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SOUVENIR LETTER OPENER – WOOD FROM HANCOCK HOUSE IN LEXINGTON, MASS

SOUVENIR LETTER OPENER – WOOD FROM HANCOCK HOUSE IN LEXINGTON, MASS

Offered here is a souvenir letter opener made from a piece of lathe recovered from the Hancock-Clarke House. The handle portion still retains an original nail. Written in ink on the handle is… (2022-612). Learn More »

$195.00
Originally $295.00

LARGE MINOR’S PATENT TIN FOLDING POCKET LANTERN DATED 1865

LARGE MINOR’S PATENT TIN FOLDING POCKET LANTERN DATED 1865

This folding lantern is taller and wider than those usually encountered. It has the original Mica windows, Japanned finish and a painted gold stencil maker’s mark. The item is made to collapses down… (2022-631). Learn More »

$295.00
Originally $395.00
ON HOLD

GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON

GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON

This fascinating little group of items belonged to Dennis H. Smith who served nine months as a private in Company B, 28th Maine Infantry. Smith was born in Peru, Maine in March of 1843. At age 19 he… (2022-401). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,950.00

19TH CENTURY TWIST OF TOBACCO

19TH CENTURY TWIST OF TOBACCO

Twist of dried tobacco from Civil War period. This was a well sought after item by soldiers and was frequently used for trading between them. Measures approx. 5 ½” long  x 2 ¼” at widest… (1179-1339). Learn More »

$25.00
SOLD

UCV PENDANT & NECKLACE FEATURING JEFFERSON DAVIS’ DAUGHTER KNOWN AS WINNIE – MACON, GA, 1912

UCV PENDANT & NECKLACE FEATURING JEFFERSON DAVIS’ DAUGHTER KNOWN AS WINNIE – MACON, GA, 1912

This small, heart-shaped pendant measures approx. 1” x ¼” in size, with a delicate link chain which is 10” in length measuring from the clasp to the pendant. Overall in very fine condition,… (2025-3554). Learn More »

GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS

GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS

Recently, the Horse Soldier acquired this lovely example of a women’s Civil War era silk taffeta gown in an iridescent green with slight hues of magenta and blue amongst the rivulets of fabric of… (2022-1084). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $325.00

CIVIL WAR PERIOD CHILD’S SILK DRESS

CIVIL WAR PERIOD CHILD’S SILK DRESS

Plaid silk cuff details, pockets, and collar adorn faded black silk on this child’s frock. Although the silk of the dress is shattered in many places, this is a great example of a dress which would… (2022-1011). Learn More »

$165.00
Originally $325.00
SOLD

1860-1870 WOMAN’S FANCHON CAP OR BONNET

1860-1870 WOMAN’S FANCHON CAP OR BONNET

1860-1870 woman’s fanchon cap or bonnet, a charming concoction of black velvet ribbon edged with fine white lace. A very similar cap can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,… (1307-09). Learn More »

CIRCA 1870-1880 WOMAN’S BLACK VELVET FANCHON

CIRCA 1870-1880 WOMAN’S BLACK VELVET FANCHON

Woman’s black velvet fanchon c.1870-1880, mounted on a wire frame. Black silk velvet is gathered over the flared brim and the flat band base. A cluster of flowers and leaves in shades of gold and… (1307-10). Learn More »

VERY PRETTY CIRCA 1830 CASED ENGLISH GOLD PLATED SHOE AND KNEE (BREECHES) BUCKLES

VERY PRETTY CIRCA 1830 CASED ENGLISH GOLD PLATED SHOE AND KNEE (BREECHES) BUCKLES

Housed in a forest green, gilt blind-stamped case lined in blue velvet with blue silk lining in the top, these elegant gold plated English shoe and knee buckles date about 1830 or so and were likely… (2022-751). Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $395.00

