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CIVIL WAR PERIOD GLASS INKWELL FROM 17TH MASS. CAMP
Typical eight-sided, pyramid shaped inkwell with an extended round neck. This is typical style for Civil War use. This example is in very nice shape with no chips or cracks and a nice pontil on the… (1268-239). Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR-ERA HAIR COMB
Offered here is an interesting, homemade personal care item. A wood hair comb. I doubt it is fine-toothed enough to call it a lice comb, so we’ll stick with a simple hair comb. The workmanship while… (1268-233). Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR ERA TIN SHAVING MUG WITH SOAP CUP
Tin shaving mug in solid condition with no dents or holes. There is light surface rust in and out. Tin cup, handle, and large side compartment for razors and such. Drain hole runs from side… (1268-242). Learn More »
$75.00
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CIVIL WAR-ERA KNIFE AND FORK SET
Knife and fork set such as all Civil War soldiers would have carried. Knife with wide, flat blade and round tip. Wood handles secured with three pins through the tang. Fork has three tines, with wood… (1268-295). Learn More »
SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN WITH SILHOUETTE OF HORSE AND RIDER – IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE CAVALRY TROOPER
This item is round identification disk made of thin sheet silver. Measuring 1” in diameter, the center is cut out leaving the silhouette of a horse and rider. The outer band is engraved with “John… (1268-769). Learn More »
$2,500.00
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FOLDING LEATHER WALLET, IDENTIFIED TO 24TH GEORGIA SOLDIER, KIA DEEP BOTTOM RUN, VA
This is a simple leather wallet typical of what most Civil War soldiers would have carried. The wallet measures approximately 4” wide, 10.5” long (plus additional 6” closing strap) that, when… (1268-005). Learn More »
$950.00
SOLD
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
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 »
CIVIL WAR-ERA TIN COFFEE POT
A nice condition coffee pot with a great vintage appearance. The piece has a tapered body, rolled-edge handle on the side, long spout on the side and a separate lid with small handle. The pot measures… (1268-314). Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
A PIECE OF CIVIL WAR HARDTACK
An intact piece of the infamous Civil War soldier’s ration, hardtack. A plain flour and water biscuit, this example is an uneven shape and measures roughly 3” x 2.75” with the typical rows of… (1268-259). Learn More »
$225.00
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1861 “SOLDIER’S TEXT BOOK”, AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY
In 1825, The American Tract Society joined a growing printing revolution, using the latest in industrial printing technology to flood the United States with Christian literature. Within a few years,… (1268-253). Learn More »
$125.00
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WEST AFRICAN MANILLA
This piece measures approximately 2.5” tall x 2.6” across its widest point. Crudely cast copper or brass, this has a nice dark green patina. The “manilla” became a hot commodity used for… (286-1417). Learn More »
$25.00
SOLD
CIRCA 1830’S SOUP LADLE BY W. MITCHELL, RICHMOND, VA
This lovely coin silver ladle measures 13” in length with bowl measuring 2 ½” in width. “W. MITCHELL” on reverse of the handle with a pair of touch marks. William Mitchell, Jr. was born in… (1266-937). Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
SMALL BOX COMPASS WITH 20TH PA CAVALRY IDENTIFICATION
A beautiful wood pocket compass measuring 2” x 2” x 0.75” with hinged lid and a very fine soldier identification on the lid. A very detailed printed paper label is pasted at the bottom with… (1268-763). Learn More »
$650.00
SOLD
SMALL INK BOTTLE DATING FROM 1840-1860
Small clear glass ink bottle measures 1.5” tall by just over half an inch in diameter at the base. The mouth of the bottle is just under a quarter of an inch wide. This bottle shows a seam on each… (1239-48). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED AND BLOODSTAINED PERSONAL FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG WORN AT FIRST MANASSAS BY WILLIAM BEARDEN, 8th GEORGIA, WIA
This flag is typical of the small Confederate First National Flags that occasionally show up on the lapels or even prominently displayed on the caps of early war Confederate soldiers celebrating the… (846-567). Learn More »
$12,500.00
ON HOLD
PRIMATIVE WOOD BOX FOR SHAVING KIT
This wood “box” is believed to be for a shaving kit, but could have had other uses. Completely handmade, it measures approximately 7” x 4.5” x 2”; where an extra 1.5” can be added for the… (199-66). Learn More »
$35.00
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“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY
Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry. His service term was… (2024-1281). Learn More »
$295.00
ON HOLD
SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY J. LYNCH
This is a nice pair of silver tongs measuring 6.5” long overall. Features acorn-shaped bowls at ends of arms. Hallmark of “J. LYNCH” on inside of one arm with another well-worn mark on the… (1266-974). Learn More »
VERY SMALL STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS
This is a very small pair of silver tongs measuring only 3.5” long overall. Initials “M.L.W.” on one arm. Detailed clam-shell ends. Hallmark on inside of both arms “TREASURE.” Fine… (1266-973). Learn More »
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Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band… (2020-912). Learn More »
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