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COLT MODEL 1860 .44 CALIBER EARLY 4-SCREW ARMY
REVOLVER S/N 29692. Manufactured in 1862, this is a very solid early gun with the 4th screw that was used for attaching the removable shoulder stock. This weapon has grey-brown metal and a fair amount of cylinder scene. The walnut grips have one cartouche visible, the action is good and all serial numbers match including the wedge. This gun has seen use and a couple of the screws have been mildly abused, but it's hard to find these nice early colts! $ 2695.00 |
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MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN'S SWORD by Ames Mfg. Co. -
Chicopee, Mass. An excellent blade with bright luster and cross-hatching, but leather washer is gone. No dings or corrosion and strong markings, being "Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass" in a scroll on one side and "U.S." over "AHK" over "1864" on the other. The knuckle bow is stamped "AHK" for Albert H. Kirkham. Nice metal scabbard with only minor dings in the brass mounts, and the felt is gone from the throat. $595.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL HALFSTOCK RIFLE MADE IN TROY, NEW YORK circa
1870's This hunting rifle has a gorgeous brass mounted stock with a carved cheek pad on the back side. Barrel is maker marked "N. Lewis / Maker / Troy / N.Y." Included with the gun is a reprint of a price list of N. Lewis's fire arms that has a section titles "Directions for managing a rifle to do good shooting" that details how to set up just such a rifle, set the peep site, etc! Overall length is a bit over 46 inches. $ 850.00 |
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CIVIL WAR ERA BIRD'S EYE MAPLE MILITARY SNARE DRUM A gorgeous drum with bird's eye maple veneer on the shell and lightly worn red painted rims. This drum is approximately 16" tall and 16-1/2" in diameter. The heads, ropes and leather pulls have been replaced, and look very nice. There is no label inside. This one is a beauty and needs nothing but a nice home! $ 1395.00 ON HOLD!! |
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U.S. MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD .69 CALIBER SMOOTHBORE MUSKET, Dated
1846 Very nice condition, with wood showing light use, but no abuse, and all metal being mostly bright, with just a bit of darkening. Can't see any cartouche on the stock, but all markings on the metal are clear, with the barrel date matching the lock date of 1846 (Mexican War period). This is a very good looking "two war" weapon! $ 2495.00 |
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| BEAUTIFUL MAPLE STOCKED PERCUSSION HUNTING RIFLE About 54" overall with a heavy 38" hexagonal rifled barrel, this is about a .30 caliber weapon. The Lock is engraved with floral motif and a hunting scene, and you can see the word "Brothers" in front of the hammer, but cannot make out what was originally above that. The metal has been somewhat overcleaned and the screw in the hammer does not appear to be original, but this is a nice attractive piece. $ 995.00 |
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WASHINGTON GREYS LIGHT ARTILLERY, Tinted Lithograph Approximately 9" X 11" print in a nice 13-1/4" X 18-1/4" frame (not including the brass wire-ring hanger). Strong tinting, marked "Entered Act of Congress in the Year 1839." $ 225.00 |
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PAIR OF WATERCOLORS IN ORIGINAL FRAMES circa 1845 Approximately 4" X 5" watercolors in original mahogany frames that measure 6-1/4" X 7-1/2" overall (not including the brass wire-ring hangers). Nice detail and strong colors. $ 595.00 |
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PEWTER WHALE OIL LAMPS These lamps were a common feature in American households of the 1830's. These have their original burners and onlya few very minor dings. One is approximately 7" tall with a 4-1/2" diameter base, and the other is approximately 8" tall with a 5" base. Your choice $ 195.00 each. |
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INCISED AND BLUE DECORATED STONEWARE PITCHER WITH PEWTER LID Circa 1820 - 1850 11-1/2" tall with beautiful incised vine and flower design, highlighted with deep cobalt blue coloring. The hinged pewter lid is perfect and functional. The condition overall is excellent. Current theories are that these may possibly have been made by Wingender of New Jersey. $ 195.00 |
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| MODEL 1840 NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S SWORD by EMERSON
& SILVER, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. A very nice blade with original leather washer, no dings or corrosion and strong markings, being "Emerson / & / Silver" on one side and "U.S." over "McG" on the other. We had never seen this inspector before, so we showed it to noted author, John Thillman, who had also not encountered it. The knuckle bow is stamped "DFM" for Dexter F. Masman, whose mark is found on Emerson & Silver products form 1862 and 1863. Nice metal scabbard with no dents, though the felt is gone from the throat. $695.00 SOLD! |
