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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.… (480-245). Learn More »
GUTTA PERCHA TRAVELLING INKWELL
This small inkwell is typical of the many products made of gutta percha, hard rubber, and some thermoplastics starting in the 1850s. Small ink wells or bottles were handy for travelers and by… (480-215). Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
PORTABLE OFFICER’S CIVIL WAR FIELD DESK BELONGING TO MAJOR EDWIN J. STIVERS, 89TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY AND 17TH U.S. COLORED TROOPS
Here, in very good condition, is a large wooden portable Civil War field desk identified to Major Edwin J. Stivers. This field desk externally measures 24-½ inches long by 12-1/8 inches deep by… (454-27). Learn More »
$2,250.00
SOLD
GOLD PRESENTATION POST COMMANDER G.A.R. BADGE OF MICHAEL RIORDON
This beautiful gold G.A.R. badge is dated 1894, very close to the highpoint of the veterans’ organization when it reached more than 400,000 in 1890 and was a powerful force in politics and… (30-2237). Learn More »
PRESENTATION GOLD G.A.R. BADGE TO DEPARTMENT COMMANDER H. T. DUNBAR WITH 5th CORPS BADGE AND BUCKTAILS BAR
This very attractive gold G.A.R. badge has the red-bordered flag of a department level officer and the miniature shoulder strap with two silver stars on black indicating a department commander. The… (30-2236). Learn More »
EMPTY DOUBLE NINTH PLATE UNION CASE
Case is in excellent shape. The raised decoration on the exterior is heavy scrollwork along the edges with an oval shaped scroll and riband combination. There are no cracks or chips. Interior can… (P12043). Learn More »
NICE PAIR OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD SOCKS
Socks are made of natural colored white wool. They have a pronounced heel and a somewhat pointed toe. Material has some light surface dirt but is otherwise in very nice condition. They are clean and… (1152-41). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
EMPTY CDV ALBUM
CDV album has brown leatherette cover heavily embossed with geometric decorations on both covers and spine. The spine has a strong gold stamping that reads “ALBUM.” Cover is in good condition… (2020-838). Learn More »
$95.00
ON HOLD
INCISED GERMAN WESTERWALD SALT GLAZED CIDER JUG
Circa 19th century ceramic incised jug/pitcher. Nicely etched simple design with floral leaves in middle. Salt glazed grey color; measures 13” high. Very minor chips along base, otherwise a nice… (734-35). Learn More »
$125.00
Originally $148.00
SMALL WINE JUG CROCK, CIRCA 1820-1840
This Westerwald salt glazed jug with handle has a cobalt blue bird design and banding. Adding to the character of this piece are the smudge marks on the side of the rim where the spout was formed by… (734-33). Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $180.00
CIVIL WAR BROOKS’ PATENT WRITING, WORK, AND TOILET CASE: “HEARTILY RECOMMENDED BY PROMINENT OFFICERS . . ."
D.B. Brooks and brother ran a music and stationery store and joined others such as Hathaway in marketing a convenient roll-up writing kit that found a ready market among new soldiers and the loved… (142-90). Learn More »
$1,250.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR ERA PATRIOTIC LEAD PENCIL
This lead pencil measures 7” long. Upper portion wrapped in paper printed with red and white stripes. There is a single wide blue stripe at top with white stars. Some minor chipping and loss to… (2021-577). Learn More »
IDENTIFICATION SHIELD FOR 122ND NEW YORK MUSICIAN SAMUEL OSBORN
Silver ID shield meas. approx. 1.00 x 1.25 inches. Face is finely engraved with “SAML OSBORN / FIFER / CO. E. / 122D REGT. N.Y.S.V. / SCHENECTADY.” The border of the badge has a finely chased… (766-1702). Learn More »
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 Fishier’s Hill Battle-Field… (149-32). Learn More »
$175.00
ON HOLD
A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE
This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 3” 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 wounded… (M25313). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA FORK & KNIFE
Civil war era knife and fork eating utensils with bone handle and decorative inlay. The fork has three prongs. The metal portions of both the fork and knife have signs of oxidation. There are… (2021-179). Learn More »
MATCHED SET OF SIX KNIVES AND SIX FORKS
Offered here is a nice matched set of old knives and forks. The knives feature a round end blade and dark wood handles held in place with three pins. The matching forks have three tines. Wood… (179-1101). Learn More »
FANTASTIC GOLD-MOUNTED APPOMATTOX WOOD CARVED PIPE WITH CASE – 12TH WEST VIRGINIA INFANTRY
The day after Generals Grant and Lee met to arrange the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia the two Generals met again for a brief time under an apple tree and when the meeting was over… (30-2205). Learn More »
$11,500.00
Originally $14,500.00
PAIR OF MEXICAN WAR OFFICER’S STIRRUPS
Presented is a fine matching pair of a military officer’s heavy brass-plated, cast iron stirrups from the Mexican War. In wonderful original condition, these equestrian artifacts are unmarked. … (30-1553). Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,600.00
1890s SHOE BOX FROM BALTIMORE STORE
The item pictured here is a unique empty shoe box from a local manufacture in Baltimore, Maryland. The company was housed originally on Eutaw Street, Baltimore and run by George Franke, who… (2021-175). Learn More »
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BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG
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