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1841 DATED COIN SILVER CHILD’S CUP

1841 DATED COIN SILVER CHILD’S CUP

This small cup with a handle features decorative patterns around the circumference.  Beaded design near bottom edge. Inscribed on the front, “CBF / Sep.t 1st, 1841.” Cup measures 2 ¼” tall and… (1266-126). Learn More »

$40.00
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REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE BLANKET

REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE BLANKET

This is a scarce, original Civil War U.S. army issue blanket in excellent condition, formerly on display in the Texas Civil War Museum. These blankets were a basic and essential piece of army gear,… (1179-427). Learn More »

$6,500.00
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EXCELLENT PAIR OF US BOOTEES/BROGANS

EXCELLENT PAIR OF US BOOTEES/BROGANS

This original pair of standard issue Jefferson Booties, often called “Brogans”, come to us in a virtually pristine condition relative to their age and materials of composition. Showing no signs of… (490-7151). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S "HOUSEWIFE"

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S "HOUSEWIFE"

Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (88-213). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER                          13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

This is a rare, early-war, identified Massachusetts issue red blanket carried by a soldier in the 13th Massachusetts who was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and died of those wounds at a U.S.… (490-7138). Learn More »

$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00

RELIC TABLE SPOON ID’D TO LT. C.F. STONE 10TH NEW JERSEY & 118th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

RELIC TABLE SPOON ID’D TO LT. C.F. STONE 10TH NEW JERSEY & 118th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Offered here is a typical Civil War-era plated table spoon. Measures 7.25” long overall. Handle is engraved “Lieut. C.F. Stone”. The piece was “dug” and wears a very dark patina overall. The… (2024-2315). Learn More »

$395.00
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REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

This exceedingly rare ID disc belonged to Jas. H. Smythe of Co. H, 2nd (Maryland) E.S. Volunteers - a 9-month regiment.  He enlisted on February 19, 1862 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 42. Before the… (490-7168). Learn More »

EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED CARPET BAG – DANIEL SNYDER, 205TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED CARPET BAG – DANIEL SNYDER, 205TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

This carpet bag is unlike most antique carpet bags, in that it belonged to Private Daniel Snyder, Company E, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry. Ubiquitous among people of the period, the humble carpet bag… (557-261). Learn More »

CIRCA 1876 13 STAR CENTENNIAL PARADE FLAG

CIRCA 1876 13 STAR CENTENNIAL PARADE FLAG

Available is a 13 star fabric parade flag made in commemoration US Centennial. Features a central star surrounded by a ring of 8 stars, and one at each corner of the blue field. Measures 3 ½” x… (1202-268). Learn More »

UNIQUE CARVED LINCOLN MEMENTO ON WATCH FOB

UNIQUE CARVED LINCOLN MEMENTO ON WATCH FOB

This singular item is unique among our inventory. This small, hand-carved bone barrel is adorned with red and blue patriotic stripes, a paper banner that reads “LINCOLN” and inside, at the very… (1202-269). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASS, DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASS, DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

This is a rare, early-war, identified Massachusetts issue red blanket carried by a soldier in the 13th Massachusetts who was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and died of those wounds at a U.S.… (490-7138). Learn More »

WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R.  SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW

WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R. SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW

This identified grouping displays very strongly. It includes the soldier’s framed, multi-color veteran’s memorial with G.A.R. themes, filled out with his service details and presented to his wife… (766-2049). Learn More »

CIRCA 1880 LARGE STONEWARE ALBANY GLAZE CROCK

CIRCA 1880 LARGE STONEWARE ALBANY GLAZE CROCK

Large American stoneware crock, late 19th c., all-over brown Albany slip glaze, applied strap handles. Stands 12” tall. Measures 8 ¾” in diameter at lip; approx. 13” in diameter at widest… (1266-426). Learn More »

MID-19TH CENTURY BINOCULARS & CASE, “MARCHAND PARIS”

MID-19TH CENTURY BINOCULARS & CASE, “MARCHAND PARIS”

Offered here is a fine, French-made binocular with original case. Brass framed and leather covered. Sun shades extend as they should. Dent on one of the front edges, but no damage to glass. In raised… (1256-05). Learn More »

FOLK ART CARVED CANE: PATRIOTISM AND REPTILES

FOLK ART CARVED CANE: PATRIOTISM AND REPTILES

This cane is fully carved, features a suitably patriotic eagle head with open beak on the end of the handle, set off by three inlaid, irregularly shaped mother of pearl inlays on the smooth, curving… (490-3658). Learn More »

‘ARNOLD’S SUPERIOR WRITING FLUID’ STONEWARE INK BOTTLE

‘ARNOLD’S SUPERIOR WRITING FLUID’ STONEWARE INK BOTTLE

Nice condition small stoneware ink bottle stands 2 ¾” tall; the base is 2 ¼” in diameter.  Yellow label with black lettering reads, “ARNOLD’S / SUPERIOR WRITING FLUID / MANUFACTURED BY / P.… (1266-79). Learn More »

ANTIQUE 6 GALLON SALT GLAZE STONEWARE JUG – BEE STING DESIGN

ANTIQUE 6 GALLON SALT GLAZE STONEWARE JUG – BEE STING DESIGN

Features cobalt blue Bee Sting design. Hand turned crock with molded handle; we believe it would hold 6 gallons. The jug measures 19 ½” tall and is 10 1/2” wide at the base. Has original cork. A… (1266-144). Learn More »

$200.00
ON HOLD

ANTIQUE 5 GALLON SALT GLAZE STONEWARE JUG – BEE STING DESIGN

ANTIQUE 5 GALLON SALT GLAZE STONEWARE JUG – BEE STING DESIGN

Features cobalt blue Bee Sting design. Hand turned crock with molded handle. The jug measures 16 ½” tall and is 9 ¼” wide at the base.  Has original cork. A capital letter “A” is imprinted… (1266-145). Learn More »

PATRIOTIC WOOD SNUFF BOX

PATRIOTIC WOOD SNUFF BOX

This attractive, folk art style wood carved snuff box measures 4” wide, 2” tall and 2 ½” deep.  It has numerous symbols carved on it; on top is the word “SNUFF” and a guidon shaped design.… (1266-125). Learn More »

$100.00
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CIVIL WAR BROOKS’ PATENT WRITING, WORK, AND TOILET CASE: “HEARTILY RECOMMENDED BY PROMINENT OFFICERS . . . “

CIVIL WAR BROOKS’ PATENT WRITING, WORK, AND TOILET CASE: “HEARTILY RECOMMENDED BY PROMINENT OFFICERS . . . “

This is an empty but minty condition Brooks patent writing case with very good condition waterproof cover, missing just the ties, but with no wear spots, and with an excellent Brooks advertising label… (1256-134). Learn More »


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EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

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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