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“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY

“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY

Dog tags were not an item of issue in the Civil War and soldiers wishing to carry some ready form of identification were thrown upon their own resources, with various commercial suppliers offering a… (172-6076). Learn More »

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 5/8” x 1 1/4” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

An identified US naval officer’s grouping with an old family note and coming from Charles Stuart Norton (1836-1911,) an officer who put in 43 years of service from his graduation from Annapolis in… (766-2056). Learn More »

ANTIQUE SPRIG WARE CUP & SAUCER, C1810

ANTIQUE SPRIG WARE CUP & SAUCER, C1810

Attractive white cup and saucer with purple and green sprigs of flowers. Saucer measures 5 ¾” in diameter; cup is 3 ¾” in diameter at lip and 2” in diameter at the base. No chips or cracks.… (1266-309). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER                          13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

This is a rare, early-war, identified Massachusetts issue red blanket carried by a soldier in the 13th Massachusetts who was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and died of those wounds at a U.S.… (490-7138). Learn More »

$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00

CIRCA 1876 13 STAR CENTENNIAL PARADE FLAG

CIRCA 1876 13 STAR CENTENNIAL PARADE FLAG

Available is a 13 star fabric parade flag made in commemoration US Centennial. Features a central star surrounded by a ring of 8 stars, and one at each corner of the blue field. Measures 3 ½” x… (1202-268). Learn More »

UNIQUE CARVED LINCOLN MEMENTO ON WATCH FOB

UNIQUE CARVED LINCOLN MEMENTO ON WATCH FOB

This singular item is unique among our inventory. This small, hand-carved bone barrel is adorned with red and blue patriotic stripes, a paper banner that reads “LINCOLN” and inside, at the very… (1202-269). Learn More »

WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R.  SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW

WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R. SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW

This identified grouping displays very strongly. It includes the soldier’s framed, multi-color veteran’s memorial with G.A.R. themes, filled out with his service details and presented to his wife… (766-2049). Learn More »

CIRCA 1880 LARGE STONEWARE ALBANY GLAZE CROCK

CIRCA 1880 LARGE STONEWARE ALBANY GLAZE CROCK

Large American stoneware crock, late 19th c., all-over brown Albany slip glaze, applied strap handles. Stands 12” tall. Measures 8 ¾” in diameter at lip; approx. 13” in diameter at widest… (1266-426). Learn More »

FOLK ART CARVED CANE: PATRIOTISM AND REPTILES

FOLK ART CARVED CANE: PATRIOTISM AND REPTILES

This cane is fully carved, features a suitably patriotic eagle head with open beak on the end of the handle, set off by three inlaid, irregularly shaped mother of pearl inlays on the smooth, curving… (490-3658). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE AND DRUMSTICKS

CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE AND DRUMSTICKS

This would go well with a Civil War drum or collection of Civil War music related pieces and could be mounted on a period drum sling. This plate is shown in the 1851 regulations and was used… (1256-201). Learn More »

ANTIQUE GLASS FLY CATCHER

ANTIQUE GLASS FLY CATCHER

An interesting piece of antique pest control, looking somewhat like a period decanter. Made of glass with three small feet so that it could stand upright on a table with the bottom opening accessible… (2024-717). Learn More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »


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SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL BY HOLLIS OF LONDON PRESENTED TO BEVERLY KENNON, CSN

Offered here is a single shot .54 caliber percussion pistol is a product of gunmaker Richard Hollis of London, England, and identified to a navy officer who served in the U.S. and C.S. navies. The pistol measures approximately 10” long. The… (1268-689). Learn More »

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