1207 - GAMBLERS OR SELF-PROTECTION DIRK BY JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS.
This beautiful little weapon is in near mint condition showing a full-polish bright blade and gorgeous mother-of-pearl - spiral-wound grip. The leather sheath retains its original belt loop. 4" blade and almost 7" total, silver mounted and marked, "NON-XLL, JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS, SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND.

SOLD ! ! !
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1205 - CIVIL WAR TINTYPE IMAGE. 1/6 PLATE WITH LEATHERETTE CASE AND GOLD GILT MAT. ARMED AND MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICER TINTYPE, OUTDOOR.
This is a great, almost crystal-clear outdoor image of a handsome Union Infantry Officer. His Kepi shows a horn insignia and he sports what appears to be a known pattern of Clauberg Foot Officers Sword. His mount is ready for action and sports saddle-bags and a shiny new pair of pommel-holsters, no doubt containing a loaded set of Colt Navy or Army Revolvers. He doesn't look the type to be trifled with. If anyone can ID this officer, please give me a call.

$2,150.00
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1198 - CIVIL WAR AMBROTYPE IMAGE, MOUNTED AND ARMED CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER PHOTO. LEATHER CASED WITH GILT MAT. QUARTER PLATE.
Another fine image in Quarter-plate size, this cavalry Officer is sporting what appears to be an Ames style cavalry officers Sabre with brass ring-mounts. He's wearing an Officers Frock and pants, a fine Hardy hat with Plume and a pair of buff-leather gauntlets. Interesting, he has no insignia or "Dash" to any part of his uniform, probably with good reason. He has a Colt 1860 in his belt holster and is most likely sporting another pair in the pommel holsters. Sharp image with slight fading to the left and right of the frame, not unusual for an outdoor shot while mounted.

$2,850.00
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1192 - OUTSTANDING ARMED IMAGE OF A CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRY TROOPER. 1/6th PLATE, FRAMED AND GOLD-GILT MATTED IN LEATHERETTE CASE.
This is a world-class sixth-plate civil war cavalry image that would be difficult to improve upon in terms of its content and clarity. This young soldier is dressed in the standard cavalry shell jacket and quilted pants. The best part is his weaponry. The Colt Navy Revolver in his belt and Cavalry Sabre are great, but pale in comparison to the martial Springfield Single-shot Pistol/carbine with detachable Shoulder-stock that is resting on his thigh. This is a super quality and extremely rare image, worthy of the best collections. A similar photo was sold on Ebay last year for over $4,000.00 with scores of underbidders. I like this one better. If it doesn't sell, it's going into my little display of collectibles.

$4,250.00
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1183 - ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE CURRENCY.
Both in very good condition, priced as one lot.

$125.00
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1175 - ORIGINAL ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVER PARTS.
When you need them, you can't find them. When you have them, you never seem to need them. These parts are in very good to near mint condition. There are 3 hammers for '51 or '61 Navy or '60 Army, 1 near mint Dragoon hammer, 2 '51 Navy levers and 1 Army lever. All are factory original. No returns on these parts. Call for details.

Call for details.
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1172 - GREAT, CRYSTAL CLEAR IMAGE OF AN ARMED UNION SOLDIER.
this image is unframed and in an odd size between a 5th and quarter plate. It is nearly crystal clear and shows a brass 6 numeral insignia on his Kepi and he sports a corps badge on his breast. I bet he could never imagine that his near mint Colt 4-screw Army showing all of its original blue and vivid case-colors would probably fetch over $15,000.00 today.

$ 875.00
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1167 - AMAZING QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF 2 ARMED UNION SOLDIERS, ONE OF THEM AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN. RAREST OF THE RARE IN HISTORICAL IMAGES.
I don't have to tell Civil War collectors how rare this image is. A great image with an African American soldier armed for battle is among the greatest of Civil War rarities. Matted in gilt framoing and in a leatherette case. I have seen similar examples SELL at $6,000 - 8,000.00.

$ 4,850.00
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1154 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR CDV IMAGE OF GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER.
In very fine condition, this shot was probably taken soon after his promotion to Brigadier General in June of 1863. No backmark.

$ 875.00
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1150 - ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR TOKENS. PENNY SIZE.
All in fine to very fine condition and with patriotic motifs. A great little group of tokens found at my mother-in-laws. Knowing that she loves my hobby, whenever she's over for dinner with other guests I always make a point to ask her what things were like back during the Civil War, then she slaps me.

$ 135.00 - SOLD ! ! !
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1146 - PAIR OF ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE CURRENCY BILLS IN FINE CONDITION.
I found these laying around the house. Very fine condition.

