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ORIGINAL BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD FIFE MARKED “F & H”
This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century. In good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 14.5” long and is made… (490-7483). Learn More »
$125.00
ON HOLD
VICTORIAN LADIES' BUCKLE
Beautiful black buckle is made of black crepe stones. Original attachment hooks and pin and hook are present on reverse and fully function. Buckle measures approx. 2 ½” x 3”. This would have been… (344-2627). Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $225.00
UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK
This is an unissued brass identification disk. The front features a central bust of George B. McClellan and reads “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. McCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861”. This was never stamped with a… (344-2965). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $395.00
CIVIL WAR-ERA “CLOOSE / CROSBY” FIFE
This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument as used during the Civil War period. In very good original condition, this fife measures 17” long and is made… (490-7484). Learn More »
$145.00
ON HOLD
VICTORIAN MOURNING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL JOHN SEDGWICK KIA 1864
An interesting and extremely skillful example of Victorian mourning art- a Civil War carte-de-visite portrait of General John Sedgwick set in an eight-pointed star frame made of one square… (1202-1013). Learn More »
GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS MOURNING LOCKET
A nice example of Victorian mourning jewelry- a gilt locket fitted with swivel loop and black ribbon, containing a thumbnail albumen photographic portrait of Union General John F. Reynolds, killed… (1202-1015). Learn More »
COMPLETE CIVIL WAR WORMAN AND ELY MESS SET
This is a scarce Civil War private purchase mess set patented by L.H. Worman and J.O. Ely of Philadelphia on February 4, 1862. The patent documents make clear the designer was likely a Phillip Ulmer,… (490-7280). Learn More »
$595.00
SOLD
IVORY HANDLED CANE ID’D TO GEORGE H. STUART, MARKED LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Cane is made of wood which has been stained a dark brown color. Top of cane has a brass ring with ivory handle. Etched on one side of the handle is “GEORGE H. STUART, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN DECEMBER 21,… (344-1885). Learn More »
$550.00
Originally $750.00
CONFEDERATE PRISON CAMP ART: ELMIRA PRISON 1864, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
Soldiers in camp often used what leisure time they had in crafting small mementos that might be sent home or retained as souvenirs. Prisoners of war had the additional incentive of selling or trading… (1268-1226). Learn More »
$95.00
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IDENTIFIED CRUTCH – 2nd LT. SAMUEL MCKEE, 143rd/147th PENNSYLVANIA - WIA CHANCELLORSVILLE, KIA ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
Samuel McKee enlisted on 10/18/1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was mustered into Company I of the 143rd Pennsylvania the same day. In December of ’62, Sam was transferred to the 147th Pennsylvania… (1268-712). Learn More »
$2,750.00
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VICTORIAN HAIR JEWELRY BRACELET, ENGRAVED WITH “EMILY”
Hair bracelet has a beautifully engraved gold clasp, which fully functions. The name, “Emily” is engraved in the center. Security chain is present. Bracelet measures approx. 7” long. Hair is… (344-2654). Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $275.00
ON HOLD
ROBERT E. LEE MOURNING COCKADE
Dating to Lee’s death in October 1870, this is a black fabric cockade made in three overlapping tiers sewn to a round, open web backing, mounted with a pinback gilt brass oval photo brooch carrying… (1202-1011). Learn More »
$895.00
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ORIGINAL BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD FIFE
This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century. In very good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 16.25” long and is… (179-1336). Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
"USN" SOAP DISH / SHAVING MIRROR
Two-piece container made of Gutta Percha. Issued to sailors aboard U.S. Navy ships during the Civil War. The soap dish is approximately 3.25" in diameter x 1.5" high. Gutta Percha was the first… (490-7629). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a great piece for a display focused on Civil War army camp life- an identified Massachusetts soldier’s “smoking cap.” These… (1179-342). Learn More »
ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS RIBBON WITH LINCOLN MINIATURE TINTYPE
A black silk memoriam ribbon of the O.U.A.M. with black cockade and gold metallic star at the top. A miniature Abraham Lincoln “gem-type” affixed just under the cockade. An American red, white and… (286-1441). Learn More »
“PIOUS REFLECTIONS” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO 56TH NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER
This small “pocket” book is titled “Pious Reflections, for Every Day in the Month.” Translated from the French of Fenelon, Archbishop pf Cambray. Published by James Loring, CXXXII (132)… (1179-1261). Learn More »
“WHITTINGTON” TRAVEL CHESS SET OF MAJOR EDWARD HOWARD
Offered here is an antique Whittington travel chess set with engraved plaque on the lid to “Major Edwd. Howard. / Washington, D.C.” This portable Chess Set measures 8″ x 4″ x 4″ when folded… (1266-177). Learn More »
PRESSED GLASS SALT CELLAR, C1850-1870
Pressed glass was an inexpensive alternative to luxury cut glass. Frequently, pressed designs copied expensive cut models. This salt cellar is hexagonal and features six panels with arches in the… (1239-81). Learn More »
RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET
William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7284). Learn More »
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1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK
Zachary Taylor received the formal thanks of Congress three times, along with gold medals, for victories in the Mexican War, the largest number of such resolutions and awards made by Congress to anyone. This is an official State Department copy on… (766-938). Learn More »
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