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have just picked up a fairly large collection with a number of Northern & Southern
buckles, as well as other significant items. We begin listing with the following buckles,
and will be adding much more in the next weeks,
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Just Released!!!!
The Civil War Collector's Price Guide 12th Edition
280 pages of every collecting category of the American Civil War. This edition of the
Guide features not only updated values but also 500 black-and-white images, numerous
full-color pages, scores upon scores of new listings, and even an all-new
category.
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COLT MODEL 1860 .44 CALIBER
"ARMY" REVOLVER s/n 89072
The serial number dates this one to early in 1863, with all number matching including
the wedge. Barrel markings are strong being: "- Address Col. Saml
Colt New-York U.S. America -" and the frame is marked "Colts /
Patent" on one side. Overall a smooth brown metal, with no pitting.
There are sub- inspectors marks in several places on the metal parts. The walnut
grips are good, with a cartouche on each side, one stronger than the other.
Mechanically it is fine and all of the metal markings are good, with a fair amount of
cylinder scene still showing. $ 2095.00 ON
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CONFEDERATE GARDNER'S PATENT WOOD DRUM CANTEEN
The classic canteen of the Confederacy! This one is nice and solid. No spout
(as usual) but it does have a good portion of it's leather sling still intact. One
side (pictured) is carved with initials and symbols, the other side is plain. $
2295.00 |
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"STAR OF STARS" BUCKLE
ON ORIGINAL BELT
This beautifully designed plate, circa 1818 to 1830 is on its original sword belt (sword
hanger straps have been removed) and all is in good condition, with original keeper and
belt adjusting tongues intact. $ 795.00 SOLD!! |
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EXCAVATED I.D. TAG
Very nice non-dug condition, stamped "Sergt. D. R. Jewell / Co. C / 12th REG /
P.R.V.C. / Troy PA." The 12th PA Reserves / 41st Pennsylvania Infantry, was
organized at Harrisburg, and mustered into the U. S. service at Camp Curtin as the
for three years on Aug. 10, 1861. At Mechanicsviile, Gaines Mill
and Glendale it won a reputation for steadiness and bravery. The regiment
remained in the 3rd brigade in the campaigns which followed engaging at the 2nd
Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg and
returned with the reserves to Washington for the winter of 1862-63. It fought at Gettysburg,
Bristoe, Rappahannock Station and Mine Run, and spent the winter
near Catlett's Station. It participated in the battles of the Wilderness
campaign in May, 1864, the battle of Bethesda Church being its final
engagement. The regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 110 Enlisted men killed
and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 69 Enlisted men by disease for a total of 181.
Sargent Daniel R. Jewell enlisted in June of 1861, was promoted to 1st
Lieutenant in May of 1863 and mustered out with the unit in June of 1864. $
995.00 |
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MARYLAND CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
A very nice non-dug example of this rare plate! The front is just about perfect,
while the back shows a few dings. You can still make out the "E. Gaylord"
stamped maker's mark in the back. $ 3195.00 ON
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VMM (Volunteer Maine Militia) CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Very strong example of this rare plate. Light lead in the back (as usual on
this plate) but all complete and intact.
$ 1295.00 ON HOLD!! |
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CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BELT BUCKLE
One of the more uncommon versions of the utilitarian Confederate frame buckles, this
excavated buckle features the brazed wire tongue in place of the most common cast brass
forked tongue. $ 1295.00 ON HOLD!! |
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CONFEDERATE TONGUE PORTION OF 2-PIECE BELT BUCKLE
Excavated "Richmond Style" CS tongue.
$ 750.00 |
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GEORGE WASHINGTON SIGNED LOTTERY TICKET
The Mountain Road Lottery was a project conceived in 1767
by George Washington, Captain Thomas Bullitt, and others. Captain Bullitt had served with
Washington during the French & Indian War. The idea was to build a road through the
Alleghany Mountains in Virginia and to construct a resort in the area now known as The
Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia. The lottery failed, in part due to there being numerous
other lotteries at the time, and that the King then banned all lotteries in 1769. However,
Captain Bullitt eventually went ahead with the plan, and the resort became a reality
without the aid of the lottery or George Washington. The lottery tickets which were signed
by George Washington became collector's items. There are about 25 known tickets in various
libraries, etc.
