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3143 - CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICERS BOOTS.
These are, without question, the finest pair of Cavalry Boots I have ever laid eyes on, on the open market. They are simply outstanding and remarkably, also identified. These are the type of boots often associated with high-ranking officers, primarily of the Cavalry. J.E.B. Stuart and John S. Moseby immediately come to mind when looking at them. I have never seen a better quality pair of boots. Their cotton straps are fully intact, they are lined with red Moroccan leather and show embossing on the knee-tops. The heals are of hard-wood and fabricated to the soles with with square nails. There are 2 tags affixed to the boot-straps. One obviously a museum or collection tag with cat. number, and the other an ID tag relating to the original owner, Lt. Obadiah Dean - 3rd Georgia Cavalry. I doubt you'll find any better for many years.

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3141 - OUTSTANDING AND RARE, CONFEDERATE-USED, FEDERAL EAGLE DRUM WITH UNQUESTIONABLY AUTHENTIC ALTERATION DENOTING CONFEDERATE USE.
This rare and unusual drum is untouched and fairly well-known. It was formerly the property of Norm Flayderman and still retains his tags. The drum is 100% original and complete with the exception of leather tighteners and its makers label (Rogers) is still in the interior, one of the best condition drums I have ever seen. It retains an old coating of dirt and grime and although completely untouched, this drum retains vibrant colors to its beautiful panel. You'll note in the photo that the "U" in "US" has been changed to a "C". I guarantee this "C" to be a period alteration, as did Norm, as it shows the same age, dirt, and aged patina as does the balance of the drums surface. I guarantee the authenticity to a well-known expert of your choice for authentication to include Steve Sylvia, Shannon Pritchard or John Sexton. This drum was obviously a capture piece, taken home as a souvenir. I doubt another even exists and the most recent drum with documented Confederate use that I saw sold at auction in the $25,000.00 range. This drum is extremely rare and is also a beautiful display piece.

$ 12,750.00
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3133 - EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE SERVICE MEDAL.
This is nothing short of a spectacular, exquisite fabrication of a presentation medal. It was presented to Captain Frank Rice, Chief Surgeon of Cheatham's Division, Army of Tennessee, CSA. This is only the third Civil War Medal I have ever bought and you can see why. I try to handle a wide variety of items in all price ranges but most ID tags, Corps Badges and Veterans Medals just haven't turned my key. I had to buy this one and I don't care if it sells or not. I always try to offer my goods at very fair prices and some actually below retail when I'm able. This is the best, and somebody's gonna have to pay for it or it's going right into my collection. Additionally, if any of you fine folks have world-class Civil War Medals or Corps Badges that you are considering parting with, I'm interested in possibly buying similar items if they are super quality. This one appears to be of solid gold, pinkish in color that I presume is a patina of a copper alloy, maybe 18k. 60 rays in the sunburst, the medal is affixed to a ribbon that has aged but shows little wear. It is accompanied by a CDV of Rice with a Tennessee back-mark. Rice served with with the 15th Tennessee, which was merged with the 37th in '63 and then consolidated with the 4th just days before the wars end. I don't have all of his records yet, but if he was at Franklin, sadly, he was a very busy man. The 15th Infantry Regiment was organized at Jackson, Tennessee, in June, 1861. After fighting at Belmont, Shiloh, and Perryville it was consolidated with the 37th Regiment. It was active at Hoover's Gap, then participated in the campaigns of the army from Chickamauga to Missionary Ridge to Atlanta and then to the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Only a scant handful of original members of the 15th were surrendered and paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina April 25, 1865.

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2098 - CIVIL WAR CORPS BADGE OF SOLID GOLD.
This badge is outstanding and one of the best to ever come to market. It is one of two that I purchased this past spring and that I had intended to keep until a fancy sword got in the way of my personal plans. It is solid gold with 14 battle honors inscribed to the ladders. It is ID'd to Capt. Ezra Sprague, 20th Connecticut Infantry. The 20th served with distinction at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, The Atlanta campaign and Bentonville. It is interesting to note that a facsimile of this exact medal (without Sprague's name) is embossed onto the cover of the 20th's original Regimental History and also that Sprague himself, was a jeweler prior to and after the war. Was he the designer? Further research is certainly warranted and I would like to speak with other collectors that may have similar world-class Civil War Corp Badges and Medals. It is a field that is relatively new for me and I may plan to begin collecting this type of artifact. As usual, I will pay top dollar for top items, so call and let's talk.

