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VERY RARE “TENNESSEE RIFLE” MINIE BALL MOLD

VERY RARE “TENNESSEE RIFLE” MINIE BALL MOLD

This is a two-piece, scissor-type bullet mold made of brass. The two halves are held together with an iron pin. Each half is marked with a “2”. The mold measures 5.25” long overall. Brass… (1211-257). Learn More »

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL ZACHARIAH DEAS, WITH PERIOD MISIDENTIFICATION IN INK AS C.S. ASSISTANT SEC. OF WAR

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL ZACHARIAH DEAS, WITH PERIOD MISIDENTIFICATION IN INK AS C.S. ASSISTANT SEC. OF WAR

Waist-up, seated view carte de viste of Deas in civilian clothes. Image is clear with very good contrast. Period ink misidentification on lower edge of mount. This is Zachariah Deas, not “George”… (1138-110). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN

This is an interesting variation on the tin drum canteens that became very popular in the 1850s following the adoption of round drum-shaped tin canteen with convex sides by the US Army in 1836, though… (490-6762). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in… (1179-232). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO  SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is… (1179-179). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER

CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER

Civil War North Carolina state seal button with “NORTH CAROLINA” along the top edge and figures of Liberty and Plenty at center. Unmarked, but with small single star in the channel on the back.… (2024-703). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

For details on this and similar patterns see O’Donnell, Canteens, Chapter 2 in particular. This is a simply made canteen using tinned sheet iron and was popular in prewar militia units, imitating… (2024-693). Learn More »

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

Dated “14 Nov 1864.” Submitted and signed by Lieut. John McNulty  for supplies for the 2nd Maryland Horse Artillery.  Approved and Signed by Major General Lunsford Lomax  (“L.L. Lomax / Maj… (2024-1137). Learn More »

“ADVANCE THE STANDARD” BY RON TUNISON

“ADVANCE THE STANDARD” BY RON TUNISON

Available is a cold cast bronze sculpture titled "Advance the Colors Standard" by Ron Tunison, dated 1990. Numbered 212 of 350. It is on a hardwood base with a gold title plate. It stands… (2023-2755). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BIT WITH “PIECRUST” “C” BOSS AND HEADSTALL

RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BIT WITH “PIECRUST” “C” BOSS AND HEADSTALL

These bits are rare and most that do exist are in excavated condition. This is not only a very strong, non-dug example, but has leather and buckles that seem original to it and not taken from a… (1179-712). Learn More »

$1000 CONFEDERATE BOND

$1000 CONFEDERATE BOND

This bond was issued under the act of February 17, 1864 with a redemption date of July 1, 1894. The bond is printed in orange-red with black over printing. The central design is a mounted George… (2024-1102). Learn More »

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

Dated Richmond, VA., April 30, 1864. Vol 11-No. 31. 8pp., 11.5”  x 16, four columns. Inked name on front cover right margin—“Miss Sara Hooper.”  Exhibits fold marks, light fading &… (1179-1837). Learn More »

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This miniature brimmed hat was made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat still shows some… (1202-142). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is practical, light-weight,… (490-5846). Learn More »

$1,500.00
ON HOLD

FRAMED 1915 PHOTOGRAPH OF A MOUNTED UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S OFFICER: PERHAPS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, 28th ANNUAL MEETING

FRAMED 1915 PHOTOGRAPH OF A MOUNTED UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S OFFICER: PERHAPS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, 28th ANNUAL MEETING

This framed photo measures 15 1/2 – inches by 13 ½ inches overall in a floral edged frame, with the photo itself 9 ¾ by 7 ¾ -inches on a gray mount in a cream-colored mat. The image shows a… (2094-345). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE

SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE

This unknown subject wears a light-colored kepi with a dark band around its base and a light colored shell jacket with high collar. The jacket has an eight button front with all the buttons being… (286-1175). Learn More »

CDV OF MARY CUSTIS LEE, ALEXANDRIA BACKMARK

CDV OF MARY CUSTIS LEE, ALEXANDRIA BACKMARK

CDV of Mary Custis Lee. Chest-up, profile view. Image is light. Plain mount is clean with rounded corners. Old ink identification along bottom edge of image. Photographer's backmark, A.M. Hall,… (1138-1474). Learn More »