Here's a piece of history, in very nice condition, signed by George Washington himself!
$ 11,900.00
** more info on the Mountain Road Lottery at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Road_Lottery |
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CONFEDERATE STYLE BELT RIG WITH ROLLER BUCKLE AND
PISTOL BOX from Gettysburg retreat!
Nicely mounted in display case, label reads: "CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT with unmarked
Union pistol box... retrieved from farm fields near Williamsport, Md along with CS
Richmond (1863) musket by the family of Dr. Omar D. Sprecher immediately after CS retreat
across the Potomac River following Gettysburg. (Obtained from Dr. Sprecher in January
1989) (Hagerstown, Md)". A copy of a much more detailed affidavit regarding the
provenance accompanies this piece. $ 1595.00 SOLD!! |
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BURNSIDE 2ND MODEL CARBINE S/N
1785
Receiver has a light strike of the Burnsides patent mark on the top
and the lockplate has the "Burnside Rifle Co / Providence RI" marking
which is strong. American walnut stock is in good condition, but no cartouches are
visible. No original finish remains with barrel being a smooth, gray-brown
patina with no rust. Marked on top of barrel: CAST STEEL 1861 and matching
serial number underneath. Receiver, lockplate, hammer and lever are a gray-brown with no
pitting. Mechanics are fine, with a strong bore. Only about 2,000 of these
carbines were manufactured in the period 1860-62 on government contracts and all were
issued to active cavalry and infantry units with most seeing continuous service throughout
the Civil War. $ 3495.00 SOLD!! |
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CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION CAP BOX
Excellent condition leather with the classic Confederate single belt loop and a pewter
finial. The flap has a fine tooled line around the edge and bears the soldier's initials,
which appear to be "M G". No wool or pick and the leather closure tab is
gone (possibly removed by the soldier). A nice example of this functional
Confederate manufactured accouterment.
$ 1295.00 |
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SC-17-A Palmetto Guard Overcoat 24 mm
B\M: Extra Gold Qual
A magnificent example of this beautifully designed and crafted button from a famous unit
with the always desirable "CS" markings. This button retains virtually all of
its original brilliant gold plating and is flawless in condition. An always popular button
in the best possible condition.
$ 2895.00 SOLD!! |
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA BUTTON
NC -14 B/M: Blank, Confederate local.
Nice gold across the front. This is the heavier brass version of the North Carolina
"starburst" button. Shank is bent, but intact.
$ 795.00 ON HOLD!! |
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CONFEDERATE HANDLE FROM ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD
This appears to have been excavated and cleaned many years ago. This is the grip
portion from the style of sword with "C" and "S" on the quillons of
the cross guard. Unusual Confederate relic!
$ 275.00 |
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18th CENTURY AMERICAN PATRIOTIC BUTTON of FRENCH MANUFACTURE.
A rattlesnake surrounds the rim enclosing thirteen six-pointed stars (see page 146 of Military
Buttons of the American Revolution by Don Trioni). Many of this type
of patriotic button have been found in sites with strong Revolutionary War contexts,
leading some to believe that they were produced during the war.
$ 695.00 |
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MASSACHUSETTS "CHEESEBOX" CANTEEN
Classic "cheesebox" canteen with original paint of blue/black background with
the letters "MS" over the earlier "US". This is a known marking
that historians believe can be attributed to the State of Massachusetts re-use of the
"US" contract canteens when they became obsolete. One leather sling strap
is intact. There is a small split on the side near the bottom. The back is
branded "NR" who was, no doubt, the cooper that constructed these canteens, but
remains unidentified.
