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LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

This is a letter written in ink by an aide or secretary and then signed by Banks. Letter is clean with completely readable handwriting. Framed with cdv engraving of Banks in uniform. Letter is 7.75”… (1179-1391) Learn More »

FRAMED PLAN OF WASHINGTON ARSENAL

FRAMED PLAN OF WASHINGTON ARSENAL

This is an original engraving which details the layout of the Washington Arsenal. This measures 9” x 11.5” and is in a modern brass toned frame. It appears that it was a fold-out taken from a… (236-1012) Learn More »

STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

This belt plate was manufactured by Emerson Gaylord shortly before the Civil War when some of Baltimore’s uniformed militia companies made a purchase of sword belts carrying these plates. Emerson… (1259-07) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER                          13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

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

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 5-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered with a printed paper label. This paper… (2024-2339) Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF YOUNG SCHOOL BOY OR CADET IN UNION CASE WITH “FIREMAN” MOTIF

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF YOUNG SCHOOL BOY OR CADET IN UNION CASE WITH “FIREMAN” MOTIF

Full standing, studio view of this young boy wearing kepi, jacket with gilted buttons, and with haversack or book bag over his shoulder. He is posed holding a book on side table. Besides the gilted… (1221-244) Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

This classic image of a Civil War enlisted man features him seated with leg and arms crossed, a federal issue frock or “dress” coat with light blue piping trim, federal eagle buttons, and shining… (1221-19) Learn More »

RARE WAR OF 1812 SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 ARMY PISTOL

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 »

EXQUISITE UNIQUELY-CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED PAIR

EXQUISITE UNIQUELY-CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED PAIR

This crisp image features two enlisted men in fatigue blouses or “Sack Coats”, with legs crossed under Federally issued trousers.  Each man is sporting a cocked wide-brimmed hat, not regulation,… (1221-25) Learn More »

SUPERB DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES OF CIVIL WAR ENGINEER AND FAMILY CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

SUPERB DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES OF CIVIL WAR ENGINEER AND FAMILY

This exceedingly rare image of a Union enlisted man offers us several clues as to his military career: a frock trimmed in a lighter color, buttoned vest with a pressed collared shirt, and a wide… (1221-18) Learn More »

CIRCA 1810-1830 HAND BLOWN FUNNEL

CIRCA 1810-1830 HAND BLOWN FUNNEL

A superb blown flint funnel showing 19 ribs. Very rare style hand blown with folded lip. Stands approx. 10” tall.  Large end measures 5 ¾” in diameter.  Narrow end is somewhat jagged in… (1266-277) Learn More »

SINGLE ACTION STARR M1863 “IMPROVED ARMY” REVOLVER

SINGLE ACTION STARR M1863 “IMPROVED ARMY” REVOLVER

Starr revolvers were surpassed in production numbers only by Colt and Remington during the Civil War and are thus a key piece in Civil War revolver or cavalry collection. In fact, along with… (431-68) Learn More »

VINTAGE LIGHT BLUE/AQUA ‘FRIENDSHIP’ MUG

VINTAGE LIGHT BLUE/AQUA ‘FRIENDSHIP’ MUG

Small attractive mug with an oval floral design in gold with the word “Friendship” at center in cursive writing. Applied handle, unpolished pontil.  Overall very fine condition; some wear to gold… (1266-171) Learn More »

LARGE BOHEMIAN RUBY GLASS CUT TO CLEAR VASE

LARGE BOHEMIAN RUBY GLASS CUT TO CLEAR VASE

Similar style vases have been found to have been produced in Czechoslovakia.  This lovely vase has a large leaf and flower motif. Raised diamond pattern around circumference of top edge. Stands 9… (1266-298) Learn More »

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR 12-INCH MORTAR – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR 12-INCH MORTAR – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

This is a tool for clearing the vent of any obstructions. It has an octagonal head with a hole in the center, and a 21” wire brazed to it. The wire tappers at the end. The flat head is stamped,… (2024-2314) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE BROADSIDE: FEBRUARY 28, 1865 - THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA NEEDS ANIMALS!

