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CIRCA 1780 TRUMPET WINE GLASS

CIRCA 1780 TRUMPET WINE GLASS

A superb example of a Revolutionary War period wine glass; free blown with a rough pontil. No chips or cracks; some scattered small air bubbles. Stands 4 ½” tall; 2 ½” in diameter at lip; base… (1266-68) Learn More »

$65.00
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REPLICA OF ANTIETAM’S DUNKER CHURCH BY GARY CASTEEL

REPLICA OF ANTIETAM’S DUNKER CHURCH BY GARY CASTEEL

Signed by the artist, the base of this replica measures 5 ¾" x 5 ½”; the building stands 3 3/8” tall including base.  Overall excellent condition. The Dunker Church is one of the most iconic… (2025-1292) Learn More »

$85.00
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WAR TALKS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS COMPILED BY GEORGE S. BERNARD

WAR TALKS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS COMPILED BY GEORGE S. BERNARD

The subtitle of this book is: “Addresses delivered before the A.P. Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans of Petersburg, Virginia with addenda giving statements of participants, eye witnesses, and others… (1180-231) Learn More »

1863 PATTERN US CAVALRY GUIDON FROM THE 1st CONNECTICUT CAVALRY

1863 PATTERN US CAVALRY GUIDON FROM THE 1st CONNECTICUT CAVALRY

This cavalry guidon was formerly in the personal collection of Jim Stamatelos, well known Civil War collector, dealer, and major contributor of items illustrated in the Time-Life volume “Echoes of… (433-14) Learn More »

$28,000.00
Originally $35,000.00

ENGLISH/BELGIAN COPY OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 REVOLVER & HOLSTER IDENTIFIED TO 8TH MINNESOTA INFANTRY

ENGLISH/BELGIAN COPY OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 REVOLVER & HOLSTER IDENTIFIED TO 8TH MINNESOTA INFANTRY

This is a European (English or Belgian) copy of a Smith & Wesson, No. 1, Second Issue Revolver. It is a .32 caliber, seven-shot revolver with a 4” octagonal barrel, rosewood handles, with… (2022-986) Learn More »

$1,295.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

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) Learn More »

$185.00
Originally $230.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE

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) Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

MANASSAS RECOVERED CONFEDERATE NUMBERED ENFIELD BAYONET

MANASSAS RECOVERED CONFEDERATE NUMBERED ENFIELD BAYONET

This bayonet serial number "6302" is for one of the first 10,000 Pattern 1853/58 Enfield rifle-muskets contracted for by the Confederacy in 1861. This is discernable by the lack of a letter A to C(?)… (286-1429) Learn More »

SILVER 19th CORPS BADGE FOR 165TH NEW YORK

SILVER 19th CORPS BADGE FOR 165TH NEW YORK

This silver pin is a 19th Army Corps badge in the shape of a "fan-leaved cross with an octagonal center". Strange in that it has Company and Regimental information engraved, but no soldier’s… (1268-146) Learn More »

SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN FOR 104TH ILLINOIS SOLDIER – CHARLES G. PHILLIPS

SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN FOR 104TH ILLINOIS SOLDIER – CHARLES G. PHILLIPS

The silver pin is in the shape of a Maltese Cross (5th corps badge) but that is just coincidental as our soldier was in the 14th Army Corps (Acorn-shaped corps badge). Nice silver badge, 1” square,… (1268-133) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US OR CS SADDLE VALISE

CIVIL WAR US OR CS SADDLE VALISE

A good Civil War period saddle valise that would dress up an officer’s saddle. Brownish black leather, cylindrical in form with a flat bottom with a leather wrapped cord handle sewn at each end for… (1268-604) Learn More »

$1,250.00
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LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & SNAP HOOK

LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & SNAP HOOK

This is a Cavalry shoulder sling designed for use with weapons fitted with sling rings (musketoon, rifled carbine, and all patented breech-loading carbines). The sling was to be worn over the left… (632-82) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S FROCK COAT WITH EXTRAORDINARILY RARE BUTTONS

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S FROCK COAT WITH EXTRAORDINARILY RARE BUTTONS

Offered is the uniform coat of 2nd/1st Lieutenant John Calhoun Clemson. This fine frock coat has 20 rare "CS Palmetto Guards" overcoat and cuff buttons (SC17). John Calhoun Clemson was the grandson of… (1268-056) Learn More »

U.S. NAVY BUFF LEATHER WAIST BELT & CUTLASS FROG WITH FRICTION PRIMER BOX

U.S. NAVY BUFF LEATHER WAIST BELT & CUTLASS FROG WITH FRICTION PRIMER BOX

This is a fine Civil War Navy set consisting of a waist belt, a cutlass frog, and a friction primer pouch with 100 count “Cannon Caps” tin inside. The black, buff leather waist belt is in very… (1268-674) Learn More »

