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QUARTERPLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF UNION OFFICER AND WIFE

QUARTERPLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF UNION OFFICER AND WIFE

Portraits of husbands with wives or family are among the most telling of Civil War photographs as not only a memento treasured by those at home of someone who might not return, but also of what the… (557-266) SOLD. Learn More »

P1853 ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET BAYONET AND SCABBARD

P1853 ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET BAYONET AND SCABBARD

This bayonet for the British P53 Rifle Musket shows a lot of blue on the socket and neck and legitimate wear to the finish on the blade from drawing and sheathing it over the decades. The socket bears… (490-6819) SOLD. Learn More »

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

Reddish chocolate patina; 3 small holes and a crack visible on face. Shank present; backmark, “Waterbury Button Co.” This button was found by local Gettysburg resident and relic hunter Ken Bream.… (1163-198B) SOLD. Learn More »

$35.00
SOLD

1865 OATH OF ALLEGIANCE WITH COVER LETTER OF COL. J.M. STONE, 2nd MISSISSIPPI, WIA GETTYSBURG, LATER STATE GOVERNOR

1865 OATH OF ALLEGIANCE WITH COVER LETTER OF COL. J.M. STONE, 2nd MISSISSIPPI, WIA GETTYSBURG, LATER STATE GOVERNOR

These two manuscript documents signed by Col. John M. Stone are a longhand version of the oath of allegiance dated July 7, 1865, which he would later sign also as a printed document before release… (557-259) SOLD. Learn More »

TOMPION FOR THE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD

TOMPION FOR THE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD

This tompion has a cork body with a brass cap and base. Approx. 98% of the cork body remains. The brass cap has a light patina while the base is dark. A tompion was used by placing it in the muzzle of… (R21649) SOLD. Learn More »

$40.00
SOLD

CLIPPED SIGNATURE –MAJ. GEN. WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS

CLIPPED SIGNATURE –MAJ. GEN. WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS

Ink signature on a 2 ¼” x ¾” paper.  “W. S. Rosecrans / Maj. Genl.” The rank which he includes below his signature was bestowed on him on 3/12/62.  Good condition, some soiling. Small tear… (557-234) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA STEREOVIEW FEATURING TEDDY ROOSEVELT, FORMER CS GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE “ROUGH RIDERS”

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA STEREOVIEW FEATURING TEDDY ROOSEVELT, FORMER CS GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE “ROUGH RIDERS”

The photograph is copyright 1898 by Strohmeyer and Wyman and published by Underwood & Underwood; this stereoview is in excellent condition and the photos are very crisp and clear. The caption on… (670-30) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR PONCHO EYELET HOOK

CIVIL WAR PONCHO EYELET HOOK

Original Civil War patent “Eyelet Hook”. Non-dug example of this unusual button. Typical brass enlistedman’s “eagle button” face. Tin back with iron wire spring hook. Used to close… (1202-209) SOLD. Learn More »

1863 FEDERAL UNION MUST BE PRESERVED CIVIL WAR TOKEN

1863 FEDERAL UNION MUST BE PRESERVED CIVIL WAR TOKEN

This copper token features a likeness of the equestrian statue of President Andrew Jackson which stands in Lafayette Square across the street from the White House. Text around the circumference:… (1179-2171) SOLD. Learn More »

$25.00
SOLD

1863 CIVIL WAR ARMY & NAVY TOKEN

1863 CIVIL WAR ARMY & NAVY TOKEN

Copper token about the size of a modern penny. The surface has darkened with age but the token is easily readable. Obverse says “ARMY AND NAVY” over crossed swords; the whole is surrounded by a… (1179-2168) SOLD. Learn More »

$25.00
SOLD

INDIAN WARS U.S. MODEL 1870 CAVALRY CARBINE SLING SWIVEL

INDIAN WARS U.S. MODEL 1870 CAVALRY CARBINE SLING SWIVEL

This is an original Indian War-era sling snap and swivel for the U.S. Army Model 1870 Cavalry Carbine Shoulder Sling. This is the snap swivel assembly which was unique to the Model 1870 "E" Pouch, and… (2024-1246) SOLD. Learn More »