CONFEDERATE BROADSIDE: FEBRUARY 28, 1865 - THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA NEEDS ANIMALS!

An original broadside from the Confederate Office of Field Transportation in Charlottesville notifying residents of Augusta and Albemarle counties of an impressment to supply the Army of Northern… (1266-200) Learn More »

$2,500.00
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STUNNING QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER AND FRIEND

STUNNING QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER AND FRIEND

This exceedingly unique photo of a young soldier with his friend or relative has many desirable details to the Civil War collector. The soldier himself has removed his cover to show his closely… (1221-420) Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION SABER BAYONET FOR “PLYMOUTH NAVY RIFLE” WITH SCABBARD

EXCELLENT CONDITION SABER BAYONET FOR “PLYMOUTH NAVY RIFLE” WITH SCABBARD

This fine Civil War edged weapon is an original saber bayonet made for the Whitney Model 1861 “Plymouth Navy Rifle”. Approximately 10,000 rifles with these sword bayonets were made. The blade is… (1179-1249) Learn More »

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BALTIMORE CITY POLICE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BALTIMORE CITY POLICE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER

The venerable Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver could be found the world over before and during the Civil War.  Combining the adequate power of .31 caliber with a healthy powder charge, and a small… (490-3167) Learn More »

NATHAN STARR 1818 CONTRACT CAVALRY SABER WITH METAL SCABBARD

NATHAN STARR 1818 CONTRACT CAVALRY SABER WITH METAL SCABBARD

Good condition, militia horseman’s battle saber is an original contract of 1818 piece made by the firm of Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Some 10,600 sabers were contracted to Nathan Starr… (299-17) Learn More »

MUMPER CABINET CARD VIEW OF DEVIL’S DEN

MUMPER CABINET CARD VIEW OF DEVIL’S DEN

This is a very clear shot of Devil’s Den showing a local resident or visiting veteran seated on a rock in the right foreground resting his hands on his cane. The location is marked at the bottom, a… (2024-5054) Learn More »

MUMPER CABINET CARD VIEW OF THE 118th PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT

MUMPER CABINET CARD VIEW OF THE 118th PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT

This view shows the regimental monument of the 118th Pennsylvania, which in noted on the reverse in period brown ink: “118th P.V. on Big Round Top / #171 (corn exchange)” over the photographer’s… (2024-5069) Learn More »

UMBRELLA ROCK, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, EATON & CO.

UMBRELLA ROCK, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, EATON & CO.

A horizontal cabinet card view backmarked, “S.S. Eaton & Co. / Point Lookout Gallery. / LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, / TENN.” Above this is a period pencil notation: “Umbrella Rock / Lookout Mountain /… (2024-5075) Learn More »

FRANK LESLIE’S ILLUSTRATED—AUGUST 30, 1862

FRANK LESLIE’S ILLUSTRATED—AUGUST 30, 1862

No. 361-Vo. 364.  16 pp., [353-368], three columns, plus illustrations & cartoons. Exhibits slight stain the length of left front margin, rear page detached. Else VG and entirely legible. Front… (1251-52) Learn More »

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

Excavated naval watercap fuse dated 1864 and in good condition. This fuse is made of brass with flange on top, with threaded portion and tapered body. A brass bushing is on this fuse to fit into… (2024-2327) Learn More »

CASED MEDICAL / SURGICAL KIT BY SNOWDEN

CASED MEDICAL / SURGICAL KIT BY SNOWDEN

This is a good example of a surgeon’s travel kit; typical of that used during the Civil War. This kit was purchased at an estate sale in Dillsburg, PA. The case is near complete and only lacking a… (2021-1179) Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX – MAKER MARKED!

EXCELLENT CONDITION PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX – MAKER MARKED!

