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U.S. 1834 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJOR R.M. KIRBY U.S. ARMY WITH 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE BY REES OF SON JOSEPH L.S. KIRBY AS C.S. ARMY 2nd LIEUTENANT WITH THIS VERY SWORD, PART OF AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY ARCHIVE

U.S. 1834 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJOR R.M. KIRBY U.S. ARMY WITH 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE BY REES OF SON JOSEPH L.S. KIRBY AS C.S. ARMY 2nd LIEUTENANT WITH THIS VERY SWORD, PART OF AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY ARCHIVE

This substantial archive descended in the family of Joseph Lee Smith Kirby (4 Nov. 1841- 28 July 1933,) who left West Point to join the Confederate Army in 1861 and was among the last to surrender in… (870-310). Learn More »

$23,750.00
Originally $31,500.00

REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT

REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT

A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United… (870-60). Learn More »

$7,500.00
Originally $9,000.00

CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN MARCUS A. MOORE, 1ST MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY

CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN MARCUS A. MOORE, 1ST MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY

Manufactured: Newark, NJ Maker: Sauerbier, Henry Year: Early Civil War Model: Model 1840 transitional with 1860 style grip Size: 34.2 inch blade, 1.17 wide, .353 thick This sword has all true Type 1… (870-159). Learn More »

$4,400.00
Originally $5,850.00

MISSOURI CONFEDERATE FROCK COAT, SASH, CS SWORD BELT, AND HOLSTER, OF MAJOR WILLIAM F. HAINES, WITH FAMILY ARCHIVE OF PHOTOS & PAPERS: SHILOH, VICKSBURG, AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHERMAN FOR SURRENDER OF GEN. L.S. BAKER’S COMMAND IN APRIL 1865

MISSOURI CONFEDERATE FROCK COAT, SASH, CS SWORD BELT, AND HOLSTER, OF MAJOR WILLIAM F. HAINES, WITH FAMILY ARCHIVE OF PHOTOS & PAPERS: SHILOH, VICKSBURG, AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHERMAN FOR SURRENDER OF GEN. L.S. BAKER’S COMMAND IN APRIL 1865

This beautiful, identified Confederate major’s coat, sash, sword belt, sash, and holster, once in the Texas Civil War Museum, comes with two brown ink notes that were pinned to it, one reading:… (1179-277). Learn More »

IMPORT MODEL 1850 CIVIL WAR FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO COL. RICHARD M. CORWINE, MEMBER OF GENERAL FREMONT’S STAFF

IMPORT MODEL 1850 CIVIL WAR FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO COL. RICHARD M. CORWINE, MEMBER OF GENERAL FREMONT’S STAFF

Original Civil War Model 1850 Field & Staff officer’s sword in nice condition complete with its metal scabbard. Sword is unmarked and is no doubt an import item. It is identified by a… (870-157). Learn More »

$12,250.00
Originally $16,200.00

BUST VIEW CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL FITZ-JOHN PORTER

BUST VIEW CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL FITZ-JOHN PORTER

Image from life of Porter the uniform of a brigadier general. He is posed is left profile. Contrast and clarity are excellent as is the paper and mount. Reverse has photographer’s imprint of R. W.… (2023-1355). Learn More »

$135.00
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PAIR OF CDVs OF SENATOR STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS & HIS WIFE, ADELE

PAIR OF CDVs OF SENATOR STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS & HIS WIFE, ADELE

Here we have a pair of CDVs of the pugnacious senator from Illinois, Stephen A. Douglas. Image features a waist-up view of the “Little Giant” wearing a silk cravat. The mount is plain with no… (297-19). Learn More »

DOUBLE ID’D BUST VIEW OF 7TH MASSACHUSETTS LIEUTENANT WHO ROSE THROUGH THE RANKS

DOUBLE ID’D BUST VIEW OF 7TH MASSACHUSETTS LIEUTENANT WHO ROSE THROUGH THE RANKS

CDV is a chest-up view of Luke B. Noyes, Jr. in a dark frock coat with high collar and 2nd lieutenant shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount has clipped corners other wise the… (855-105). Learn More »

WONDERFUL INK SIGNED CDV OF 46TH NORTH CAROLINA COLONEL & STATESMAN

WONDERFUL INK SIGNED CDV OF 46TH NORTH CAROLINA COLONEL & STATESMAN

Image is a waist up view of William L. Saunders as colonel of the 46th North Carolina. He is shown wearing a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with the three stars of a colonel visible on his… (766-1889). Learn More »

BUST VIEW FROM LIFE OF JAMES H. THORNWELL – SOUTHERN PREACHER AND PRO-SLAVERY ADVOCATE

BUST VIEW FROM LIFE OF JAMES H. THORNWELL – SOUTHERN PREACHER AND PRO-SLAVERY ADVOCATE

Chest up view of southern preacher and pro-slavery advocate James H. Thornwell. He wears a dark suit with a white shirt and cravat. Contrast and clarity are good as is the paper and mount. Bottom edge… (766-1891). Learn More »

