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VERY SCARCE PRESS BADGE FOR THE GETTYSBURG 50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION WITH THE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER’S PERSONAL STERLING BADGE
These two pieces belonged to Arthur Bergey, who worked as a newspaper photographer for some thirty years for the Inquirer and the Philadelphia Press and the Evening Ledger. Bergey was one of those… (2025-1891) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,250.00
SOLD
IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICER'S CAP
THE MAN: Nehemiah Mayo-Dyer (b.1836 d.1910) at the age of fourteen began the life of a sailor, and from that time on for six years was in the merchant service. During the winter of 1860-61 he joined… (1284-04) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,750.00
SOLD
ULTRA-RARE CONFEDERATE SINGER-FRETWELL TORPEDO FUZE INVENTED BY THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE FAMILY AND USED AT THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY
Edgar C. Singer of Port Lavaca, TX, who invented this type of successful marine torpedo, was the nephew of famed Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the first sewing machine. Singer turned to the… (1179-666) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,750.00
SOLD
CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER
This cdv image shows us a waist-up view of Custer. He wears a regulation double-breasted Brigadier General’s frock coat and shoulder straps. He has a bushy mustache, but not the long curls of other… (1189-139) SOLD. Learn More »
$700.00
SOLD
CDV OF GENERAL “TOM THUMB”, HIS WIFE, COMMODORE NUTT, AND MINNIE WARREN
A fine cdv photograph of the group, dressed “in the identical costumes worn before Emperor Louis Napoleon and the Empress Eugenie, at the Palace of the Tuilleries, Nov. 29, 1864.” Image retains… (1266-1861) SOLD. Learn More »
$35.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR CHILD’S MILITARY STYLE BOOTS
These boots are well-made copies of an adult’s military style boot, with a rise to the front covering the knee, fixed leather loops to help draw them on, and pegged and nailed soles and heels, all… (2025-1898) SOLD. Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
BLOWN CANDLESTICK WITH METAL INSERT
This small attractive candlestick has a metal insert at the top, and a pressed stepped base. It stands 7” tall and has an open pontil underneath. This type base is usually attributed to Pittsburgh… (1239-70) SOLD. Learn More »
$120.00
SOLD
CIRCA 1830-1845 PAIR OF BLOWN & CUT DECANTERS
This attractive pair of mismatched though nearly identical decanters with original factory stoppers has wide necks and basal flutes; 8 sided panel cut stopper, polished pontils. They stand 8 ½”… (1239-74) SOLD. Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Iron non-regulation bit used by Northern and Southern cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces are approximately 6.25” long. These have three loops (at top, middle, and bottom) for… (224-814) SOLD. Learn More »
$195.00
SOLD
WORLD WAR ONE BULLET-STRUCK FRENCH HELMET FROM VERDUN
Blue-gray steel French M1915 Adrian helmet with flaming bomb / RF infantry front plate. There is no liner left in it, but a there is a rather large bullet hole on the wearer’s upper right that is… (1202-701) SOLD. Learn More »
$500.00
SOLD
M1874 MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX
Indian Wars era box, with WATERVLIET ARSENAL markings on back of closing tab, between the belt loops. Constructed of two halves and hinged with a brass rod. Interior features stitched straps for… (172-6096) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
SWORD SHOULDER BELT PLATE WITH DRAGOON STYLE EAGLE
This pattern of eagle, with victory wreath around its neck, had Roman antecedents but was adopted by the U.S. Dragoons from its immediate Napoleonic ancestors in 1833 for their hat plates. It found… (2025-801) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
NEW JERSEY MARKED BORMANN FUSE PUNCH
Bormann fuses used a cleverly designed flat, circular powder train with a thin metal covering that could be pierced at any given point numbered to correspond with the burn time it would take for the… (1202-451) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,295.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S EMBOIDERED BULLION HARDEE HAT SIDE EAGLE
A very good, unused example of the bullion embroidered side plate used to hold up one side of the brim on the M1858 army officer’s dress hat, known as the Hardee or Jeff Davis hat in collector… (490-7396) SOLD. Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
1864 CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
CDV photograph of President Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1864. The image is “from life” and features a sharp image with good contrast. The… (1189-143) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,350.00
SOLD
CDV OF GENERAL JESSE RENO
This is a bust view of Reno in uniform. Image is clear with very good contrast. Image is attached to a plain unruled mount that remains complete and untrimmed. A simple photographer’s backmark,… (2025-1804) SOLD. Learn More »
