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FRAMED WEST AFRICAN MANILLA
This piece measures approximately 2.25” tall x 2.25” across its widest point. Crudely cast copper or brass, this has a nice dark green patina. This comes mounted with descriptive labels in a 9”… (236-1085). Learn More »
$35.00
SOLD
COMPANY OF MILITARY HISTORIANS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
ADVANCE NOTICE! Membership Discount Deal for new memberships in the Company of Military Historians: Those joining between May 1 and June 30 can get a special 6-month membership for only $20.00! …. Learn More »
69th OHIO SOLDIER’S STENCIL: COMPANY MUSICIAN 1861 TO 1865, 14th ARMY CORPS- THE REGIMENT FOUGHT FROM STONES RIVER TO BENTONVILLE
This is in excellent condition, with no bends or tears, just a few age stains. These were commercially sold, made of a thin sheet of metal wrapped around a sturdier metal frame, and stamped through… (490-7291). Learn More »
$975.00
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SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF OLIVER SIDENSPARKER, 24th MAINE: SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON
A very nice condition Civil War soldier’s stencil reading, “O. Sidensparker, / Co. B. 24th Me. Reg’t.” These were privately purchased by or for soldiers to mark their personal possessions and… (490-7293). Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT
Stories of boys lying about their age in order to get into the army and “see the elephant,” are not uncommon. Rarer are men at the other end of the age spectrum, over the 44-year age limit for… (490-7295). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF SHEPHERD B. CRAM - 17th N.H. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE BEFORE GETTYSBURG
Civil War items don’t get much more personal or identifiable than a soldier’s stencil. These were commercial products marketed to soldiers and to their friends and family as a considerate parting… (490-7292). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF ELIJAH M. GRANT 27th MAINE: THE MEDAL OF HONOR REGIMENT!
Elijah Milton Grant did two tours of service during the war: first in the 27th Maine and then in the 6th Mass, where records transpose his first and middle name, carrying him as Milton E. Grant, but… (490-7294). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA TIN SHAVING MUG WITH SOAP CUP
Tin shaving mug in solid condition with no dents or holes. There is light surface rust in and out. Tin cup, handle, and large side compartment for razors and such. Drain hole runs from side… (1268-242). Learn More »
$75.00
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CIVIL WAR-ERA KNIFE AND FORK SET
Knife and fork set such as all Civil War soldiers would have carried. Knife with wide, flat blade and round tip. Wood handles secured with three pins through the tang. Fork has three tines, with wood… (1268-295). Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET
An unmarked, very good example of the rotary valve cornet, made in brass, and measuring 18” overall. These were introduced about 1830 and replaced keyed bugles in military bands in the 1850s. This… (1268-172). Learn More »
SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER
A very nice condition concertina in is original hexagonal wood case. This is attractively identified in black ink on one face: “John / Martin / 47th / Mass.” with a bar of music following his… (1268-178). Learn More »
A PIECE OF CIVIL WAR HARDTACK
An intact piece of the infamous Civil War soldier’s ration, hardtack. A plain flour and water biscuit, this example is an uneven shape and measures roughly 3” x 2.75” with the typical rows of… (1268-259). Learn More »
$225.00
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SMALL INK BOTTLE DATING FROM 1840-1860
Small clear glass ink bottle measures 1.5” tall by just over half an inch in diameter at the base. The mouth of the bottle is just under a quarter of an inch wide. This bottle shows a seam on each… (1239-48). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED AND BLOODSTAINED PERSONAL FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG WORN AT FIRST MANASSAS BY WILLIAM BEARDEN, 8th GEORGIA, WIA
This flag is typical of the small Confederate First National Flags that occasionally show up on the lapels or even prominently displayed on the caps of early war Confederate soldiers celebrating the… (846-567). Learn More »
$12,500.00
SOLD
PRIMATIVE WOOD BOX FOR SHAVING KIT
This wood “box” is believed to be for a shaving kit, but could have had other uses. Completely handmade, it measures approximately 7” x 4.5” x 2”; where an extra 1.5” can be added for the… (199-66). Learn More »
$35.00
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“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY
Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry. His service term was… (2024-1281). Learn More »
$295.00
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SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY J. LYNCH
This is a nice pair of silver tongs measuring 6.5” long overall. Features acorn-shaped bowls at ends of arms. Hallmark of “J. LYNCH” on inside of one arm with another well-worn mark on the… (1266-974). Learn More »
VERY SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS
This is a very small pair of silver tongs measuring only 3.5” long overall. Initials “M.L.W.” on one arm. Detailed clam-shell ends. Hallmark on inside of both arms “TREASURE.” Fine… (1266-973). Learn More »
ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET
This “Black Granite” plinth is painted in gold with the name of the G.A.R. post in which it was used, along with the donor’s name, and the date and location where that post’s officer … (2024-1366). Learn More »
EXCELLENT “HOUSEWIFE” WITH ORIGINAL CONTENTS
This period sewing kit comes to us in a very nice condition. The exterior is finished in a textured black leather with gold silk ribbon borders. As is typical of age and use, the outer portion… (2024-2101). Learn More »
$225.00
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CIVIL WAR US NAVY LT. COMMANDER’S COAT AND BUCKLE OF ALEXANDER COLE RHIND - USS CONSTELLATION, USS CRUSADER, USS KEOKUK, FOUGHT CS BATTERIES AT DEEP BOTTOM, COMMANDED A “POWDER BOAT” AGAINST FT. FISHER, LATER REAR ADMIRAL
This is a very appealing regulation Civil War navy officer’s frock coat with interesting history. The coat is very dark blue, almost black, double-breasted with two rows of 9 US Navy officer’s button each down the front, two at the rear waist,… (1179-650). Learn More »
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