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69th OHIO SOLDIER’S STENCIL: COMPANY MUSICIAN 1861 TO 1865, 14th ARMY CORPS- THE REGIMENT FOUGHT FROM STONES RIVER TO BENTONVILLE

69th OHIO SOLDIER’S STENCIL: COMPANY MUSICIAN 1861 TO 1865, 14th ARMY CORPS- THE REGIMENT FOUGHT FROM STONES RIVER TO BENTONVILLE

This is in excellent condition, with no bends or tears, just a few age stains. These were commercially sold, made of a thin sheet of metal wrapped around a sturdier metal frame, and stamped through… (490-7291). Learn More »

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SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF OLIVER SIDENSPARKER, 24th MAINE: SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON

SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF OLIVER SIDENSPARKER, 24th MAINE: SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON

A very nice condition Civil War soldier’s stencil reading, “O. Sidensparker, / Co. B. 24th Me. Reg’t.” These were privately purchased by or for soldiers to mark their personal possessions and… (490-7293). Learn More »

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 »

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF ELIJAH M. GRANT 27th MAINE: THE MEDAL OF HONOR REGIMENT!

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF ELIJAH M. GRANT 27th MAINE: THE MEDAL OF HONOR REGIMENT!

Elijah Milton Grant did two tours of service during the war: first in the 27th Maine and then in the 6th Mass, where records transpose his first and middle name, carrying him as Milton E. Grant, but… (490-7294). 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 »

IDENTIFIED BROOKS PATENT “WRITING, WORK AND TOILET CASE COMBINED,” OF SERGT. ENOCH JOY, 18th NEW HAMPSHIRE, WITH HIS PHOTOGRAPH: EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

IDENTIFIED BROOKS PATENT “WRITING, WORK AND TOILET CASE COMBINED,” OF SERGT. ENOCH JOY, 18th NEW HAMPSHIRE, WITH HIS PHOTOGRAPH: EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

This is an excellent example of a Civil War soldier’s writing kit, one of several different designs marketed to new soldiers directly and through loved ones who wished them to write. The Brooks… (1179-623). Learn More »

CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL

CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL

Here is a nice, excavated Civil War-era inkwell known as the "cone" style. This piece remains in fine condition with a raised spout. Some interesting imperfections are visible. Measures approximately… (1184-293). Learn More »

GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON

GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON

This fascinating little group of items belonged to Dennis H. Smith who served nine months as a private in Company B, 28th Maine Infantry. Smith was born in Peru, Maine in March of 1843. At age 19 he… (2022-401). Learn More »


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THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNIFORM AND SWORD GROUPING OF BRIGADIER GENERAL EPPA HUNTON CSA

Eppa Hunton was born near Warrenton, Virginia on September 24, 1822. After graduating from the New Baltimore Academy, he taught school for three years, then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1843, commencing practice in Brentsville,… (2025-295). Learn More »

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