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NICE SLIGHTLY USED 1974 COPY OF STANLEY PHILLIPS BOOK ON EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
Full title of this hardcover volume is “EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865” by Stanley S. Phillips. Volume meas. approx. 8.75 x 11.25 inches and runs… (236-480). Learn More »
FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON VIRGINIA COLONIAL RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title of this volume is “DISCOVERING VIRGINIA’S COLONIAL ARTIFACTS. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RECOVERY, IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION” by Bill Dancy and published by Greybird Publishers of… (236-444). Learn More »
RELIC FRIZZEN RECOVERED FROM THE 1793 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH
Frizzen is complete but rusted throughout. There were two battles fought at Worth, the first was part of the French Revolution in 1793 and the second was during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. This… (1202-54). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLET THAT WAS PULLED?
Here is an odd bullet. It started out as a .58 caliber, two-groove, Gardner bullet. It was definitely “pulled” but the question is, by what? The nose of the bullet is now flat with a large… (2023-1985). Learn More »
SELECTION OF RELICS (BULLETS, CANISTER BALLS AND HORSE SHOES) RECOVERED AT APPOMATTOX BY CHRIS CALKINS, NPS HISTORIAN AND BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATIONIST
These bullets, canister balls, and horse shoes were dug by Chris Calkins at Appomattox. Through family connections to Appomattox and the relationships he built while working there and conducting…. Learn More »
BROKEN SPUR FROM UNION CAMPSITE AT BANK’S FORD
This was a Federal officer’s style spur. Brass with stippled surface and engraved flourish at the neck. This spur was broken in two and, by the color, appears to have been tossed in a fire. One arm… (236-173). Learn More »
$45.00
ON HOLD
CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “NESLER” BULLETS – HERR RIDGE, GETTYSBURG
Excavated “short pattern” Nesler bullets recovered from Herr Ridge, on the west side of Gettysburg. Herr Ridge was key in the first day’s fight on July 1, 1863. Several Confederate attacks were… (236-403). Learn More »
US CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SPUR FROM 2ND MANASSAS
Relic brass spur is complete with a complete iron rowel. Regulation Federal style spur with square strap brackets at ends of arms. Found with small strap roller buckle. Perfect even brown patina with… (236-171). Learn More »
$95.00
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RELIC .52 CALIBER SHARPS BULLET MOLD
Iron, scissor-type bullet mold that cast a single .52 caliber “New Model” Sharps bullet. Mold measures approximately 9” overall. Nippers are on the front end of the mold block. Iron was cleaned… (236-192). Learn More »
U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE – IDENTIFIED TO OHIO SOLDIER
This U.S. eagle plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face exhibits a beautiful, smooth chocolate brown… (236-197). Learn More »
$650.00
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SECTION OF CIVIL WAR ERA “PEAR RAIL” RAILROAD IRON
Offered here is a heavy 4” wide, 1 3/4” long, 4” tall section of “pear rail” railroad rail. The iron has been cleaned and coated and remains very well preserved. This piece was recovered… (490-3996B). Learn More »
EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE STATES CIVIL WAR “GUTTER-BACK” FRAME BUCKLE” RECOVERED BY BILL GAVIN
This original, Confederate waist buckle is a good dug specimen of a brass, rectangular ‘gutter-back frame’ buckle recovered from a CS camp site near Hamilton’s Crossing in Fredericksburg, VA.… (575-13). Learn More »
$595.00
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DUG STRUCK IRON SHEET METAL BUCKLE
Rectangular sheet metal plate with a small square shaped hole passing through it almost at the center point. With the plate is the bar and tongue which broke off the reverse. Item is dug but location… (2023-2105). Learn More »
ENCRUSTED CANISTER BALL & ENFIELD BULLET FROM SHIP WRECK
This is a small iron mass containing an Enfield bullet and a canister ball. Canister is approximately 1.15” in diameter and was for the 12-pounder Napoleon cannon. Stones and what appears to be a… (2023-1993). Learn More »
RELIC US/CS RAKING SPUR RECOVERED FROM FREDERICKSBURG
Item is a single, delicate brass spur with oval yokes and a horizontal rowel. The spur is solid but the rowel has rusted and is missing half of its surface. [ad]… (2023-1436). Learn More »
RELIC CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALE FROM FREDERICKSBURG
Introduced in 1851 for mounted troops, brass shoulder scales were decorative, but were also meant to be a shoulder defense against saber cuts. In 1854/55 they became regulation for all branches of… (2023-1473). Learn More »
RELIC CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALE FROM FREDERICKSBURG
Introduced in 1851 for mounted troops, brass shoulder scales were decorative, but were also meant to be a shoulder defense against saber cuts. In 1854/55 they became regulation for all branches of… (2023-1474). Learn More »
EARLY 19TH CENTURY SECTION OF A JOINTED CURB BIT RECOVERED WHEN DIGGING THE FOUNDATION OF THE "ELECTRIC MAP" BUILDING – GEISELMAN COLLECTION
One-half section of an iron jointed curb bit in relic condition. A small section of the hook remains that held the curb bit chain. Identified in John Geiselman's museum collection by his inventory… (224-404). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $265.00
SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR BRASS HAT LETTERS AND NUMBERS
These were worn on soldier’s hats and caps to designate their specific Company or Regiment. Stamped brass, large size are approximately 1” tall; small size approximately 0.75” tall. They… (2023-). Learn More »
CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL
Here is a nice, excavated Civil War-era inkwell known as the "cone" style. This piece remains in fine condition with a raised spout. Measures approximately 2.5” tall x 2.5” in diameter. Bottom… (1184-292). 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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