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SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!
This is not only a real, identified Civil War fife—in contrast to the vast sea of postwar and even wartime fifes out there with bogus inscriptions and stampings- but also a great piece of Civil War… (1268-166). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER
The belt plate is a Viriginia two-piece interlocking plate of very good quality. Belt loops for tongue and wreath are plain, slightly beveled. The wreath is a laurel wreath with berries, secured with… (1283-03). Learn More »
RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS
Offered here is a very rare, nice condition, original pack of artillery friction primers manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia during the Civil War. These “primers” are what was placed… (1268-512). Learn More »
SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY
This elegant silvered fife, 15-1/4” long, bears a great presentation and was carried by a company musician with Civil War service in two New York regiments, one of them a zouave regiment, and… (1268-167). Learn More »
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS PAINT-DECORATED DRUM- C.S. NATIONAL FLAGS, SHIELD, LIBERTY CAP; MOUNTED WITH PHOTO OF DRUMMER; WITH DRUMSTICKS
The drum is a rod tension snare drum 12 inches tall and 16-1/2 inches in diameter. The rims, heads, and screw tightened snare are intact and in place, with the snare showing just two or three loose… (2025-54). Learn More »
DECEMBER 1862 LETTER WRITTEN BY COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN TO HIS WIFE FANNY
Here we have a letter written by a man who needs no introduction, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. This four-page letter is written on standard 8.5 inch by 11 inch unlined paper. In period ink,… (557-250B). Learn More »
$5,500.00
SOLD
JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE
This letter comes from the hand of famed Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine and is written to his wife from his shelter tent in the Shenandoah Valley near Front Royal. Dated July… (557-250). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE: SECOND DELIVERY “COPELAND” SPENCER, SERIAL #1811 WITH CONFEDERATE “Q” CLEANED AND REPAIRED STAMP
M1860 Spencer Army Rifles are highly sought after and one falling in the serial number range for issue in Custer’s Michigan Cavalry Brigade before Gettysburg is a holy grail for many. This one has… (172-6073). Learn More »
A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE
British artillery carbines were used by both Confederate cavalry and infantry: in October 1862 Jeb Stuart wanted to exchange rifles carried by some his troopers for “Enfield carbines (artillery) in… (846-571). Learn More »
FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG
This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use. This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s… (846-561). Learn More »
1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK
Zachary Taylor received the formal thanks of Congress three times, along with gold medals, for victories in the Mexican War, the largest number of such resolutions and awards made by Congress to… (766-938). Learn More »
$6,000.00
Originally $8,000.00
WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG! 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF PVT. AURELIUS JAMES DULA, 22ND NORTH CAROLINA
Sixth plate hand-gilt ambrotype. Leatherette case. Anonymous artist. North Carolina. Private Aurelius James “A.J.” Dula (1843 - 1913), a member of Company A (the "Caldwell Rough and Ready… (846-577). Learn More »
WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD
This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a… (526-68). Learn More »
$4,750.00
Originally $6,500.00
CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA
Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (1052-139). Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00
IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!
