EVERY ITEM COMES WITH A 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD.

More stuff 185

Here we have three medals. They are:

1. Indian Wars-U.S. Army for Service. It looks good but may be a repro. Check out the pics and decide.

2. United States Marine Corps Good Conduct medal. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal was Instituted in 1896 Criteria: Outstanding performance and conduct during 3 years of continuous active enlisted service in the U.S. Marine Corps. This style was the earlier version because afer WWII after the suspension bar "U.S. Marine Corps" was dropped. This one looks to have age to it.

3. This is the U.S. Navy medal for the NICARAGUAN CAMPAIGN OF 1912 for Service. The Nicaraguan Campaign Medal is a campaign medal of the United States Navy which was authorized by Presidential Order of Woodrow Wilson on September 22, 1913. A later medal, the Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal was authorized by an act of the United States Congress on November 8, 1929. The two medals were considered two separate awards, with the original medal being commonly referred to as the First Nicaraguan Campaign Medal.

The attachments on the first two medals look period but the Indian Wars Medal looks like a more modern attachment. For the trio in Case $75.00

civil war

NOTE!!! We just got in several ‘HANDYMAN SPECIALS’ or parts guns. Take a look!!

Consignment

More stuff 184

Lets start with the roughest one of the lot! This is a.52 caliber poor boy half stock rifle that has seen better days and needs a good craftsman to bring her back to life!!! The octagonal barrel measures 40 inches long and has utilized the drum and nipple method on the side of the barrel. There are 3 exposed dovetails on the bottom of the barrel which were probably made for ramrod thimbles which are now missing. The stock is wired to the barrel to keep it in place. The front and rear sights are present and this file has a double screw tang arrangement. This is a single trigger type rifle and the trigger guard is lacking. There is no butt plate and never was one. The stock has seen lots of bumps and bruises and has several cracks in it, it’s not broken but has several cracks. The lockplate is missing Look at the pics. You get what you see. For this piece $195.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 183

Here we have a 14 gauge fowler with a 39 inch barrel. The entire piece measures 53 ¾ inches long. The piece is missing the butt plate, trigger guard and hammer. The stock is still in generally good condition with the usual burn out behind the nipple. ?There is even some checkering done on the stock. The back action lock has some engraving on it but no name and I found no name on the barrel as well. I have not taken the barrel off the stock so there may be something under there. The front of the barrel is holding the under barrel rib on with wire. There is some simple engraving on the barrel tang and some rings to the front of the octagonal part of the barrel. The majority of the barrel is round. The wonderful thing about this piece is that it has the original ramrod! These are missing more than 90% of the time so this is a plus! For this piece needing restoration $250.00 Look at the pics!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 182

Here we have a full stock rifle that’s virtually complete except for a working lock and a trigger guard. The 38 caliber barrel is 44 inches long with the entire piece being about 60 inches long. I can’t tell for sure if this barrel is rifled or not as it needs a good scrubbing. The hardwood stock is in good condition overall with some burn loss behind the nipple which is still present. R.W. Booth, Cincinnati is on the lock plate while W. Rennara is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The brass nose cap is present as well as the two brass ramrod thimbles and the third thimble that enters into the stock. The trigger guard is missing (probably brass) but the butt plate is present. There is a hole recessed into the obverse butt stock that may have been for a cap box but it looks unfinished. Perhaps a small tin box fit in that recess. The small brass sideplate is present but the lock screw is missing. Take a look at the pics. I believe a good craftsman could fix this up fine. There is plenty to work with here and it’s a fullstock! $295.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 181

Here we have a large 60 caliber half stock with no lock. This is a nipple side lug percussion that looks to be a somewhat crude ‘Poor Boy’ which were made without butt plates most of the time. The stock is quite large and the hardware seems to have had the stock someone crudely or hand cutout to fit the iron parts. The from barrel pin is missing that’s why you see a rubber band holding on the barrel in the front. This heavy octagonal barrel is 40 inches long no rifling that I can see. Both ramrod thimbles are present front and rear sight. The percussion side drum is present but missing the nipple. I can see no makers names on this piece anywhere. The stock is in generally good condition with the exception of a piece lacking opposite the lock and cracking where the butt was on a damp floor probably most of it’s life as well as a chip out of the butt. This rifle has a single trigger and an iron triggerguard. Worthy of restoration! For this piece $195.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 180 consignment

Here we have 2 project guns! ONE SOLD !!! These are both old percussion with one being a rifle and the other being a double barrel shotgun! Here there are:

2. This second firearm is a put together from two guns 12 gauge double barrel percussion shotgun! It’s in bad condition but it’s very unusual as well! This firearm is a whooping 60 inches long with 45 3/8ths inch barrels that obviously came from two different guns. The conversion was the drum and nipple method. Necessity is the mother of invention and we believe this hunter needed a goose gun that could fire more that one shell before reloading so hence this piece was born!!! The stock is massive as well being quite wide at 3 inches at the widest point. The stock itself is nearly 31 inches long. No makers name is on the one lockplate remaining so we don’t know who made it or at the very least the locks. The triggers are missing and some wood is lacking but it is what it is! Take a look at the pics so you can see what I mean! Unique and would look great on the wall when you put it back together! For this piece $195.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 179

Here we have an India Ax of the type used in Indian during the 17th and 18th centuries. This particular one is , what we believe to be, a Victorian Copy for decoration in a well to do household of the time. Egyptian and other exotic weapons and objects decorated the affluent Victorian Homes of the 1880’s-1890’s and so on. This particular ax is pretty substantial and could actually be used as a weapon. The piece measures about 33 inches long with a hand hewed hardwood shaft wrapped in copper wire on the upper end. There is a brass decorative finial at the bottom. The head/bit looks to be forged and done quite well. The bit is over 11 inches long by over 2 inches wide . The head measures 5 ½ inches to the back of the shaft. The wood shaft terminates into a point but I believe that there was a spear point on that end at one point in time, now lacking. All in all a nice piece that shows some nice wear. For this India Ax $210.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 178