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CIVIL WAR ERA BACKPACK This is the "hardpack" type of tarred canvas over a wooden frame. The box portion is approximately 15" wide X 13-1/2 tall and about 4-1/2" deep. The tarred canvas is in pretty good condition with a white unit number "65" painted on the flap, and "65th Regt." on the back, and "C" over "25" at the bottom of one side. Inside the flap there is a penciled name that appears to be "Howard". The leather strapping is fairly complete, though some appears to be missing. $ 395.00 |
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CIVIL WAR ERA BACKPACK This is the "hardpack" type of tarred canvas over a wooden frame. The box portion is approximately 15" wide X 13-1/2 tall and about 4-1/2" deep. The tarred canvas is in pretty good condition with a red unit number "6" painted on the flap. The leather strapping is dry with some broken off and missing. A nice display piece. $ 395.00 |
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19th CENTURY APOTHECARY OR LIQUOR CHEST Approximately 14" tall X 19" wide X 14-1/2" deep this is a dovetailed poplar case with a divided interior for holding medical bottles and implements, or perhaps liquor bottles and serving glassware. There is also a drawer with dovetailed sides that measures approximately 12-1/4" wide and 13-1/4" deep overall. Both the drawer and the lid are locking, and two keys are included for the still functioning locks. Some of the interior dividers have been replaced over the years, but they are in the original placements. The outside of the case and the underside of the lid are a nice dark grain painted surface, that has darkened and worn a bit on the outside presenting a great antique surface, while the underside of the lid is a nice example of the original grain painted look. There are wrought iron bale handles on each side for lifting. It's a nice size and in great condition. You can fill it with liquor bottles and glasses, or apothecary bottles and a tourniquet or two, and it will be a great addition to your collection. $ 1895.00 |
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CIVIL WAR ERA MILITARY SNARE DRUM A very nice example with great worn red painted rims. This drum is approximately 13" tall and 15" in diameter. The heads are old, and the bottom head has cracked and been repaired. The ropes and leather pulls have some age on them, and look very nice. There is a label inside from John F. Wolf's in Troy, New York. $ 1095.00 SOLD! |
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CIVIL WAR ERA DRUM STICKS These are military style, tapered over the entire 18" length of the stick style to fit in the drummer's sling plate of the Civil War period. $ 165.00 SOLD! |
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SHARPS MODEL 1859 CARBINE |
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| MAYNARD SECOND MODEL CARBINE This one is a near mint! All the metal is smooth with all lines being sharp and all markings being crisp and easily readable. Serial number 20875, a nice early gun. The barrel retains 95% of its original blue, there is plenty of case color on the breach and the walnut stock has two strong cartouches. The bore is very strong and all the mechanics are crisp. This one is a beauty! $ 2795.00 |
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U.S. MODEL 1816 WICKHAM
CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET Dated 1830 |
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MANUFACTURER MARKED OVOID JUG Two gallon capacity ovoid shaped jug stamped "Smith, Brickner & Co / Albany" all highlighted in blue with a "2" capacity stamp as well. 13" tall and in perfect condition. $ 495.00 |
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SPECTACULAR BLUE DECORATED STORAGE CROCK Two gallon capacity ovoid shaped crock with strong cobalt blue decoration throughout. Cobalt is very deep with profuse coverage on all sides! Incised rings appear at the shoulder and at the footed base. These flowers are indicative of Baltimore potters, and this was probably made by Peter Hermann of that city. The number "2" capacity mark is under one of the lug handles. Perfect condition with great eye appeal!!! $ 1795.00 SOLD! |
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MANUFACTURER MARKED BLUE DECORATED STORAGE CROCK One gallon ovoid, wide mouth crock with blue decoration around the lifting lugs, and the stamped maker's mark. Mar reads, "Smith & Day / Manufacturers / Norwalk Con" in a nice blue oval. Crock is 9" tall and about 6" at the opening. Condition is near perfect with only a few very minor base chips. $ 495.00 |
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| 19th CENTURY AMERICAN MADE POCKET GLOBE This is so cool! About 3" in diameter, this wooden sphere is covered with a detailed (for the time) map of the globe. While most of the map is in great condition, there is a kidney shaped piece missing above Europe. These is a circular cartouche with the maker's name "Marshall, Hunt & Hambleton / Salem / Ohio". These are pretty scarce, and to find an American made example is truly rare! $ 995.00 |
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WOOD & BRASS ENGLISH TELESCOPE
Circa 1820 Approximately 20" long closed, and 38" fully extended and 2-3/8" diameter at it's largest point. The inner brass tube is marked "Harris & Son London / Day or Night". There are a couple of rivets missing, and I don't know how well it works, though the lenses look ok. Displays very well. $ 395.00 |
