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CONFEDERATE MADE DRUMSTICKS

CONFEDERATE MADE DRUMSTICKS

These wonderfully crude wooden drumsticks appear to be made from Hickory. They were formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum where they were classified as Confederate. The hand carved sticks measure 15… (1179-418A). Learn More »

$395.00
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CIVIL WAR-ERA PICCOLO WITH ORIGINAL CASE

CIVIL WAR-ERA PICCOLO WITH ORIGINAL CASE

This piccolo is an example of a musical wind instrument as used during the Civil War-era. This piece measures approximately 11.5” long and is made of mahogany and ivory. One end is stoppered with a… (169-622). Learn More »

$395.00

“WHITTINGTON” TRAVEL CHESS SET OF MAJOR EDWARD HOWARD

“WHITTINGTON” TRAVEL CHESS SET OF MAJOR EDWARD HOWARD

Offered here is an antique Whittington travel chess set with engraved plaque on the lid to “Major Edwd. Howard. / Washington, D.C.” This portable Chess Set measures 8″ x 4″ x 4″ when folded… (1266-177). Learn More »

$795.00

FULL SET 1862 PATENT AMERICAN CARD COMPANY “UNION PLAYING CARDS”

FULL SET 1862 PATENT AMERICAN CARD COMPANY “UNION PLAYING CARDS”

In an inspired combination of patriotism and profit-seeking the American Card Company introduced its “Union Playing cards” in 1862 and gained distributors throughout the country. The company… (2025-1894). Learn More »

$975.00

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

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 »

$450.00

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

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 »

$1,250.00

GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE

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 »

$300.00

THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC

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

LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY SLAPSTICK

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 »

$295.00

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