Here we have a 19th Century European Cavalry Saber. It kind of leans toward French but it could also be Russian. Still researching. At any rate it’s a solid piece without scabbard. The blade is 34 inches long with just a trace of a ricasson on each side. The blade resembles the Boyle and Gamble flat blades of the Confederacy but I assure you it is not. There is some words stamped into the right flat blade but I just cannot make them out. The holt has the 3 brass branches and knuckguard as well as a brass pommel cap which extends the entire way up to the grip ferule. The grip is a grooved hardwood grip which is lacking leather and wire. There is a crown and BV that is stamped on the backside of the handguard. For this piece $295.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 177

Here we have a small German Hunting Sword. A thorough investivation shows no markers markings on it that I can see. The sword is 24 ½ inches long with a brass cross guard and clamshell guard. The pommel cap is also brass and it’s all held together by peening the tang over at the pommel cap. The guard is staghorn and in nice condition. The blade is 19inches long and has tons of light etching on each side of the blade. It’s kind of hard to photograph it as there was a lot of shine. There are some areas of pitting on the blade but not severe. The pitting is stabilized so no more should occur if correct conditions are maintained. The original red washer is still present as well. Overall a very nice example of a 1800’s early 1900’s hunting sword. The scabbard measures about 19 inches long being leather with brass mountings. There is a small hole in the ‘drag’ where the blade penetrated it at some point. I have no doubt that this is the original scabbard for this sword but it is about the same length of the sword with probably only the washer keeping it from bottoming out. All in all a nice example!!! Check out the pics! $350.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 176

Here we have some 18th century flatware of various makers and some is monogramed. Take a look at the pics. I believe it all to be coin silver. For each piece $20.00 or $200 for the set!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 175

SOLD

Now we have the blacksmith made knife. This is a spearpoint knife being 12 inches long with a 7 1/2 inch long blade. The blade is hand wrought with roughness and pitting here and there. It has a large clipped corner rectangular hand guard being made from a single piece of sheet iron. The round wooden grip has a round ferrel on it next to the guard and is a compression fit on the tang. The 7 3/4 inch brown leather scabbard started out life on a nicer knife as it was well made with a design around the edge on both sides and excellent stitching. You can see where a belt loop was originall sewn onto this piece but now lacking as I don't believe it would have worked with this particular knife. More than likely this knife in scabbard was shoved into a belt of trousers. For this piece $275.00

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Consignment

More stuff 174

Nice Civil War Infantry Officers General Staff Sword and scabbard !!! Falling under the general heading of the “Peterson-75,” from Harold Peterson’s The American Sword, these swords were made for export to the U.S. in Germany, but were based on the British 1827 Rifle officer’s sword and the 1822/45 infantry officer’s sword. They were liked by US officers for field wear because of their robust iron or brass hilts and iron scabbards, however this is a grade above that with a silver washed brass scabbard, mounts and rings! This one also has a high-quality open-work brass hilt with an unusual American eagle on the front of the guard, US in the open brass work on the bottom of the guard and vivid blade etching to match with the Eagle with E. Pluribus Unum on one side and US on the other side. This has a brass hilt that has an undisturbed, uniform, mellow patina on the pommel, backstrap and open-work guard and has not been cleaned. . The guard shows a finely detailed eagle in perching, carrying a long ribbon in its beak reading “E Pluribus Unum.” In contrast to many guards of this type, the details of the eagle’s feathers and the floral elements are deeply chased and detailed. The use of the US in the guard classifies it as a staff and field sword, but photographic evidence shows it in use by officers of different ranks and posting. The grip is deep leather grip, completely intact with a few minor rubs, and the three-strand brass wire binding is present but a little disarayed. The brass mounted brass scabbard is in good condition with a 'door' dent here and there. . The brass throat, carrying rings and drag are all there and match the patina of the hilt. There is only traces of the original silver wash but it definitely was silver plated at one time. The spearpoint blade is near excellent, showing some gray staining here and there along the blade, but showing bright overall with vivid etching. The ricasso on the reverse shows the Clauberg, Solingen, maker’s stamp surrounding their trademark knight. A central panel on the blade with decorative ends surrounds floral scrolls bordering a large “US” entwined with vines and scrolls, and showing some original frosting and some staining. . The obverse of the blade has a central etched panel with the same decorative points and floral scrolls, but surrounding a bright etched American eagle, matching that on the guard, that perches clutching olive branch and arrows in its talons with an E Pluribus Unum ribbon in its beak, surrounded with sunburst rays. The hilt is very tight to the blade with no wobble at all! This is a most unusal sword of this type and this is a very good looking, high-quality officer’s sword. Sorry but no history accompanies it other than it was found in Central Indiana. This sword is totally unmessed with and uncleaned! Hard to find in original condition! For this unique piece $1650.00

