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SNUFF BOX

SNUFF BOX

Round oval shaped wooden snuff box with a black lacquer. Two small diamond shaped German silver inlays on the lid. A few scuffs and blemishes as well as cracks in the lacquer. Measures 3.5" length,… (558-1317). Learn More »

$30.00
Originally $45.00

19th CENTURY SNUFF BOX

19th CENTURY SNUFF BOX

Uniquely shaped snuff box is coated inside and out with black lacquer. Lid is hinged. Box measures 1.75" deep by 3" wide by 1.0" high. Shows light wear in areas.  [sl]… (558-1319). Learn More »

$40.00
Originally $60.00

LADY’S INSCRIBED SNUFF BOX

LADY’S INSCRIBED SNUFF BOX

This nicely inscribed silver plate oval box has a push-button latch and a red interior top and bottom that shows some wear around the sides. The box measures about 2 ½ inches by 1 7/8 inches and fits… (30-2224). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $165.00

19TH CENTURY PAPER MACHE SNUFF BOX

19TH CENTURY PAPER MACHE SNUFF BOX

Box is coated in black lacquer. Lid of box has a painted faux wood grain design. Shows very light wear in areas. Measures 3 ½” wide x 1 ½” deep x 1” high. [sl]… (30-2081). Learn More »

$40.00
Originally $75.00

COLONIAL SPOON MOULD

COLONIAL SPOON MOULD

Bronze or brass, two piece mould to cast pewter dessert spoons. Colonial period. Mould is 6 ¼” long overall. Engraved “X” and wavy pattern on the top side of the handle. Initials “I S” on… (30-2022). Learn More »

$500.00
Originally $695.00

EYEGLASS CASE WITH HAND PAINTED HUNT SCENE

EYEGLASS CASE WITH HAND PAINTED HUNT SCENE

19th century papier-mâché spectacle case with an oil painted hunting scene featuring four classical (Roman or Greek) figures mounted on horseback along with dogs closing in on the prey. Measures 5… (30-1716). Learn More »

$65.00
Originally $125.00

FRENCH PAPIER MACHÉ SNUFF BOX, CIRCA EARLY 19TH CENTURY

FRENCH PAPIER MACHÉ SNUFF BOX, CIRCA EARLY 19TH CENTURY

This snuff box features paper maché artwork of a French dignitary. The box measures 3.25" by 2.25" by .75". Exhibits minor wear along edge where one opens the box.  This excellent, early 19th… (30-1657). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $325.00

THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC

THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC

Words by Prof. T.C. Porter, Music by J.B. Kevinski. Dedicated to the officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac. Published by Lee & Walker, Phila., 1864.  For Piano & Voice. 6 pp..,… (910-17). Learn More »

$195.00
Originally $225.00

SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC BADGE MADE INTO A WOMEN’S BROOCH

SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC BADGE MADE INTO A WOMAN’S BROOCH

This item is the pendant or “drop” from a Society of the Army of the Potomac medal made into a brooch. Item consists of a gold-plated body with blue enameled arms arranged in a cross-like fashion.… (766-1841). Learn More »

VERY ATTRACTIVE GOLD G.A.R. POST COMMANDER’S BADGE: HE “MARCHED AT 17 TO THE SEA WITH GENERAL SHERMAN”

VERY ATTRACTIVE GOLD G.A.R. POST COMMANDER’S BADGE: HE “MARCHED AT 17 TO THE SEA WITH GENERAL SHERMAN”

This beautiful, inscribed gold G.A.R. badge is a special presentation version of a Post Commander’s badge presented by the veterans to their Post Commander Henry C. Cann as he became a Past Post… (30-2257). Learn More »

19TH CENTURY HEAVY BRASS EAGLE BOOKEND

19TH CENTURY HEAVY BRASS EAGLE BOOKEND

Bookend consists of a spread-winged eagle perched on a rock, grasping stalks of wheat in his talons. The eagle stands 6.50 inches tall with a 11.50 inch wingspan. The eagle is nicely done with detail… (2023-15). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR ID DISK – BATTLE HONORS BUT NO NAME