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2077 - WORLD-CLASS, CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG, UNQUESTIONABLE CAPTURE HISTORY AND PROVENANCE DIRECTLY FROM THE FAMILY.
This wonderful, world-class Confederate naval flag has come directly from the Rear-Admiral Charles H. Davis family. It is, the only flag from the Battle Of Memphis to ever be offered for sale. Early in the Civil War, Davis was made Acting Flag Officer, in command of the Western Gunboat Flotilla. In the early morning hours of June 6, 1862, the citizens of Memphis gathered in excited anticipation as the Confederate River Defense Fleet steamed out into the Mississippi River to meet the descending Union Gunboat Fleet. The Confederate fleet was comprised of 8 converted wooden paddlewheel steamboats (Little Rebel, Colonel Lovell, Sumter, General Price, General Beauregard, General M. Jeff Thompson, General Bragg, and General Van Dorn), and was armed with a total of 18 cannon and protected by 'armor' of cotton bales and oak planking. The Union fleet (Carondelet, Benton, Cairo, Cincinnati, Louisville, Mound City, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis), commanded by Commodore Charles Henry Davis, carried 79 cannon and was clad with iron plating. These ships were followed by nine new unarmed "Ellet" rams. At approximately 5:30 a.m. the fleets engaged in a fierce long-range cannon duel, fighting for 90 minutes with little effect. Suddenly two unarmed Union rams darted through the smoke and joined the action. The Queen of the West immediately sank the Colonel Lovell but was rammed by the Beauregard. The Monarch damaged other vessels, while the ironclads closed to a deadly range. The citizens exuberance turned to gloom as, one after another, the outgunned Confederate ships were knocked out of action. The raging battle wound to a close with three "cottonclads" sunk, three grounded, one captured, and one escaped. On the Union side, one ram was run aground and another heavily damaged; the rest of the fleet suffered damage but all other ships remained afloat. Charles Ellet, Jr., the designer and commander of the Union Ram Fleet, was the only Union casualty, dying a few days later from a marksman's gunshot wound. The city of Memphis, with Confederate troops having previously ordered away to Corinth, Mississippi, was now defenseless and U.S. Marines were sent ashore to occupy the city. Mayor John Park refused to surrender but conceded that he was powerless to prevent the city's fall. The loss of Memphis, the Confederacy's fifth-largest city, home of a naval manufacturing yard, and a key Southern industrial center, now opened up the Mississippi River to Union invasion all the way south to Vicksburg, Mississippi, and opened West Tennessee to occupation. This was one of the most important battles of the war, having helped to split the South, yet it remains obscure to historians. This flag was captured from the CSS Gunboat General Bragg and is thought to have at one time flown atop the Gunboat "Sumter" at an earlier date, as besides having a stitched-on capture tag, the flag is additionally marked in ink on the fly, "Sumter". The flag remained in the Davis family until it was sold last year. Most likely, this is the only known Confederate Flag that ever flew above two different Confederate vessels. It is in wonderful condition with vibrant colors, a few small bullet or fragment holes and about the most spectacular (stitched-on) capture tag ever found on a Civil War Artifact. We are proud to have acquired this fantastic Confederate Civil War Flag and are certain that it will wind up in a world-class private or museum collection. In terms of condition and history, it is one of the most significant Confederate Flags to ever come to market and the only known survivor of this battles to be offered for public sale.

$ 46,500.00
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2061 - ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE HENRY RIFLE, CARTRIDGE BOX BY B. KITTREDGE OF CINCINNATI.
Rare and desirable, this box has a lot of original lacquer showing on its lid and back. It has one shallow dent on the body that can be repaired. This is a seldom found item and a great addition one of the most famous guns of the Civil war, The Henry Rifle.

