Gettysburg Items

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POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 5/8 inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 ¼ inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-796). Learn More »

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 ¾ inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-795). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-794). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-793). Learn More »

IRON SCALE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

IRON SCALE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This Gettysburg recovered item is part of an iron scale. It measures 19 inches in length. Stamped into the scale is the number 99 above VANWART / WARRANTED BEST QUALITY. It appears to be a 100-pound… (224-786). Learn More »

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of US horse equipment is an original U.S. Army curb bit of the 1892 First Pattern, (a.k.a. the Whipple Bit) and was once owned by Gettysburg native J. Howard Wert. In strong condition, this… (224-790). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of original US horse equipment is an original U.S. cavalry curb bit of the 1874 pattern. In strong condition, this iron bridle bit has a hard pockmarked surface with moderated rust pitting.… (224-788). Learn More »

ORIGINAL, CIVIL WAR MINIE BALL LODGED IN WOOD ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

ORIGINAL, CIVIL WAR MINIE BALL LODGED IN WOOD ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This wartime artifact is an original Union minie ball lodged in a small section of wood, recovered at Gettysburg. The lead projectile is a .58 cal 3-ring minie ball that hit a tree or fence and… (224-787). Learn More »

CIVILIAN SPUR ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

CIVILIAN SPUR ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Offered is a civilian type pre-war spur recovered at Gettysburg. It is the style without a rowel. It appears to be made from German silver. It has two studs attached, one with a link of silver chain… (224-789). Learn More »

BRASS BAGGAGE TAG ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

BRASS BAGGAGE TAG ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This is a solid brass tag with the number 5 stamped on both sides. It is one and ¾ inches across and curved over top for attachment. Almost no patina.  Recovered at Gettysburg.   At the time of the… (224-784). Learn More »

$85.00
ON HOLD

ORIGINAL PACKET OF ARTILLERY FUSES ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

ORIGINAL PACKET OF ARTILLERY FUSES ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Once owned by J. Howard Wert, this artifact is an original artillery fuse packet with five Federal artillery paper time fuses still contained within the original paper wrap. Packet is wrapped in tan… (224-780). Learn More »

SET OF FIVE MINIATURE GETTYSBURG ETERNAL PEACE LIGHT SOUVENIR CUPS AND SAUCERS

SET OF FIVE MINIATURE GETTYSBURG ETERNAL PEACE LIGHT SOUVENIR CUPS AND SAUCERS

Each of the cups in this set meas. approx. 1.50 inches high x 2.00 inches across with a lip outlined in gold. The body of each cup is decorated with a solid green band bordered in gold with a gold… (2023-2501). Learn More »

PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG

PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG

Approximately 1,870 Union and Confederate veterans gathered for the 75th Anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in what would be known as the ‘the last’ large scale gathering.  Tent villages… (224-624). Learn More »

DUG 19TH CENTURY BRASS PROTRACTOR FOUND AT GETTYSBURG BY THE LATE RON MILLER

DUG 19TH CENTURY BRASS PROTRACTOR FOUND AT GETTYSBURG BY THE LATE RON MILLER

This small brass protractor meas. approx. 3.50 x 1.75 inches. The arc still shows faint measured graduations. Bottom center has a partial Philadelphia maker’s mark. Item was dug by the late Ron… (286-1212). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “NESLER” BULLETS – HERR RIDGE, GETTYSBURG

CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “NESLER” BULLETS – HERR RIDGE, GETTYSBURG

Excavated “short pattern” Nesler bullets recovered from Herr Ridge, on the west side of Gettysburg. Herr Ridge was key in the first day’s fight on July 1, 1863. Several Confederate attacks were… (236-403). Learn More »

1950 ADAMS COUNTY WOODEN NICKEL

1950 ADAMS COUNTY WOODEN NICKEL

The seal of Adams County in green ink appears on one side along with an explanation that this is a "Unique Souvenir of the Adams County Sesqui-Centennial and that the bearer can turn this wooden… (67-940). Learn More »

$6.00
Originally $12.50

RUBY FLASH GLASS GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR MUG

RUBY FLASH GLASS GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR MUG

Vintage souvenir mug has clear glass bottom with ruby flash at the top. Gold gilt band decorates the rim. Lettering reads, “GETTYSBURG, 1863”. Mug measures 3” tall by 2” in circumference at… (67-756). Learn More »

$20.00
Originally $40.00

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR TRAY- MEADE’S HEADQUARTERS & JENNIE WADE HOUSE

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR TRAY- MEADE’S HEADQUARTERS & JENNIE WADE HOUSE

Vintage pot metal tray shows raised images of General Meade’s Headquarters and the Jennie Wade House. A floral border surrounds images. Tray measures 3 ¾” by 4 ½”. Pot metal has darkened but… (1054-2038). Learn More »

$17.50
Originally $25.00

JENNIE WADE HOUSE SOUVENIR CREAM PITCHER

JENNIE WADE HOUSE SOUVENIR CREAM PITCHER

Pitcher features an image of the Jennie Wade House.  Pitcher measures approx. 3” high X 2” wide. Item is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Bottom of dish is marked, “THE JONROTH… (224-446). Learn More »

$37.50
Originally $50.00

JENNIE WADE HOUSE SOUVENIR CREAMER

JENNIE WADE HOUSE SOUVENIR CREAMER

Creamer/pitcher features image of Jennie Wade and the Jennie Wade House.  Pitcher measures approx. 4” tall x 3” wide. Item is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Bottom of piece,… (224-443). Learn More »

$22.50
Originally $30.00


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MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER AND PORTRAIT ID’D TO 1ST LT. ANTHONY A. TAYLOR, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT

This small group of items is identified to 1st Lieutenant Anthony A. Taylor of Company a, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry who received the Medal of Honor for actions at Chickamauga. The first item in the group is a well-used enlisted man’s Model 1860… (945-352). Learn More »

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