RARE 33rd DIVISION WWI SOUVENIR PHOTO BOOK - “ACROSS NO MAN’S LAND”, 1919

RARE 33rd DIVISION WWI SOUVENIR PHOTO BOOK - “ACROSS NO MAN’S LAND”, 1919

This uncommonly found book was printed in limited numbers in 1919 and offered to veterans of the Division as part of a singular first edition by BARNETT W. HARRIS AND VIRGIL C. NICKERSON.  It… (1288-03) Learn More »

MAKER’S PLATE FROM THE BOILER OF THE USS KEARSARGE, EX-FRANCIS BANNERMAN

MAKER’S PLATE FROM THE BOILER OF THE USS KEARSARGE, EX-FRANCIS BANNERMAN

An impressive brass boiler maker’s name plate from the steam boiler of the USS Kearsarge. Nicely mounted on a wood plaque and reading “E. KEELER CO. /WILLIAMSPORT. PA. / WATER TUBE BOILER /… (2025-1179) Learn More »

ANTEBELLUM/CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER"S JACKET

ANTEBELLUM/CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER"S JACKET

This is a really great looking cavalry shell jacket. It was probably made just prior to the war and later modified as the war progressed. This short jacket is made of dark gray wool broadcloth. It is… (1268-365) Learn More »

$15,000.00
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LAP WRITING DESK – PRESENTED TO GENERAL BUTLER, 1864 (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)

LAP WRITING DESK – PRESENTED TO GENERAL BUTLER, 1864 (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)

Perhaps no popular figure of the Civil War is as controversial or contradictory as General Benjamin F. Butler.  One of the political generals to survive well into General Grant’s tenure as overall… (1268-1014) Learn More »

ANTIETAM SOUVENIR CANE WITH RELIC BAYONET SCABBARD TIP POINT

ANTIETAM SOUVENIR CANE WITH RELIC BAYONET SCABBARD TIP POINT

The battlefield wood souvenir cane is 36-1/2” overall. The sides were planed down to taper to a point with a curved, upper end forming a handle, and the maker then cut two long panels along the body… (2025-655) Learn More »

NICE STARR CARBINE – LOW SERIAL “298”, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM COLLECTION

NICE STARR CARBINE – LOW SERIAL “298”, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM COLLECTION

Between 1861 and 1864 over 20,000 percussion model carbines were produced by the Starr Arms Company - a .54 caliber with a barrel length of 21 inches, overall 37.65 inches long. Barrel has approx. 98%… (1268-378) Learn More »

$2,950.00
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MINTY STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA $10 BOND FROM 1872

MINTY STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA $10 BOND FROM 1872

In 1872, the state of South Carolina needed around $300,000 dollars to finance the reconstruction of the Blue Ridge Railroad. All that was needed was an investor who could put up the cash. Stepping up… (2025-840) Learn More »

$65.00
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HAND-MADE BONE IDENTIFICATION BADGE – WILLIAM BRIERLEY, 174TH PA. INFANTRY

HAND-MADE BONE IDENTIFICATION BADGE – WILLIAM BRIERLEY, 174TH PA. INFANTRY

Offered here is a hand carved identification piece. Made of a sliver of animal bone, this measures 1.25” x 1.5” with “stepped” edges. There is a hole drilled at top to suspend from a pin of… (1268-124) Learn More »

$950.00
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SILVER 14TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

SILVER 14TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

Very nice coin silver ID badge in the shape of an acorn representing the 14th Army Corps. The face is engraved to define the “cap” of the acorn.  The face of the badge is smooth with light… (1268-141) Learn More »

CIRCA 1790 – 1840 AMERICAN OR ENGLISH GLASS POCKET FLASK

CIRCA 1790 – 1840 AMERICAN OR ENGLISH GLASS POCKET FLASK

This small flask has a rough pontil. Measures 6 ½” long. There are documented examples of this type flask being carried by soldiers in the Civil War.  Overall very good condition; has some minor… (1239-54) Learn More »

$35.00
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CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Small oval image (1.25" x 1.5") of Lincoln pasted on elaborately embossed cdv mount, with images of an eagle, shields, flags, and laurel wreaths. Blank back with no photographer information. Mount has… (1189-144) Learn More »

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV photograph of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1862. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate… (1189-145) Learn More »

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

This is a nice view of Corbett in three-quarter seated view, resting one arm on a side table. He wears civilian clothes. His mustache, stringy goatee, and slick combed hair in full display. The image… (2025-283) Learn More »