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR ID DISK – BATTLE HONORS BUT NO NAME

Pewter “WAR OF 1861” style identification disk. In “dug” condition showing expected small chipping and edge wear. Much of the plating remains on the front and back faces. The side that would… (2022-2442). Learn More »

SIX GALLON CROCK BY P.R. FELL of 17 CAMP ST., NEW ORLEANS

SIX GALLON CROCK BY P.R. FELL of 17 CAMP ST., NEW ORLEANS

Here we have a six-gallon stoneware crock with a blue freehand design on the front. There is a “6” stamped above the design indicating the volume of the crock. Above the “6” is the maker’s… (622-408). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERIOD CHILD’S SILK DRESS

CIVIL WAR PERIOD CHILD’S SILK DRESS

Plaid silk cuff details, pockets, and collar adorn faded black silk on this child’s frock. Although the silk of the dress is shattered in many places, this is a great example of a dress which would… (2022-1011). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE BLANKET BROUGHT HOME BY 4TH WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER, WITH TROOPER’S DISCHARGE & TWO PHOTOS OF HIM AS AN OLDER MAN

CONFEDERATE BLANKET BROUGHT HOME BY 4TH WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER, WITH TROOPER’S DISCHARGE & TWO PHOTOS OF HIM AS AN OLDER MAN

Blanket is made of a thin coarse butternut brown wool with faded red end stripes along both edges and ends. The red stripes are formed by eight parallel rows of red stitching. Taken together the eight… (1179-163). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BLANKET ISSUED BY THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS TO ITS TROOPS

CIVIL WAR BLANKET ISSUED BY THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS TO ITS TROOPS

Blanket is made of a dark brown wool with red end stripes approx. 2.50 inches wide. Overall length is 77 inches with a width of 64 inches. The condition of the blanket is excellent. There does not… (1179-167). Learn More »

GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS

GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS

Recently, the Horse Soldier acquired this lovely example of a women’s Civil War era silk taffeta gown in an iridescent green with slight hues of magenta and blue amongst the rivulets of fabric of… (2022-1084). Learn More »

INTERESTING KNITTED COMFORTER NAMED TO CAPTAIN E. BLACKMAR

INTERESTING KNITTED COMFORTER NAMED TO CAPTAIN E. BLACKMAR

Hand knit comforter meas. 61.00 x 52.00 inches. It is made of alternating stripes using various shades of red wool yarn. Worked into the central stripe in dark brown yarn is “CAPT. E.… (1179-228). Learn More »

BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOMEMADE SADDLE VALISE USED BY 31ST MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER WITH TAG FROM FAMILY

BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOMEMADE SADDLE VALISE USED BY 31ST MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER WITH TAG FROM FAMILY

This handsewn canvas valise was made for George V. Bristol when he served as a lieutenant in the 31st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Bristol, whose profession was "merchant tailor," may well have… (1179-296). Learn More »

TRAVELING COT WITH BAG ID TO A MEMBER OF GENERAL BURNSIDES STAFF WHO EARNED TWO BREVET PROMOTIONS FOR MERITORIOUS AND GALLANT SERVICE

TRAVELING COT WITH BAG ID TO A MEMBER OF GENERAL BURNSIDES STAFF WHO EARNED TWO BREVET PROMOTIONS FOR MERITORIOUS AND GALLANT SERVICE

This interesting item belonged to Lieutenant Robert Hale Ives Goddard who served as an aid-de-camp to Major General Ambrose Burnside and later rose to major and lieutenant colonel for gallant and… (1179-292). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S JACKET OF CAPT. HENRY DAVENPORT, 2ND VIRGINIA, STONEWALL BRIGADE; LIKELY WORN TO HANG JOHN BROWN AND FAMOUS CHARGE AT 1ST MANASSAS

This historic Virginia officer’s frock coat, trousers and cap belonged to Lt. Henry Bedinger Davenport of Charlestown, Virginia (1831-1901,) follows the state’s 1858 regulations, and has a tight provenance, having been sold out of the family by a… (846-548). Learn More »

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