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CIVIL WAR PERIOD CARPET BAG WITH IDENTIFICATION

CIVIL WAR PERIOD CARPET BAG WITH IDENTIFICATION

This bag is made of a very heavy carpet material that has the usual floral decorative pattern using multiple colors giving the bag an almost kaleidoscopic appearance. The top is formed by an iron… (2023-2671). Learn More »

GUTTA PERCHA NILES PATENT COLLAPSIBLE CUP

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 »

$95.00
Originally $250.00
SOLD

ENGLISH PLAYING CARDS “STOPFORTH” TYPE I, CIRCA 1810.

ENGLISH PLAYING CARDS “STOPFORTH” TYPE I, CIRCA 1810.

Here is an original and well played with deck of English playing cards. Forty-nine cards present with the 4 of spades, 4 of hearth, and 10 of clubs missing. Worn corners and soiled from use, but good… (236-235). Learn More »

GOLD SASH BUCKLE

GOLD SASH BUCKLE

Superb gold Civil War sash buckle. The spread-winged eagle is at the top, with two crossed American flags in its talons. Patriotic shield is at the bottom, with artillery pieces on each side. On the… (344-3218). Learn More »

$450.00
Originally $650.00
SOLD

1830’S PAPER LABEL FOR GETTYSBURG WATCH MAKER

1830’S PAPER LABEL FOR GETTYSBURG WATCH MAKER

This circular paper label meas. approx. 2.25 inches across and reads “BRASS AND WOOD CLOCKS – WATCHES OF ALL KINDS REPAIRED AND WARRANTED. JOSEPH MATHIAS CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER GETTYSBURG,… (179-1235). Learn More »

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
ON HOLD

“A SHORT HISTORY OF T.J. JACKSON” CIGARETTE BOOKLET

“A SHORT HISTORY OF T.J. JACKSON” CIGARETTE BOOKLET

This is one of a series of small “cigarette booklets” that was issued as advertisement for Duke Brothers and Company, Durham, N.C., and packed in Duke's cigarettes. Pictorial paper booklet bound… (34-235). Learn More »

$20.00
ON HOLD

JAR OF GROUND CORN FROM A TEXAS CONFEDERATE PRISON CAMP KEPT BY A 26TH INDIANA SOLDIER, WITH PROVENANCE

JAR OF GROUND CORN FROM A TEXAS CONFEDERATE PRISON CAMP KEPT BY A 26TH INDIANA SOLDIER, WITH PROVENANCE

This item is an old 1920’s to 1940’s jar of KRAFT KITCHEN FRESH MAYONAISE PRODUCTS that meas. approx. 3.00 inches high by 2.00 across. The jar is a third of the way filled with ground corn with an… (224-498). 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. … (643-19A). 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

CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL

CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL

Here is a nice, excavated Civil War-era inkwell known as the "cone" style. This piece remains in fine condition with a raised spout. Measures approximately 2.5” tall x 2.5” in diameter. Bottom… (1184-292). Learn More »

HEAVY BRASS LINCOLN BOOKENEDS

HEAVY BRASS LINCOLN BOOKENEDS

This matching pair of brass bookends are in the shape of a bust of Abraham Lincoln. Neither bear a maker’s mark or artists name and only one has a green velvet base pad. Both are in good… (224-694). Learn More »

GENERAL SCOTT FRAMED LAUREL LEAF, DATED DECEMBER 25, 1861

GENERAL SCOTT FRAMED LAUREL LEAF, DATED DECEMBER 25, 1861

This gold framed wreath on a background of silk was presented as a Christmas gift and reads, “TO RICHARD J. SMITH AND SISTERS, A PORTION OF THE WREATH OF LAUREL PRESENTED TO OUR BELOVED HERO… (282-405). Learn More »

$950.00
Originally $1,350.00

CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL

CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL

Here is a nice, excavated Civil War-era inkwell known as the "cone" style. This piece remains in fine condition with a raised spout. Some interesting imperfections are visible. Measures approximately… (1184-293). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERIOD LINEN SHEET WITH MONOGRAM

CIVIL WAR PERIOD LINEN SHEET WITH MONOGRAM

White linen sheet meas. approx. 75.50 inches wide by 82.00 inches long (it is folded in half in the photos). Sheet has finished edges with a small monogram in approx. 1.00 inch high letters that reads… (1025-01). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR IDENTITY DISC BELONGING TO 4TH RHODE ISLAND SOLDIER

US CIVIL WAR IDENTITY DISC BELONGING TO 4TH RHODE ISLAND SOLDIER

The face of this brass disc has a bust of General George B. McClellan surrounded by his name and “WAR OF 1861.” Reverse is stamped “C. MURPHY, CO. I, 4TH REG. R.I. V. PROVIDENCE, R.I.” Disc… (490-5235). Learn More »

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

These popular decorative pieces were made between the 16th and 18th centuries. Made to order as single wall tiles, or joined together to create large tableaus. The city of Delft in Holland is… (160-92F). Learn More »

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

These popular decorative pieces were made between the 16th and 18th centuries. Made to order as single wall tiles, or joined together to create large tableaus. The city of Delft in Holland is… (160-92E). Learn More »

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

These popular decorative pieces were made between the 16th and 18th centuries. Made to order as single wall tiles, or joined together to create large tableaus. The city of Delft in Holland is… (160-92D). Learn More »

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

ANTIQUE DELFT TILE

These popular decorative pieces were made between the 16th and 18th centuries. Made to order as single wall tiles, or joined together to create large tableaus. The city of Delft in Holland is… (160-92C). Learn More »


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VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE

The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a closely trimmed beard and mustache wearing a dark… (1138-1975). Learn More »

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