SECOND EDITION STUDY OF THE MINE RUN CAMPAIGN

SECOND EDITION STUDY OF THE MINE RUN CAMPAIGN

This title was part of The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. The full title of this volume is “MINE RUN: A CAMPAIGN OF LOST… (1180-169). Learn More »

VIEW OF SHELL DAMAGE ABOARD THE CONFEDERATE SHIP CSS TEASER – IMAGE #483 OF “BRADY’S ALBUM GALLERY”

VIEW OF SHELL DAMAGE ABOARD THE CONFEDERATE SHIP CSS TEASER – IMAGE #483 OF “BRADY’S ALBUM GALLERY”

Image shows part of the deck of the CSS TEASER. Visible in the foreground is a large hole with broken timbers caused by a shell. In the background one can see further up the deck past part of the… (160-371). Learn More »

AUTOGRAPHED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 26TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

AUTOGRAPHED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 26TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

Title page reads “SOUTH GEORGIA REBELS: THE TRUE WARTIME EXPERIENCES OF THE 26TH GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. LAWTON – GORDON – EVANS BRIGADE, CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY 1861-1865” by Alton J.… (1180-178). Learn More »

BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL CARBINE, CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED”

BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL CARBINE, CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED”

This is the Burnside single shot percussion carbine, Model 1864, aka "5th model". It is a .54 caliber carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode Island. General Ambrose… (362-1163). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG FROM ISLAND NUMBER TEN

CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG FROM ISLAND NUMBER TEN

This Confederate First National flag has a tight provenance going back to 1935, and before that an oral history as a war souvenir brought back from Island Number Ten by James William McLaughlin, a… (1179-004). Learn More »

$35,000.00
Originally $40,000.00

CAPTURED CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL FLAG, UNUSUAL VARIATION WITH MADAUS LETTER, FROM A SOLDIER IN THE 59th NEW YORK

CAPTURED CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL FLAG, UNUSUAL VARIATION WITH MADAUS LETTER, FROM A SOLDIER IN THE 59th NEW YORK

This 2nd National Confederate Flag was purchased in the 1980s by a well-respected Florida dealer/collector directly from descendants of the Union soldier who had kept it as a trophy. It comes with a… (1179-019). Learn More »

1993 REPRINT OF THE 1912 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE 30TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

1993 REPRINT OF THE 1912 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE 30TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

Title page reads “BRIEF HISTORY OF THE THIRTIETH GEORGIA REGIMENT” by A. P. Adamson and published by American Historical Books of Fayetteville, Georgia in 1993. Hardcover is bound in half light… (1180-182). Learn More »

1975 REPRINT OF THE 1891 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY

1975 REPRINT OF THE 1891 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY

Title page reads “HISTORY OF THE FOURTH REGIMENT OF S.C. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WAR UNTIL LEE’S SURRENDER…” by J. W. Reid who served in Company C of the regiment and published… (1180-186). Learn More »

TRIMMED CDV OF GENERAL JOHN M. JONES - KILLED IN THE WILDERNESS

TRIMMED CDV OF GENERAL JOHN M. JONES - KILLED IN THE WILDERNESS

Image is a vignette bust view of Jones in a double-breasted frockcoat with general’s collar insignia. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Paper is good but the mount has been trimmed and there is a… (846-508). Learn More »

$1,260.00
Originally $1,575.00

RICHMOND DAILY EXAMINER—MARCH 1, 1865

RICHMOND DAILY EXAMINER—MARCH 1, 1865

2pp., 17” x 23., 6 columns. Exhibits fold-marks, light chipping at the extremities. Else VG. Contains new from the Confederate States Congress and the Virginia House of Representatives as well as… (766-1800). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $200.00

RARE VIEW OF FITZHUGH LEE IN PRE-WAR FEDERAL UNIFORM

RARE VIEW OF FITZHUGH LEE IN PRE-WAR FEDERAL UNIFORM

Image is a waist-up seated view of Lee in the uniform of a Federal 2nd lieutenant most likely taken not long after his graduation from West Point. Lee is posed in a partial left profile with one of… (846-501). Learn More »

