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U.S. ARMY CUSTER ERA, INDIAN WAR, MODEL 1874 MESS CUP

U.S. ARMY CUSTER ERA, INDIAN WAR, MODEL 1874 MESS CUP

This is a good example of the army issue mess cup, used by every soldier, cavalry, infantry, or artillery, from the Indian Wars through the Spanish American War. This measures roughly 4” x 4”… (2024-1398). Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

LINCOLN MOURNING BROOCH

LINCOLN MOURNING BROOCH

This Lincoln brooch measures about 1.25 inches in length by 1 inch in length. This brooch appears to be made of a low-grade gold which has been etched and faceted to create its intricate design. The… (1202-208). Learn More »

SIX-KEY PICCOLO

SIX-KEY PICCOLO

This wooden fife is a fine example of a musical wind instrument as used during the Civil War period. In very good original condition, this fife measures 15” long and is made of ebony or… (380-117). Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR TIN CUP

CIVIL WAR TIN CUP

This is cup is made of thin, tinned sheet iron, and measures four inches in diameter and three inches tall. The edges have been crimped and the bottom has been turned up and soldered, like the… (918-70). Learn More »

$85.00
ON HOLD

VICTORIAN ERA GUTTA PERCHA COLLAR BOX WITH MASONIC SYMBOLS

VICTORIAN ERA GUTTA PERCHA COLLAR BOX WITH MASONIC SYMBOLS

bottom. Hinged lid shows scrollwork designs in the corners, with an image of Masonic symbols in the center. Original clasp and peg are present. Inside of box lid is a paper label from Williamson &… (1043-107). Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $125.00

SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD

SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD

This ring is accompanied by short presentation note signed by Mr. Joseph Fisher of Strasburg, Va. The note indicates it was “made from a cap of a shell (?) found on Fisher’s Hill Battle-Field… (846-424). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ERA TINNED IRON SHAVING MUG

CIVIL WAR ERA TINNED IRON SHAVING MUG

Measuring 4 3/8” tall and 3” in diameter, this shaving mug is made of thin, tin-coated sheet iron with rolled top edge, doubled handle edges, with the side compartment or scuttle, some say for the… (2024-1242). Learn More »

$65.00
ON HOLD

WWI SOUVENIR THEATER MADE LIGHTER

WWI SOUVENIR THEATER MADE LIGHTER

Lighter is made from coins and is well used.  Measures 1 ½” in diameter. [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE… (160-508). Learn More »

PENNSYLVANIA STATE COAT OF ARMS CERAMIC SHAVING MUG, POSSIBLY G.A.R.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE COAT OF ARMS CERAMIC SHAVING MUG, POSSIBLY G.A.R.

A nice example of a decorated shaving mug from the 1800s to early 1900s. This one is decorated with gold bands around top and bottom and along the finger loop, and with a full color representation of… (1202-187). Learn More »

ILLINOIS 1855 BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR

ILLINOIS 1855 BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR

A nice example of mid-nineteenth century state pride and national ingenuity. This small disk on one side has the days of the week around the edge and a central small disk that can be turned bringing a… (1202-213). Learn More »

$75.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358). Learn More »

LINCOLN SILK MOURNING RIBBON

LINCOLN SILK MOURNING RIBBON

Multi colored silk, 10” x 2”, featuring bust portrait of martyred President. Square upper margin, v-shaped lower tip, w/ 1.375” red tassel. Small chipping of upper left margin, two tiny nicks.… (1179-1764). Learn More »

$250.00
ON HOLD

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 3/8” x 1 7/8” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »

COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”

COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”

Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (1202-128). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”

CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”

Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (2024-355). Learn More »

$395.00
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THE PATRIOT’S HYMN BOOK

THE PATRIOT’S HYMN BOOK

Compiled By Rev. A. Manship. Published by Philadelphia Conference Tract Society, Philadelphia, PA, 1862. 96 pp., green  w/cloth spine. wraps, 3” x 4.5, w/flag & soldier campsite cover motif. … (450-222). Learn More »

NAPOLEON COMEMORATIVE PLATES

NAPOLEON COMEMORATIVE PLATES

Offered are 7 bone China/creamware plates or soup bowls made by "Keramis BF Belgium". Elaborately decorated around the rims with iconic images of the emperor Napoleon I. In the center of each 9… (88-139). Learn More »

$95.00
Originally $125.00

NEARLY EMPTY CDV ALBUM IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

NEARLY EMPTY CDV ALBUM IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

This is a small size album (5” x 6”) that fits one photo per side within the thick pages. Twenty-five pages with gilt edges. Pressed leather covers with gold details. Spine is solid. Two brass… (1179-1210). Learn More »

MODEL 1858 “BULLSEYE” CANTEEN WITH VETERAN’S REUNION COVER

MODEL 1858 “BULLSEYE” CANTEEN WITH VETERAN’S REUNION COVER

The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter and is the “bullseye” style with concentric rings. It was “done… (490-6823). Learn More »

SMALL ALBUM FOR GEM SIZE PHOTOS WITH SEVERAL CONFEDERATE GENERALS INCLUDED

SMALL ALBUM FOR GEM SIZE PHOTOS WITH SEVERAL CONFEDERATE GENERALS INCLUDED

This small photograph album measures 3.5” tall x 3” wide x 0.75” thick. Cloth bound with impressed design on covers and spine. A piece of the brass locking clasp is missing. Cover surfaces show… (450-223). Learn More »


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RARE TIFFANY & CO. HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 NAVAL OFFICER’S CUTLASS

Manufactured: New York;  Maker: Tiffany & Co / PDL;  Year: Civil War;  Model: M 1860 Naval Officer Cutlass ; Size: 30.25;  Condition: VG High grade naval officer’s cutlass from Tiffany & Co New York.  It was debated by collectors that… (870-08). Learn More »

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