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US QUARTERMASTER DEPT MARKED PLATE FROM FORT PEMBINA

US QUARTERMASTER DEPT MARKED PLATE FROM FORT PEMBINA

This broken ironstone china plate is stamped on the back by the Greenwood China Company of Trenton, N.J., and also clearly stamped in blue “U.S.Q.M.D.” indicating it was army property issued… (1052-462). Learn More »

$20.00
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CIVIL WAR STANDARD ISSUE U.S. MESS CUP

CIVIL WAR STANDARD ISSUE U.S. MESS CUP

This is the standard issue Civil War Union Army mess cup. Constructed of tinned iron, these feature handles attached with a rivet at the bottom and by wires looped over the rolled edge of the tops,… (149-45). Learn More »

 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR HARDTACK

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR HARDTACK

Volunteers in the Spanish American War were just as anxious to illustrate the hardships of army life by bringing home souvenir hardtack as their fathers had been after the Civil War. That staple of… (1219-43). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FOLDING KNIFE AND SPOON COMBINATION

INDIAN WAR FOLDING KNIFE AND SPOON COMBINATION

During the Civil War the commercial market was filled with devices and gadgets promoted as making life easier for the soldier in camp and field. Combination mess utensils were a category of their own,… (490-2927). Learn More »

$180.00
Originally $225.00

COBALT BLUE FEATHER EDGE IRONSTONE PLATTER

COBALT BLUE FEATHER EDGE IRONSTONE PLATTER

This style was made in Staffordshire and Leeds areas in England, circa 1840-60. This is a large serving platter with raised edge featuring cobalt blue “feather edge” design. Unmarked. Measures… (213-108). Learn More »

$85.00
Originally $125.00

REMAINS OF HARDTACK ISSUED TO 115TH ILLINOIS SOLDIER

REMAINS OF HARDTACK ISSUED TO 115TH ILLINOIS SOLDIER

Item is an old pasteboard box that meas. approx. 6.25 x 5.00 x 1.50 inches. Across the top is a piece of glass. All is held together by a piece of string wrapped twice around the box. Inside the box… (1179-642). Learn More »

$950.00
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US WORLD WAR ONE “TRENCH ART” MESS KIT WITH SPOON & FORK

US WORLD WAR ONE “TRENCH ART” MESS KIT WITH SPOON & FORK

Model 1910 US mess kit with lid and folding handle. The lid has been inscribed with an arrow pierced heart above the initials “F.T.W.” The artwork is surrounded by a thin double border. Inside the… (2023-1686). Learn More »

$125.00
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IRONSTONE CUP IN A RARE FIG PATTERN – PROBABLY BY DAVENPORT OR WEDGEWOOD

IRONSTONE CUP IN A RARE FIG PATTERN – PROBABLY BY DAVENPORT OR WEDGEWOOD

Dates to the 1850’s. Measures 3” tall, 3 ½” in diameter at rim, and 2” in diameter at base. No handle.  This cup features embossed leaves and figs with parallel lines around the perimeter. … (643-19A). Learn More »

IRONSTONE CUP IN A RARE FIG PATTERN – PROBABLY BY DAVENPORT OR WEDGEWOOD

IRONSTONE CUP IN A RARE FIG PATTERN – PROBABLY BY DAVENPORT OR WEDGEWOOD

Dates to the 1850's.  Measures 3” tall, 3 ½” in diameter at rim, and 2” in diameter at base. No handle.  This cup features embossed leaves and figs with parallel lines around the perimeter. … (643-19). Learn More »

$22.50
Originally $45.00

COLONIAL SPOON MOULD

COLONIAL SPOON MOULD

Bronze or brass, two piece mould to cast pewter dessert spoons. Colonial period. Mould is 6 ¼” long overall. Engraved “X” and wavy pattern on the top side of the handle. Initials “I S” on… (30-2022). Learn More »

$500.00
Originally $695.00

REGULATION CIVIL WAR ISSUE CUP

REGULATION CIVIL WAR ISSUE CUP

This tin cup was Army issue during the Civil War. Cup has flat bottom with wire reinforced handle anchored by a single rivet. Item meas. approx. 4 inches tall and 4.25 inches across the bottom. Cup is… (462-356). Learn More »

GREAT LOT OF ACCOUTREMENTS ID'D TO 11TH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY SOLDIER

GREAT LOT OF ACCOUTREMENTS ID'D TO 11TH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY SOLDIER

This group of items all came together with two wonderful old handwritten tags testifying to the fact that they all belonged to Private James W. Pierce of the 11th Massachusetts Battery. All the items… (1179-295). Learn More »

LARGE TINNED MESS IRON CUP

LARGE TINNED MESS IRON CUP

Mess gear was issued by the various recruiting services, first by the states and later by the federal government. Early in the war local suppliers were often sourced and you also had privately… (490-1852). Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $375.00

MATCHED SET OF SIX KNIVES AND SIX FORKS

MATCHED SET OF SIX KNIVES AND SIX FORKS

Offered here is a nice matched set of old knives and forks. The knives feature a round end blade and dark wood handles held in place with three pins.  The matching forks have three tines. Wood… (179-1101). Learn More »

EARLY SILVER MOUNTED TRAVELER’S OR OFFICER’S FOLDING UTENSIL SET

EARLY SILVER MOUNTED TRAVELER’S OR OFFICER’S FOLDING UTENSIL SET

Early travelers and military officers on campaign carried their own eating utensils as a matter of course. This is a nice folding fork, knife and spoon with black wood handles, silver mounted, and… (172-5566). Learn More »

GROUP OF ASSORTED UTENSILS

GROUP OF ASSORTED UTENSILS

Offered here are two spoons and scissors. Iron scissors are 6” long with black patina and surface pitting on blades. One spoon is a plain iron spoon with large bowl and thin, flat handle. The other… (160-23). Learn More »

NILES PATENT TELESCOPING DRINKING CUP OF 1860

NILES PATENT TELESCOPING DRINKING CUP OF 1860

When Goodyear discovered and patented hard rubber in 1851 a new age was upon us. Well, many thought so anyway. New devices were invented and the ingenious rushed to patent improvements on the old.… (286-542). Learn More »

$195.00
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GEORGE III PEWTER PLATE WITH HALLMARKS

GEORGE III PEWTER PLATE WITH HALLMARKS

An antique British pewter plate, of round form with a broad flat rim and cavetto center. Reverse shows several hallmarks and touch marks, one which is not legible, except for, “LONDON”. We've been… (179-782). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR ERA POCKET STOVE, PATENTED 1887

INDIAN WAR ERA POCKET STOVE, PATENTED 1887

Inner company marking: “W.T. & Co./ Pat. Mar. 1887.” Compact two piece stove, within cylindrical tin w/circular cover, measuring 4” in diameter, 1.75” in height, with two 2.5” carrying… (172-4577). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR ERA POCKET STOVE, PATENTED 1872-1883

INDIAN WAR ERA POCKET STOVE, PATENTED 1872-1883

Tin case with folding handles also functions as a boiler and drinking cup. Lid has ring and lifts off to reveal a gridiron stove.  Label reads, “MULTUM IN PARVO / POCKET COOK STOVE / HOUCHIN’S… (172-4578). Learn More »


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SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER, AKA MODEL 1860

Old habits die hard. Although we now know production of the new pattern cavalry saber intended to replace the heavy Model 1840 started in 1857, most still refer to them as the Model 1860. This is a scarce example of one produced by Ames in 1859 and… (2022-718). Learn More »

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