$1,040.00
Originally $1,300.00

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

The General is posed seated with one arm resting on a table. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with stars on his collar and matching dark trousers with a light thin officer’s leg stripe. In… (846-500). Learn More »

$1,550.00
Originally $1,935.00

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

Image is a vignette bust view of Eppa Hunton in a slight right profile. He wears a light double-breasted frock coat with collar insignia that is clearly visible. Contrast and clarity are good. Period… (846-496). Learn More »

$6,120.00
Originally $7,650.00

FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 48TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 48TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

Title page reads “A HISTORY OF THE 48TH GEORGIA INFANTRY REGIMENT: FOR HOME AND THE SOUTHLAND” by John Zwemer and published as volume 11 of the Army of Northern Virgnia Series by Butternut and… (1180-180). Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF 1ST BATTALION SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRYMAN IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES, BY GEORGE COOK OF CHARLESTON

BUST VIEW OF 1ST BATTALION SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRYMAN IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES, BY GEORGE COOK OF CHARLESTON

Chest-up view of Robert Burdell sporting a heavy goatee and wearing the usual dark suit. Contrast and clarity are good as is the mount and paper which show only minor surface dirt from age and… (846-472). Learn More »

$236.00
Originally $295.00

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG STAUNTON, VIRGINIA DANDY

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG STAUNTON, VIRGINIA DANDY

CDV is of an unknown subject posed leaning against a balustrade in front of a painted backdrop of a home interior. The subject stands cross-legged wearing a dark civilian suit with calf-high boots,… (846-470). Learn More »

$68.00
Originally $85.00

WAIST-UP CDV OF MARYLAND CONFEDERATE GENERAL ARNOLD ELZEY

WAIST-UP CDV OF MARYLAND CONFEDERATE GENERAL ARNOLD ELZEY

Elzey is shown seated wearing a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with three large stars of a colonel on his collar. Clarity is good but the contrast is a bit light. Paper is good but the top… (846-434). Learn More »

$825.00
Originally $1,035.00

1866 PUBLISHED VIEW OF CONFEDERATE HERO GENERAL TURNER ASHBY

1866 PUBLISHED VIEW OF CONFEDERATE HERO GENERAL TURNER ASHBY

CDV is a litho/engraving bust-view of General Turner Ashby in Confederate uniform. Contrast and clarity are good. Paper and mount are the same. Bottom center of the mount bears 1866 publishing… (846-416). Learn More »

$975.00
Originally $1,215.00

OUTSTANDINGLY CLEAR CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

OUTSTANDINGLY CLEAR CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

Crystal clear vignette CDV of Echols in Confederate uniform. He is posed looking slightly left of the camera wearing a double-breasted frock coat with a colonel’s insignia on his collar. Contrast… (846-409). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF VMI CADET WILLIAM H. KENNEDY JR. – PRESENT FOR THE CADETS’ FAMOUS CHARGE AT NEW MARKET – LATER INVOLVED IN A MURDER/SUICIDE

INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF VMI CADET WILLIAM H. KENNEDY JR. – PRESENT FOR THE CADETS’ FAMOUS CHARGE AT NEW MARKET – LATER INVOLVED IN A MURDER/SUICIDE

CDV is a chest-up view of Kennedy wearing a dark civilian suit, white shirt and dark bowtie. Bottom of the image is signed in period ink “TRULY YOURS, W. M. KENNEDY.” Contrast and clarity are very… (846-405). Learn More »

$1,080.00
Originally $1,350.00

POST-WAR VIEW OF VMI CADET GAYLORD B. CLARK – PRESENT FOR THE CADETS’ FAMOUS CHARGE AT NEW MARKET

POST-WAR VIEW OF VMI CADET GAYLORD B. CLARK – PRESENT FOR THE CADETS’ FAMOUS CHARGE AT NEW MARKET

CDV is a chest-up view of Clark wearing a dark civilian suit, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Paper and mount are very good. Bottom of mount has the photographer’s… (846-404). Learn More »