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 173

Here we have a fantastic Dog River Confederate Cavalry Saber! Guaranteed !!! This is a rare authentic antique American Civil War Confederate cavalry saber in the classic unmarked version that has been nicknamed by collectors as the “Dog River” Confederate cavalry saber that is patterned after the U.S. model 1840 cavalry known as the “wristbreaker” heavy Cavalry Saber. . They get this nickname because some of the unmarked cavalry sabers were made by the factory on the Dog River in Georgia. The fact is that most of the swords that are unmarked with this nickname were made throughout the south at arsenals and retailers both large and small. This one has miraculously not been cleaned and the grip has not been replaced! The piece is about 39 inches long with about 1/8th inch of the tip lacking. The blade is the typical unstopped fuller made with the wide spline of a 1840 Heavy Cavalry saber and totally unmarked. The blade has some roughness to it from being in the attic but fortunately the old veteran didn’t give it to the kids and there is virtually no or little damage to the edge. The blade itself is about 33 ½ inches long. The tang passes through a brass guard and the passageway is quite large, perhaps way too large for this tang and the guard is very loose on the blade but obviously original to this piece. Most of the brass on the handguard is a very dark patina with red brass showing through. The guard has casting flaws in it that you can see in the pics. The pommel cap also has casting mistakes on it as well. The grip is wooden with spirals cut into the wood and utilizes a different kind of wire in it. If you look at the pics of the close up of the wire I believe that this too is original to this particular saber. The wooden grip has a fantastic dark patina that initially looks like leather but I believe the leather is lacking. The original grip may have been wrapped in oil cloth as well. By looking at the tang it appears that this sword has never been apart. Unfortunately, we do not have the scabbard. For this fine old piece $2595.00

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 172

Here we have a very nice little .41 caliber Colt single shot 3rd model deringer. 2 ½ inch barrel pivoting to the right for loading. The serial number on this piece is “74”. Here is some info from proof house:

3rd Model (Thuer) Deringer

• Chambered in .41 caliber.

• Manufactured circa 1875-1912.

• Serial number range 1-45000.

• Yearly production numbers are not known.

• By the low serial number on this little pistol we know that it was definitely made in 1875 so no FFL is required. The pistol itself is in pretty good condition with graces of original plating on the brass frame and nearly all the plating present on the backstrap. The top of the barrel is marked –COLT- as it should be and the caliber designation is marked on the brass frame on the reverse side near the spur trigger. The varnished walnut grips are very pleasing to the eye. One of the grips has a crack in it but is not broken through. The action works fine and you can still see traces of rifling in the dark barrel. We have shown a cartridge in the pics that this piece would have taken. The cartridge is for display purposes only and not included with the pistol. For this Historic low serial number Colt $1950.00 •

• • • • • • • • • • • • • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW AND HOT OFF THE PRESSES !!!!

Here we have the 2nd Edition of CIVIL WAR HARD IMAGES Volume 2- UNION by Ben L. Pauley and Christopher Anderson with Foreword by Ted Caldwell (yours truly!) I was thrilled to be asked to write the foreword for this truly fascinating research book by these two fine young men! This book is an extensive study of the photographs within. All are hard images and teaches us how to grade them with each image study getting an Image score. The vast array of different images is outstanding showing different types of Union uniforms, accoutrements and weapons! The authors went to painstaking efforts to identify the many different weapons shown in these images. The book is in large format being hardbound with dust jacket and utilizing 215 glossy pages with color photographs! The many photographs are enlarged to show details. This is the companion book to their first edition entitled CIVIL WAR HARD IMAGES Volume 1-CONFEDERATE. These Volumes are truly outstanding and definitely belong in every Civil War Collectors or Student's Library! $65.00 each volume!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 170

Here we have a 19th/20th century English Court or Diplomat sword in partial sheath. Brian Garvin shared this info about these type swords.

“An International Diplomat is someone who has been appointed to represent a particular government and who has relations with people from other governments, sort of like a Liaison. Diplomats that reside and represent nations all over the world have used the Sword as part of their formal attire. Swords that were used by Military Troops have always been regulated, this you'd only see them using a particular type of Sword. However Ambassadors have a lot of latitude regarding the type of sword they carry, so you could end up seeing them one of many variations of this Battle Weapon. American Diplomats started using Swords around the 1800's. These were generally Short in length and the blade was typically anywhere from 36-38 inches. Around the 1850's the American Diplomats used to carry a Sword with a straight blade that was tapered on each side and had a fine point on the end of it.”.

This particular sword is in the English pattern and is quite lovely. It has a gold gilt grip and knuckbow/guard and even the 6 sided blade has gold gilt on it and a blued panel on either side typical of what the Americans carried. I can see no makers marks on it anywhere and it did come out of Central Indiana as most of my offerings do so it could well be American as the Americans copied patterns of other countries. The blade is 30 ½ inches long and is quite slender. There is staining on the last 9 inches or so of the blade but stable at this time. There is a gap between the blade and the hilt and the original red felt washer is still present. There is a sword knot that hangs from the knucklebow. The entire piece is over 37 inches long. The sword does have a scabbard but it’s not in very good condition. The top mount is present and that’s pretty good but the leather body has been broken in two and the bottom drag is missing. All in all it’s still a very pretty sword! $595.00

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •

Consignment

More stuff 169

This sword was made by Luckhaus & Gunther of Remscheid, Germany, and was purchased by the Spanish Army and believed to be a Spanish American War Souvenir from 1898. We do not know who brought it back but it did come out of Central Indiana and Indiana did have soldiers who served in the Spanish American War. This is the Eaglehead type of this sword with checkered wooden grip and brass eaglehead pommel and crossguard with ‘traces’ of silver wash on them. 33 inches long in the sheath and out of the sheath it has a 27 inch blade with a few nicks on the edge and most of the markings can be made out on the blade. There is a leather sword knot present on this piece. The sheath is in generally good condition and has the original frog still attached and because it is still there most of the silver wash still appears on the top mount. The bottom mount/drag has no such silver wash present instead being a nice dark patina. I do not know if this drag is original to this piece but has certainly been on the sheath for a very long time! Take a look at the pics! $325.00