This is a rare, early-war, identified Massachusetts issue red blanket carried by a soldier in the 13th Massachusetts who was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and died of those wounds at a U.S.… (490-7138). Learn More »
$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00
RARE WAR OF 1812 SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 ARMY PISTOL
This is a very professional and very well done reconversion to flint of a very hard to find US military pistol, in strong condition, showing very good metal, sharp lock, proof and mating markings, and… (431-69). Learn More »
RARE ID’D FIELD PRESENTATION BUGLE JACOB KECK - 7TH NEW YORK, 9TH NYSM (83RD NY), 97TH NEW YORK
This handsome instrument is in exquisite condition and is professionally inscribed in cursive with the words, “Presented to / J. F. Keck, / By the Members of the / 9th N.Y.S.M / in the Field. /… (2024-1443). Learn More »
VERY SCARCE US GOVERNMENT PURCHASE MERRILL RIFLE
This Merrill breechloading rifle is one of just 566 contracted for by the US government in December 1861 and delivered from August through December 1862, inspected and marked by Zadock Butt, and known… (490-7012). Learn More »
“SOFT TACK:” AERATED BREAD CRATE
This would make a nice addition to a camp, sutler, Sanitary Commission or even a hospital display. Constructed of thin, about ½” thick, unpainted, wide pine boards that are simply nailed together,… (1202-166). Learn More »
MINT IDENTIFIED BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT AND CHAPEAU OF ALONZO ALDEN
This sets consists of Brevet Brigadier General Alonzo Alden’s mint condition brigadier general’s frock coat with shoulder straps and his full dress “light French chapeau,” allowed for officers… (1179-156). Learn More »
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 »
FROM LIFE CDV VIEW OF CUSTER BY GOLDIN
This is a very nice “from-life” view of Custer by John Goldin & Co. in May 1865, Katz #70 in his Custer in Photographs, taken in May 1865. Custer is shown seated, from mid-calf up, resting one… (2024-450). Learn More »
WORLD CLASS IDENTIFIED WOUNDED IN ACTION CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER’S JACKET WITH BULLET HOLE FROM HIS WOUND AT THE WILDERNESS!
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum this world-class Confederate infantryman’s jacket worn by William B. Royal came directly out of the family in 2002, having been previously… (814-69). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY
This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in… (1179-232). Learn More »
MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD
This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers… (1202-196). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA
This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is… (1179-179). Learn More »
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 »
$3,500.00
ON HOLD
IMPRESSIVE PERIOD FRAMED DISPLAY OF WARTIME AND POSTWAR VETERAN MATERIAL OF LT. EDGAR G. STOWELL, 92nd NY, WIA FAIR OAKS, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION DISK AND CDV IN UNIFORM, MESS UTENSILS, AND CAMP ART RINGS
This is a great framed display of wartime and postwar veteran’s memorabilia belonging to Lieutenant Edward G. Stowell of the 92nd NY. The items include a wartime carte-de-visite photo of Stowell… (2024-369). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S GILT BRASS EAGLEHEAD SPURS IN ORIGINAL COLOR
This is a very good condition set of nicely detailed eaglehead spurs with 80 or 90 percent of their gilt finish on the exterior, cast and chased with the outstretched wings making up the entirety of… (490-6821). Learn More »
EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL
This fantastic painting is oil on canvas and meas. approx. 35.00 x 39.00 inches framed. The subject is an unknown Union lieutenant colonel from the Philadelphia area. He wears a dark blue… (L15593). Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $5,000.00
ON HOLD
RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK
Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S.… (490-6824). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR US NAVY LT. COMMANDER’S COAT AND BUCKLE OF ALEXANDER COLE RHIND - USS CONSTELLATION, USS CRUSADER, USS KEOKUK, FOUGHT CS BATTERIES AT DEEP BOTTOM, COMMANDED A “POWDER BOAT” AGAINST FT. FISHER, LATER REAR ADMIRAL
This is a very appealing regulation Civil War navy officer’s frock coat with interesting history. The coat is very dark blue, almost black, double-breasted with two rows of 9 US Navy officer’s… (1179-650). Learn More »
CAPTURED CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL FLAG, UNUSUAL VARIATION WITH MADAUS LETTER, FROM A SOLDIER IN THE 59th NEW YORK
This 2nd National Confederate Flag was purchased in the 1980s by a well-respected Florida dealer/collector directly from descendants of the Union soldier who had kept it as a trophy. It comes with a… (1179-019). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN’S GROUPING INCLUDING WARTIME IDENTIFICATION DISK, IDENTIFICATION SHIELD, AND FREEMANTLE ROTARY VALVE CORNET/VALVED BUGLE: JOHN J. WEAVER- 10th and 56th PA- AND CUTLER’S BRIGADE BAND 1861-1865