$1,080.00
Originally $1,350.00

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

WARTIME VIEW OF VMI PROFESSOR & CONFEDERATE OFFICER FRANCIS H. SMITH

WARTIME VIEW OF VMI PROFESSOR & CONFEDERATE OFFICER FRANCIS H. SMITH

CDV is a waist-up view of Smith wearing a dark civilian suit, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Paper and mount are also good. Mount corners show just the slightest… (846-403). Learn More »

$1,260.00
Originally $1,575.00

POST-WAR VIEW OF VMI CADET JOHN R. TRIPLETT – PRESENT FOR THE CADETS’ FAMOUS CHARGE AT NEW MARKET

POST-WAR VIEW OF VMI CADET JOHN R. TRIPLETT – PRESENT FOR THE CADETS’ FAMOUS CHARGE AT NEW MARKET

CDV is a waist-up view of Triplett wearing a dark civilian suit with black collar, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Paper and mount are very good. Bottom of mount has… (846-398). Learn More »

$1,400.00
Originally $1,755.00

VERY GOOD CONFEDERATE CAP BOX

VERY GOOD CONFEDERATE CAP BOX

This Confederate cap box shows the maker was imitating to some degree the US pattern that came into use in early 1862, having a contoured, one-piece cover with integral latch tab extension fastening… (1130-03). Learn More »

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

This silver badge is crescent shaped and meas. approx. 1.00 inch long. It is engraved around the edges with a linear decoration and engraved on its face is “SKIDS.” Reverse has the remains of a… (2024-29). Learn More »

OUTSTANDING VIEW OF MARYLAND CONFEDERATE HARRY W. GILMOR BY A BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

OUTSTANDING VIEW OF MARYLAND CONFEDERATE HARRY W. GILMOR BY A BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

CDV is a full standing view of Harry W. Gilmor posed in left profile. He wears a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with a dark collar bearing the three horizontal bars of a captain. He also… (2023-2944). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BOUND COPY OF “THE CHILDS FIRST BOOK” PRINTED IN RICHMOND

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BOUND COPY OF “THE CHILDS FIRST BOOK” PRINTED IN RICHMOND

This title was originally published in paperback but a collector has long ago added a hardcover binding to protect the volume. The front cover reads “THE CHILD’S FIRST BOOK BY CAMPBELL AND DUNN.… (1179-686). Learn More »

UCV ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL RIBBON 1934

UCV ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL RIBBON 1934

Original United Confederate Veteran’s Assistant Inspector General ribbon for the 1934 National UCV Reunion held in Chattanooga, Tennessee from June 6-8, 1934. This is a three-piece suspension badge… (2023-1398). Learn More »

DALLAS TEXAS 1902 CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE

DALLAS TEXAS 1902 CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE

This badge has a foliate bordered pinback top bar with a light blue ribbon- perhaps a bluish-gray originally- with the “DALLAS / 1902” stamped in gold near the top, from which is suspended a gilt… (1179-700I). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR SPELLING BOOK FROM MOBILE ALABAMA

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR SPELLING BOOK FROM MOBILE ALABAMA

Book is titled “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK, CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR FAMILY AND SCHOOL USE” BY a. De V. Chaudron and published by S. H. Goetzel in Mobile in 1865. Volume is paperbound with an… (1179-683). Learn More »

LITHO CDV OF ROBERT B. RHETT, C.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

LITHO CDV OF ROBERT B. RHETT, C.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

CDV format lithograph of Rhett in fictitious uniform. Image is clear and crisp. Photographer’s backmark, E. & H.T. Anthony, New York. Robert Barnwell Rhett (born Robert Barnwell Smith;… (1138-1768). Learn More »

LITHO CDV OF GENERAL JAMES SIMONS

LITHO CDV OF GENERAL JAMES SIMONS

CDV format lithograph of Simons in uniform with dress epaulettes. Image is clear with some very light soiling. Photographer’s backmark, E. & H.T. Anthony, New York. James Simons (1813–1879)… (1138-1766). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT

This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own.  Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the knife has a 13.25 inch blade that is 1.5 inches… (490-3265). Learn More »

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