$ 695.00 |
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"BULLSEYE" CANTEEN WITH COVER SLING AND STOPPER
Nice undamaged condition with great sling.
$ 595.00 |
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EXCAVATED OFFICER'S SWORD BELT PLATE
This is a gorgeous example with a slick brown patina that looks like an early
pick-up or an early dig that was cleaned.
This is the style with the cast-in wreath, so everything is there!
$ 495.00 SOLD!! |
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SIDE KNIFE EXCAVATED FROM A TEXAS CAMP
Nice, dug condition, with nearly the full blade, brass counterguard, and most of the stag
grip remaining on one side.
Dug in a Texas camp in Stafford County, Virginia
$ 225.00 |
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CONFEDERATE "GEORGIA FRAME" BELT BUCKLE (Mullinax Plate
144)
"Gutter" style, and solid with no cracks. Slight usage bends, but
otherwise fine, with a nice patina.
Approximately 65mm X 60mm. Dug at Brandy Station years ago.
$ 595.00 |
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T-64 1864 CONFEDERATE $ 500 NOTE Beautiful
Deep Red!
These have always been desirable because of the large denomination, the image of Stonewall
Jackson, the 2nd National Confederate Flag, the Great Seal of the Confederacy....
its got it all! This one has fantastic deep red color and is in almost uncirculated
condition, with only one slight nick in the bottom edge! $ 895.00 |
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Back in print and in stock now!!!!
AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael O'Donnel & Duncan Campbell.
600+ pages of everything from the American Revolution up to and past the Civil War.
$50.00 |
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EXCAVATED REVOLUTIONARY WAR USA ENTERTWINED BUTTON
Approximately 18mm with straight shank and nice surface. Weak "USA", but nice
and solid. Comes with a nice display box.
Dug at New Boston / Robinson's Farm in upstate New York.
$ 225.00 (USAbox1) |
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Here's a sampling of early American currency of the Revolutionary War era.
There is more on our "Rev. War" page! |
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CC-01 Continental Currency
Issue of September 26th, 1778
5 Dollars
$ 145.00 |

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CC-NC-01 North Carolina
Issue of December, 1771
1 Pound
Creased down the center.
$ 195.00 |
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EXCAVATED REVOLUTIONARY WAR USA ENTERTWINED BUTTON
Approximately 18mm with bent, but intact shank and nice surface ~ This one's a beauty!
Dug at Hudson Highlands.
$ 595.00 (1) |
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LOUISIANA STATE SEAL BELT BUCKLE ON ORIGINAL BELT.
This is the dead-on Civil War era version of the pelican feeding her young. And this
one is in the condition that we love!! No damage to the plate, but a bit of good honest
wear that shows that it was indeed used. The belt is stiff, and has cracked (and
been reinforced) in a couple of places, but compliments the buckle very nicely.
$ 7495.00 |
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CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD by Boyle & Gamble
of Richmond, Virginia.
The grip retains 80% of its original leather with all of the single strand brass wire
wrap. The brass guard and pommel are toned to a wonderful antique brass patina.
The unetched blade is in very good condition with a nice gray patina. About
1/4" of the tip of the blade is broken off. All in all, a very nice specimen of
a Confederate officer's sword made by one of the most famous suppliers in the Capital of
the Confederacy!
$ 4295.00 |
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New Book! New Book!
New Book! New Book! New Book!
GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS
by Mike O'Donnell with Charles "Hap" Hazard & Sue Boardman, 319 pages
Page after page of wonderful relics with brief descriptions of what they are, and
where they were found on the battlefields of Gettysburg! Whether "cleaned
up" off the field immediately after the battle, "eyeballed" years later, or
metal detected decades later, they are all part of this fascinating study! This is
an outstanding reference book that everyone should have!
$ 35.00 |
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We have
recently acquired a fairly large collection of dug buttons and a few other items from the
American Revolutionary War. This is a group with provenance on each piece and the
conditions vary from beautiful to fairly rough. Below are some of the examples that
are in nicer condition or of higher rarity. We will be adding items for a while, so
check back or give us a call! |
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EXCAVATED REVOLUTIONARY WAR USA ARTILLERY BUTTON
Coat size, cast 1-piece brass, in good condition. No Shank.