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 168

Here we have an excellent late 1800’s Spanish American War Mills type Belt and 1886 type ‘H’ plate for the 30-40 Krag rifle. This belt is in excellent condition with no fraying. The ‘H’ US buckle is not marked and neither is the belt itself. Room for 45 cartridges and has grommets. Excellent Condition! You won’t find better! For this fine piece $275.00

•

•

•

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 166

Here we have an item that I have not seen in my 35 years of collecting! This is a colorized document entitled UNTIED STATES ARMY DIPLOMA for Joab P. Murphy in a frame measuring 15 1/2 X 11 1/2. Here is Joab’s stats:

Joab P. Murphy Residence North Vernon IN; Enlisted on 1/7/1864 as a Private. On 10/25/1862 he mustered into "B" Co. IN 6th Infantry He was transferred out on 9/22/1864 On 9/22/1864 he transferred into IN 68th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

Here’s a history of the 6th Indiana Infantry:

Sixth Infantry (Reorganized). Cols., Thomas T. Crittenden, Philemon P. Baldwin Hagerman Tripp; Lieut.-Cols., Hiram Prather, Hagerman Tripp, Calvin D. Campbell; Majs., Augustus H. Abbett, Calvin D. Campbell, Samuel F. McKeehan, Delaney Kavanaugh. This regiment was mustered in at Madison, Sept. 20, 1861, for three years, and left the state the same day. At this time it numbered about 500, being un-uniformed and hastily provided with arms. The rumors of Morgan's invasion of the state, through Kentucky, led Col. Crittenden to request that it be sent to Louisville to aid in repelling such an advance, and it was the first northern troop to enter Kentucky. It went to Louisville, thence to Muldraugh's Hill, near Elizabethtown, and later was transferred to Nolin creek. On Oct. 9, it was joined by 300 recruits from Madison, bringing its strength to about 800, and was assigned to Rousseau's brigade of McCook's division. It moved to Bowling Green, where it remained until March, 1862; was then ordered to Nashville, and thence to Savannah, Tenn., where a steamer was taken for Pittsburg landing. It was engaged during the second day's fight at Shiloh, saving a battery from capture at a critical moment and making a charge that aided very materially in turning the tide of battle for a Union victory. It lost in this engagement 43 in killed and wounded. It camped on the field until the beginning of the march for and siege of Corinth, in which it participated. Just before the fall of Corinth Col. Crittenden was appointed brigadier-general, Lieut-Col. Prather resigned, Capt. Baldwin was elected colonel, and Capt. Tripp, lieutenant- colonel. It proceeded to Nashville with Buell's army and thence to Louisville, Ky., which was reached Oct. 2, 1862. It participated in Rosecrans' march upon Murfreesboro, being in an all day's skirmish on Dec. 25, and took part in the battle of Stone's River, where 3 of its color-bearers were shot and the regiment fell back with its brigade to escape annihilation, but reformed and aided in driving the enemy back some hours later. It was engaged in campaigning between Murfreesboro and Chattanooga during the spring and summer of 1863, being in a sharp engagement at Liberty gap during the movement towards Tullahoma in June. In the battle of Chickamauga it was thrown into the breach at noon of the first day's fighting, participated in two successful charges during the afternoon, in the grand charge the same night when Col. Baldwin was killed and Lieut.-Col. Tripp severely wounded and held its ground under a heavy fire all of the second day. It was in the skirmish at Brown's ferry, and took part in the engagement at Missionary Ridge, after which it moved to the relief of Gen. Burnside in eastern Tennessee and remained there until spring. It joined Sherman's movement towards Atlanta, in 1864, being in the battles of Tunnel Hill, Buzzard Roost, Rocky Face ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church, Allatoona Ridge, Dallas, Kennesaw mountain, Marietta and before Atlanta. Its term of service expired in August and the reenlisted veterans and recruits whose term of service had not expired, were transferred to the 68th Ind. infantry. The regiment was mustered out Sept. as, 1864. On the final muster-out of the 68th, 19 men of the 6th were found to be still in service and were transferred to the 44th Ind., being mustered out with that regiment Sept. 14, 1865. The original strength of the three years regiment was 996. It gained by recruits 113, and by unassigned recruits 9; total 1,118. Loss by death 253; by desertion 48; unaccounted for, 10. Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

This Diploma was given while ‘ON TO ATLANTA’! He must have folded up this document and carried it with him on his way to Atlanta. Still in great shape in the original 15 1/2 X 11 1/2 frame they put it in when he returned home. Feels and looks like velum to me. Signed by Capt. S. McKeehan of Company B. Who was killed at Dallas, GA in May of 1864. Rare to find! $395.00

•

•

•

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consingment

More stuff 165

Here is a framed 13 1/2 X 11 1/2 discharge for Andrew Isgrigg when he was in the 3 month 10th Indiana Infantry and it was signed by Col. Mahlon D. Manson. Here are his stats and bio:

