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CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S SWORD MADE BY LOUIS BISSONET; THE OWNER OVERSAW THE FIRING OF THE FIRST SHOT OF THE CIVIL WAR
Louis Bissonnet was born in France circa 1837. According to the 1860 Census he was living in Hardin, Texas working as a jeweler. In late 1861 or early 1862 Bissonnet established himself in Mobile,… (870-685). Learn More »
THE BLOODY PILLOWCASE (AND MORE) OF CAPTAIN GOULD – MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT; 5TH VERMONT INFANTRY
The principle and poignant artifact in this grouping is a plain linen "hospital issue" pillowcase stained with the blood of Congressional Medal of Honor winner Captain Charles Gould Company H 5th… (1268-755). Learn More »
MAGNIFICENT MARTIAL THIRD MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY REVOLVER
This is a wonderful example of a pre-Civil War production, US military contract Model 1851 Colt Navy of the type that went to the army, usually cavalry, rather than the navy. The gun is 100% complete,… (1304-68). Learn More »
ID’D WW2 LEATHER A-2 FLYING JACKET “SLOW BUT SURE” 457TH BOMB GROUP
This very fine condition A-2 jacket was worn in WW2 by Lt. Neil C. Schroeder. He was a B-17 navigator with the 749th Bomb Squadron, 457th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force in England. Additionally, he served… (534-43). Learn More »
$4,500.00
ON HOLD
5th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD COMPANY E FLANK MARKER
This very attractive blue silk marker with gold fringe and embroidered unit designation comes with a 1995 letter from flag authority Howard Madaus, a 2004 treatment report by Textile Preservation… (1179-014). Learn More »
$6,500.00
Originally $8,500.00
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE PAINTING BY DON TROIANI – CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SERGEANT
Watercolor and gouache on paper. Signed and dated lower right, “© D. Troiani 78.” Depicting a Civil War–era Confederate infantry sergeant standing at ease in a butternut-gray shell jacket… (1100-434). Learn More »
18th CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAR OR LANCE OF THE EASTERN WOODLANDS
Offered is an extraordinarily rare pole arm that was certainly made in North America by a white craftsman for the Indian trade; and no later than the last quarter of the 18th century. When one thinks… (1273-135). Learn More »
$4,500.00
ON HOLD
REGULATION US CONTRACT CIVIL WAR DRUM BY ERNEST VOGT OF PHILADELPHIA
A beautiful example of the desirable Civil War “eagle drum” made and marked by Ernest Vogt of Philadelphia under an 1864 US government contract in excellent condition. The drum has bright,… (282-453). Learn More »
SCARCE UNALTERED SECOND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CAVALRY SABER
According to Giles Cromwell, the authority on the Virginia Manufactory, of approximately 3,400 First and Second Model Cavalry Sabers manufactured at that facility from 1804 through 1808, 2,600 had… (1103-04). Learn More »
IRWIN PATENT OFFICER’S CAMP MESS CHEST AND STAND – DEC. 17, 1861, ST. LOUIS
Irwin's Patent Camp Mess Chest was a popular, specialized, and portable container used by officers during the American Civil War for storing and transporting cooking and dining utensils. Advertised in… (1268-1271). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE BLANKET
We have been lucky enough to take in several Civil War issue blankets from a Massachusetts collection. Don’t be fooled by the number. Civil War issue blankets have always been scarce. Inexpensively… (1273-62). Learn More »
$3,500.00
SOLD
CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ELON J. FARNSWORTH, KILLED IN ACTION AT SOUTH CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG
Here’s your opportunity to own a scarcely found image of Brigadier General Elon Farnsworth, who commanded 1st Brigade, 3rd Division of the Army of the Potomac’s Cavalry Corps at Gettysburg where… (2024-1113). Learn More »
RARE AMES MODEL 1847 SAPPERS & MINERS ARTILLERY MUSKETOON SWORD BAYONET-DATED 1847
These well-made sword bayonets were produced from 1847 through 1856 for the Springfield Model 1847 Sappers & Miners musketoon, of which only 830 total arms were manufactured. The bayonet is from… (490-7261). Learn More »
A RARE US MARINE CORPS SERGEANT'S SABER
This scarce saber was manufactured by F.W. Widmann its designer. Andrew Mowbray, in his book THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD shows a specimen as figure 51A page 195. F.W. Widmann's company was… (1179-250). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”
This issue blanket measures approximately 71” wide and 83” long, making it just a tad larger than a sampling of eighteen blankets made for the Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, which ranged… (1273-63). Learn More »
STENCIL ID’D CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH CORPS BADGES
This Civil War US issue blanket is in excellent condition, retains its original gray color to the body and the black color in the end stripes, along with its three-line open ended, chainstitched US… (1273-60). Learn More »
RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET
This item is a circa 1820 Boston Militia Dragoon Helmet, a very unique & rare tarred leather helmet (patterned after the US Regulation Dragoon Helmet of May 1833). A very finely constructed… (1273-108). Learn More »
NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION COLT M1851 NAVY
A near excellent Middle Fourth Model Colt M1851 Navy, with all-matching serial number 141159, to which the Colt site assigns an 1863 production date. This model falls in the #118000-#16800 range,… (302-123). Learn More »
$9,750.00
Originally $11,500.00
IDENTIFIED OFFICER’S GAUNTLETS OF LT. JOHN T. MAGINNIS, 18TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY – POW WINCHESTER, VA JUNE 1863, HELD AT LIBBY PRISON; KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 1864 AT PIEDMONT, VA
This pair of buckskin gauntlets were worn by John Thomas Maginnis of the 18th Connecticut Infantry. They remain in very good condition with supple leather and light soiling from use. Each gauntlet… (282-452). Learn More »
$3,000.00
SOLD
PALMETTO ARMORY PISTOL, EX-DR. FRED NOVY COLLECTION
This single shot pistol was made at the Palmetto Armory in Columbia, SC. The Palmetto Armory was founded in the early 1850s by William Glaze to make and supply arms to South Carolina’s State… (282-464). Learn More »
$6,500.00
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5th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD COMPANY E FLANK MARKER
This very attractive blue silk marker with gold fringe and embroidered unit designation comes with a 1995 letter from flag authority Howard Madaus, a 2004 treatment report by Textile Preservation Associates, the well-known and highly respected… (1179-014). Learn More »
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