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CIRCA 1860-70 UMBRELLA INKWELL
Item is an aqua colored glass Civil War era umbrella inkwell with a molded lip. It is very, very rare to find these with the original label. Partial label on light green paper reads, “____ BLACK /… (1266-44). Learn More »
$80.00
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VERY NICE UNTOUCHED CIRCA 1821 AMERICAN OFFICER’S SADDLE VALISE
A good Civil War period saddle valise that would dress up an officer’s saddle. Black leather, made with rounded body and flat bottom, with two flat leather loops on the underside for attachment to… (2022-2273). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BROOKS’ PATENT WRITING, WORK, AND TOILET CASE: “HEARTILY RECOMMENDED BY PROMINENT OFFICERS . . . “
This is an empty but minty condition Brooks patent writing case with very good condition waterproof cover, missing just the ties, but with no wear spots, and with an excellent Brooks advertising label… (1256-134). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG HIGH WATER MARK WOOD CIGAR BOX
Gettysburg High Water Mark wood cigar box. High Water Mark cigars were manufactured by George Stock who opened a cigar store on Baltimore St in 1873. A number of unused inner cigar box labels… (635-615). Learn More »
$150.00
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CIVIL WAR CARVED PIPE WITH CHICKAMAUGA BATTLE HONOR PRESENTED BY CAPT. PETER HAND 24th ILLINOIS TO CAPT. FERDINAND BOLTZ, 88th INDIANA
This is a very well-made carved pipe presented by one Civil War officer to another and is a great example of Civil War camp art, created in moments of leisure or boredom in winter camps, and in this… (766-2028). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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CONFEDERATE SILVER AND GOLD INLAID IDENTIFICATION RING WITH PATRIOTIC AND RELIGIOUS MOTIFS AND CONFEDERATE FLAG, OF AUGUSTUS SEARS CO. E 2nd BATTALION MISSOURI SHARPSHOOTERS
This impressive silver identification ring was worn and most likely also made by Augustus Sears of Howard County, Missouri, who was a silversmith by trade and during Price’s Missouri raid served in… (766-2027). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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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 »
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… (1256-128). Learn More »
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 »
127th NEW YORK SOLDIER’S WHISKEY FLASK
This is a pocket-size glass whiskey flask with metal screw top, leather covered upper body and lower body fitted with a metal drinking cup. Both the cap and cup are marked by James Dixon and Sons.… (2024-1733). Learn More »
$695.00
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SMALL MOURNING LOCKET WITH SOLDIER’S PHOTO
This is a small oval locket with a Gem size tintype photo in the center. The photo is of a bearded man in a uniform coat. The locket is black with twelve gray dots around the perimeter. There is a… (160-634). Learn More »
$95.00
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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 »
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
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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
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
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
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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.
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
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
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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 »
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IMPRESSIVE CASED PRESENTATION GOLD WASHED, DAMASCUS BLADE SWORD OF WILLIAM WOOD, CAPTAIN, MAJOR AND LT. COLONEL 9th NYHA WITH BELT AND SASH- WOUNDED BY A CANISTER SHOT AT SAILOR’S CREEK!
This is a striking presentation sword with the upper mount engraved in a mix of block letters, Old English, and script, with flourishes: PRESENTED TO / Capt. Wm Wood / BY/ his fellow Citizens of Butler, NY/Sept. 1862. The sword, impressive on its… (1052-1136). Learn More »
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