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POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

An unmarked, very good example of the rotary valve cornet, made in brass, and measuring 18” overall. These were introduced about 1830 and replaced keyed bugles in military bands in the 1850s. This… (1268-172). Learn More »

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

A very nice condition concertina in is original hexagonal wood case. This is attractively identified in black ink on one face: “John / Martin / 47th / Mass.” with a bar of music following his… (1268-178). Learn More »

GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE

GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE

Lemaire was one of the better-regarded optical instrument makers in the 19th century. This is an elegant pair of opera glasses in their original carrying case. The binoculars are gilt brass and… (1266-142). Learn More »

OPERA GLASSES BY T.F. GUION OF NEW ORLEANS

OPERA GLASSES BY T.F. GUION OF NEW ORLEANS

Thomas F. Guion of New Orleans will be familiar to Civil War collectors as a dealer in “gentleman’s furnishings” at a “fancy and variety” store at 20 Camp Street from at least 1841 to 1869… (1266-281). Learn More »

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 »

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Originally $195.00

CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE AND DRUMSTICKS

CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE AND DRUMSTICKS

This would go well with a Civil War drum or collection of Civil War music related pieces and could be mounted on a period drum sling. This plate is shown in the 1851 regulations and was used… (1256-201). Learn More »

LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY SLAPSTICK

LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY SLAPSTICK

Slapsticks were used in the circus by clowns. A small caliber blank was inserted in one end and when the clown hit someone with the stick the blank would fire making a loud crack and some smoke. This… (172-3044). Learn More »


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EXCEEDINGLY RARE CIVIL WAR US CAVALRY TROUSERS

This is a wonderful pair of regulation Civil War US issue enlisted cavalryman’s trousers that are incredibly rare and in great condition. They are made of sky-blue kersey with waistband and pockets in place inside, and have the key addition of a… (2024-1285). Learn More »

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