$300.00
SOLD
US REGULATION NCO's SHOULDER BELT FOR SWORD AND BAYONET WITH ITS PLATE
Offered is a stamped brass circular lead filled eagle plate on its original buff belt. This 2 1/2-inch diameter plate has three iron wire hooks on the reverse to facilitate belt adjustment. It has a… (490-7365) SOLD. Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE
Dated, “June 11, 1862.” 2 pages in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Ink lightly faded but entirely legible. Else VG. Text. “Sister alice….I got your letter a weak ago to day… (467-23) SOLD. Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY
Dated “Camp Winfield Scott / Before Yorktown, May 3rd, 1862, enroute to Yorktown, VA. Addressed to “Dear Friends” 4 pages in ink on unlined paper, 12.5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping… (467-22) SOLD. Learn More »
MILITIA SUNBURST HAT PLATE
This piece is a brass hat plate measuring 5.25” in diameter. Stamped brass is ribbed giving the sunburst effect. A pointed circular disk is attached at the center. Two brass attachment wires are… (2025-854) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL “IRISH HARP” INSIGNIA MADE OF SILVER BULLION
Presented here in fine original condition is a non-regulation bullion “Irish Harp” insignia. Beautifully made, the insignia is constructed on a harp-shaped piece of thin paper and cloth… (2025-803) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
A HISTORIC WAR OF 1812 USED BROWN BESS
This "Windus Pattern 1771" flintlock musket, aka the Brown Bess, was manufactured by Henshaw of London. It has the Venerable East India Company (VEIC) mark which consists of a heart quartered by a St.… (1037-150) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,950.00
SOLD
PAIR OF SMITH PATENT 2ND LIEUTENANT OF CAVALRY SHOULDER STRAPS
Straps have the usual Smith patent false embroidered stamped brass border. The yellow wool of the rank field still has strong color but both show light wear. One shows some small moth nips while the… (33-343) SOLD. Learn More »
NEW YORK STATE “EXCELSIOR” HAT BADGE
Offered here is a very fine condition New York state hat badge of stamped brass. New York state seal of shield with sunrise over mountain and American flag, with eagle on top, and ribbon with… (2025-850) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
BRITISH REGIMENTALLY MARKED CRIMEAN WAR CARTRIDGE BOX
This exceedingly rare Pattern 1854/55 "Ready Pouch" was actually issued to the famous "Thin Red Line" aka the 93rd Highland Regiment. The pouch made of black harness leather is 6 1/2 inches long by 3… (1268-1255) SOLD. Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
RARE ALABAMA CORPS OF CADETS HAT PLATE
This plate, for shakos or other headwear, is fabricated from two pieces of stamped brass. The center is an oval displaying the letters “ACC” on a textured background. A brass wreath of oak and… (2025-796) SOLD. Learn More »
$2,000.00
SOLD
“EXTREMELY RARE” S. ISAACS & CAMPBELL MARKED “P1854/55 READY POUCH” CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
“The English Connection” (Pritchard, Huey, et al., 2014) calls this pattern of British-made Confederate cartridge box “extremely rare,” (p.338 ff.) This is a Pattern 1854/55 “Ready Pouch”… (1268-360) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,950.00
SOLD
EMOR T. WEAVER PHILADELPHIA IVORY GRIP SILVER HILT EAGLE POMMEL HORSEMAN’S SABER
In his section on Weaver in “The American Eagle-Pommel Sword,” Andrew Mowbray notes, “Both marked, and unmarked, specimens of his work are actively sought after and considered prime collectibles… (1293-01) SOLD. Learn More »
$2,500.00
SOLD
CDV PHOTO OF LIEUTENANT ELI GIBBONS, 144TH NEW YORK
This is a very nice cdv photograph of Eli Gibbons seated in uniform. Three-quarter studio view of him wearing single-breasted frock with shoulder straps, and holding his forage cap. Very clear with… (2025-988) SOLD. Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
CDV PHOTO OF LIEUTENANT WILLIAM LEWIS, 144TH NEW YORK
This is a very nice cdv photograph of Lewis standing in full uniform. Great view of him wearing single-breasted frock with shoulder straps, sash, sword belt, leaning on his sword, and holding his… (2025-980) SOLD. Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
RARE WEST VIRGINIA CDV – COLONEL DANIEL JOHNSON, 14th WV, WOUNDED AT WINCHESTER
This brand of CDV is of the uncommon West Virginia variety – the only state born of the Civil War for the purpose of leaving the Confederacy to join the United States. This image features a bust… (2025-1079) SOLD. Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
RARE WEST VIRGINIA US CDV – COLONEL WILLIAM CURTIS, 12th WV INFANTRY
This CDV is of the uncommon West Virginia variety – one of the names and faces of the US volunteers from the only state born of the Civil War. Colonel William Curtis is featured in a bust view… (2025-979) SOLD. Learn More »
$135.00
SOLD
CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER
