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REMARKABLE IDENTIFIED PERSONAL ITEM GROUPING – GEORGE MARTIN, 22ND PA CAVALRY
This is the chance to collect a singularly unique grouping of personal items identified to Private George Martin of the 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry. The grouping includes George’s personal bible… (2024-1195). Learn More »
$450.00
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1852 DATED COIN SILVER CHILD’S CUP – CANFIELD BRO & CO, BALTIMORE
This small cup with a handle features a raised outdoor scene with a child laying on his back and a dog standing over him. Inscribed on one side, “Peter A. Kelly / Presented by his Uncle / Peter A.… (1266-134). Learn More »
$225.00
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MITCHELL & TYLER SILVER CHAMBERSTICK CIRCA 1845-1866
Mitchell & Tyler was among the largest silverware and jewelry businesses in Richmond, VA from 1845 through 1866. William Mitchell Jr. trained as a silversmith in Boston and worked in Richmond… (1266-135). Learn More »
$325.00
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‘ARNOLD’S SUPERIOR WRITING FLUID’ STONEWARE INK BOTTLE
Nice condition small stoneware ink bottle stands 2 ¾” tall; the base is 2 ¼” in diameter. Yellow label with black lettering reads, “ARNOLD’S / SUPERIOR WRITING FLUID / MANUFACTURED BY / P.… (1266-79). Learn More »
GALE & HAYDEN COIN SILVER CUP WITH INSCRIPTION
This lovely little cup may be a child’s cup or Christening mug by William Gale & Nathaniel Hayden of New York; in partnership from 1845-1849. Gale & Hayden was a successor to William S.… (1266-122). Learn More »
$65.00
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POCKET SHAVING MIRROR
Classic Civil War soldier's item; a travel mirror! Wood frame housing original oval mirror glass. Top is pinned at one end and slides open/closed over lower portion. Brass wire loop on top to hang… (450-217). Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
FIFE MOUTHPIECE (CHEATER)
Fifers have been using mouthpieces (also called “fipples” or “cheaters”) on their instruments since the 1800s. Not used extensively today, numerous musical instrument catalogs from the 19th… (1202-210). Learn More »
$35.00
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ANTIQUE 6 GALLON SALT GLAZE STONEWARE JUG – BEE STING DESIGN
Features cobalt blue Bee Sting design. Hand turned crock with molded handle; we believe it would hold 6 gallons. The jug measures 19 ½” tall and is 10 1/2” wide at the base. Has original cork. A… (1266-144). Learn More »
$200.00
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ANTIQUE 5 GALLON SALT GLAZE STONEWARE JUG – BEE STING DESIGN
Features cobalt blue Bee Sting design. Hand turned crock with molded handle. The jug measures 16 ½” tall and is 9 ¼” wide at the base. Has original cork. A capital letter “A” is imprinted… (1266-145). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA CLAY INKWELL WITH MAKER’S LABEL
This small, sturdy clay inkwell stands 2” tall and is 2” in diameter. Has cork still embedded. Maker’s label on yellow paper: “WHEELER’S / PREMIUM / INK, / -- Jet Ink – “. Overall… (1266-88). Learn More »
$30.00
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CIVIL WAR ERA CLAY INKWELL WITH MAKER’S LABEL
This small, sturdy clay inkwell stands 2” tall and is 2” in diameter. Has cork still embedded. Maker’s label on yellow paper: “WHEELER’S / PREMIUM / INK, / -- Jet Ink – “. Overall… (1266-87). Learn More »
$30.00
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PATRIOTIC WOOD SNUFF BOX
This attractive, folk art style wood carved snuff box measures 4” wide, 2” tall and 2 ½” deep. It has numerous symbols carved on it; on top is the word “SNUFF” and a guidon shaped design.… (1266-125). Learn More »
$100.00
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WRITING/FIELD DESK OF DR. HUNTER HOLMES McGUIRE, CS MAJOR AND STONEWALL JACKSON’S CHIEF SURGEON
This desk comes with a letter of provenance attesting to its acquisition from the the well-known and well-respected Picket Post in Fredericksburg, who in turn had obtained it in 1996 from a Richmond,… (2022-1088). Learn More »
$2,500.00
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CIRCA 1860-1870 UMBRELLA INKWELL
Item is an aqua colored glass Civil War era umbrella inkwell with a molded lip. It is very, very rare to find these with the original label. Partial label on light green paper reads, “Fir__… (1266-86). Learn More »
$95.00
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CIRCA 1860 – 1870 AMBER GREEN UMBRELLA INK WELL
Excellent condition Civil War era inkwell in a darker shade of green. Measures 2 ½” tall, 2 ¼” wide at the base. [ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (1266-89). Learn More »
$65.00
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VERY NICE UNTOUCHED CIRCA 1821 AMERICAN OFFICER’S SADDLE VALISE
A good Civil War period saddle valise that would dress up an officer’s saddle. Black leather, made with rounded body and flat bottom, with two flat leather loops on the underside for attachment to… (2022-2273). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BROOKS’ PATENT WRITING, WORK, AND TOILET CASE: “HEARTILY RECOMMENDED BY PROMINENT OFFICERS . . . “
This is an empty but minty condition Brooks patent writing case with very good condition waterproof cover, missing just the ties, but with no wear spots, and with an excellent Brooks advertising label… (1256-134). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CARVED PIPE WITH CHICKAMAUGA BATTLE HONOR PRESENTED BY CAPT. PETER HAND 24th ILLINOIS TO CAPT. FERDINAND BOLTZ, 88th INDIANA
This is a very well-made carved pipe presented by one Civil War officer to another and is a great example of Civil War camp art, created in moments of leisure or boredom in winter camps, and in this… (766-2028). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE AND DRUMSTICKS
This would go well with a Civil War drum or collection of Civil War music related pieces and could be mounted on a period drum sling. This plate is shown in the 1851 regulations and was used… (1256-201). Learn More »
COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (1256-128). Learn More »
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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA
This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is accompanied by a file containing details of its… (1179-179). Learn More »
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