Mahlon Dickerson Manson Residence Crawfordsville IN; 41 years old. Enlisted on 4/17/1861 as a Captain. On 4/25/1861 he was commissioned into "G" Co. IN 10th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/6/1861 at Indianapolis, IN On 9/18/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 10th Infantry He was discharged for promotion on 3/24/1862 On 3/24/1862 he was commissioned into US Volunteers General Staff He Resigned on 12/21/1864 Promotions: * Major 4/27/1861 * Colonel 5/10/1861 * Brig-General 3/24/1862 (As of US Vols) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/27/1861 from company G to Field & Staff Other Information: born 2/20/1820 in Piqua, OH died 2/4/1895 in Crawfordsville, IN Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana - Dyer: A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion - Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903 - Generals in Blue, Lives of the Union Commanders - Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com MAHLON DICKERSON MANSON Manson, Mahlon D., brigadier-general, was born at Piqua, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1820. He removed to Indiana in early life, served in the Mexican war as captain in the 5th Ind. infantry, and was a representative in the Indiana state legislature in At the beginning of the Civil war he became captain in the 1Oth Ind. volunteers, soon afterwards major and colonel, and he commanded his regiment at Rich mountain, Va., July 11,1861. He was in command of the 2nd brigade of the army of Gen. George H. Thomas at the battle of Mill springs, Ky., Jan. 19, 1862, and on March 24 he was commissioned brigadier-general of volunteers. In April and May 1862, he engaged in the skirmishes in front of Corinth, Miss., and at the disastrous battle of Richmond, Ky., he commanded the national forces before the arrival of Gen. Nelson, being wounded and taken prisoner. He was exchanged in Dec., 1862, in the following March commanded the national forces in a skirmish with Pegram, and in July, 1863 was in command during the Morgan raid in Indiana and Ohio. He served with Burnside in east Tennessee, was placed at the head of the 23d army corps in Sept., 1863, and took part in the siege of Knoxville, Tenn., and in various engagements in that state. He was severely wounded at the battle of Resaca, and resigned on account of his wounds, Dec. 21, 1864 Gen. Manson was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana in 1864, and subsequently for secretary of state, but he was elected to the 42nd Congress, and in 1872 was elected auditor of the state of Indiana. He died in Crawfordsville, Ind., Feb. 4, 1895. Source: The Union Army, vol. 8

The document is also signed by A.O.Miller who was the Captain and later became Brig. General. He was later with the 72nd Indiana which was part of Wilder’s Brigade! Here are his stats:

Abram O. Miller Residence Jefferson IN; 34 years old. Enlisted on 9/18/1861 as a Captain. On 9/18/1861 he was commissioned into "C" Co. IN 10th Infantry He was discharged for promotion on 8/23/1862 On 8/24/1862 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 72nd Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/24/1865 at Nashville, TN He was listed as: * Wounded 4/2/1865 Selma, AL Promotions: * Major 9/21/1861 (As of 10th Inf) * Lt Colonel 4/5/1862 (As of 10th Inf) * Colonel 8/13/1862 (As of 72nd Inf) * Brig-General 3/13/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 9/21/1861 from company C to Field & Staff (As of 10th Inf) Other Information: born 10/2/1827 in Madison County, OH died 4/25/1901 in Lebanon, IN Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, IN Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana - Adjutant General's Office General Order #133, August 22, 1865 - Dyer: A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion - Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903 - Brevet Brigadier Generals in Blue - Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS - Research by Mark Davis (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

Here is Andrew Isgrigg’s bio and stats:

Andrew Isgrigg Residence Clinton County IN; Enlisted on 4/25/1861 as a Private. On 4/25/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. IN 10th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/6/1861 at Indianapolis, IN Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

Lots of info here but this is a historic piece with those two General’s Signatures on there before they were Generals. Here’s the 10th Indiana’s Regimental History for the 3 month Unit:

Tenth Infantry. Cols. Joseph J. Reynolds, Mahlon D. Manson, William C. Kise, William B. Carroll, Marsh B. Taylor, Lieut.- Cols., James R. M. Bryant, William C. Kise, Abram 0. Miller, William B. Carroll, Marsh B. Taylor Job H. Van Natta; Majs., Mahlon D. Manson, William C. Wilson, Abram 0. Miller, Benjamin M. Gregory, Marsh B. Taylor, Job H. Van Natta William B. Carroll. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in April 1861 for the three months' service, and was mustered in April 25. Col. Reynolds was commissioned brigadier-general of volunteers June 10 Maj. Manson was promoted colonel, and Capt. William C. Wilson, of Co. D was made major. The regiment left the state June 19, and proceeded to Parkersburg, W. Va., thence to Buckhannon. It reached Rich Mountain July 10, and the next day charged the enemy's works, routing him and capturing his guns. It then moved to Beverly, where it remained in camp until July 24, and it was mustered out at Indianapolis, Aug. 2, 1861. Its original strength was 789; recruits, 1 total, 790. Loss by death, 6; desertion, 6.

For this rare discharge $165.00

• • •

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 164

Here we have two hand held round bullet molds. They both appear to be .28 caliber and both are iron. On the left is a single cavity scissors mold and has a sprue cutter between the handles. Also the marking 180 is there. Don’t know what that is suppose to indicate. The mold operates freely and has a great old attic patina to it! $30.00

This other mold is a little heavier but has no sprue cutter. It also is iron and operates freely. No markings on this one. $30.00 Check out the pics!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 163

Here we have a Civil War era WADE & BUTCHER – SHEFFIELD straight razor and case. This is the CELEBRATED HOLLOW GROUND RAZOR and comes in the original leather covered pasteboard container. The grips on this old razor are horn and there are no breaks or cracks. Nice! Good for a Civil War Display! $65.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 162

Here’s an old floral holster that we believe is for the 1849 Colt Pocket .31 caliber model Revolver. This thing is really ornate! I don’t believe I would try to force a revolver in it but it would look great in a display! The flap has been reinforced and resewn on the back but its there and pretty solid. There was a piece of leather, now lacking, that went horizontally across the front for the flap tab to slip down into. This holster even has the plug still in it at the bottom. I believe it accommodated a 6 inch barrel. Probably fit other single action small revolvers of the time as well. For this piece $165.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment…