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CURRIER & IVES PRINT "THE BRAVE WIFE"
Period frame is approximately 15" X 19". At the bottom of the print reads,
"The wife who girds her husband's sword, 'Mid little ones who weep or wonder, And bravely speaks the cheering word, What tho' her heart he rent asunder, Doomed nightly in her dreams to hear, The bolts of war around him rattle, Hath shed as sacred blood as e'er, Was poured upon the line of battle!" Nicely hand-colored and ready to hang! $ 150.00 |
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| MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD WITH WONDERFUL ETCHED BLADE
AND IVORY GRIP Circa 1825 Overall length of sword is 35" with a 30-3/4" blade. The blade is beautifully etched with a cannon tube crossed with a sword, flags and other trophies amidst floral motif on one side; and a panel with 22 six pointed stars and floral motif on the other. The grip is of ivory or bone, with cracks on both sides and about a 1" X 1/4" piece missing on one side. The throat washer is still there and in good shape, and the scabbard is undamaged, with a mixture of brown and bright metal. A very nice early sword! $ 1595.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL MARYLAND JACQUARD LOOM COVERLET DATED 1862 The most colorful and complex of woven coverlets were those made on looms equipped with a Jacquard attachment. This mechanism allowed each thread in the warp to be separately controlled, thus making possible an almost unlimited range of patterns and variations in design. The pictures show it folded up,but it's approximately 89" square and features motifs of houses and floral designs and good fringe. The coverlet is signed by the weaver, Peter Warner, who was born in Germany c. 1821 and lived in Lineboro, Carroll County, Maryland. until 1867. The corner blocks shows his name, location, date & clients name "J. Cullison". The bottom border usually says "Fancy Patent". There is one very small abrasion, pictured here. We see quite a few Pennsylvania pieces, but Maryland coverlets are very hard to find and this is a great Civil War dated example! $ 1500.00 |
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| SPENCER 52 CALIBER RIMFIRE 7-SHOT REPEATING CAVALRY
CARBINE S/N 40173. The lock and receiver both have a smooth gray-brown surface. Mechanically crisp. The receiver markings "Spencer Repeating / Rifle Co. Boston, Mass / Pat'd March 6, 1860" remains clear. The barrel surface is also gray-brown and mostly smooth. The bore is good with some scattered dark patches. The buttplate has just a little very light pitting. The stocks show light wear no visible cartouche. A very attractive gun! $ 2595.00 SOLD! |
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CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER'S FROCK COAT This is an authentic Civil War officer's frock coat with original "Bird" Colonel's shoulder boards. The inside liner is partially padded on this nice frock of blue wool. The coat sleeves measure 8" at the elbows, and has a "raw edge" along the bottom border. There is one inside pocket on the left side. Several very small (pin head size) holes are scattered on both exterior sides, and two section of seams have separated: one on the front (approx. 3-1/2") and one on the left elbow (approx. 5"). The Colonel's boards measure 3-3/4" X 1-1/2" and are fine with only very slight damage overall, consistent with the coat's condition. Inside liner has light fraying and several small holes in the mid-section and tail areas. The cuffs are functional and the frock is adorned with Union Staff Officer's buttons backmarked "Extra Gilt" and "Extra Quality", both of which are Civil War period backmarks. Line officer frocks are difficult to find. Our source purchased this one from Dave Taylor many years ago. $ 6500.00 |
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CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER'S SWORD. This high grade officer's sword has a German silver grip with a brass wire wrap. Basket has an American eagle with shield intertwined with foliage. The quillon is in the shape of an eagles head and the pommel is decorated by an American eagle with shield. The blade is made by and signed Clauberg, Solingen Germany and is etched with American eagle on one side, "U.S." on the other and various patriotic military motifs, but the etching is light. Scabbard is German silver and is mounted with ornately engraved brass mounts and a brass throat. This is a beautiful sword that any civil war officer would have been proud to wear, and would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Condition is good, with no dents or dings, although this sword was carried and shows it. Blade is bright with no nicks, but has been cleaned. German silver grip is very good with no dents. Wire wrap is very good. Guard and scabbard mounts retain traces of their original gilding. $ 4,500.00 |
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COLT MODEL 1860 .44 CALIBER ARMY REVOLVER S/N
