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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 »
GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE
Lemaire was one of the better-regarded optical instrument makers in the 19th century. This is an elegant pair of opera glasses in their original carrying case. The binoculars are gilt brass and… (1266-142). Learn More »
OPERA GLASSES BY T.F. GUION OF NEW ORLEANS
Thomas F. Guion of New Orleans will be familiar to Civil War collectors as a dealer in “gentleman’s furnishings” at a “fancy and variety” store at 20 Camp Street from at least 1841 to 1869… (1266-281). Learn More »
THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC
Words by Prof. T.C. Porter, Music by J.B. Kevinski. Dedicated to the officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac. Published by Lee & Walker, Phila., 1864. For Piano & Voice. 6 pp..,… (910-17). Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $195.00
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 »
LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY SLAPSTICK
Slapsticks were used in the circus by clowns. A small caliber blank was inserted in one end and when the clown hit someone with the stick the blank would fire making a loud crack and some smoke. This… (172-3044). Learn More »
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IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR US NAVY GROUP OF G.W. BROWN, PUBLISHED IN TIME-LIFE AND IN BLUEJACKETS, EX-STAMATELOS COLLECTION AND TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
This a very scarce, extensive, identified Civil War U.S. Navy grouping, once in the renowned Stamatelos collection and more recently exhibited in the Texas Civil War Museum. It has also been published several times: most notably in Ron Field’s… (1179-262). Learn More »
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