This wonderful grouping includes two wartime identification badges, a rotary valve cornet dating about 1864, along with his GAR membership badge and veteran’s id badge. To top it off, in addition to… (1179-420). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR COMMODORE’S UNDRESS FROCK COAT OF SILAS H. STRINGHAM, USN: LEADER OF THE FIRST COMBINED OPERATION OF THE UNION NAVY AND ARMY IN THE CIVIL WAR; VICTOR OF THE BATTLE OF HATTERAS INLET BATTERIES
Fought on Aug. 28-29, 1861, little more than a month after the Union defeat at Bull Run, the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark on the outer banks helped restrict Confederate blockade running,… (1179-504). Learn More »
THEFT REPORTED AT AUTUMN GETTYSBURG SHOW
A vendor at the Autumn Gettysburg Civil War show held at the Allstar Events Complex on Oct. 28-29 reported that a Maryland sword belt plate valued at $3500 was stolen from a display case on Sunday…. Learn More »
VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA
This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered… (1000-241). Learn More »
THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES! IMPRESSIVE HALF PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY WHITEHURST IN A WONDERFUL WHITEHURST CASE
This image is not only mounted with a Whitehurst marked mat, but has a full thermoplastic figural case with a purple velvet facing pad embossed with a large eagle flourishing a ribbon reading “J.H.… (1138-1799). Learn More »
$5,000.00
Originally $7,500.00
DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862
This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was… (1138-1808). Learn More »
$7,500.00
Originally $9,500.00
VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE
The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a… (1138-1975). Learn More »
$2,400.00
Originally $3,000.00
AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA
Formerly in the collection of Bill Turner, this sixth plate ambrotype has a great pedigree, having been published as Figure 2 in Albaugh’s landmark “Confederate Faces.” Identified there as a,… (1138-1866). Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00
CAPTAIN W.W. RANDOLPH: LIKELY WILLIAM WELFORD RANDOLPH, 2nd VIRGINIA, LATER LT. COLONEL, KIA THE WILDERNESS 1864
Identified as Capt. W.W. Randolf (sic) in the files of the late Bill Turner, noted Virginia collector and dealer, this six plate ambrotype shows Randolph seated with one hand on his thigh and the… (1138-1803). Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00
ARMED CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
This uncased eighth-plate tintype is a very clear studio view of a Confederate lieutenant colonel wear frock coat, narrow brim hat, gauntlets and tall boots. He has tilted his hat slightly to one side… (1138-2029). Learn More »
$2,360.00
Originally $2,950.00
FANTASTIC FRAMED DRAWING OF THE BATTLE OF DRAINSVILLE DONE BY GETTYSBURG CARTOGRAPHER EMMOR B. COPE
This wonderful and detailed drawing shows the meeting engagement on December 20, 1861 between a brigade of Pennsylvania Reserve regiments under Brig. Gen. E. O. C. Ord and a mixed Confederate force… (1054-2733). Learn More »
$3,150.00
Originally $4,500.00
UNION ARMY AMBULANCE CORPS WAGONS AT BELLE PLAIN LANDING MAY 1864
Scenes of Civil War army camps and depots often give a real chance at seeing army life up close, in detail, and unposed as men go about their tasks unaware of the camera. Sometimes identified as a… (1054-688). Learn More »
$1,050.00
Originally $1,500.00
RARE M1840 U.S. ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER MADE BY AMES BUT ETCHED AND RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM: THE ONE IN THE BOOK!
This is an extremely rare M1840 U.S. artillery officer’s saber made by Ames but etched and retailed by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Thillmann knew only of this one example, and until it was found… (870-637). Learn More »
$10,500.00
Originally $13,950.00
NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY
This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly… (870-653). Learn More »
$5,750.00
Originally $7,650.00
EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On… (870-635). Learn More »
$12,750.00
Originally $17,000.00
VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.
New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of… (870-325). Learn More »
$3,375.00
Originally $4,500.00
UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS
This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and… (1179-281). Learn More »
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WORLD CLASS IDENTIFIED WOUNDED IN ACTION CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER’S JACKET WITH BULLET HOLE FROM HIS WOUND AT THE WILDERNESS!
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum this world-class Confederate infantryman’s jacket worn by William B. Royal came directly out of the family in 2002, having been previously examined and recorded in 2000 while still in the… (814-69). Learn More »
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