PRESENTATION SWORD: TWICE WOUNDED IN ACTION, HIS GALLANTRY ON THE BATTLEFIELD SPARED HIM A COURTMARTIAL – CAPT. WM. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES)

PRESENTATION SWORD: TWICE WOUNDED IN ACTION, HIS GALLANTRY ON THE BATTLEFIELD SPARED HIM A COURTMARTIAL – CAPT. WM. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES)

This exceptional, silvered Model 1850 staff and field officer’s presentation sword was given to a twice-wounded captain of the Anderson Zouaves by the men of his company. The sword was made by Ball,… (870-138). Learn More »

$15,000.00
Originally $20,000.00

RARE MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. JAS. H. MOORE

RARE MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. JAS. H. MOORE

A rare pre-war pattern of the 1852 naval officer's sword. Presented to: “Lt. Jas. H. Moore / U.S.N. /from his friend / Richd. W. Tyson / Feb. 12, 1857.” Manufactured: Philadelphia, PA;  Maker:… (870-13). Learn More »

$1,995.00
Originally $2,650.00

GOLD PRESENTATION POST COMMANDER G.A.R. BADGE OF MICHAEL RIORDON

GOLD PRESENTATION POST COMMANDER G.A.R. BADGE OF MICHAEL RIORDON

This beautiful gold G.A.R. badge is dated 1894, very close to the highpoint of the veterans’ organization when it reached more than 400,000 in 1890 and was a powerful force in politics and… (30-2237). Learn More »

$2,200.00
Originally $2,950.00

CDV THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY PRIVATE, GEORGE W. WEEKS

CDV THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY PRIVATE, GEORGE W. WEEKS

CDV shows Private George W. Weeks seated with one arm resting on a table and holding his forage cap in his lap. He wears a dark frock coat with anchors and turnbuckles on the shoulders, but no… (855-103). Learn More »

SIGNED THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF 3RD NEW YORK INFANTRY PRIVATE WITH POCKET REVOLVER - ACCIDENTLY SHOT BY A SENTRY

SIGNED THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF 3RD NEW YORK INFANTRY PRIVATE WITH POCKET REVOLVER - ACCIDENTLY SHOT BY A SENTRY

Photo is a CDV of Otis H. Parker seated with one arm resting on a table. He wears a dark frock coat with matching trousers. Visible on the right chest is a small ID disk. Parker also wears his waist… (855-108). Learn More »

INK ID WARTIME VIEW OF A MEMBER OF TURNER ASHBY’S CAVALRY - E. PENDLETON LONG

INK ID WARTIME VIEW OF A MEMBER OF TURNER ASHBY’S CAVALRY - E. PENDLETON LONG

Small, waist-up tintype of Long in a light-colored civilian suit wearing a dark slouch hat at a jaunty angle. Clarity is good but the contrast is a bit on the dark side. Photo is held to a CDV sized… (1138-1094). Learn More »

CABINET CARD – WILLIAM H. PRECKLE, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

CABINET CARD – WILLIAM H. PRECKLE, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

Post-war bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed on paper attached at the bottom of the image is “WILLIAM H. PRECKLE, Co. A”. Period ink inscription on reverse on 4” x 1 ½” attached… (P13769). Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $100.00

CABINET CARD – EDWIN N. TAFT, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY; KILLED IN ACTION AT WILLIAMSBURG, VA

CABINET CARD – EDWIN N. TAFT, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY; KILLED IN ACTION AT WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed at the bottom of the image is “EDWIN N. TAFT, Co. A”. Period ink inscription on reverse:  “Edwin N. Taft / Killed May 5th 1862 / at Williamsburg Va.… (P13771). Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $225.00

SEATED VIEW OF A MEMBER OF TURNER ASHBY’S CAVALRY - E. PENDLETON LONG – BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

SEATED VIEW OF A MEMBER OF TURNER ASHBY’S CAVALRY - E. PENDLETON LONG – BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

CDV is a full-seated view of Long sitting and resting one arm on a table next to him. He wears a dark civilian suit with dark gloves. Just visible next to him is his dark low crowned hat with wide… (1138-1088). Learn More »

CDV FULL STANDING VIEW OF CAPTAIN ASA ROGERS JR. OF THE 1ST VIRGINIA CAVALRY - BY REES

CDV FULL STANDING VIEW OF CAPTAIN ASA ROGERS JR. OF THE 1ST VIRGINIA CAVALRY - BY REES

Rogers is posed leaning against a column. He wears a light-colored coat with turned down lapels. The cut of the coat very much resembles a commercial sack coat. He also wears dark trousers and has a… (1138-1048). Learn More »


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RARE TIFFANY & CO. HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 NAVAL OFFICER’S CUTLASS

Manufactured: New York;  Maker: Tiffany & Co / PDL;  Year: Civil War;  Model: M 1860 Naval Officer Cutlass ; Size: 30.25;  Condition: VG High grade naval officer’s cutlass from Tiffany & Co New York.  It was debated by collectors that… (870-08). Learn More »

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