BEAUTIFUL MOURNING BROACH, LUTHER LADD, 6TH MASS. – KIA IN BALTIMORE RIOTS

BEAUTIFUL MOURNING BROACH, LUTHER LADD, 6TH MASS. – KIA IN BALTIMORE RIOTS

This is an incredible piece!  An oval mourning broach made of gold plated brass and black enamel. Housed under beveled glass in the center is an image of Luther C. Ladd of the 6th Massachusetts… (1202-879). Learn More »

$595.00
ON HOLD

MODEL 1904 CURRY COMB

MODEL 1904 CURRY COMB

The M1904 curry comb was used during the Indian Wars period and into World War I, although the military switched from black leather to russet horse equipment around 1903, which coincided with the… (172-6093). Learn More »

PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA WOOL SOCKS

PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA WOOL SOCKS

Socks are in excellent condition. The wool is “scratchy” and has a few scattered spots, but no holes.  Machine woven with top edge rolled over and hand stitched down. 19th Century socks are not… (1202-1048). Learn More »

BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED WW1 “TRENCH ART” MESS KIT

BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED WW1 “TRENCH ART” MESS KIT

This is an original Model 1910 U.S. Army mess kit (or "meat can") manufactured by the Wheeling Stamping Company in 1918. These aluminum kits were standard issue during and after World War I. The kit… (1202-1126). Learn More »

CIRCA 1890S BLACK STRAW HAT WITH SILK ROSES

CIRCA 1890S BLACK STRAW HAT WITH SILK ROSES

Circa 1890s black straw hat. Small oval crown sits on an oval brim that is turned up in the back. Two red and pink silk roses with leaves accent the right side of the crown; a spray of silk leaves and… (1307-02). Learn More »

CIRCA 1890S TWO-TONED STRAW HAT WITH WAVED BRIM

CIRCA 1890S TWO-TONED STRAW HAT WITH WAVED BRIM

The tapered crown and inner brim are constructed of alternating bands of horsehair braid and wheat straw woven with a dagged edge. The outer edge of waved brim is composed of wider bands of woven… (1307-01). Learn More »

ID’D DRAFTING SET – THE FAMED “BOY COLONEL” HENRY BERGWYN – 26th NC, KILLED AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 1

ID’D DRAFTING SET – THE FAMED “BOY COLONEL” HENRY BERGWYN – 26th NC, KILLED AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 1

Henry “Harry” King Burgwyn, Jr. was known as the “Boy Colonel” because he attained that rank at the early age of twenty. He was perhaps the youngest colonel in the Confederate Army.… (846-570). Learn More »

C. 1890S GOLD HORSEHAIR TOGUE

C. 1890S GOLD HORSEHAIR TOGUE

Gold horsehair togue c.1890s. Crown made of gold synthetic horsehair lace over a buckram frame. The outer edge of the toque is accented with a braided band of midnight blue watered silk ribbon, dark… (1307-03). Learn More »

C. 1890S STUNNING BURGUNDY SILK VELVET HAT

C. 1890S STUNNING BURGUNDY SILK VELVET HAT

Stunning burgundy silk velvet hat c. 1890s. The wide brim is bound with a bias strip of the burgundy silk velvet. The circular crown, tapered from top to bottom, is trimmed with a band of scarlet silk… (1307-04). Learn More »

EIGHT PANEL UMBRELLA INKWELL WITH OPEN PONTIL

EIGHT PANEL UMBRELLA INKWELL WITH OPEN PONTIL

This excavated, Civil War-era, eight-sided ink bottle is in very good condition and has a very pleasing cloudy aqua color.  There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs.  It measures approximately… (84-105). Learn More »


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10” CONFEDERATE COLUMBIAD CANNON-TREDEGAR IRON WORKS - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

This large cast-iron cannon was produced at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Va. In 1836, a group of Richmond businessmen and industrialists led by Francis B. Deane, Jr. set about to capitalize on the growing railroad boom in the United… (1268-1240). Learn More »

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