This pistol cartridge box is in a remarkably nice condition given its age.  All stitching is fully intact and strong, and the only true signs of use and wear are some folding creases on the outer… (490-7140) Learn More »

3” HOTCHKISS SHELL WITH GETTYSBURG TAG – FROM YORK SPRINGS GAR POST

3” HOTCHKISS SHELL WITH GETTYSBURG TAG – FROM YORK SPRINGS GAR POST

This shell is part of the collection that was housed at the York Springs GAR Post 551.  Many of the items were collected and curated by David Starry, a Civil War veteran who served in an emergency… (1202-230) Learn More »

AQUA UNION A.R.S. MASONIC EAGLE CALABASH BOTTLE C1860s

AQUA UNION A.R.S. MASONIC EAGLE CALABASH BOTTLE C1860s

This mold blown glass bottle stands 9” tall.  It is in excellent condition with no discernible cracks or chips. Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the… (1266-156) Learn More »

LARGE BOHEMIAN RUBY GLASS GOBLET

LARGE BOHEMIAN RUBY GLASS GOBLET

This oversized goblet stands 10” and is 4” in diameter at the lip.  Base is 5 ½” in width. Beautiful ruby red color, with engravings of a pair of deer.  The unique glass also has an optional… (1266-300) Learn More »

WK&C, SOLINGEN SHORT DRESS SWORD/HANGER WITH SCABBARD

WK&C, SOLINGEN SHORT DRESS SWORD/HANGER WITH SCABBARD

This is an interesting item, being a short ceremonial dress sword or “hanger” modeled after a bayonet. The sword is 23.5” long overall with 19” blade. Grip and cross guard are designed as a… (2021-170) Learn More »

CIRCA 1876 13 STAR CENTENNIAL PARADE FLAG

CIRCA 1876 13 STAR CENTENNIAL PARADE FLAG

Available is a 13 star fabric parade flag made in commemoration US Centennial. Features a central star surrounded by a ring of 8 stars, and one at each corner of the blue field. Measures 3 ½” x… (1202-268) Learn More »

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR FEDERAL SERGEANT CHEVRONS

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR FEDERAL SERGEANT CHEVRONS

This is an excellent pair of Civil War infantry chevrons. These are made of light blue worsted wool stripes sewn to a dark blue wool background patch, which in turn would be sewn to the sleeve of the… (490-7164) Learn More »

EXCELLENT PAIR OF CIVIL WAR FEDERAL INFANTRY REGULATION CORPORAL CHEVRONS/STRIPES

EXCELLENT PAIR OF CIVIL WAR FEDERAL INFANTRY REGULATION CORPORAL CHEVRONS/STRIPES

Union infantry companies fielded eight corporals. Along with the sergeants they might be charged with supervising squads or fatigue details, but in battle were posted in the front rank of the line of… (490-7163) Learn More »

“CENTURY OLD BELGIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL”

“CENTURY OLD BELGIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL”

We take our heading from the 1927 Bannerman catalog entry for this pistol. Aside from two small illegible marks on the right butt, we see no exterior markings and have not taken it apart, but the… (2024-1774) Learn More »

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN MOURNING COVER / ENVELOPE

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN MOURNING COVER / ENVELOPE

Unused postal envelope produced by “J. Magee, 316 Chestnut St., Phila” as printed on the reverse.  Measures 5 ½” x 3”.  Printed on the front at top in black lettering is, “We Mourn a… (1179-1759) Learn More »

$60.00
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BUST VIEW CDV OF COL. CLINTON MACDOUGALL, 111th NY, WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

BUST VIEW CDV OF COL. CLINTON MACDOUGALL, 111th NY, WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

Here’s one for those of you who enjoy regimental commanders of Gettysburg! Here we have a bust view CDV of the colonel of the 111th New York, Col. Clinton MacDougall. In this profile view, one of… (2024-1288) Learn More »

ATTRACTIVE GERMAN SILVER MOUNTED FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH DEFREES LOCK

ATTRACTIVE GERMAN SILVER MOUNTED FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH DEFREES LOCK

This is a very good looking hunting rifle with nicely tiger-striped applied graining, mounted with a brass buttplate and the other fittings, both decorative and functional, in German silver. The side… (2024-1848) Learn More »