97934. Manufactured in 1863, this is a very solid and attractive weapon, with brown to grey metal and a strong cylinder scene. The walnut grips have two cartouches visible, one a bit weaker than the other. The action is strong and all serial numbers match including the wedge. There is a crack on the top of the very end of the loading lever, but the lever still functions well. A nice honest military Colt army! $ 2395.00 |
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COLT MODEL 1860 .44 CALIBER ARMY REVOLVER S/N
109540. Manufactured in 1863, this is a very solid and attractive weapon, with grey metal and a good cylinder scene. The walnut grips have two cartouches visible, the action is good and all serial numbers match including the wedge. The Colt name and address was removed from the top of the barrel long, long ago (usually a southern modification) and the brass trigger guard is just a bit flattened on one side. $ 2095.00 |
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PAINTED "CHEESEBOX" CANTEEN circa 1815 - 1825 Cheesebox construction with three leather loops. Makers initials "P S" are branded on the back. Bark blue-green with the owner's initials in a sunburst cartouche in red and white. Very attractive!! This canteen is from the famed Guthman Collection. $ 1595.00 SOLD!! |
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TINTYPE OF NEW YORK SOLDIER with SNY Buckle! 1/6th Plate, standing view of uniformed soldier with very clear "SNY" belt buckle and New York state buttons Nice silver handled knife and pistol tucked into his belt. Full case with no damage to this image! $ 895.00 |
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DIARY OF SGT. THOMAS J. LAUGHLIN, 103rd. PENNSYLVANIA Thomas Laughlin mustered into Co. A, 103rd PA on January 10, 1862 was captured at Plymouth, North Carolina on April 2, 1864 and died at Andersonville on November 4, 1864! The diary is written entirely in pencil and nearly every day has lengthy entries. Skirmishing, negro officer struck, officer presented with sword and updates on local action are just some of the subjects covered within. Entries are very legible and easy to read. Comes with full records and first edition copy of the 103rd Regimental History (1910). $ 1595.00 SOLD!! |
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IDENTIFIED OFFICER'S
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AMES OFFICER'S SWORD BELT PLATE Gilt cast brass plate with die-struck eagle and wreath (wreath may have been silvered originally) soldered on front. An example of this style of buckle from Ames Manufacturing Company was approved December 5, 1851 by the Ordnance Department. This specimen is in nice overall condition with the tips of the wreath missing. Reference: American Military Belt Plates, by Campbell & O'Donnell, page 372, plate 910. Another rare plate! $ 595.00 |
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| U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD by AMES. A very nice, mid 1850's sword with a fine blade. 90 % original frosting and strong etching. A lot of the original factory luster on the blade with a bit of spotting below the etched portion on the last 6 inches or so of the blade. "U S", foliated designs, flags and trophies etched on the blade, as well as an Eagle with a ribbon above his head with,”E PLURIBUS UNUM”. The recasso is dry needle engraved, ”AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS” in a large oval. John Thillman, author of several wonderful sword books, says that this is only the third example of this style Ames marking that he has seen! The original washer is in place with most of the original gold gilt remaining on the guard and all the hardware. The fish skin wrap on the grip shows almost no wear. The twisted brass wire is tight and complete. The black leather scabbard is strong , with only one small spot of cracking in the finish at the top of the drag. The upper hanger is marked,” AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS.” An extremely nice sword! $ 3295.00 |
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US Model 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL by ROBERT
JOHNSON Absolutely gorgeous specimen with near mint wood and metal! All markings are crisp, including lock markings "U.S. / R. Johnson / Middn Conn / 1842" the barrel markings "US / EB /P" and the two strong cartouches in the wood opposite the lock. This is a truly beautiful weapon! $ 3250.00 |
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TN-4 TENNESSEE STATE SEAL B/M: Local $ 8500.00 |
This is one of the rarest state seals, and even more incredibly rare in non-dug, perfect condition!! |
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CS-154-Av Confederate Engineer
B\M: W. Dowler / Superior Cuff Size - Lots of Gold $ 1750.00 |
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CS-4-A- CONFEDERATE STAFF; B\M: HT&B Manchester. Magnificent - 99% Gilt! $ 2595.00 |
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CS-Unlisted CONFEDERATE NAVY; B\M: Harding & Sons / London. Coat Size. Rare backmarked. $ 2595.00 |
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NORTH CAROLINA SUNBURST NC-14 B/M: Local Brown with some gilt. Button is somewhat flattened but has excellent detail. Shank is bent. $ 895.00 SOLD!! |
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PENNSYLVANIA PA-18 B/M: Waterbury Button Co. Beautiful chocolate brown, with nice gilt and shank. Rare state seal! $ 675.00 SOLD!! |