Dug at South Redoubt in upstate New York.
$ 850.00 |
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LOTTERY COAT BUTTON of 1778,
Small size (18mm) some rim damage, nice shank.
Dug at New Boston / Robinson's Farm in upstate New York.
$150.00 (vest2) |
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EXCAVATED REVOLUTIONARY WAR
"MASSACHUSETTS ORDNANCE" 2nd REGIMENT BUTTON
Vest size (Approx. 17mm) pewter in very good condition with very good detail. Turret
back.
Dug at New Boston / Robinson's Farm in upstate New York.
$ 550.00 |
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EXCAVATED REVOLUTIONARY WAR
"INIMICA TYRANNIS" BUTTON
Rare!
Coat size. Some rim chipping. Dug at New Boston /
Robinson's Farm in upstate New York.
$ 475.00 |
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TEXAS TREASURY WARRANT
Circulated condition, with an endorsement on the back. A nice example!
$ 85.00 |
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EXCAVATED LOUISIANA LOCAL BUTTON
B/M: Local.
Good condition, with plenty of gold, this was dug in Louisia County, Virginia.
$ 395.00 |
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EXCAVATED LOUISIANA LOCAL CUFF
BUTTON
B/M: blank.
Good condition, with nice gold.
$ 375.00 |
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EXCAVATED GEORGIA CUFF BUTTON
B/M: Extra Quality.
This was dug at "Inglewood" in Orange County, Virginia. Looks a lot
smoother and shinier in person!
$ 250.00 |
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EXCAVATED LOUISIANA CUFF BUTTON
B/M: blank.
Good condition, with great gold, this was dug in a Texas / Louisiana camp at Bowlers Mill
in Louisia County, Virginia.
$ 375.00 |
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EXCAVATED NORTH CAROLINA BUTTON
B/M: local.
Nice gold.
$ 295.00 |
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EXCAVATED MILITIA SWORD HANGER
The shield is about 2" tall with a beautiful smooth dark-green patina, with two
6" chains still attached.
Neat piece!
$ 175.00 |
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE RICHMOND
HORSE BIT
Excavated in Orange County, Virginia. Great shape... the rings even still move
freely!
$ 395.00 |
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EXCAVATED "US" SADDLE
SHIELD
Excavated in Louisa County, Virginia.
$ 350.00 SOLD!! |
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EXCAVATED MAKER MARKED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Great condition, smooth lead back with and easily readable "Boyd &Sons /
Boston" mark. One of the loops is smashed down (but still solid) and the other
is perfect. There is a very slight, gradual bend below the "U" that is
hardly noticeable unless you pick it up and examine it. $ 295.00 |
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MISSISSIPPI ARTILLERY BUTTON MP-2
B/M: Hyde & Goodrich / NO. Chocolate brown with gold gilt highlighting all the
letters and the star. Shank is gone.
A very tight button!
$ 675.00 |
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COMPLETE BOX, GALLAGER CARTRIDGES
Ten metallic cartridges for Gallager's Carbine, in original box.
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COMPLETE PACKAGE, MAYNARD CARTRIDGES
Ten metallic cartridges for Maynard Carbine in original wrap.
$ 695.00 |
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TINTYPE OF UNION ARTILLERY OFFICER
1/9 Plate tintype image of an artillery officer with a sword, 2-piece belt buckle
and crossed cannons on his hat. This guy could possibly be pre-war Virginia militia, in a
full thermoplastic case.
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TINTYPE OF UNION OFFICER
1/4 Plate tintype image of a Union officer with a sword, red-tinted sash and a
silver ID shield. He's in a broken half case.
$ 395.00 |
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EXCAVATED BORMANN "PIE" FRAGMENT
Approximately 3-3/4" diameter, circular fragment with the
bormann fuse (which worked well!).
