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1857 US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON MARKED 10-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE
This is a nice pre-Civil War US Navy shot or shell gauge dated 1857. The wood handle is missing, but iron tang and ring are intact, showing dark, with some light pitting, but good markings on the base… (490-6808) Learn More »
11-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE
These simple iron ring gauges allowed for quick inspection and sorting of shot and shell by size, something of critical importance to a gun crew and a large task given the huge stacks of cannon balls… (490-6807) Learn More »
POSTWAR US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON ARTILLERY SHOTSHELL GAUGE
This shell gauge still has its wood handle with brass ferrule and is clearly marked on the base of the ring: “ORD. DEPT. U.S. N.Y.W. / 1867 / G.B. / [anchor]” on one side, and “STANDARD / SMALL… (490-6806) Learn More »
US MODEL 1892 FIELD BUGLE - HEADQUARTERS A.E.F. 1917-18
Bell markings: “U.S. / J.T.L. /Jerome / Thibouville—Lamy & Co./ Manufacturers / 68 r. Beauville/ Paris / HQ. Of brass. Standard 1892 double loop, measuring 17” in length w/ mouthpiece. … (380-80) Learn More »
AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT
This Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman’s short sword in excellent original condition. Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-6822) Learn More »
US NAVY SEAMAN’S DUFFEL BAG WITH EAGLE AND NAME
This seaman’s duffel bag, measuring about 23’ by 12 ½” when laid flat, was intended for personal clothing, etc., and has been personalized with a stenciled American eagle with outstretched… (1179-593) Learn More »
SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT
Scott is posed seated and wearing his presentation grade sword with a perched eagle on the pommel. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with brush epaulettes. The frock coat has embroidered oak… (160-404) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF A DOUBLE-ARMED NEW YORK SOLDIER
The subject is posed standing with one hand resting on the back of a chair in front of a painted backdrop of a bucolic scene. He wears dark New York shell jacket with cloth epaulettes and cloth belt… (160-296) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF A UNION CORPORAL BY A BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER
Image is a CDV of an unidentified Union soldier standing with one arm resting on the post of a balustrade. He is posed holding his forage cap in his hand. He wears a dark frock coat with corporal… (160-254) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION CAPTAIN
Image is a CDV of a Federal captain posed with one hand resting on a podium. He wears a dark frock coat with captain’s shoulder straps and light-colored trousers with the thin dark officers’… (490-6199H) Learn More »
RARE CLEBURNE BULLET – DEAN THOMAS COLLECTION
Dug Confederate “Cleburne” bullet .54 caliber. This is a rare Confederate bullet from the Trans-Mississippi theater. Very few specimens exist. Named such due to them being found in a bivouac site… (236-969) Learn More »
SCARCE LEMAN MILITIA RIFLE
This is a very good example of a scarce rifle. Henry E. Leman made just 300 or so rifles of this pattern, including some variations. This is all original and complete with ramrod, sights, bands,… (490-6825) Learn More »
WASHINGTON MONUMENT MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS
Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a miniature Washington Monument showing lots of tiny flecks of… (1202-145) Learn More »
LIBERTY BELL MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS
This is a miniature Liberty Bell with a label having some minor losses on the edges but clearly reading: “Made of U.S. National Greenbacks / redeemed and macerated at the U.S. / Estimated $1,000.… (1202-144) Learn More »
WASHINGTON BUST MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS
Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of Washington still showing some bits of… (1202-143) Learn More »
POSTWAR TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SWORD BELT PLATE
Formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a very good example of a postwar militia belt plate using the star motif. This was suitable for use by a militia unit of any state who might select… (1179-1594) Learn More »
C1850-1880 BLOWN & ENGRAVED SANDWICH GLASS CELERY VASE WITH GREEK KEY DESIGN
Attractive vase with a make-do foot (possibly pewter), standing 9” in height. Greek key design engraved around the circumference near the lip. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks. A celery… (1239-11) Learn More »
C1750-1770 OPAQUE TWIST STEM WINE GLASS – BROKEN FOOT
This lovely small cotton twist wine glass stands 6 1/8” tall. Jacobite type engraving on the bell shaped bowl, with a floral/vine and butterfly design. Unfortunately, the foot is broken and the… (1239-12) 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 »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG MAN IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES, HOLDING A KEPI
CDV is of an unknown young man posed in front of a painted backdrop of a tall window and balcony overlooking a garden. The subject rests one hand on an empty high-backed chair. He wears a dark… (160-318) Learn More »
FULL STANDING CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED OFFICER WITH DRESS HAT
The unknown subject stands between a curtain and a balustrade and is posed holding his 1858 dress hat in his hand. The hat is fully adorned with plume, hat cord and infantry bugle with regimental… (160-313) Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY OFFICER CHARLES WILKES – FAMOUS FOR HIS PART IN THE TRENT AFFAIR
CDV is of Wilkes posed leaning on a column wearing a high-collared double-breasted tailcoat with brush epaulettes and dark trousers. He also wears his sword belt with two-piece tongue and wreath plate… (160-491) Learn More »
SEATED VIEW OF 15TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY PRIVATE DIED AT HELENA, ARKANSAS – FAMILY NOTATION ON REVERSE
CDV is attributed to be Marcellus Frank of the 39th Illinois Infantry and 15th Illinois Cavalry. He is posed seated by a table wearing a dark civilian suit with a large black bowtie and… (160-490) Learn More »
WAIST-UP VIEW OF CIVIL WAR US NAVY OFFICER GEORGE B. WHITE