UNIQUE CARVED LINCOLN MEMENTO ON WATCH FOB

UNIQUE CARVED LINCOLN MEMENTO ON WATCH FOB

This singular item is unique among our inventory. This small, hand-carved bone barrel is adorned with red and blue patriotic stripes, a paper banner that reads “LINCOLN” and inside, at the very… (1202-269) Learn More »

VERY NICE “TEXAS” REUNION BADGE

VERY NICE “TEXAS” REUNION BADGE

This brass badge with enamel fill. Upper portion is a 2” x 1” rectangle with hinged pin on back. Front is white enamel background with blue enamel “TEXAS”. Lower portion is a star suspended by… (1179-2129) Learn More »

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

This young lady is the same from another sixth plate daguerreotype in our inventory [1221-94], but in this photo sports quite the formal outfit. An ornate broach joins her lace collar and accents her… (1221-30) Learn More »

STRIKING EARLY CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

STRIKING EARLY CIVIL WAR PERIOD DAGUERROTYPE OF SEATED WOMAN

This daguerreotype photo features a seated young woman with a piercing gaze directed at the camera lens.  In beautiful contrast, she sits in a formal dress with matching fabric-covered buttons, her… (1221-94) Learn More »

FRAMED VIEWS OF LIBBY PRISON AND CASTLE THUNDER, RICHMOND, VA

FRAMED VIEWS OF LIBBY PRISON AND CASTLE THUNDER, RICHMOND, VA

This framed and matted collection of photos appears to be a page from an old album as the images are hand ruled and labeled with black ink on a single base sheet. The modern gold-tone frame measures… (1266-196) Learn More »

FRAMED ALBUMEN OF LIBBY PRISON

FRAMED ALBUMEN OF LIBBY PRISON

This is a framed and matted large albumen print of Libby Prison in Richmond, Va. The modern gold-tone frame measures 15.5” x 14.5” and has a few small scuffs. The large photo measures 10.75” x… (1266-192) Learn More »

BOHEMIAN RUBY CUT GLASS FOOTED VASE

BOHEMIAN RUBY CUT GLASS FOOTED VASE

Identical vases have been found to have been produced in Czechoslovakia.  This lovely vase has a grapevine, grape and leaves motif. Raised diamond pattern around circumference with cross hatching.… (1266-299) Learn More »

C1830 – 1860 BLOWN GLASS CRUET, PROBABLY PITTSBURGH

C1830 – 1860 BLOWN GLASS CRUET, PROBABLY PITTSBURGH

Small vintage clear glass cruet with applied handle an unpolished pontil. Has a cork stopper.  Stands 6 ½” tall; approx. 3 ¼” in diameter at widest point. Base is 3” in diameter. No… (1239-30) Learn More »

U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH MARKED “US”

U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH MARKED “US”

Very nice condition leather fuse pouch. The leather of the outer flap is in very good condition.  There is some crazing on the top “hinge” area of the flap. There is a deep “US” stamp on the… (864-14) Learn More »

U.C.V. 24th REUNION MEDAL – JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 1914

U.C.V. 24th REUNION MEDAL – JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 1914

This is a two-piece medal from the May 1914 reunion in Jacksonville. The top portion has spring pin on back, with front featuring two draped Confederate flags under “JACKSONVILLE, FLA” and a… (2024-1910) Learn More »

$225.00
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER

If they gave out awards for crudely made cavalry sabers, this one would be in the running. The guard is simple flat iron, curving in a broad semicircle, with a simple hole in one end through which the… (490-6746) Learn More »

THE KANAWHA VALLEY CAMPAIGN OF 1862!

THE KANAWHA VALLEY CAMPAIGN OF 1862!

The Kanawha Valley Campaign of 1862 was a Confederate effort to regain control of western Virginia region and its resources, primarily its salt mines, but also Union supply depots and possibly gain… (1266-199) Learn More »


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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 1988 letter on Milwaukee Public Museum letterhead… (1179-019). Learn More »

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