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CHARMING WOMAN’S HAT, C. 189O’S OF HORSEHAIR BRAID & NATURAL STRAW

CHARMING WOMAN’S HAT, C. 189O’S OF HORSEHAIR BRAID & NATURAL STRAW

Charming woman’s hat c.1890s. Made of alternating bands of ecru horsehair braid and natural straw braided with a dagged edge. The wide brim narrows slightly at the sides and is turned up in the… (1307-06). Learn More »

$150.00

1880’S GIRL’S BRAIDED PAPER STRAW HAT

1880’S GIRL’S BRAIDED PAPER STRAW HAT

Girl’s 1890s braided paper straw hat. It is trimmed with brown silk ribbon around the crown, six 3" diameter paper straw rosettes, eleven miniature pine cones, and three acorns. It is mounted on a… (1307-05). Learn More »

$75.00

DRAMATIC WOMAN’S 1890’S HAT OR BLACK SILK CHIFFON AND BLACK SILK VELVET RIBBON

DRAMATIC WOMAN’S 1890’S HAT OR BLACK SILK CHIFFON AND BLACK SILK VELVET RIBBON

Dramatic woman’s 1890s hat, covered inside and out with strips of ruched black silk chiffon alternating with rows of black silk velvet ribbon. The crown and brim are accented with black and white… (1307-08). Learn More »

$250.00

C1880’S STUNNING WOMAN’S HAT OF BLACK SILK CHIFFON

C1880’S STUNNING WOMAN’S HAT OF BLACK SILK CHIFFON

Stunning woman’s hat, c.1880s, made of black silk chiffon elaborately gathered and ruched over a wire frame. The left side of the hat is accented with a deep pink silk rose and black ostrich… (1307-07). Learn More »

$250.00

LARGE BRONZE MEDAL COMMEMORATING ANDREW JACKSON & BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS

LARGE BRONZE MEDAL COMMEMORATING ANDREW JACKSON & BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS

Major General Andrew Jackson was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal by the United States of America in 1815 for his actions in the Battle of New Orleans. Offered here is a bronze restrike created by… (236-1252). Learn More »

$100.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR-ERA PEWTER STAMP WITH EAGLE & STARS

CIVIL WAR-ERA PEWTER STAMP WITH EAGLE & STARS

Offered here is a Civil War-era wood handled pewter ink stamping device. With a turned wood handle on top, this pewter ink stamping device was made to hold interchangeable letters. A deep slot held… (2025-3050). Learn More »

$20.00
SOLD

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF JOHN F. TROST, COMPANY H, 2nd MICHIGAN

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF JOHN F. TROST, COMPANY H, 2nd MICHIGAN

Trost was a German immigrant working as a laborer when he enlisted in the army, first serving in the 2nd Michigan Infantry and then in the 3rd US Artillery until his death in February 1865 in a U.S.… (2025-3035). Learn More »

$1,950.00
ON HOLD

EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE

EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern brass identification disk. This is the Type 5A in Maier and Stahl’s typology, showing the Arms of the U.S. on one side- an eagle… (2025-3036). Learn More »

$2,500.00

JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA

JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA

Civil War soldiers had to provide their own methods of identification, with commercial suppliers offering a variety of stamped or engraved badges often in the form of medals or awards. In collecting… (2025-3037). Learn More »

$1,950.00

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a young drummer from New York who saw some early service in the 61st New York, a very active regiment… (2025-3028). Learn More »

$2,975.00

SOLDIER PERSONALIZED CIVIL WAR WORMAN AND ELY MESS SET

SOLDIER PERSONALIZED CIVIL WAR WORMAN AND ELY MESS SET

A very good example of the popular, privately purchased patent mess set by Worman and Ely personalized by a soldier determined not to let any of it get away from him by adding his initials, “P V… (490-7281). Learn More »

$595.00
SOLD

90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

Finely engraved, jeweler-made identification disk worn by Andrew James McLardy, a private in Company B of the 90th Pennsylvania, who lost an arm at Antietam in fighting at the East Woods and… (2025-3073). Learn More »

$2,250.00

SCARCE WASHINGTON BUST CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S IDENTIFICATION DISK: JOHN SHELDON, 12th RHODE ISLAND

SCARCE WASHINGTON BUST CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S IDENTIFICATION DISK: JOHN SHELDON, 12th RHODE ISLAND

Civil War identification tags or badges were not items of issue, but privately purchased and came in a wide variety of styles- shields, corps badges, disks with various motifs, including several like… (490-7587). Learn More »

$1,250.00
SOLD

FOUR-FOLD COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS

FOUR-FOLD COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS

This antique optical instrument from the mid-19th century is a very appealing, four-fold collapsible telescope/spyglass in very good condition. Made of brass, this device is constructed with four… (172-1299). Learn More »

$195.00
ON HOLD

ORIGINAL BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD FIFE MARKED “F & H”

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

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

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

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

GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS MOURNING LOCKET

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 »

$895.00
ON HOLD

IVORY HANDLED CANE ID’D TO GEORGE H. STUART, MARKED LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

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

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