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UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT

UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT

Stories of boys lying about their age in order to get into the army and “see the elephant,” are not uncommon. Rarer are men at the other end of the age spectrum, over the 44-year age limit for… (490-7295). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF SHEPHERD B. CRAM -  17th N.H. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE BEFORE GETTYSBURG

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF SHEPHERD B. CRAM - 17th N.H. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE BEFORE GETTYSBURG

Civil War items don’t get much more personal or identifiable than a soldier’s stencil. These were commercial products marketed to soldiers and to their friends and family as a considerate parting… (490-7292). Learn More »

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

An unmarked, very good example of the rotary valve cornet, made in brass, and measuring 18” overall. These were introduced about 1830 and replaced keyed bugles in military bands in the 1850s. This… (1268-172). Learn More »

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

A very nice condition concertina in is original hexagonal wood case. This is attractively identified in black ink on one face: “John / Martin / 47th / Mass.” with a bar of music following his… (1268-178). Learn More »

SMALL INK BOTTLE DATING FROM 1840-1860

SMALL INK BOTTLE DATING FROM 1840-1860

Small clear glass ink bottle measures 1.5” tall by just over half an inch in diameter at the base. The mouth of the bottle is just under a quarter of an inch wide. This bottle shows a seam on each… (1239-48). Learn More »

SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY J. LYNCH

SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY J. LYNCH

This is a nice pair of silver tongs measuring 6.5” long overall. Features acorn-shaped bowls at ends of arms. Hallmark of “J. LYNCH” on inside of one arm with another well-worn mark on the… (1266-974). Learn More »

VERY SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS

VERY SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS

This is a very small pair of silver tongs measuring only 3.5” long overall. Initials “M.L.W.” on one arm. Detailed clam-shell ends. Hallmark on inside of both arms “TREASURE.” Fine… (1266-973). Learn More »

ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET

ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET

This “Black Granite” plinth is painted in gold with the name of the G.A.R. post in which it was used, along with the donor’s name, and the date and location where that post’s officer … (2024-1366). Learn More »

SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS

SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS

This is an elaborately decorated small pair of silver tongs measuring 4.5” long overall. Features raised “leaf” pattern on arms. Initials “C.F.W.” on spring end. Detailed chicken claw-footed… (1266-972). Learn More »

SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY GORHAM

SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY GORHAM

This is a nice small pair of silver tongs measuring 4” long overall. Features raised “dot” spoon handle pattern on arms. Initials “L.A.W.” on spring end. Claw-footed ends. Hallmark of Gorham… (1266-971). Learn More »

SET OF ELEVEN COIN SILVER TEASPOONS BY W.M. SAVAGE OF KENTUCKY

SET OF ELEVEN COIN SILVER TEASPOONS BY W.M. SAVAGE OF KENTUCKY

Attractive set of spoons of with simple design; each is monogrammed, “Snowden” in script lettering. Maker marked on the reverse, “W.M. SAVAGE”.  Measure 5 ½” in length. Overall very nice… (1266-941). Learn More »

GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE

GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE

Lemaire was one of the better-regarded optical instrument makers in the 19th century. This is an elegant pair of opera glasses in their original carrying case. The binoculars are gilt brass and… (1266-142). Learn More »

PAIR OF COIN SILVER DINNER FORKS BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, DC

PAIR OF COIN SILVER DINNER FORKS BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, DC

Very nice condition forks measuring 8” in length. Etched with initials, “WMB”. “S LEWIS” mark on reverse of handle along with touch marks. Samuel Lewis, born in 1818, was apprenticed to… (1266-935). Learn More »

C1860 COIN SILVER TONGS BY CANFIELD BRO. & CO. OF BALTIMORE

C1860 COIN SILVER TONGS BY CANFIELD BRO. & CO. OF BALTIMORE

Outstanding condition tongs produced in Baltimore by Canfield Bro. & Co. Measure 8 ¼” in length. Marked on the inside, “CANFIELD BRO. & CO.” Canfield & Brothers was formed in 1835… (1266-957). Learn More »

SILVER SUGAR TONGS

SILVER SUGAR TONGS

This is a nice pair of silver tongs measuring 6” long overall. Features nice engraved edge design on arms. Initials “P.L.M.” on spring end. Small spoon bowl ends. Hallmark on both arms appears… (1266-959). Learn More »

SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY W. MITCHELL, JR.

SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY W. MITCHELL, JR.

This is a nice older pair of silver tongs measuring 6.5” long overall. Features scalloped edges at top with small oval bowls at ends of arms. Hallmark of “W. MITCHELL JR.” within a ribbon on… (1266-975). Learn More »

LARGE SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY CANFIELD

LARGE SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY CANFIELD

This is a long pair of silver tongs measuring 6.5” long overall. Initials “A.B.S.” on spring end. Detailed sea-shell ends. Hallmarked on inside of both arms “CANFIELD [star] 10.15” Fine… (1266-958). Learn More »

MID-19TH CENTURY TODDY LADLE BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

MID-19TH CENTURY TODDY LADLE BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Excellent condition small ladle measures 6 ½” in length. Etched with initials, “WMB”. “S LEWIS” mark on reverse of handle. This ladle was used to serve Hot Toddy (Hot water, whiskey, lemon,… (1266-936). Learn More »

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL

These wartime medals were made in France and brought in through the blockade. According to the best modern study, by Pete Bertram in Confederate Numismatica, they show up in white metal, bronze,… (1266-376). Learn More »

VERY NICE UNION CASE FOR SIXTH-PLATE IMAGE

VERY NICE UNION CASE FOR SIXTH-PLATE IMAGE

Very nice conditioned Union case for housing a sixth-plate ambro or tintype. The exterior pattern is titled Geometric Floral and is in excellent condition. The raised pattern is sharp and free of… (1000-1362). Learn More »

$160.00
Originally $200.00


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