$ 145.00 for the pair.
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1113 - POST CIVIL WAR, 13 STAR, CEREMONIAL PATRIOTIC SHOULDER SASH.
Although you have probably seen photos of Military and Political dignitaries wearing such sashes in vintage Civil War Photos, don't get fooled. The applied metallic silver stars are a giveaway as this being a post-1870's product. These are particularly identified and having been worn all across the United States during the Constitutional Centennial Celebration in 1887, the 100 year anniversary of the birth of our nation.

$ 175.00
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1077 - EARLY, Mexican War/Civil War MILITARY OFFICERS INK-WELL.
This is a very unusual inkwell that dates from 1830 - 1860. Probably used by an American Officer of note as it shows a wonderful spread-winged eagle Military Motif.

$175.00
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1011 - EARLY 1881 PATTERN MARTIAL HOLSTER FOR A COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY OR SMITH AND WESSON SCHOFIELD REVOLVER MADE BY LANZ, OWEN & CO. CHICAGO..
In fine condition with no damage to threading.

$750.00 - REDUCED TO $675.00 !!!
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1006 - GOLD RUSH / CIVIL WAR ERA BOWIE KNIFE BY TILLOTSON WITH PATRIOTIC AND CALIFORNIA MOTIFS.
We don't handle a lot of Bowies because good ones just don't come up that often. However, this one has all the bells and whistles that make it a premium knife. 16 1/4" overall, this knife has an outstanding condition etched blade with Patriotic Spread-winged American Eagle, Stand of Arms with Cannon, E. Pluribus Unum, Palo Alto and Califorinia Tooth Pick etched on the massive blade. The stag grip is excellent as is the original leather sheath. All markings are clear and strong. Few better when found. Excellent overall.

SOLD !
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948 - SOLDIERS MEMORIAL OF Lt. JOHN H. McNALLY OF THE 5TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (34TH VOLUNTEERS.
This is an excellent condition memorial still in its beautifull and original walnut with gilt trim. McNally mustered in on 6/21/1861 and out on 6/11/64. His unit saw most of the severe action of the Army of the Potomac to include; Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Battles of Mechanicsville June 26; Gaines' Mill June 27; Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30; Malvern Hill July 1. Battles of Groveton August 29; Bull Run August 30. Maryland Campaign September 6-24. Battles of South Mountain September 14. Antietam September 16-17. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. "Mud March" January 20-24, 1863. Joined Army of Potomac in the fleld. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Laurel Hill May 8. Spottsylvania May 8-12. Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. Harris Farm May 19. North Anna River May 23-26. Jericho Ford May 25. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Left front May 31. Mustered out June 13, 1864. Regiment lost during service 14 Officers and 127 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 68 Enlisted men by disease. Total 209.

$ 650.00
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922 - BEAUTIFULL, NEAR MINT CONFEDERATE GENERAL STAFF OFFICERS COAT BUTTON, OFTEN FOUND ON GENERAL OFFICERS COATS.
This is the very first button I have offered on the website. I bought it because it is the most striking I have ever seen and in near mint condition. This button was regulation for the Confederate States Army, adopted in 1861, " For General Officers and Officers of the General Staff" It retains 98% original bright gilt on its face and shows the standard rounding at the edges, raised eagle in the center, with 11 six-pointed stars surrounding the large eagle. It's breast-shield is marked, "CSA". It shows the back-mark of S. Issacs Campbell & Co/London/St. James St. The photo does not do it justice. It is bright, sharp and large, about the size of a quarter. If you have ever wanted just one great button that was possibly worn by a Confederate General or are a button collector that wants the best, this one is beautifull.

$ 2,350.00
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897 - BEAUTIFULL, EARLY CIVIL WAR DRUM WITH NEW YORK REGIMENTAL BANNER.
This is without a doubt, the finest condition drum we have ever handled and it is in "world-class" condition. It is filthy dirty, but retains 98% of its original hand painted eagle motif. It still retains original heads and snare with a perfect makers label in the interior -"William Hall & Son/Manufactures of MILITARY and Toy drums/Musical Instruments/543 Broadway/New York". Hall received a Federal contract for regulation drums in 1861. The rope and a few leathers appear to have been replaced during its period of use. This drum is outstanding.