More stuff 161

Here we have a small spike ax. I wasn’t sure about this one but I showed it to a dealer who has had this type of small spike ax before and he believes that it is correct due to it’s construction and patina. It’s over 8 ¼ inches long with the spike being half the length of the piece. This spike is hand forged into the ax head and not welded. Forging hammer marks abound on this piece and the spike is the same patina as the ax. There is a small piece of wood handle remaining. The Ax is 2 ½ inches wide at the widest point which is the bit or blade. There are a couple of chips out of the blade. This ax came in with the one below. For ths piece $275.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 160

Here we have a small polled ax. This small hand ax is about 5 ½ inches long and 1 ¾ inches wide at the widest point which is the bit or blade. There is a substantial chip out of the blade and the poll is beat down some but what a nice 1800’s ax. It may be around the 1860’s and was probably a pioneer small hand ax but could have been used by a native american. We don’t have any history on this piece. Take a look at the pics! Nice!!! $325.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 159

Here is a large handmade holster that fits a Single Action Army with 6 inch barrel or other large frame revolver. It’s seen better days but that it is still here is a miracle in itself! The leather is extremely pliable and the closer is the snap type so I think that it’s at least turn of the 20th century or newer. The belt loop on the back is broken but still there. It’s a great companion piece in a display! $45.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Consignment

More stuff 158

Here is a item that I usually don’t put in this space however this is a Historic Study that I feel belongs here.

This is a book entitled A HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY AMONG NEGROES IN AMERICA by Harry E. Davis, 1946, FIRST EDITION. United Supreme Council, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry [1946], 1946. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 334 pages no illustrations. Brown cloth with lettering in gold on the front board and spine. Lacks the dust jacket. A study of freemasony among Americans of African descent beginning with Prince Hall in the 18th century and continuing through the 19th century. Good with mild bumps and some discoloration to the covers. Binding is tight. No torn pages. Nice! $165.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 157

Here we have an old leather shot pouch and an antler power flash pan measurer. The old leather pouch is for a shotgun as it has lead shot in it. Take a look at the pics. The leather is in great condition and the flask has a wooden stopper. I believe this piece to be handmade and very old. The pouch measures 6 ½ inches long to the stopper and 2 ¾ inches wide. For this old handmade pouch $45.00

The antler powder measure is over 3 inches long with a little string attached to it. This little pan measure was probably tied to a possibles bag or powder horn. This would have been used with a flintlock musket or shotgun more than likely. $25.00

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 155

Here we have a Grand Army of the Republic Ribbon from 1931. I don’t believe it was ever used. Usually a straight pin was used to pin it to a lapel. For this nice 6 inch long ribbon $15.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 152

The predecessor to the .45-70 was the .50-70-450 cartridge, adopted in 1866 and used until 1873 in a variety of rifles, many of them percussion rifled muskets converted to trapdoor action breechloaders. The conversion consisted of milling out the rear of the barrel for the tilting breechblock, and placing a .50 caliber "liner" barrel inside the .58 caliber barrel. The .50-70 was popular among hunters, as the bullet was larger than the .44 caliber and also hit harder but the military decided as early as 1866 that a .45 caliber bullet would provide increased range, penetration and accuracy. The .50-70 was nevertheless adopted as a temporary solution until a significantly improved rifle and cartridge could be developed. The result of the quest for a more accurate, flatter shooting .45 caliber cartridge and firearm was the Springfield Trapdoor rifle. Like the .50-70, the .45-70 used a copper center-fire case design. A reduced power loading was also adopted for use in the Trapdoor carbine. This had a 55 grain (3.6 g) powder charge. Also issued was the .45-70 "Forager" round, which contained a thin wooden bullet filled with birdshot, intended for hunting small game to supplement the soldiers' rations. This round in effect made the .45-70 rifle into a 49 gauge shotgun.

Now to this round. This is an original .45-70 Forager round and is complete and in good aged condition with a dark patina to the brass. The headstamp is "W.R.A. Co. (WInchester Repeating Arms Company) and 45-70. You just don't see these round often. For this round $45.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 151

Here we have a wonderful early Ames U. S. Officers Militia Sword and brass scabbard. This sword has the Brass Roman Helmet Pommel and the blade is marked N P AMES CUTLERS SPRINGFIELD. This Springfield, Mass site was used from 1829 to 1848 when the company moved to Chicopee, Mass. This is a high grade sword having brass hilt featuring helmet pommel, bone grip and a cast ferrule and chain guard. The quillon with scrolled finials is integral to downturned cast clamshell guard with high-relief spread-wing eagle. The blade displays good color and remains in good condition and is etched with clusters of acorns and oak leaves, eagle, and scrolling. The etching is a little light be still easily seen. The gilt brass scabbard retains a top ring and a middle carrying ring with frog stud and its cast/ gilt mountings including pillow type drag. The sword and scabbard have been restored by Mink Creek Factory of Adell, Wisconsin ran by Jim Brown, who is a renown expert in the sword field. The scabbard is all brass and has the usual dents and dings but solid as a rock! Take a look at the pics! For this fine old sword $1195.00

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More stuff 150

Hee we have a nice letter from Richmond, VA on July 12, 1864 concerning Cotton purchases by See Company of Jonesville, VA and is written thusly:

Commercial Agency of Virginia

Richmond July 12, 1864

M D Richmond, Esq

Agt for See Co.

Jonesville, VA

Sir, In reply to your **** I would say that I hpe to be able to supply Lee County with the full amouth of your order-not all at once however. If you will forward funds a once you may get in-in time for next distribution which will be made as soon as the Danville road is completed in 10 or 15 days. I can let you have the cards now-Cotton $45-wool $43 per yard. You will get from this distribution 11000 yards cotton say at $3.72 ? per yard about 343 pads cotton yarns ? at $45 per pad. You will by calculation ascertain the amouth of money needed. The money can be sent by express and the goods will be forwarded by your direction. The cards are going off rapidly. Respy, T. Bassett French C.A. of VA.

