We
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,
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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. $40.00 |
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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 HOLD!! |
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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
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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 HOLD!! |
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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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| COLT MODEL 1860 "ARMY" REVOLVER This one is serial number 38063 which dates it to fairly early in 1862, with all number matching except the wedge (which is not unusual). 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 gray metal, with no pitting. There are sub- inspectors marks in several places on the metal parts. The walnut grips are good, but I can only see a hint of a cartouche on one side. Mechanically it is fine and all of the metal markings are good, with a fair amount of cylinder scene still showing. $ 2295.00 |
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| BURNSIDE 2ND MODEL CARBINE S/N
1785 Receiver has a light strike of the Burnside’s 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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CS-17 CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON - NON-EXCAVATED!! This is probably THE finest example of this most desirable button still retaining a portion of its original gold plating. We have owned a couple dozen dug and non dug examples but this is the only example that we have seen with gold plating. It was hard to get one picture to show all the gold, so we took a couple with different lighting angles. Perfect condition in every way with no wear to the feathers on eagle and some original gold plating. $ 8895.00 SOLD!! |
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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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3rd MODEL "BROWN BESS" SHORT LAND PATTERN This is the "India Pattern" from after the American Revolution. Approximately 55 inches overall with a 39 inch barrel. Wood and metal are both nice, but it appears to have been reconverted to flint. $ 1495.00 ON HOLD!! |
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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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VIRGINIA 2 Pounds - MARCH 1773 Signed by Peyton Randolph and John Blair, endorsed by Robert Carter Nicholas on the back... a group of Williamsburg heavyweights, all involved in the American Revolution! Light folds but otherwise complete with nice margins.Overall size is about 4-3/4" x 6-3/4". $ 1495.00 SOLD!! |
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VIRGINIA 250 Dollar Note - MARCH 1781 Extremely high grade (AU) with full margins and bold signatures. Difficult to upgrade this one! $ 595.00 |
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PENNSYLVANIA 2 Shilling Note - April 1772 Signed by John Morgan, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from that state. This note has good margins and only one extremely light fold visible on the reverse. Very attractive with bold signatures. $ 695.00 |
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NEW JERSEY 12 Shilling Note - March 1776 Signed by John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from that state. Beautiful UNC condition with bold signatures and full margins. Another historic piece! $ 695.00 |
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MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD Retailed by William
Hahn of New York Imported model 1850 sword with nice original leather and brass wire wrap on grip. Brass guard and all brass on the scabbard has toned to a nice antique patina. The blade retains a fair amount of etching and engraving of floral and military trophies. The ricasso is marked "Eisenhauer" which apparently is the German version of "Iron Proof" indicating a high quality, hardened blade (the word "Eisenhauer" appears once more further down in the etching on the blade). There is no "US" nor eagles, or any other American marking on the blade, but the scabbard's drag is stamped "W. Hahn N*Y". William Hahn was a dealer in New York and is known to have supplied swords, including 335 cavalry sabers sold to the government, and now we know that he also dealt in officer's swords! Nice sword from an unusual dealer! $ 1695.00 |
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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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CIVIL WAR UNION COLONEL'S FROCK
COAT This is a beautiful and authentic Civil War officer's double-breasted frock coat with original 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. Our source purchased this one from Dave Taylor many years ago. High ranking Civil War officer frocks are very difficult to find! $ 5995.00 |
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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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A PRISON FRIEND FROM 1862.... Offered here is a coin silver pocket watch with clockworks made by Joseph Johnson of Liverpool, England who was in business from 1805 to 1855. The silver case was made in 1852 (hallmarked with date letter). The most interesting feature of this piece however, is the engraving inside the back cover, which reads very clearly "A prison friend / in Lynchburg, VA / Salisbury, NC / Belle Isle and / Libby Prison, VA. 1862" There are three entertwined initials on the cover that are, no doubt, those of the soldier. The watch is in fine working condition and comes with two watch keys and a small glass display dome. $ 1895.00 |
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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) |
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 |
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 |
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE RICHMOND
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EXCAVATED "US" SADDLE
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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. $ 695.00 |
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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. $ 595.00 |
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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. $ 450.00 |
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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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Naval Watercap Puse Missing watercap $ 125.00 SOLD!! |
PARROTT FUSE ADAPTER White metal $ 55.00 |
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ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS Dug at Chancellorsville Battlefield near the park. $ 18.00 each |
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EXCAVATED CAVALRY CARBINE SLING BUCKLE AND TIP Very nice and complete brass sling buckle with the original tip, which still has leather attached to back. $ 150.00 |
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8 SECOND ARTILLERY FUSES IN ORIGINAL PAPER WRAPPER Complete and perfect! $ 95.00 |
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EXCAVATED SHIELD Brass shield with the number "3" on the face. The attachment pin is gone from the back $ 150.00 |
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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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| Belt Buckle Buc-2 $ 295.00 | Belt
Buckle Buc-4 $ 295.00 Some leather under the hooks! |
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Buckle Buc-5 $ 275.00 Marked "H.A.Dingee", with piece of hook! On Hold!! |
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| Breastplate BP-2 $ 125.00 | Breastplate BP-5 $ 125.00 | Breastplate
BP-8 $ 175.00 Old tag on back! |
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EXCAVATED UNION REGULATION CAVALRY SPUR Nice, with some of the rowel remaining. Dug at Todd's Tavern, in Spotsylvania, Virginia. $ 65.00 |
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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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EXCAVATED UNION "JEFF DAVIS" HARDEE HAT PIN. Excavated and one slight crack at the top of the shield but complete (with one loop remaining). Dug at Fredericksburg, Virginia. $ 195.00 |
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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! $ 750.00 SOLD!! |
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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 |
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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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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. $ 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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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
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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 $ 1750.00 |
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CS-4-A- CONFEDERATE STAFF; B\M: HT&B Manchester. Magnificent - 99% Gilt! $ 2595.00 SOLD!! |
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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! $ 250.00 (2) |
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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! $ 595.00 |
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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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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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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
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