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PRESSED GLASS SALT CELLAR, C1850-1870

PRESSED GLASS SALT CELLAR, C1850-1870

Pressed glass was an inexpensive alternative to luxury cut glass.  Frequently, pressed designs copied expensive cut models.  This salt cellar is hexagonal and features six panels with arches in the… (1239-81). Learn More »

TAKEN PRISONER AT GETTYSBURG JULY 1, 1863! SILVER “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JOHN TORREY, 157th NEW YORK COMPANY G

TAKEN PRISONER AT GETTYSBURG JULY 1, 1863! SILVER “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JOHN TORREY, 157th NEW YORK COMPANY G

The wartime identification shield of John Torrey, 157th New York, who enlisted with the regiment when it mustered in in 1862, was captured in the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg, spent several… (2025-1916). Learn More »

LOT OF 29 TOBACCO FLANNELS – FLAGS OF THE WORLD

LOT OF 29 TOBACCO FLANNELS – FLAGS OF THE WORLD

Tobacco flannels, also called felts, were textile premiums that tobacco manufacturers inserted in their products in the early 1900s to advertise their brands and attract customers. They were made of… (236-1188). Learn More »

$60.00
SOLD

RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET

RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET

William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7284). Learn More »

SILVER PLATE TEAPOT FROM LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE RAILROAD

SILVER PLATE TEAPOT FROM LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE RAILROAD

Vintage silver-plated teapot from the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. The teapot measures approximately 4.5" tall and 6.25" from handle to spout. It is unpolished and wears a light tarnish… (2025-1561). Learn More »

$95.00
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SILVER PLATE CREAMER FROM GULF, MOBILE & OHIO RAILROAD

SILVER PLATE CREAMER FROM GULF, MOBILE & OHIO RAILROAD

Vintage silver-plated teapot from the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Lines. The creamer measures approximately 4.5" tall and 4.5" from handle to spout. It is unpolished and wears a dark tarnish overall.… (2025-1574). Learn More »

SILVER PLATE TEAPOT FROM NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD

SILVER PLATE TEAPOT FROM NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD

Vintage silver-plated teapot from the New York Central Lines. The teapot measures approximately 6.25" tall and 6" from handle to spout. It is unpolished and wears a dark tarnish overall. Marked under… (2025-1549). Learn More »

$95.00
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REGULATION CIVIL WAR ISSUE CUP

REGULATION CIVIL WAR ISSUE CUP

This tin cup was Army issue during the Civil War. Cup has flat bottom with wire reinforced handle anchored by a single rivet. Item meas. approx. 4.00 inches tall and approx. 4.00 inches across the… (1304-45). Learn More »

YELLOWWARE ROCKINGHAM GLAZE PITCHER CIRCA 1850-1870

YELLOWWARE ROCKINGHAM GLAZE PITCHER CIRCA 1850-1870

8 5/8” tall.  E&W Bennett  1850-1858 or Edwin Bennett  1858-1870, Baltimore MD.  The pattern on this pitcher is called “Gypsy”. It depicts a band of gypsies, cooking, a mother and child… (1239-76). Learn More »

YELLOWWARE ROCKINGHAM GLAZE TOBY MUG

YELLOWWARE ROCKINGHAM GLAZE TOBY MUG

4 1/8" tall.  On both sides are a Toby figure holding a mug and shaving razor, there is also an acanthus leaf on the front.  The mug is held by a naturalistic branch handle. Made by  E&W… (1239-77). Learn More »

FIELD DESK, TABLE AND CAMP CHAIR-USED BY CAPTAIN CHRISTIAN LANSTRUM-CO. B, 15TH IOWA REGEMENT

FIELD DESK, TABLE AND CAMP CHAIR-USED BY CAPTAIN CHRISTIAN LANSTRUM-CO. B, 15TH IOWA REGEMENT

This set consists of a natural finish pine wood field desk that has an aged brown color. The desk has an iron-hinged folding front panel with 45-degree mitered corner frame. The center of the panel is… (1268-320). Learn More »

$2,950.00
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PERPETUAL CALENDAR MEDAL “FOR A.D. 1717”

PERPETUAL CALENDAR MEDAL “FOR A.D. 1717”

This is a copper token 1.55” in diameter. There is an amazing amount of information on both sides; with much that is tough to decipher due use of abbreviations and such things as the use of “v”… (236-1190). Learn More »

WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION DISK – HERMAN C. MILLER, 52ND P.V.I.

WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION DISK – HERMAN C. MILLER, 52ND P.V.I.

This a white metal identification disk, showing a portrait bust of George Washington with the words “GEORGE WASHINGTON / BORN FEBRUARY 22, 1732” around the outer edge. Like all Civil War… (2025-1197). Learn More »

$950.00
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BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO C.N. HALL, 192ND NEW YORK

BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO C.N. HALL, 192ND NEW YORK

This comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum with a catalog index card indicating it came to them in January 2000, having been purchased in 1999 at Clarence, NY, from an antique… (1268-261). Learn More »

90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

Finely engraved, jeweler-made identification disk worn by Andrew James McLardy, a private in Company B of the 90th Pennsylvania, who lost an arm at Antietam in fighting at the East Woods and… (37-445). Learn More »

RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET

RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET

William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7283). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET

CIVIL WAR RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET

William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7282). Learn More »

THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

Also known as a " shabraque" this one, a national treasure, belonged to Major General Sheridan. Major General Philip Sheridan was one of General Ulysses S. Grant's favorite commanders. A West Point… (1268-373A). Learn More »

FLEXO BAND COOL MINER’S CAP

FLEXO BAND COOL MINER’S CAP

The Flexo Band Cool Miner’s cap was also referred to as a “Turtle Shell” Cap due to it’s shape. The cap was first patented around 1933 by Albert Strauss. It is an all-leather cap with metal… (2023-3114). Learn More »

REGULATION CIVIL WAR US ARMY ISSUE BLANKET IN AMAZING CONDITION

REGULATION CIVIL WAR US ARMY ISSUE BLANKET IN AMAZING CONDITION

These wool blankets were an essential piece of a Union soldier's gear. This one is full length and unaltered. It measures 66 inches wide by 80 inches in length. The ends are finished on the sides, and… (2025-1850). Learn More »


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FIRST ARMY CONTRACT SPENCER RIFLE: MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG

The story of Spencer rifle contracts, deliveries, and government payments for purchases is complicated. Laid out by Roy Marcot in his book on Spencer’s and in a 1997 article in “Man at Arms” by Wiley Sword, who has established the serial number… (490-7231). Learn More »

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