This is a rare view of Custer by Browne at Kilpatrick's HQ, reference Katz #26V in his "Custer in Photographs", taken in January 1864. This is a bust view of Custer, wearing a non-regulation Brigadier… (1189-138) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,250.00
SOLD
BLOWN 19TH CENTURY STYLE TUMBLER
This small aqua drinking glass stands 3 7/8” tall; 3 ¾” in diameter at the lip, 2 ¾” in diameter at the base. Has a few scattered air bubbles, otherwise in fine condition with no chips or… (1239-49) SOLD. Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
LATE VICTORIAN MEDICAL FUNNEL, C. 1890-1920
This small medical funnel measures just 3 1/2” in length overall; diameter at top opening is 1”. Bottom end has protective rubber tip though it is rough around the small opening. Non-lead glass… (1239-58) SOLD. Learn More »
$15.00
SOLD
SET OF FOUR DUG BRIDLE ROSETTES
Offered here is a set of four excavated brass bridle rosettes. First is lead-filled brass with floral pattern surrounding a plain central disk; brass wire loop remains on back. Second is a lead-filled… (2025-1868) SOLD. Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR CAMP STYLE SHAVING MIRROR
Embossed zinc compact traveling mirrors such as this were widely used during the war. Most were imported and sold by town merchants and sutlers to the soldiers in camp. Two-piece, round zinc case… (2025-1859) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
VERY GOOD, NON-EXCAVATED M1839 OVAL-US MID-WAR ARROWBACK INFANTRY BELT PLATE
This belt plate is in very good, non-excavated condition with bright face, good definition to the letters and rim, and a full, level lead-solder fill back showing as a muted silver with just some… (2025-782) SOLD. Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
GAYLORD MARKED FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box- die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron wire loops for attachment to the cartridge box, the fill… (918-86) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS
Military goods dealer James S. Smith of New York patented this form of shoulder strap on June 18, 1861. They used a gilt brass frame stamped to imitate dead and bright bullion embroidered borders and… (142-110) SOLD. Learn More »
$500.00
SOLD
PAIR OF CIVIL WAR BOOTS OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY
This is a pair of leather boots that were used by Lt. George Eckert, 3rd U.S. Infantry. The body of the boot is made of three pieces. The front piece runs from the toe to the side of the ankles and… (1268-1019) SOLD. Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
BEAUTIFUL, RARE PLANT’S PATENT MERWIN AND BRAY REVOLVER
This “Army” pattern revolver was manufactured in an obscure .42 caliber, firing an exclusive “cup primed” cartridge. Approximately 8,000 of these pistols were produced during the mid-1860’s… (2022-2431) SOLD. Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE 1864 $500 BILL
An original piece of Confederate money, being the $500 CSA T-64 bill featuring at left, a soldier on horse with a Confederate flag flying behind. At right, a portrait of Stonewall Jackson. Engraved… (2025-1440) SOLD. Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1859 $10 NOTE
An original piece of Southern money, being the $10 bill featuring sailing ships in the center and a woman carrying grain over her shoulder at lower left. Dated in ink January 1, 1859. Plate letter,… (2025-1438) SOLD. Learn More »
$50.00
SOLD
T-40 CONFEDERATE 1862 $100 BILL
An original piece of Confederate money, being the $100 CSA T-40 bill featuring the railroad and ship transportation in the center of the bill. There is a woman with basket on her head on left… (2025-1437) SOLD. Learn More »
$55.00
SOLD
CSA 1864 $2 (T-70) NOTE
An original piece of Confederate money, being the $2 CSA T-70 bill featuring a large “2” in the center and a portrait of CSA cabinet member, Judith Benjamin, on the bottom right. Engraved and… (2025-1436) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
1864 CSA T-66 $50 NOTE FEATURING JEFFERSON DAVIS
An original piece of Confederate money, being the $50 CSA T-66 bill featuring the portrait of Jefferson Davis in the center of the bill. Engraved and printed by Keatinge & Ball. Dated February… (2025-1435) SOLD. Learn More »
$50.00
SOLD
1863 CSA T-53 $5 NOTE FEATURING STATE CAPITOL, RICHMOND
An original piece of Confederate money, being the $5 CSA T-53 bill featuring the State Capitol building in Richmond in the center of the bill, and Confederate Secretary of the Treasury, C.G. Memminger… (2025-1433) SOLD. Learn More »
$55.00
SOLD
STUNNING CONFEDERATE "ALPHABET" RIFLE-MUSKET
Steven Knott, who first identified and cataloged these markings in his 2019 “’Captured and Collected’ Confederate Reissued Firearms”, estimated totals passing through the system as whole at… (2025-1936) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,295.00
SOLD
PAHUTE NATIVE AMERICANS STEREO CARD
This dual image features three members of the Pahute Tribe of the Great Basin Region. They are dressed in tribal wear with animal pelts and blankets piled and wrapped around their lower bodies. The… (1266-871) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »
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