Cotton was King!!! For this letter on Cotton $125.00 Nice dark ink and mostly legible. Check out the pics!

More stuff 149

Here is a very rate letter of Sue Betty Campbell-Wife of Colonel Given Campbell C.S.A. who was Jefferson Davis's Chief Escourt when captured at Irwinville, GA. I have been told that this letter has been published in THE LAST CONFEDERATE SCOUT! ( I have not been able to secure a copy) Here's what the letter written in pencil states:

Geneva May 24, 1866 My dear Mr. Campbell, I now sit down by my window to have my usual afternoon chat with you which I believe is the pleasantest part of the day to me. I did not get any letter from you last night which was a great disappointment although I know you worthe then and the letter will doubtless be here tonight. Cal Christy is very good about sending things out since Father is away. Annie Lou has left today wo we have had his company. I health is still improving, slowly however but of course I can not expect it to be otherwise and I am truly thankgul to God that I am as well as I am. I enclose you a picture for you to see how much you think I have improved. I do so earnestly hope it is not war in New Orleans. You must be careful darling to change your clothes with the weather and if you get the least bit sick chill give up your business and come right to me, to your own little wife and I will nurse you and cure you right away-after supper. I got your letter of te 19th this evening-a sweet precious letter. I am tired tonight but darling but I will wrie you a long letter tomorrow. I hope you won't send me the pine apples as I have never gotten the banannas. Good Night my own darling, Yours lovingly Bess.

What a sweet letter ! A GREAT PIECE OF HISTORY! For this published piece $125.00

More stuff 148

Here we have a letter and cover from Vicksburg, Mississippi from a Mary (?) and she asks for correspondence to go back in care of Col. Sam Thomas at Davis Bend, Miss. In June 1863, Capt. Samuel Thomas was appointed Assistant Superintendent of contrabands, under Colonel Eaton, for the Department in the area of Helena. Eaton’s position and title was eventually changed to General Superintendent of freedmen, and Thomas became the Assistant Superintendent of freedmen. When Colonel Thomas assumed supervisory responsibilities for the provost marshal in various districts and posts, his title was changed to provost marshal of freedmen. The positions of both Eaton and Thomas, coupled with the office of the medical director, inspector of freedmen, and several freedmen’s hospitals and homes, constituted the Freedmen’s Department of the Department of the Tennessee. In November 1864, the Freedmen’s Department became part of the Department of the Mississippi. By summer 1865, the functions and activities of the Freedmen’s Department were assumed by the recently formed Freedmen’s Bureau, so that the Department was the precursor the Bureau’s Office of the Assistant Commissioner for Mississippi.

The letter consists of this text:

Davis Bend, June 18th, 1864

My dear Maggie, Again I seat myself for the purpose of writing to you and to tell ou that at last wehave decided to remain here all summer. It will be quqite unsafe to go up the rifle for sime time yet and by the time the Blockade is removed it will be as late in the season it will be be worth while to go. The part of our corps that left two weeks ago arrived safely in Cairo but advised us to stay where we are. We feel a little disappointed but I hope we wil soon get over that. The rest ofour family have gone across the river today onan excursion but I prefered remaining at home. So here I am, with no company but the mosquitoes and a headache which I would be willing to dispense with if possible. Once in a while a contaband puts her head in at the door to see how I am getting along. They are verykind and are willing to do any thing they can for us. A bridal party has just arrived. They came in great state riding in a cart drawn by an old mule. The bride is dressed in white with a white veil overher face. The bridgroom has a blue coat with brass buttons and white trousers and while cotton gloves. I just wish you could see them, it would do you good to see some sights among the contrabands. I wish you could make me a visit one of these days. Has Lydia Worth given up here. I thing she has forgotten me altogether, she has not written to me for a long time. I received a letter from Aggie last week she said she had received your picture. Why don't you send me one, but I know you will pretty soon. Now Maggie I must close for my head aches to badly to wrie anymore. I will enclose two dollars to pay for those nets? and ****? and if not too much trouble I would like you to semd me about net just like the others. If you see any of Uncle Roberts thell them I am not going home now. Give my love to all yourself in particular. Yours most Affectionately, Mary ***** Davis Bend Via Box 2 Vicksburg Miss Care Col. Sam. Thomas.

This is an interesting letter and comes with the cover marked VICKSBURG and addressed to Miss Maggie R. Thompson, Oxford, Chester Co. Penna with a 3 cent Washington Stamp. Nice Quality! Good paper then! For this fine interesting letter and cover $125.00

More stuff 147

Here we have something special. This is a razor hone with storage for the razor. Inside the slide out box is an old razor that is marked A.W. PITTMAN CO. D 2ND USSS. This was Berdan's Sharpshooters. The thermo plastic or gutta percha handle is broken on the attachment end and glued to the blade that is in it. I do not think that it is the correct blade as England is stamped into it. It is a George Westerholm blade. I have not found his name listed as of yet but I have not found a complete roster of personnel listed either. The leather covered hone case is 13 3/4 inches long including the wooden handle. The little tin pull out drawer is a little over 8 inches long with a little brass pull. The bottom of the drawer is felt lined and there is a little wood stop on the distal end. For this piece $275.00

More stuff 146

We acquired this Civil War Officer's Shaving Box (Box is sold) with folding mirror and it has several items in it. The box itself seems to be made of pine and has blackened brass hardware. The box measures 12 X 8 1/2 (base is 13 1/4 X 9 3/4) and it is 5 3/4 inches tall. When the lid is lifted the mirror is moved forward against the front. The mirror is in great condition with no cracks, breaks or loss of silver. Items inside the slide out drawer are :

SOLD

Officer's glass whiskey flask with leather cover on the top and has slide off pewter cup that is marked JAMES DIXON & SONS (flask is sold) who was a maker of fine brass powder flasks. The flask also has a pewter cap that still has the cork washer in place. This is nice!