Please note: These are just two of the 40 or so buttons that we just added to the dug button page. Click here Dug Buttons to see more! |
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1861 $20 GOLD PIECE Nearly a full ounce of gold! Coin grade 5 with a very slight abrasion on the reverse at the 2 O'Colck position (shows up well in the photo). With gold pushing $ 1000.00 / ounce it probably won't be too long until this piece is worth more than the asking price just for the gold! First year of the war! $ 1150.00 SOLD!! |
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1861 $2-1/2 GOLD PIECE Nice grade of EF on this coin, also from the first year of the war! $ 395.00 |
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RARE IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL Printed in Atlanta Georgia Complete copy of "A. W. Hammonds Edition / Army Regulations / And Articles of War / Confederate States" printed in Atlanta in 1861. Inscribed on the first page is "August 27, 1862 / C. Hine's book bought in / Atlanta Ga paid 1.00 dollar / C. Hines." The full name "Chesley Hines" appears in several places in the front and back of the manual. Hines was a member of the Caswell Artillery from Tennessee. Book has all of its pages with some wear to the corners and the spine is missing. Paper label is nice and nearly 100% complete! A very rare Confederate imprint with a great I.D. $ 1395.00 SOLD!! |
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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL Printed in Richmond, Virginia Ex-library book with replaced spine, but a complete copy of th "Manual of Instruction / for the Volunteers and Militia / of The Confederate States / by GWilliam Gilham / Richmond, VA West & Johnson 1861." This manual is identified to what appears to be Agt. C. A. Barnham" on page 25. Also of interest are two pieces, of cloth, one red, one white, that appear to be from a Confederate flag and are tucked neatly into the back pages of the book. This manual definately appears to have been carried in the field. $ 750.00 SOLD!! |
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CONFEDERATE TINTYPE. Ninth plate tintype of Confederate enlistedman in a great thermoplastic frame with gold mat. Nice contrast to the image. $ 795.00 SOLD!! |
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CIVIL WAR CANTEEN WITH GREAT PAINTED COVER. Smooth side canteen with blue cover painted "The Union Forever" with a great red, white & blue shield. The cover is split anlong the top seam about halfway around the canteen, but displays very well. The leather strap is old, but not Civil War. Great Civil War folk art! $ 595.00 |
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RARE BLUE COVERED CIVIL
WAR CANTEEN. The union required by regulation that canteens were to be covered with blue cloth. However, in practice most canteens had brown covers instead of blue. This cover is blue, and is complete with tight stitching and original sling and stopper. Mike O'Donnel tells us that he will attribute this style with the blue, jean cloth cover to the New York Arsenal circa 1862 - 1863 in his upcoming canteen book. Rare color and one that was actually carried! $ 895.00 |
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CIVIL WAR SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN. A real beauty with full cover and original sling. The sling has seperated, but could easily be stitched back together. These are difficult to find any nicer. $ 595.00 |
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GAR PAINTED CANTEEN. Classic Civil War "bull's eye"canteen with one side painted gold with red, white and blue stripes. The other side is a solid gray color. Probably for a Garand Army of the Republic (GAR) hall. Great Civil War folk art! $ 495.00 |
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UNION ARTILLERY OFFICER'S INSIGNIA HAT PIN. Non-excavated with gold gilt throughout. All four attachment wires are intact. $ 275.00 SOLD!! |
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UNION CAVALRY INSIGNIA HAT PIN. Non-excavated with antique brass patina and one loop remaining. $ 295.00 SOLD!! |
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COLLIDED BULLETS Dug near Fredericksburg, two minie balls fused together from collision. $ 295.00 SOLD!! |
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EXCAVATED SILVER PLATED 5th CORPS BADGE. With silver plated front, this camp-made corps badge was dug near the Spotsylvania Court House battlefield. Center hole is to attach the badge to kepi or uniform. The plating on front and apparent copper base metal makes us believe that this could have been made from a daguerreotype image. $ 595.00 |
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE BAYONET ADAPTOR Dug near Fredericksburg, this iron adapter is complete and uncleaned. $ 150.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION CAVALRY INSIGNIA HAT PIN. Excavated and perfect (excluding attacment loops) with one glue spot in center on reverse. These have become nearly impossible to find. $ 375.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION ARTILLERY INSIGNIA HAT PIN. Excavated and slightly flattened out. Complete (excluding loops). Glue spot on reverse from mounting. $ 295.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION INFANTRY INSIGNIA HAT PIN. Excavated and slightly flattened out but complete (excluding loops). Glue spot on reverse from mounting. $ 195.00 |
