site search
online catalog
Personal Items
Showing 1 to 20 out of 234
MRS. S.A. ALLEN’S WORLDS HAIR BALSAM
Aqua glass cylinder shaped bottle has a double collar applied lip. Embossing reads, "MRS. S. A. ALLEN’S WORLD HAIR BALSAM NEW YORK” Bottle measures 6 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" in width. Has one… (998-1676). Learn More »
HILL'S HAIR DYE NO. 1 BOTTLE
Aqua glass bottle shows a rolled lip and pontil scar. Embossing reads, " HILL'S HAIR DYE NO. 1". Bottle measures 3.25" by 1.25". No chips or cracks. This product was originated by William Hill about… (998-1688). Learn More »
EARLY TEDDY ROOSEVELT DOLL
Doll has a torso made of stuffed cloth with head, hands and boots made from Papier-mâché. The body is clothed in an OD green uniform held closed by a thin leather belt with small brass frame buckle.… (668-198). Learn More »
$75.00
Originally $100.00
SOLD
CHUNK OF IRON PLATE FROM THE CONFEDERATE RAM MERRIMACK ALSO KNOWN AS THE CSS VIRGINIA
This interesting relic meas. approx. 1.75 inches wide x 2.50 inches tall x 1.00 inch thick. Both the front and back of the iron piece are smooth and clean while the sides show a dark patina, some… (1117-181). Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
19TH CENTURY DRAFTING SET
The kit comes housed in a wood box that shows light wear and minor scratches to the outside surface. The box meas. approx. 10.00 x 4.75 x 2.00 inches. It has brass hinges on the back of the lid and an… (142-85). Learn More »
WALTHAM MODEL 1859 POCKET WATCH MADE IN 1863
Watch has a very nice coin silver case with a floral and leaf decoration over a faintly crosshatched surface on the front. Back of the case is decorated in a similar fashion but on a plain background.… (286-1014). Learn More »
$395.00
ON HOLD
UNDATED AND UNSIGNED VICTORIAN SAMPLER
Item meas. approx. 16.50 x 9.50 inches and consists of a linen cheesecloth type material with several rows of letters and numbers. Across the top is the alphabet from “A-U” in uppercase letters… (179-1055). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA MILITARY /CIVILIAN SCALE
Mid-19th Century scale that could be used for weighing large amounts of meat or cereal type rations. It is more like a scale that a post or regimental quartermaster might use. The actual scale… (490-1792). Learn More »
RELIC CIVIL WAR CAPE CHAIN
Brass cape chain measures approximately 12” long. Usually seen with “cape pins” in shape of general officers, stars, branch insignia, attached at each end. Perfect piece to attach to any… (R23110). Learn More »
$20.00
ON HOLD
MODEL 1874 US ARMY DRINKING CUP
The Infantry Equipment Board of 1874 recommended that the tinned iron cup be furnished by the Ordnance Department and issued the same as other ordnance-stores. The cup was made of tinned iron with a… (2021-45). Learn More »
$20.00
ON HOLD
EXPERIMENTAL MODEL 1903 ARMY GRANITEWARE CUP
In 1903 the Army experimented with a graniteware mess cup but found the enameling to be poisonous with acidic foods. This cup meas. approx. 4.50 inches across the bottom and is 2.50 inches tall with a… (2021-43). Learn More »
MID-19TH CENTURY CAST IRON STOVE MADE AT THE GETTYSBURG STEAM FOUNDRY
First, the history of the piece. George Arnold (1799-1879) was a very active merchant in Gettysburg, also an associate and friend of Thaddeus Stevens. Of interest to us here is his foundry business.… (M26037). Learn More »
$1,295.00
ON HOLD
DIARY OF PRISON LIFE AS WRITTEN BY AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER ACCOMPANIED BY SPECTACLES AND A WELL-WORN SOLDIER’S HYMN BOOK
DIARY Here we have a very interesting account of a Confederate officer’s perspective of life as a prisoner on Johnson’s Island, which contains a day by day look at happenings in the prison. This… (766-1026). Learn More »
$3,950.00
ON HOLD
LADY’S INSCRIBED SNUFF BOX
This nicely inscribed silver plate oval box has a push-button latch and a red interior top and bottom that shows some wear around the sides. The box measures about 2 ½ inches by 1 7/8 inches and fits… (30-2224). Learn More »
PORTIONS OF THE “OLD ARMY BLANKET CARRIED & USED BY JOHN MCDANIELS THROUGH THE CIVIL WAR 1861 – 1865”
This is a nicely documented section, in two pieces, of a regulation Civil War army issue blanket with an old pencil note that was pinned to it at some point, reading, “Old army Blanket carried &… (846-248). Learn More »
$1,095.00
Originally $1,500.00
ON HOLD
PHALON'S MAGIC HAIR DYE BOTTLE
Aqua glass bottle shows an applied top and pontil scar. Embossing reads, "PHALON'S MAGIC HAIR DYE NO. 2". Bottle measures 2.75" tall by .75" square. Edward Phalon, a popular New York hairdresser and… (998-1694). Learn More »
$40.00
SOLD
TROPHY NAPKIN RING FROM “THE FIRST REBEL SHIP CAPTURED BY US”
This hard rubber napkin ring, measuring about 1 by 2 inches, is decorated with border and center lines and with applied silver stars on either side of a small applied rectangular silver plaque. The… (846-247). Learn More »
$495.00
Originally $695.00
GENERAL BUTTERFIELD’S BANDANNA
This is a scarce piece of field gear or field wear: a well preserved and nicely presented Civil War kerchief or bandanna worn by General Daniel Butterfield. These were not items of issue, of course,… (846-262). Learn More »
$4,950.00
Originally $6,500.00
SONGSHEET - "UNION PRISONERS"
Song tells of the hardships and deprivations of being a prisoner of war. Written by John W. Slack, presented by William Jarrett, an ex-Union prisoner. Paper measures 5.5" by 8.25". Edges show chipping… (33-671). Learn More »
$25.00
SOLD
ROSEWOOD CORKSCREW
Turned rosewood handle has a corkscrew mounted through the center. A rivet holds it in place at the top. Wood shows a minor scratch. Handle measures approximately 4" wide. Corkscrew measures 4"… (179-1026). Learn More »
Showing 1 to 20 out of 234
Most Popular
Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa »
U.s. 1859 Pattern Dragoon/ Cavalry Saddle Blanket »
Rhode Island State Contract Union Enlisted Foot Great Coat »
Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. John Reynolds »
Rare Confederate Sharps Carbine Cartridges With Jefferson Davis Connection »
featured item
RARE CONFEDERATE SHARPS CARBINE CARTRIDGES WITH JEFFERSON DAVIS CONNECTION
Three Confederate Sharps paper cartridges, mounted in riker box [8.5 x 6.25”], with the accompanying note: “RARE CONFEDERATE PAPER CARTRIDGE [2 RINGS BULLETS]. These Were Suppose to have been Found in Pres. Jeff Davis Home After the War. From the… (696-42). Learn More »
site search