$ 1,450.00
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2053 - UNBELIEVABLY RARE AND IMPORTANT PRESENTATION CANE. PRESENTED TO A WELLS FARGO & COMPANY EMPLOYEE AT CHRISTMAS, 1882 BY THE DRIVERS OF THE WELLS FARGO & EXPRESS COMPANY.
I'm going to cut to the chase on this one. In my humble opinion, there are 4 very romantic periods in our nations fabulous history; The Revolutionary War period, the Civil War period, The Wild West period and the trying times of the Great Depression and WW II. This item came to us recently from an estate. It sold several years ago at Greg Martin Auctions in San Francisco for over $30,000.00. It is a wonderful, near mint piece of Historical Americana that can hardly be improved upon. It smacks of the Wild West. This is an outstanding cane with solid gold handle that is inscribed on one side, "B. J. Hull, Entered Employ, Wells Fargo & Co. Express, 1856". On the reverse is a wonderfully engraved freight wagon with itsy-bitsy, teeny-weenie letters that say "Wells Fargo & Company Express" on the wagon's body. Above the wagon is engraved, "Drivers" and below the wagon, "Christmas, 1882". Hull was obviously employed by Wells Fargo from near the very beginning of their illustrious Western History. I would imagine that he started at the bottom of the totem pole and worked his way up through the organization and probably had the respect of the presenters. No history came with the cane and I don't know if its ever been researched. What I do know is that this is a very important artifact and one of the very few that has association with the Wild West in its heyday from the gold fields of California in the 1850's through the migration Westward and the Indian Wars. It was my good fortune to be offered this cane at a very low price before I ever made an offer, and I have no problem making a small mark-up and passing the savings on to a good customer. Wells Fargo Artifacts are extremely rare. To find one with a presentation is next to impossible. If nobody calls to buy this in a few weeks, I'm keeping it. Within 2 days of posting this cane on the website, one of my customers found Hull started as a driver for Wells Fargo in 1856 and worked his way up to supervisor. In 1882, he was still working for WF and living in Sacramento with his wife. We expect further research is to be completed soon.

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2046 - EARLY WESTERN STOCK SADDLE.
I have been told that this saddle dates from 1890 - 1920. It's difficult for me to tell as I know very little about it. All I know is my wife would never try it on, so I've decided to sell it. It does have that neat pouch on the back of the cantle to store your cell-phone.

$ 475.00
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2024 - CONFEDERATE WOOD CANTEEN. PERIOD CARVED, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED.
In terms of ID'd Confederate accouterments, this canteen ranks right near the "top-of-the-food-chain" in terms of rarity and history. It was carved personally by David W. Gardner, Private in Company C, 48th Mississippi Infantry. Gardner was one of the unlucky, having survived the war but also having experienced some grave hardships such as typhoid fever, wounding at Spottsylvania and capture & imprisonment. The 48th had one of the most illustrious histories of all Confederate units, seeing action in most every major battle engaged by the Army Of Northern Virginia. Armed with Enfield Rifles, the 48th saw action at Yorktown, Seven Pines/Fair Oaks, Gaines Mill, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg (Antietam), Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Spottsylvania, etc. Gardner saw action in many, but not all of these battles as he was sick for a period in late 1862 and was captured in May of 1864, serving several months at Elmira. He fought at Gettysburg and witnesses the carnage first-hand as he did at many battles. The canteen has several desirable motifs carved into both sides. Gardner's name and unit designation is carved on both faces of the canteen along with a battle Flag, Regimental Flag, Mason Sign, etc. This is not a high-art canteen, but a folksy rendering by a regular soldier in the field that wanted to ID and decorate his own, very valuable piece of field equipment. If you are a true collector that has waited for a great piece of Confederate history, a piece that was carried while its owner fought through the battlefields of the Civil War with a unit that saw the death and the glory, this is a great opportunity. Items such as these are NOT coming to the market, even in our economic downturn as one might expect. Similar artifacts are almost never offered for sale except at auction or in an "under-the-table" transaction. This may be the last opportunity to acquire such an item as next year begins the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and prices on such items could rise significantly.