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STATE OF NEW YORK BELT BUCKLE Beautiful chocolate brown patina with full lead. Missing the adjuster hook, but otherwise a 10! $ 875.00 |
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OHIO VOLUNTEER MILITIA BELT BUCKLE Nice mellow brass look with a minimum of use dings. Nice lead fill in back. An overall excellent example of this desirable state plate. $ 2495.00 |
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STATE of NEW YORK BOX PLATE Great antique brass patina in excellent condition, with smooth lead filled back. Perfect in all respects! $ 1095.00 |
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NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S CROSS SWORD SLING BUCKLE Another beauty with a great face, smooth lead and the three hook arrangement for the NCO sword sling. $ 650.00 |
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"BABY" US BELT BUCKLE This is the rare model 1839 smaller size buckle that was soon replaced by the larger size that we commonly see. This one shows some mild use, but is still in great shape! $ 575.00 |
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| UNION ENLISTEDMASN. Very solid leather belt with unusual tooled design, supporting the very desirable "US" buckle with "puppy paw" style hooks. All hooks are intact. $ 495.00 |
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CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX. |
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CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX. Nice condition with no damage, and back is marked "E. Gaylord / Chicopee, Mass." $ 375.00 |
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PROBABLE CONFEDERATE TINTYPE 1/9th Plate, waist-up view of soldier wearing a two-piece buckle that has been gilded with what appears to be "CS". Full case. Reported to have been purchased from an eastate sale in Georgia. $ 695.00 (7) |
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ARMED NEW YORK SOLDIER AMBROTYPE 1/6th Plate, standing view of Union soldier wearing an "SNY" belt buckle and armed with a musket with saber bayonet, leather accoutrements and sword in scabbard. Full case. $ 395.00 (3) |
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UNION ARMED INFANTRYMAN RUBY AMBROTYPE 1/9th Plate, waist-up view of seated soldier wearing a Hardee hat with infantry horn insignia. Patriotic mat with full case. $ 325.00 (4) |
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UNION SOLDIER RUBYAMBROTYPE 1/6th Plate, seated view of Union soldier wit nice patriotic mat and full case. Very sharp! $ 250.00 (2) |
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UNION ARMED INFANTRYMAN TINTYPE 14th Plate, full standing view of unarmed soldier in frock coat and kepi. Half case. $ 195.00 (1) |
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COLT'S PATENT POCKET MODEL FLASK This flask is indicative of the very best English workmanship and probably is of Dixon & Sons manufacture. Flask also features the very rare patent screw-off top. Perfect, functional condition with tight seams. This flask is for the 1849 Pocket Model of the mid-1850's. 3-3/4" X 1-3/4". $ 950.00 |
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FULL PLATE AMBROTYPE OF NIAGRA FALLS Typical buggy pose with driver and passengers seated, and a spectacular view of the falls in the background. No doubt taken by Platt Babbitt (active 1853 - 1870) whose contemporaries hailed as "taking some of the most beautiful views of the falls, and points of interest in this vicinity." No damage, surrounded by original paper mat and gilt framing. $ 1195.00 |
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| PAINTED FIREMAN'S BELT Leather waist belt with small roller buckle. Painted in gold leaf is "No. 1. H. & H." which probably stands for number 1 hook & hose. Circa 1850. $ 395.00 |
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DON TROIANI'S SOLDIERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 182 Pages filled with great text and hundreds of color photos of Revolutionary War artifacts, many of which have never been published before, accompanied by artist renderings depicting individual soldiers and battle scenes, all with the incredible attention to detail that Don Troiani is known for! From Bunker Hill to Yorktown, this book has it all! $ 40.00 |
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1812 OFFICER'S BUTTON; GI-R53-6J (similar) B/M: Blank Nice, with 98% silver and very little wear. Perfect shank. $ 350.00 |
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U.S. 36 STAR FLAG Approximately 4-1/2 feet x 6-1/2 feet in size. The 36th state was added in October of 1864 when Nevada was admitted. Nebraska was admitted in 1867, giving the 36 star flag a very narrow window of use. This one is very complete and in great shape with just a very few small wear holes. Good display size and strong colors. $ 2995.00 SOLD!! |
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LOUISIANA LA-11 Rare Coat Size Local!
