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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 »
NILES PATENT 1860 HARD RUBBER COLLAPSIBLE CUP WITH LID
Civil War-era, hard rubber collapsible cup with lid. The top cover (lid) is maker marked “NILES DRINKING CUP * PATENTED JUNE 5th * 1860 *”. This cup has four connected segments that open and… (2022-637). Learn More »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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
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 »
CLAY BOTTLE, MARKED J. BOURNE & SON
Tan colored, salt glazed bottle is marked, “VITREOUS STONE BOTTLES, J. BOURNE & SON, PATENTED DENBY POTTERY NEAR DARBY / P.&J. ARNOLD LONDON”. This semi-circular stamp on the side of the… (998-1329). Learn More »
GUTTA PERCHA NILES PATENT COLLAPSIBLE CUP
Lid reads "NILES DRINKING CUP PATENTED JUNE 5th 1860." Measures 2.5" diameter. Measures 1" height collapsed and 2.75" unfolded. Shows very light surface scratches and small chip inside rim of lid, but… (998-763). Learn More »
COLONIAL WROUGHT IRON KETTLE STAND
Footed iron trivet is solid with light surface rust and pitting. Measures approx. 6” in diameter x 2 ¼” high. [sl] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (179-798). Learn More »
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
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
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 »
CIVIL WAR ERA CARVING SET BY GREEN RIVER WORKS
This set consists of a carving knife and fork with stand. The two tined fork meas. approx. 9.75 inches long with a squared bone handle that has yellowed some with age. Attached to the back of the… (213-86). Learn More »
TREENWARE PEPPER CASTER
Treen is distinctively different than other pieces made from wood such as furniture or cabinetry in that it is a name for small handmade vintage household items. Top of shaker lifts off to fill… (179-754). Learn More »
TREENWARE PEPPER CASTER
Treen is distinctively different than other pieces made from wood such as furniture or cabinetry in that it is a name for small handmade vintage household items. Top of shaker lifts off to fill… (179-755). Learn More »
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 »
AMERICAN COIN SILVER TABLE SPOON, C1810
Spoon is engraved in lovely script with the initials, “IG”. Spoon has a very bright patina. It is slightly warped at the tip and has two small dings. Measures 9”… (179-666). Learn More »
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IMPORTANT QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF COL. ROBERT W. BAYLOR, VIRGINIA MILITARY COMMANDER AT HARPERS FERRY AGAINST JOHN BROWN, LIKELY TAKEN AT CHARLESTOWN, VIRGINIA, PRIOR TO BROWN’S HANGING 1859
This important, identified ambrotype, is likely among a small group taken of Virginia militia at Charlestown, Jefferson County, Virginia, in late 1859 while they acted as security for the hanging of John Brown and four co-conspirators. The officer is… (1138-1813). Learn More »
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