$30.00
SOLD

C1779-1790 BLOWN ENGLISH WINE BOTTLE

C1779-1790 BLOWN ENGLISH WINE BOTTLE

Green glass bottle stands 11” tall; long neck measures approx. 3 ¾”.  No visible cracks. Appears to have dried remains of a substance inside the bottle. Glass is somewhat wavy; there is a ring… (2023-3136) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

BOTTLE RECOVERED AT A CS MISSISSIPPI CAMP IN LEESBURG, VA – UDOLPHO WOLFE’S SCHEIDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS

BOTTLE RECOVERED AT A CS MISSISSIPPI CAMP IN LEESBURG, VA – UDOLPHO WOLFE’S SCHEIDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS

Four sided green glass bottle stands 7 ¾” tall; 2 ¼” wide at the base. Bottle is square and tapers slightly towards the base. Side 1. : 'UDOLOPHO WOLF'S'. Side 2 : 'SCHIEDAM'. Side 3 : 'AROMATIC… (490-6739) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

AMNESTY OATH - MATTHEW PILSON OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA

AMNESTY OATH - MATTHEW PILSON OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA

Dated “OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL (Office of Notary Public),  Staunton, VA, July 10th, 1865”. Pre-printed form, 1 page. 5.5” x7.5. Exhibits fold-marks, light fading, chipped upper left… (1179-1768) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED IN GEORGIA

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED IN GEORGIA

The plate has a beautiful face with a good eagle and a nice even chocolate patina. Face is free of scratches and dents. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill and a patina to match the face. Both… (490-5845) SOLD. Learn More »

ALS - MAJOR GENERAL JAMES S. NEGLEY

ALS - MAJOR GENERAL JAMES S. NEGLEY

Printed letterhead “Headquarters, U.S. Forces” / dated “Louisville, Ky, Feby. 27 1864.” One page, 7.75” x 9.5. Exhibits fold-marks & four   small inconsequential stain spots.  Else… (1229-04) SOLD. Learn More »

VETERAN’S GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR – IRON CANISTER BALL

VETERAN’S GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR – IRON CANISTER BALL

Offered here is a Gettysburg veteran’s souvenir from a return visit to the battlefield. Here is an iron canister ball, approximately 1.4” in diameter. Pasted to the iron relic is an old label.… (84-89) SOLD. Learn More »

ENGLISH MADE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SCRIPT “I” BUTTON

ENGLISH MADE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SCRIPT “I” BUTTON

Non-dug example has bright face with lined script “I” on a plain field. Coat size. Back is marked “S. Isaacs Campbell & Co. London, 71 Jermyn St.” Button is of two-piece construction.… (1179-1442D) SOLD. Learn More »

RECORD OF FEDERAL DEAD BURIED FROM LIBBY, BELLE ISLE, DANVILLE & CAMP LAWSON PRISONS AND AT CITY POINT, & IN THE FIELD BEFORE PETERSBURG & RICHMOND

RECORD OF FEDERAL DEAD BURIED FROM LIBBY, BELLE ISLE, DANVILLE & CAMP LAWSON PRISONS AND AT CITY POINT, & IN THE FIELD BEFORE PETERSBURG & RICHMOND

Published by the U.S. Christian Commission, Philadelphia, 1865. Gray Wraps, front cover & rear page detached, missing spine & rear covers. Else VG. In protective sleeve. … (1179-1767) SOLD. Learn More »

CIRCA WWI C. F. RUMMP & SONS COLLAPSIBLE CUP AND LEATHER CASE

CIRCA WWI C. F. RUMMP & SONS COLLAPSIBLE CUP AND LEATHER CASE

Attractive cup stands 2 ½” tall; the base is 2” in diameter.  Has folding handles and bears the Rumpp & Sons mark of a keystone with an “R” at center. Accompanying brown leather case… (160-510) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD


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CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER BY FROELICH

This is a very early and possibly unique Confederate cavalry saber, possibly even a cavalry officer’s saber, by Louis Froelich. It uses a crudely cast, heavy, thick guard, with the side branches branching off from the knucklebow at two different… (870-614). Learn More »

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