Reduced - $9,750.00 !!!
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2022 - ARTILLERY MARTINGALE, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED !
UNQUESTIONABLY, a world-class Civil War Artifact. This piece of history is about as rare a find as can be imagined. I have recently acquired a new item for my own collection and will have to part with this gem. Note: There are only a handful of inscribed Martigale plates known to exist. This is a presentation shield affixed to an Artillery Officers Martingale and there is no doubt that this rig was at the lines. The leather is dyed Artillery red and the plate affixed by brass rivets. This is a very rare and important item. The inscription reads in 6 lines, "Presented To, Maj. A. F. Brooker, 1st Regt. Conn. Arty., By the Line Officers of The Regt., Siege of Petersburg, Va. Oct. 1st, 1864." Brooker mustered into the 1st Conn. in May of 1861 and saw all of the most important action wrought by the Army of the Potomac being noted as serving with honor, distinction and gallantry. He assisted in the defenses of Washington and proceeded to the Peninsula Campaign including the Siege of Yorktown and Seven Days battles under McClellan. He bore a prominent role at Malvern Hill and later received words of praise from Burnside for service at Fredericksburg. He was present at Gettysburg and then fitted out the siege train for Petersburg where he again received praise for his "brilliant performance during the siege operations" from General Butler. This is an artifact unlike any you will probably ever see, and if I hadn't have run across a great new sword for my own collection, it would not be offered for sale. A great opportunity and a wonderful display piece.

Reduced - $9,900.00
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2009 - CIVIL WAR BUGLE, MAKER-MARKED AND INSCRIBED & IDENTIFIED.
This is a Civil War Era bugle that is original and authentic in all respects. It is inscribed as being a member of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry or at least the property thereof. It has a beautiful inscription as such and is also adorned with the makers label of C.H. Norton of Philadelphia. This is probably the most well-known maker of Civil War Bugles. This bugle would have been a premium quality instrument in its day, being fashioned of German Silver and most likely presented to a Regimental Bugler at the beginning of the war. It shows all evidence of having been carried throughout the conflict as it shows worldly use. There are a few areas on the bugle that show dents and breaks from carry and use. These have been filled by dripping or swathing molten lead into any breaks to keep the instrument in working order. They are definitely field repairs and when you look at this piece, it speaks louder than most any Civil War Drum, Sword or Firearm that I have ever come across. This is an absolutely wonderful artifact and I have seen a few fancy presentation bugles that were "after-the-fact" presentations of post-war or post-battle type sell for well over $10,000.00. If this item interests you, give me a call. You'll likely never see another in your lifetime.

$9,350.00 - Reduced to $8,750.00
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1243 - ORIGINAL ANTIQUE POWDER KEG FROM "HAZARD POWDER COMPANY".
100% original and in nice condition. These really add to any type of 19th century display of antique arms, especially a Kentucky Rifle.

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1231 - OUTSTANDING, ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG WITH SOLID, DOCUMENTED CAPTURE AND DISPLAY HISTORY.
This is an out-of-the-woods Confederate 1st National Flag with complete capture documentation. It was brought home from Tennessee by Captain Charles E. Gibbs of the 69th Ohio Volunteers and save for the stars being ripped out of the canton by souvenir hunters, it is outstanding and the perfect 4' x 7" size for display. Further research may actually reveal the unit it was taken from. I don't have time to do this myself as I'm too busy buying and selling to pay for my own vices (Tiffany & Inscribed Swords).

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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.

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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.

$1,650.00
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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.

$1,650.00
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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.

$ 3,650.00
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1186 - CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR IMAGE, IDENTIFIED.
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$2,975.00
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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.

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1172 - CIVIL WAR TINTYPE. 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.

$ 775.00
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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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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.

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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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1011 - EARLY 1881 PATTERN MARTIAL HOLSTER FOR A COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY OR SMITH AND WESSON SCHOFIELD REVOLVER MADE BY LANZ, OWEN & CO. CHICAGO..
A nice Martial Single Action Holster in fine condition with no damage to threading.

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