$ 55.00 |
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EXCAVATED LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE SPUR
Unmarked. Dug in Petersburg, Virginia by Mike O'Donnell and is pictured in an early
1970's edition of
the North South Trader magazine.
Nice early piece!
$ 375.00 |
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EXCAVATED SWORD SCABBARD THROAT circa 1810
Dented, but very solid, with slick green-brown patina,and some silver finish remains.
Nice early piece!
$ 75.00 |
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EXCAVATED LOCK FROM U.S. MODEL 1861 RIFLE-MUSKET
Cleaned and coated, mainspring gone, but the rest of the internals are intact.
$ 65.00 |
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EXCAVATED LOCK FROM ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET
In original dug state, with all the internals intact.
$ 65.00 |
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RARE! RARE!! RARE!!!! .54
CALIBER GARDINER EXPLOSIVE BULLET
We see quite a few of the .58 caliber version of this, but only a handful of this rare
size exist!
$ 1850.00 |
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LA-8 LOUISIANA STATE SEAL BUTTON
A real pretty Louisiana "local" with lots of gold gilt.
The shank is there, but is bent over.
$ 575.00 |
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EXCAVATED U.S. BRIDLE BIT BOSS
Nice cast brass piece, from the side of a horse bit.
$ 55.00 |
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EXCAVATED U.S. ROSETTE
Nice lead filled, stamped brass piece, from a horse bridle.
$ 55.00 |
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EXCAVATED BANJO TENSION FITTING
A number of these went around the body of the banjo to hold threaded J hooks used
to tighten the head of the banjo.
$ 75.00 |
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EXCAVATED
Nice scabbard tips.
$ 10.00 each |
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EXCAVATED MARBLES
Nice ceramic marbles
$ 25.00 each |
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EXCAVATED "HARD RUBBER" PIPE BOWL
Great condition!
$ 45.00 |
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EXCAVATED ROSETTE
Stamped brass and lead filled.
$ 30.00 |
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EXCAVATED ROSETTE
Stamped brass and lead filled.
$ 30.00 |
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EXCAVATED WATCH KEY
Gold gilted.... very fancy!
$ 25.00 |
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EXCAVATED C.S. TIN CANTEEN SPOUT
Nice metal, crude Confederate construction!
$ 25.00 |
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EXCAVATED CYLINDER FROM PIN-FIRE REVOLVER
Nice old label says this was dug on November 27, 1958! Tag also says "FR
12NJ" which probably means that the digger was in an area occupied by the 12th New
Jersey. The 12th was at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and from the Wilderness on down
to Petersburg. Great early dug relic! $ 125.00 |
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NON-EXCAVATED "NY" STATE OF NEW YORK BELT BUCKLE
Very attractive, with the number "3"
stamped on the belt bar.
$ 1095.00 |
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U.S. MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET Dated
1862 with Original Sling & Bayonet
Lock is marked "1862" behind the hammer, with eagle and "US /
SPRINGFIELD" in front, barrel marked "VP" over eagle head, also dated
"1862" at the breach, buttplate marked "US", three bands
each marked "U", with all markings strong and clear. Metal is very smooth,
with no pitting at all, and is graying down from semi-bright with the breach having a mix
of gray and plum (all very smooth). The black walnut stock has crisp lines and
two proper cartouches on wood on left side that indicate government inspection at
Springfield. The two leaf sight is missing one leaf (which can be easily
replaced). Mechanically crisp showing very little use and only very minor dings from
the years since the war, this one is the way we like them!
Comes with an original Civil War sling, and a matching bayonet. Rifling is strong,
but could use cleaning. Barrel length 40 inches. The Model 1861 was the
primary musket at the start of the Civil War and this one is a beauty! $
4995.00 ON HOLD!! |
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CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CS-127
Blank back.
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ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA STONEWARE
Blue decorated, salt glazed "E.J. Miller & Co. / Alexandria" storage jar in
excellent condition. No cracks, chips or repairs.