NAPOLEONIC WAR ERA CROSSBELT PLATE

NAPOLEONIC WAR ERA CROSSBELT PLATE

This is British used by an "Armed Association" or militia.  One of the better-known Armed Associations was formed in 1798 in Bute for local defense. The local Sheriff submitted to a meeting of the… (2025-1117) Learn More »

F. H. CLARK OF MEMPHIS DERINGER POCKET PISTOL EMBELLISHED WITH SEA CREATURE AND SEAHORSE MOUNTS

F. H. CLARK OF MEMPHIS DERINGER POCKET PISTOL EMBELLISHED WITH SEA CREATURE AND SEAHORSE MOUNTS

Few pistols are as emblematic of the antebellum south and early west as the Deringer. This one is clearly marked on the breech “F.H. CLARK & CO. / MEMPHIS” and was likely one of their… (490-7313) Learn More »

PRESENTATION INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD AND SCABBARD OF LIEUTENANT AND CAPTAIN EDWARD EVERETT CLAPP, 155th PENNSYLVANIA: WIA FREDERICKSBURG, COMMANDED CO. F AT GETTYSBURG; KIA SPOTTSYLVANIA

PRESENTATION INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD AND SCABBARD OF LIEUTENANT AND CAPTAIN EDWARD EVERETT CLAPP, 155th PENNSYLVANIA: WIA FREDERICKSBURG, COMMANDED CO. F AT GETTYSBURG; KIA SPOTTSYLVANIA

This Schuyler, Hartley and Graham M1850 foot officer’s sword was presented to Lt. Edward Everett Clapp on the evening of August 29, 1862, five days before his company left Pittsburgh with seven… (1273-08) Learn More »

VERY GOOD AMES M1842 NAVY BOXLOCK PISTOL

VERY GOOD AMES M1842 NAVY BOXLOCK PISTOL

Produced from 1842 through1847, these were the standard US Navy percussion single-shot pistol in 1850s and widely issued. The 1852 Ordnance Instructions for the US Navy allotted them in numbers… (2025-1178) Learn More »

VERY RARE, M1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET DATED 1861, WITH SLING

VERY RARE, M1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET DATED 1861, WITH SLING

This is a first-year-of-production example the standard rifle musket of the Civil War, the Model 1861 Springfield, actually made at that armory. With production starting at Springfield in July 1861,… (2025-441) Learn More »

SILVER THIRD DIVISION / 23RD ARMY CORPS BADGE

SILVER THIRD DIVISION / 23RD ARMY CORPS BADGE

Very nice coin silver ID badge in the shape of a shield representing the 23rd Army Corps. The face is features finely tooled edges with blue wool filling the center; the blue designating the 3rd… (1268-148) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BUCKLE AND STRAPS

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BUCKLE AND STRAPS

This is an officer’s sword belt rig in good condition. Belt is constructed of folded leather that is stitched. Nice tool-line along outer edges on the belt. Belt leather measures approximately 32”… (2025-1414) Learn More »

VERY NICE & WELL-MARKED U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

VERY NICE & WELL-MARKED U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

Pattern 1864 US cartridge box in very good condition. The outer flap is boldly embossed “US” in the center, a maker’s stamp (Grossman & Co.) on the lower, left corner and sub-inspector stamp… (2025-906) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

This is a rare, published, artillery shell jacket made by Peter Tait of Ireland. It was run through the Union Blockade for the Confederacy. We will present this offering in 5 parts: 1) The Tait story.… (1268-552) Learn More »

ORIGINAL, MAKER MARKED CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLING – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

ORIGINAL, MAKER MARKED CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLING – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

This is a leather shoulder sling designed for use with Civil War muskets. The sling has a fixed leather loop sewn to one end and a brass hook on the other, which is mounted under a sewn down flap. The… (362-1267) Learn More »

$395.00
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FIVE VOLUME SET OF NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENTS (1861-1865) EDITED BY WALTER CLARK

FIVE VOLUME SET OF NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENTS (1861-1865) EDITED BY WALTER CLARK

“This work fully merits Douglas S. Freeman’s classification as one of the most indispensable works for the Army of Northern Virginia” is the commentary of the editors of Civil War Books (1967).… (1180-250) Learn More »

$175.00
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DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM DALTON/ROCKY FACE RIDGE, EX-KERKSIS

DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM DALTON/ROCKY FACE RIDGE, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author and comes with his annotated envelope… (2025-787) Learn More »

LIMITED EDITION COLD CAST BRONZE STATUE -  LEE & JACKSON, A STUDY IN COMMAND BY RON TUNISON

LIMITED EDITION COLD CAST BRONZE STATUE - LEE & JACKSON, A STUDY IN COMMAND BY RON TUNISON

A large limited edition Cold-cast bronze statue of Generals Lee and Jackson by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison (1947-2013), dated 1987. It depicts Lee, sitting on a limber chest, conversing with Jackson… (2025-1247) Learn More »

SCARCE WEST VIRGINIA VETERAN LADDER BADGE – 6th WV CAVALRY, CO. C.

