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CONFEDERATE 6-LB SPHERICAL SHELL FIRED AT GETTYSBURG MADE INTO AN OIL LAMP BY J. A. DANNER
Though the 6-lb shell is common in general, it is one of the rarest types of artillery ordnance found at Gettysburg. The only 6-lb gun at Gettysburg belonged to Latham’s North Carolina battery which… (R22693). Learn More »
$4,500.00
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COIN SILVER DESK BOX MARKED “WM. CALDWELL / LAKE GEORGE”
This coin silver captain’s desk box is beautifully engraved on the lid with the name of the ship, the “William Caldwell”, which was built at the northern end of Lake George in Ticonderoga, New… (30-1983). Learn More »
$2,750.00
Originally $3,250.00
MAGNIFICENT D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH, 1850s/60s
Overall length 19.5”, with blade measuring 13.625” in length, 2.125” at base. Strong, formidable, clipped point blade. Exhibits light gray patina with patches of pitting near the base and tip.… (30-1787). Learn More »
$4,950.00
Originally $6,500.00
GROUPING ID'D TO CAPTAIN RICHARD J. RICHARDS, CO. H, 21ST NEW JERSEY INFANTRY
The grouping consists of Captain Richards' scrapbook of the Co. "H", 21st New Jersey Infantry, as well as his personal shaving box, which contains the following items: (1) Officer's belt plate-M1851… (30-1516). Learn More »
$4,750.00
Originally $5,500.00
RARE CASED CIVIL WAR PERIOD EMBALMING SURGEON’S CHEMICAL BOTTLES
During the early part of the Civil War it was the Embalming Surgeons that performed the embalming procedure. Most of the men were military surgeons, some were civilian surgeons that took up the trade… (M25239). Learn More »
MERRILL CARBINE ID’D TO TWO MEMBERS OF THE 7TH INDIANA CAVALRY
This Merrill carbine bears serial number 12776 and shows on the Ordnance return for the 7th Indiana Cavalry as having been initially issued to Private Anthony Fredrick of Company D. Scratched on the… (G3634). Learn More »
$3,250.00
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BOOTS STATED TO BE THOSE WORN BY GENERAL SAMUEL K. ZOOK WHEN KILLED AT GETTYSBURG & OTHER RELATED ITEMS
These boots surfaced in the collection of the late Stan Landis of Quakertown, Pennsylvania and then passed to a New York collector where they were obtained in 1975 by George Lower, owner of the… (355-39). Learn More »
COMPANY OF MILITARY HISTORIANS
The Company of Military Historians was founded in 1949 as an educational, scientific, and literary institution devoted to the study and dissemination of "information on the uniforms, equipment,…. Learn More »
IMPORTED, SILVER-MOUNTED, M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD WITH SCABBARD
Presented to Captain Horace A. Sprague of the 13th New York State Militia was this German-imported, silver mounted, high-grade foot officer’s sword and scabbard. The Model 1850 sword specimen was a… (490-477). Learn More »
$3,800.00
Originally $4,000.00
GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR RELIC DESK SET
Made by John Goode. Mounted on a flat wooden plaque measuring 7 x 4 x .875”, with small dark front sticker label: “Gettysburg / July 1863.” The set contains a small, flower decorated inkwell,… (M24195). Learn More »
$1,750.00
Originally $1,950.00
MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL
Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning… (870-63). Learn More »
THEFT FROM GRAVESITE OF GEN. JOHN REYNOLDS
A large artillery shell, one of pair that sit on either side of the grave of Gen. John F. Reynolds in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, PA has been removed from the site. If anyone comes into contact…. Learn More »
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS USED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY AMES MFG. CO., CHICOPEE, MASS.
In 1859 the US Marine Corps regulations changed. The prized Mamaluke style sword was replaced with the same regulation sword used by the Army. This would later be reversed and today the Marines still… (870-52). Learn More »
REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United… (870-60). Learn More »
VIRGINIA BELT BUCKLE
Face of brass plate has the state seal of Virginia in great detail with a nice rich green patina. High areas still retain original gilt. Slight verdigris is present on some areas. Plate measures 2”… (215-16). Learn More »
GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO AN OFFICER IN ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER REGIMENTS IN THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, THE 124TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS
The items here presented belonged to John B. Stanbrough of the 124th New York Infantry also known as "The Orange Blossoms." They are well known for the stand they made here at the top of the… (480-132). Learn More »
$7,500.00
Originally $8,500.00
WARTIME UNIFORM AND SLOUCH HAT IDENTIFIED TO THE MAJOR OF THE 16TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY
This group consists of a double-breasted frock coat, sash, slouch hat, and shirt belonging to Major Charles E. Pearce. These items were purchased from the family of Major Pearce by the late,… (163-107). Learn More »
MAMALUKE SABER MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND
Manufactured: England Maker: William Harvey Year: 1840 - 1850 Model: Mameluke Size: 30.25 Condition: VG Wonderful Mamaluke Saber manufactured in England. Most likely for a British officer… (870-74). Learn More »
ALABAMA STATE SEAL BUTTON
Coat size. Albert’s AB1. Super condition! BM: “SCHUYLER. H. & G. NEW-YORK”. Rare button! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,… (622-246). Learn More »
$3,500.00
Originally $3,850.00
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GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO MEMBER OF 20TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY
The items in this group are ID’D to Elias B. Buck of Co. B, 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry. The first item in the group is a large, framed, full colored charcoal drawing of Buck in uniform. Framed this… (503-32). Learn More »
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VERY RARE US MODEL 1840 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH QUILLBACK SOLINGEN BLADE
Very rare Ames with gold washed, quillback, Damascus blade from Solingen. Manufactured: Springfield, MA / Solingen Maker: N.P.Ames Year: C1840s Model: M1840 Size: 33 5/8 inch blade length, 1.18 wide Condition: Excellent+ This is obviously a product… (870-238). Learn More »
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