Very desirable 1/2 gallon size.
$ 495.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION SPUR
Officer's style!
$ 125.00 |

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EXCAVATED UNION SPURS
A nice matched pair.
$ 125.00 |
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EXCAVATED UNION SPUR
Complete with iron rowel.
$ 75.00 |
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ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS
Dug at Chancellorsville Battlefield near the park.
$ 18.00 each |
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GEORGIA STATE SEAL BUTTON
GA-1A2. B/M: W.H.Smith & Co / New York.
Brown patina with lots of gilt!
No shank.
$ 395.00 |
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GEORGIA STATE SEAL BUTTON
GA-2A. B/M: W.G.Mintzer / Phil / 1861.
Brown patina with some gilt! Back has some damage with repair around the edge.
$ 225.00 |
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GEORGIA STATE SEAL BUTTON
GA-4. B/M: Horstmann & Allien / NY (with rays).
Nice gilt surrounding details. This one is hard to find with any gold!
$ 325.00 |
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GEORGIA STATE SEAL BUTTON
GA-12. B/M: Local.
Complete with light ground action
$ 250.00 |
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON
NC-8. B/M: Local.
Complete with silver around the
details!
$ 165.00 |
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VIRGINIA STATE SEAL BUTTON
VA-22. B/M: Local.
Perfect and chocolate brown.
$ 225.00 |
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CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BUTTON
CS-130. B/M: S. Isaacs Campbell.
Nice green-brown patina with excellent highlighting.
Perfect shank.
$ 675.00 |
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CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN'S BUTTON
CS-202. B/M: blank.
Brown patina with very light ground action.
Perfect shank.
$ 850.00 |
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DUG 6th CORPS BADGE
Cut from brass and heavily silvered. In perfect condition, but missing pin on back..
$ 650.00 |
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STAR & CRESCENT CAPE PIN
Cast brass star & crescent with a cast in shank on the back and a loop at the bottom
with a piece of cape chain remaining. Nice green patina.
$ 275.00 |
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CIVIL WAR ERA CHESS SET Identified to Charles P. Robbins
Nice, slide-top box approximately 4-5/8" wide X 6-1/4" long and 3" tall
containing a full set of chess men ranging from 1-1/4" tall pawns to 3" tall
kings. There is a chip off the base of one or two of the men, and a sliver of wood off the
top of one side of the box, but overall a very nice set. The most likely owner was
Charles P. Robbins of the 15th West Virginia Infantry.
$ 695.00 |
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just picked up an old collection of U.S. Buckles & Plates, all dug in the
Fredericksburg area. This is the largest assortment we have had in some time, and we
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Buckle Buc-2 $ 295.00 |
Belt
Buckle Buc-4 $ 295.00
Some leather under the hooks! |
Belt
Buckle Buc-5 $ 275.00
Marked "H.A.Dingee", with piece of hook!
On Hold!! |
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Buckle Buc-7 $ 250.00 |
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Buckle Buc-8 $ 245.00 |
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Buckle Buc-8 $ 245.00 |
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BP-2 $ 125.00 |
Breastplate
BP-5 $ 125.00 |
Breastplate
BP-8 $ 175.00
Old tag on back! |
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BP-9 $ 145.00
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EXCAVATED UNION REGULATION CAVALRY SPUR
Nice, with some of the rowel remaining. Dug at Todd's Tavern, in Spotsylvania,
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U.S. ARMY & MILITIA CANTEENS 1775 - 1910 by Mike O'Donnel
Nice hardbound, scholarly work on a very diverse and interesting subject. 300 pages
covering wood canteens (both militia style and Confederate) metal canteens (northern,
southern and militia) and all sorts of "filter canteens", "medical
canteens" and other specialized types. Tons of excellent photographs with
profuse text and details on who made and sold these critical pieces of military equipment.