SCARCE WEST VIRGINIA VETERAN LADDER BADGE – 6th WV CAVALRY, CO. C.

This ladder badge is of the very rare West Virginia variety, with a yellow backing ribbon and silver pin banner and drops. The yellow ribbon is folded over the backing pin, attached to the “CO. C”… (2025-802) Learn More »

$550.00
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VERY NICE CHARCOAL SKETCH – TWO GAR VETERAN MEMBERS

VERY NICE CHARCOAL SKETCH – TWO GAR VETERAN MEMBERS

This striking, full-length sketch of two US Civil War veterans shows the men in full Grand Army of the Republic regalia, matching seemingly everything but their ties. An ornate backdrop is… (2025-1188) Learn More »

2nd NEW YORK LIGHT CAVALRY RECRUITING BROADSIDE

2nd NEW YORK LIGHT CAVALRY RECRUITING BROADSIDE

July 25, 1861, Colonel J. Mansfield Davies received authority from the War Department to recruit a regiment of cavalry. He recruited this regiment and organized it at Scarsdale; it was mustered in the… (2025-744) Learn More »

LIBERTY HALL VOLUNTEERS BY W. G. BEAN

LIBERTY HALL VOLUNTEERS BY W. G. BEAN

This is a Civil War Centennial standard, first printed in 1964, and written by a Washington & Lee College history professor. It tells the story of the men of Company I of the 4th Viriginia… (1180-224) Learn More »

GETTYSBURG EXPLODED US 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL/CASE SHOT FROM BROWN’S RANCH FARM

GETTYSBURG EXPLODED US 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL/CASE SHOT FROM BROWN’S RANCH FARM

This 3” Hotchkiss shell/case shot was recovered in Gettysburg at the Brown’s Ranch farm, just west of the North Carolina monument, toward Willoughby Run. The round detonated, blowing out part of… (490-7305) Learn More »

U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in fair condition. The outer flap was cut for a “US” box plate to be mounted in the center. It also features a second set of “cuts” to mount an Eagle breast… (2025-924) Learn More »

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY TABLE MEDAL WITH CASE FOR SERVICE IN 9th NYSM, 83rd NY VOLUNTEERS, INSCRIBED TO CHARLES W. DOWERS, COMPANY C

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY TABLE MEDAL WITH CASE FOR SERVICE IN 9th NYSM, 83rd NY VOLUNTEERS, INSCRIBED TO CHARLES W. DOWERS, COMPANY C

This is a very good condition die-struck bronze table medal inscribed to a Civil War veteran on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his old unit mustering into service. The medal is in its… (2025-1195) Learn More »

A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT

A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT

Dr. J. P. Rasser was contracted by the Confederacy and among his duties in Georgia was the examination of Conscripts for the Army. THE OVERCOAT or army great coat is certainly "Homespun" that is a… (1268-706) Learn More »

STERLING SOUVENIR SPOON – POSSIBLE GAR – CHICKAMAUGA, SNODGRASS HOUSE

STERLING SOUVENIR SPOON – POSSIBLE GAR – CHICKAMAUGA, SNODGRASS HOUSE

The height of the souvenir spoon movement occurred between 25 and 40 years (about one generation) after the end of the Civil War. By this time, many had worked to put the horrors of their experiences… (595-2187) Learn More »

SMALL SIZE M1839 OVAL U.S. BELT PLATE: MEXICAN WAR AND EARLY CIVIL WAR

SMALL SIZE M1839 OVAL U.S. BELT PLATE: MEXICAN WAR AND EARLY CIVIL WAR

This is the M1839 oval U.S. belt plate made for the narrow 1.5-inch U.S infantry waist belts of the Mexican War period, but carried over into the early Civil War by many state volunteers. Like the… (2025-601) Learn More »


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US MODEL 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER WITH WOOD LINED STEEL SCABBARD

Manufactured: Chicopee, Mass. Maker: Ames Mfg. Co. Year: Civil War Model: M1860 Size: 35 inch blade Condition: Excellent+ This regulation M1860 Cavalry Officer has the decorated guard with the eagle, decorated branches and pommel. The grip is… (870-122). Learn More »

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