CDV is of White seated and posed a-la-Napoleon with one hand tucked in his coat. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with commander shoulder straps and cuff rank as well. Contrast and clarity… (160-485) Learn More »
INK SIGNED THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY PAYMASTER JOSEPH FOSTER
Foster is posed with his hands resting on the hilt of his sword which is drawn and placed in front of him. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps with two stripes on each… (160-481) Learn More »
LINCOLN STOVEPIPE HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY BY O. DUKE
Souvenirs made of macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists of Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a top hat molded with the relatively straight sides of the… (1202-140) Learn More »
LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER
This is a miniature top hat molded from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat has a bit of a flare to it, so it may… (1202-139) 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
SHARPS AND HANKINS NAVY CARBINE
This is a good example of the single-shot, breech-loading .52 Caliber rimfire Sharps and Hankins Navy Carbine, also known as the Second Model or Model 1862, complete, all original, and showing some… (1224-01) Learn More »
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G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY
This is a miniature G.A.R. uniform dress hat made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat… (1202-141) Learn More »
U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY
This miniature brimmed hat was made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat still shows some… (1202-142) Learn More »
MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT
Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular tourist souvenirs in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of President Grant still showing some… (1202-136) Learn More »
US NAVY HOLSTER FOR 1895 DOUBLE ACTION COLT
This holster pattern was adopted by the Navy in 1889 for the new .38 Caliber double-action revolvers ordered that year, most of which were returned to Colt for alteration to the Model 1895 cylinder… (431-72) Learn More »
NICE INK ID WAIST-UP VIEW OF 184TH NEW YORK AND 109TH USCT SURGEON
CDV is a waist-up view of Theodore Y. Kinne wearing a dark frock coat with 1st lieutenant of staff should straps bearing the letters “MS” for medical service. Jacket also has three-piece staff… (160-475) Learn More »
INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 118TH NEW YORK SERGEANT
CDV is of Orlando J. Brown posed with a cane or walking stick standing by a table in front of a painted backdrop of a pastoral scene. He wears a dark forage cap, dark frock coat with sergeant’s… (160-473) Learn More »
INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF 77TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER WEARING A CHRISTIAN CROSS ON HIS LEFT CHEST
Image is a CDV in partial right profile of George Washington Skinner of the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry. He wears a dark frock coat with lieutenant shoulder straps. On his left chest is a Christian… (160-470) Learn More »
VERY NICE THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF MAJOR GENERAL HORATIO WRIGHT OF THE 6TH CORPS
CDV is of Wright seated in a fringed black chair. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs with major general’s shoulder straps and matching dark trousers.… (160-467) Learn More »
FRAMED 1915 PHOTOGRAPH OF A MOUNTED UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S OFFICER: PERHAPS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, 28th ANNUAL MEETING
This framed photo measures 15 1/2 – inches by 13 ½ inches overall in a floral edged frame, with the photo itself 9 ¾ by 7 ¾ -inches on a gray mount in a cream-colored mat. The image shows a… (2094-345) Learn More »
HOLSTER FOR M1861 COLT NAVY OR M1860 ARMY
This is a military non-regulation holster, unmarked, and typical of those purchased privately by officers or making their way into service by way of early war state troops and in the case of… (431-73) Learn More »
CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION FAN
The 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was a World’s Fair, the first held in the United States. There were five main… (1202-159) Learn More »
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 »
SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE
This unknown subject wears a light-colored kepi with a dark band around its base and a light colored shell jacket with high collar. The jacket has an eight button front with all the buttons being… (286-1175) Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE
This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace,… (1052-282) Learn More »
C1840-1870 AMERICAN OR ENGLISH 18 DIAMOND SCENT BOTTLE
Scent bottle stands 3 7/8” in height. Wavy diamond shaped design to surface. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks. [lj/ld] [ph:m] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (1239-06) Learn More »
SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE
A blank ink silhouette of Mr. Lincoln is framed in an oval by small ink drawn hash marks on what looks like parchment paper. The wooden black and gilt frame measures approximately 4.75 inches by 3.75… (490-6352) Learn More »
KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA
These pieces are two legs from trousers or, more likely, drawers recovered in the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, where wet, anaerobic… (1052-446) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTONS FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the right lapel of a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895, and is from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather… (1052-580) Learn More »
PHOTOS FROM GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S FUNERAL 1893
This group consists of two original period photographs of Gen. Ben Butler’s funeral cortege, taken on the spot, framed with a bust portrait of the general himself and a period display card in old… (490-6216) Learn More »
“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY
Title page reads, “A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION, CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHODS OF LAYING OUT, CONSTRUCTING, DEFENDING, AND ATTACKING INTRENCHMENTS, WITH THE GENERAL OUTLINES ALSO OF… (1179-719) 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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