B/M: Local This is an extremely rare Confederate local in perfect condition, with a depressed channel back and upright shank. Dug in downtown Baton Rouge, LA. You will probably never see another one for sale! $ 1295.00 |
Please note that we have just added this and several other buttons to our dug button page on this site. |
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T-22 Very Good $ 475.00 | Please note that we have just picked up a Confederate Currency collection and this note is just a small part of it. To see more go to the Currency page on this site. |
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REGULATION UNION CAVALRY SPURS Nice pair of non-dug spurs with matching honey-brown patina and perfect rowels. $ 275.00 |
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CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP BOX Light crazing on outer flap but stitching is tight and box is complete. No wool, but some original caps are still inside. Marked on inner flap "Newark / N.J." $ 200.00 |
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CIVIL WAR NAVY FUSE BOX Marked under the flap "USNY / Boston." Very nice smooth leather with solid closure tab. $ 375.00 |
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CIVIL WAR NAVY FUSE BOX Outer flap is clearly stamped "Navy Yard / NY / 1863" with anchors. Light crazing and scuffing, but box is solid with nice closure tab. $ 450.00 |
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MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH BROWN COVER. Great condition with full cover that has a small 3" long seem split along the edge at the 5 o'clock position. Original stopper. $ 450.00 |
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MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH BLUE-GRAY COVER. Perfect condition with 100% of original cover that appears to be a blue-gray color. The initials "JHF" are deeply carved into the pewter spout. Beautiful piece! $ 595.00 |
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18th CENTURY WESTERWALD "GR" JUG. Stoneware ovoid jug, approx. 6" tall, with incised decoration and brushed on cobalt designs. This type of German made jug with an applied royal "GR" seal was manufactured during the reign of all three King George's of England for sale to the English and American markets. In addition to the customary cobalt blue decoration this example has a multi-reeded lip covered in a manganese glaze. This particular characteristic along with a high degree of detail on the "GR" seal indicate a probable attribution to King George the second's time (1727 - 1760). Fragments of Westerwald jugs are commonly found in American and English Revolutionary War camps. This jug is perfect with two very tiny base chips that are under the glaze, meaning they were there during the manufacture of the jug. Colors are very strong. $ 795.00 SOLD!! |
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2006 NST CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR'S PRICE GUIDE, 11th Edition
Expanded categories - more items, more photos, more info in every respect! Now 288 pages!
