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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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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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CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY
This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in Wheeler’s cavalry corps fighting against Sherman in the… (1179-232). Learn More »
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