STENCIL COMBINATION, SIZE ¾ INCH”. Label on box top lists that the set contains brass alphabet and figures, brush, can of ink, and sponge, which are… (801-86). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR LAP WRITING DESK
Small wooden desk with slanted upper lid, measuring 12” x 9” x 2” and 3.375” [low and high]. Hinged lower Lid opens downward to provide 13” x 12” black felt covered writing table. When… (172-3590). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA LAP DESK
Finished walnut wood box meas. approx. 18.00 x 10.50 x 6.50 inches closed. The wood exterior is in good condition with light surface dirt and seven or so small water spots on the lid. Also on the lid… (217-230). Learn More »
GOODYEAR HARD RUBBER INKWELL, CA. 1860
Crisp patent marking [on stopper lid]: “Goodyear India Rubber Co.”. Circular piece, dark in color, domed in shape [tapering up from the bottom]. Measures 1.875” in diameter, 1.375” in height.… (M23549). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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C1825 MAMALUKE WITH HORN GRIP, BY F.W. WIDMANN
Manufactured: Philadelphia Maker: Widmann, F. W. Year: c 1825 Model: Mamaluke Size: 31.5 inch blade with a sweeping curve Condition: Excellent+ F. W. / Widmann / Ornamental / Sword / Mounter etched in ricasso area with Philadelphia on the… (870-71). Learn More »
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