Latest pricing! A must for all collectors! From the publishers of the North South Trader
magazine. (SC) $ 37.95 |
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| BATTLEFIELD CUT CANE This 36" cane with mellow dark brown patina is marked in old ink with "Cut from the center of 7 Pines Battlefield where 15000 soldiers were killed May 1st - June 1st 1862." Several of these canes are known and were apparently cut by a veteran around the turn of the century. $495.00 |
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"FIFTEEN MILLION LOAN" CONFEDERATE BOND February 11,
1864. Non interest bearing certificate to pay the six months interest on the loan of Feb. 28, 1861 to July 1, 1864. Engraved by Geo. Dunn & Co / Richmond, VA. Criswell number T-139 $ 450.00 |
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UNIT MARKED CHEESEBOX CANTEEN Circa 1810 - 1820 Typical 6" diameter c"cheesebox" style militia canteen with dark green paint and white painted "4th C / 3 R / 1 B." This probably stands for 4th Connecticut / 3rd Regiment / 1st Brigade. There are two additional letters at the bottom that are not discernable. The owners initials "A C" are scratched onto the reverse. Complete and solid with all the leather sling holders in place. Circa 1810 - 1820. $850.00 |
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EAGLE / CORNUCOPIA FLASK Approx. 7" tall, olive brown handblown flask with great drooped wing eagle and a cornucopia on opposing sides. Pontiled and perfect with no damage! Circa 1855. $ 295.00 |
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SOLDIER'S
PIPE FASHIONED FROM BULLETS WITH ZOUAVE CARVING The face of the 69 cal ball (opposite the 44 cal ball) has been carved such that the letters "PFZ" are raised from the surrounding lead. Below the PFZ are the numerals "114". Now, research shows that the 114th PV (Collis’ Zouaves) was never considered as part of the Philadelphia Fire Zouaves. The PFZ was composed of the 72nd and 23rd PV. Colonel and later General Birney was a main character in the PFZ and research suggests that Birney and Collis had little time for each other. It is an unlikely combination that a PFZ and a 114 should be on the same pipe. Inspection suggests that the PFZ was applied to the pipe earlier, and that the 114 was added later (it’s a bit cruder), but still in its period of use. Having researched the rosters of the PFZ and the 114th PV there is only one guy that transferred from the PFZ to the 114th, and that was Captain Federico Cavada. Collis recruited him in 1862 to become the Major and then quickly the Lt. Colonel of the 114th. Perhaps this pipe belonged to Cavada who was with the PFZ during the Peninsula Campaign and then mustered with the 114th in mid-late 1862. The pipe showed up in Fredericksburg and the 114th was there. Of course, the 114th went on to Chancellorsville where Collis was wounded and Cavada thereafter took command. Cavada lead the 114th at Gettysburg where he was captured and spent the next period of time in Libby Prison. He wrote a book about his experience there. Cavada went on in his military career after the CW and fought in the Caribbean where he was captured and executed. He was a native Cuban and his brother was also an officer in a Federal unit during the CW. By the way, Cavada and Collis also never got along. Anyway…We have only speculated that the pipe may have belonged to Cavada, but we think it's a good chance! Dug at Fredericksburg. $ 1500.00 |
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THIRD MODEL DRAGOON GANG MOLD This .44 caliber mold for Colt Dragoon pistol bullets was supplied on government orders at the ratio of one gang mold for every fifty revolvers. While some of these are markes "Colt's Patent" many, like this one, are unmarked except for the "44H" on one side. Mold is well used, but completely functional, including original wood handles. $595.00 |
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HARD RUBBER SHARPSHOOTER'S GI-95 Cuff Size B/M: N.R.Co / Goodyear's P=T (RM) Perfect ! $ 225.00 |
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DIE STRUCK BRASS SHAKO SIDE BUTTON Beautiful, with attachment wires intact, approximately 1-5/8" wide. $ 65.00 |
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MODEL 1858 SMOOTH SIDE CANTEEN WITH TIN SPOUT. Somewhat unusual appearance with a few light body dings and a great tin spout with original cork and stopper. This is the canteen that is often referred to as the St. Louis Arsenal style. $ 295.00 |
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SADDLE HOLSTERS. A pair of holsters for single shot percussion pistols, lacking the leather strap that joins the holsters. Leather is in very nice condition overall. $ 250.00 |
"CHEESEBOX" CANTEENS. The "Cheesebox" canteens were popular from 1800 to about 1830. They were constructed of two wooden face plates secured by a tightly wrapped rim of wood. They usually had three leather sling loops and no spout. For a time, government regulations called for cheesebox canteens painted with the letters "US". As they became obsolete, many found their way into state militia inventories. |
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UCV REUNION MEDAL Pin is missing from back. 1907 Richmond, VA. $ 225.00 |
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PAIR of BRASS EPAULETS. A pair of epaulets or "shoulder scales" worn on the top of the shoulder of the uniform. Display wonderfully by themselves, or mounted on a uniform. $ 395.00 |
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Cloth Corps Badge 1st Corps - Sphere Approximately 2-1/4" in diameter, with green polished cotton backing, and gold bullion border. $ 495.00 Stolen!! This was taken from our shop January 11. Please let us know if you see it! |
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M-16 CIVIL WAR
CARBINE BRUSH Barrel brush with approximately 26" long leather cord
for pulling it through the breach-loading carbine. Excellent condition |