$ 38.50 |
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EARLY WAR SMOOTH-SIDED CANTEEN PICTURED
IN THE CANTEEN BOOK! (page 187)
"Multiple features identify this as one of approximately 50,000 regulation canteens
made in Indianapolis during 1861-62 by Jacob Voegtle. Nearly all have this thin,
slightly tapered spout with a tiny rounded lip. Other noteworthy features are the
elliptical collar, low convex faces and pronounced raised rim. Examples have been
noted with square screw-nuts on Cincinnati style stoppers. The U.S.
Quartermaster contracted for 30,000 of this basic design (including Goldsberry's 10,00)
and another 20,000 were delivered to the Cincinnati Depot in late 1862. It appears
that Voegtle subcontracted those last canteens to middleman Oliver Holden who falsified
his address on the contract as "Indianapolis." New Yorker Holden listed his
address as "Cincinnati" on his next large contract which he subcontracted to
local tin works."
$ 225.00 |
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GEORGIA GA-8-A
B/M: Local.
Smooth chocolate brown with shank and push.
Dug at Fredericksburg, Virginia.
$ 275.00 |
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LOUISIANA LA-4
B/M: Hyde & Goodrich
Nice gilt with perfect shank. Slight push on wing. Dug at Fredericksburg, Virginia.
$ 350.00 |
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WATERCOLOR DRAWING OF CONFEDERATE FLAGS
Nice hand drawn and water colored rendition of the Confederate 1st National, 3rd National
and Battle Flag. Simple black frame is 15" X 22."
$ 195.00 |
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PAINTED CANTEEN 16th NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY
Painted inscription reads "Junio Howard / Co. K. 16th NYHA / 1863 to 1865."
When Junio Howard enlisted in December of 1863, he was described as a 39 year old
farmer with blue eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion. Haven't found much on line
about his unit, but see that they served in the defenses of Yorktown and Williamsburg and
then apparently down into the Carolinas.
This canteen is a beautifully painted memorial to his service!
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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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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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U.S. MODEL 1816 WICKHAM
CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET Dated 1830
Nice unconverted martial flintlock musket. Walnut stock is nice and dark with one
sliver missing just behind the nose cap. Two cartouches are visible, but are weak.
Lock markings behind the hammer, being "Phila / 1830" in two
vertical lines are very strong. The markings in front of the hammer "U.S. /
M.T. Wickham" are somewhat obscured by moderate pitting from firing. The breach
markings being a "P" in a depressed circle and and stamped "U.S." are
readable with the "P" being strong. All metal is brown and smooth with the
exception of the lock in front of the hammer, and the breach on the lock side, which
exhibits moderate pitting consistent with use. The frizzen has been relined after
wearing from use and that lining has worn through as well. This gun was fired! A
nice honest martial flintlock! $ 2495.00 |
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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.
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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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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.
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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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IDENTIFIED OFFICER'S
SWORD BELT PLATE
This is the very rare version of an officer's sword belt plate with a rolled sheet-brass
face that is die struck with a lead filled back and an applied tongue. Deeply
scratched into the lead back is "CAB / 20". After a careful search,
we have found seven soldiers with the initials "CAB" in regiments numbered 20.
Only one is an officer early in the war and that is Captain Charles A. Bell of the
20th Indiana Infantry. Though not conclusive, this is the most likely candidate.
Reference: American Military Belt Plates, by Campbell
& O'Donnell, page 384, plate 633. A rare plate!
$ 895.00 ON HOLD!! |
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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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CS-154-Av Confederate Engineer
B\M: W. Dowler / Superior
Cuff Size - Lots of Gold
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CS-4-A- CONFEDERATE STAFF;
B\M: HT&B Manchester.
Magnificent - 99% Gilt!
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CS-Unlisted CONFEDERATE NAVY;
B\M: Harding & Sons / London.
Coat Size. Rare backmarked.
$ 2595.00 |
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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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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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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 with nice patriotic mat and full case. Very
sharp!
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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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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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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!
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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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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.
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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
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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
$ 59.00 |
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