SOLD !!!
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855 - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR McCLELLAND OFFICERS SADDLE. IDENTIFIED TO LT. COLONEL CHARLES E. WALBRIDGE OF THE 100TH NEW YORK INFANTRY.
This saddle was purchased by well-known leather expert Walte Budd at auction not long ago. It is accompanied by a wonderfull transcribed journal (originally written by family members in 1873), original CDV photo and some other paperwork. The saddle and other items were placed in the auction by direct descendants of Col. Walbridge, who was from originally from Buffalo, New York. It is in good, strong condition and could probably be ridden today (although I don't recommend it). This regiment is included by Col. Fox among the "three hundred fighting regiments" of the war and earned its reputation for gallantry on many a hard fought field. It left the state for Washington on March 10, 1862, 960 strong, and soon after its arrival was assigned to Naglee's (1st) brigade, Casey's (2nd) division, 4th corps. It joined in McClellan's Peninsular campaign, its losses at Fair Oaks being particularly severe-176 killed, wounded and missing. The regiment was present at all the operations about Charleston harbor during the spring of 1863, and, under the command of Col. Dandy, engaged in the desperate assault on Fort Wagner in July. It then engaged the enemy at Port Walthall Junction, Chester Station, Swift creek, Procter's creek, Drewry's Bluff and Bermuda Hundred. Its losses during this campaign were again very heavy, amounting to 280 in killed, wounded and missing. It was next engaged in the assault on the works of Petersburg, the battles of Deep Bottom, Strawberry Plains, Fort Harrison, Darbytown Road and Fair Oaks. In the action at Strawberry Plains it lost 81 in killed, wounded and missing, at Fair Oaks, the loss was 17, and while in the trenches before Petersburg it met with frequent casualties, aggregating 28 killed, wounded and missing. It was actively engaged at the fall of Petersburg, April 2, 1865, when it made a gallant and successful assault on Fort Gregg and sustained a loss of 59 in killed and wounded. It then participated in the pursuit of Lee and was present at Appomattox.

ON HOLD !!!!
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811 - UNION, REGULATION SIZED CIVIL WAR REGIMENTAL BATTLE FLAG ON ITS ORIGINAL FLAG STAFF, COMPLETE WITH SPIRE AND TASSLES.
AS RARE AS IT GETS! I know I'll probably never find another one. This is an original Civil War Regimental Battle-Flag on its original staff with tassles. I purchased a fantastic Illinois Majors Frock Coat and Vest over a year ago from the same area that this flag came from. The set was ID'd to an Illinois Colonel who was killed leading a charge at Kennesaw Mountain. I was told by the picker that he had missed a regimental flag that the family had sold previously. I believe this to be the same flag that he had missed. After some study, I am certain that indeed, this is a pattern that is found to be used most often by Illinois Regiments. It is 100% original and untouched and needs some help from a good collector. It is in generally fine condition but suffers from the problem of flaking paint on the right wing, tail and regimental banner. This could easily be mounted and/or conserved. I am not interested in making a killing on this flag. I have priced it very low in the hope that a good collector will buy it and have it properly mounted and/or conserved. You don't have to be wealthy to own this fine flag. It will be offered on a first come, first serve basis and I expect there to be many inquiries. Again, this is a flag that conserved could demand $25,000 - $35,000.00 or more when conserved and mounted. I want it to find a good home and am offering it at a fraction of that range. Call for details !

REDUCED TO BELOW COST - $12,500.00 !!!
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630 - ISSUED INFANTRY HARDY HAT IN FINE CONDITION.
This is a great Hardy in excellent condition save for some seperation on the back of the top rim which could easily be repaired. This is not one of those unissued surplus items. It was worn in the field and shows little of it. It's also not priced at $9,000.

$ 5,450.00 , *** CLEARANCE - $3,975.00 !!!
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613 - OUTSTANDING, 100% ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR McDOWELL PATTERN OFFICERS KEPI WITH ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED STAFF INSIGNIA.
This is a WORLD-CLASS hat with all the bells & whistles. It retains its original lining, sweatband and makers label from Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. It has its ORIGINAL insignia and is not one of those hats that's had a "wondering patch" applied to it. It's missing the strap-loop and has only a moth nip or two. This is for the finest of collections.

ON HOLD !
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591 - HISTORICALL INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR ERA GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH HISTORIC PRESENTATION.
This is a great item that was sold from this website previously and then returned to us as the watch needs repair. It is wonderfull and the only Gold Watch with presentation that I have ever come across. The inscription reads, "Presented by Co. H, 52 Reg. P.V. To Capt. E. R. Peckens at Beaufort, SC. April 30, 1863". Peckens (spelled "Peckins" in the National Archives) served with the 52nd at Lee's Mills, Williamsburg, Seven Pines and Fair Oaks. A folder with his records and regimental history are included.

$5,500.00, *** CLEARANCE - $4,200.00
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585 - SPENCER RIFLE WIELDING CAVALRY TROOPER TINTYPE.
This is a nice, clear image of a Civil War Cavalryman with a Colt 1860 Army revolver tucked in his belt and a fine Spencer Rifle with sling at his side.

SOLD !!!
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580 - FANTASTIC HALF-PLATE IMAGE OF A MILITIA OFFICER, EARLY PRE CIVIL WAR OR CIVIL WAR.
Description coming soon.

SOLD !!!
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