SOLD

Two piece slide apart knife and fork very popular with men and officers. It is 4 inches closed and about 7 inches open. The knife is marked J.C. Graves Sheffield (England) . The fork is the correct 3 tine type. $125.00 for the knife

Wade and Butcher "for barbers only' Horn handled Civil War razor. (Razor is sold) This one has the big wide blade. Someone has crosshatched part of the grip. This is in excellent condition!!! It's very sharp and you could use it today! 6 1/2 inches closed.

STILL AVAILABLE

Civil War Officers Field Glasses marked on the eye cups LEMAIRE FABt PARIS. The slide out sun shields are leather covered while the brass field glasses tubes are not. Eye cup optics are excellent while the large lenses are not for the most part and have crystals in them. The tubes extend out as they should and you can still see partially through them. $95.00

STILL AVAILABLE

Field Officers Drafting kit in wooden box that measures 6 1/4 X 4 X 1 inch tall. Officers used these when looing at maps and drawing in things that they knew about. Take a look at the pics! One tool has an ivory handle to it. There seems to be 2 items missing. I see no makers markings on any of the tools or box. The box is in great condition with a little brass plaque in the center of the lid. $125.00

SOLD

Finally, we have an Infantry insignia that is small for a kepi and is marked with a B for Company B and a 13 for the Regiment. This is a screw back with 2 prongs for anti slippage. I have always been told that these type of screw back insignia are post Civil War but everything else is Civil War period and the box even looks older than that. For the insignia $45,00

More stuff 145

Here we have a Confederate Railroad Document in Acrylic frame. This document measures about 7 3/4 X 6 1/4 inches and is partially printed and partially filled out in ink on blue paper that has one fold in the middle. The Document is headed 'MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY' and signed in two places Henry Vaughan and H. Vaughn for 45 cords 4 foot wood @ 2 ($2) (total) $90. The document goes on to have on it 'I certify the abo ve is correct. Feby 21st, 1863 R. S. Mackin, Feby 24, 1863, Approved E. D. Trask Supt. and under that H. Hall $90.-- Received May 14, 1863 of-------, Treasurer of Mississippi Central Railroad Co., Ninety Dollars, in full of above account H. Vaughan. Check out the pics and the back of the Document. There is a small amount of browning on the paper that does not touch any of the Printing or Ink. For this piece of Civil War Railroad memoribillia $125.00

More stuff 143

1863 State of Alabama 50 Cents Montgomery, Confederate States Treasury Note Small Obsolete Note. This is the Second Series and is catalogued as Criswell-4. It depicts the Alabama Tree and Map. This note is in Fine condition. Bold blue overprint. Showing a teee and map in the center with Juliett Hopkins in lower right. Confederate nurse Juliet Hopkins Juliet Hopkins (1818–1890) was born on a plantation in West Virginia, but moved to Mobile, Alabama after marrying Arthur Hopkins. When her husband was appointed to oversee hospitals during the Civil War, Juliet went to work converting tobacco factories into hospitals. $48.00

More stuff 142

1863 $20.00 State of Louisiana at Shreveport, March 10, 1863 with Confederate General P.T.G. Beauregard on the front. Design on the back. Unissued. Nice Note! NO folds. $125.00

More stuff 141

Here we have a model 1864 Cartridge box that would be perfect for display and will not break the bank! This one has the embossed US on the front flap but you can see that a couple of slots were put it in so that a pre 1864 Cartridge Box plate could be mounted on the front. The box is in overall good condition with a couple of condition problems. The two roller buckles on the bottom are lacking and the implement tool pouch is missing. The tool pouch flap is there but the enclosure is lacking. The tins are present albeit one is missing the center divider. There is crazing to the leather, especially on the back but it looks stable now. C.S. STORMS MAKER N.Y. is stamped on each end piece. Heck, it’s not perfect but it is a good example of what was used and the price is only $225.00

Consignment

More stuff 140

. Here is a lot of 4 identical US Flag paper shields attached to a nickeled safety pin for attachment to the jacket. Shields are 2 inches tall by 1 1/2 wide. Believed to be GAR. Excellent condition! For each $12 –For the lot $40.00

Consignment

More stuff 139

Negus Field Glasses with sun shades in very good condition with some small amount of leather replaced on the tube. These are very nicely marked on the eye pieces T.S. & J. D. NEGUS * NEW YORK. This pair has great optics!!! Check out the Company history below. I believe these to date fairly early, perhaps 1869, as they are the early type. Qualifies as Indian War Usuage! Complete set!! Thomas S. Negus was an immigrant from England who began making and selling chronometers in New York in 1848. The firm was trading as Thos. S. Negus & Co. in 1864 and T. S. & J. D. Negus in 1869, and was described as "probably the most prolific American chronometer manufacturer" up through the first quarter of the 20th century. Negus was still a going concern in 1961. In addition to chronometers, Negus offered a wide range of instruments for nautical use. $145.00

More stuff 138

Here we have items belonging to Private George N. Mount of the 86th Indiana Infantry. Here is a bio of the 86th: Eighty-sixth Infantry INDIANA (3-YEARS) Eighty-sixth Infantry. -- Cols., Orville S. Hamilton, George F. Dick Lieut.-Cols., Dixon Fleming, George F. Dick, Jasper M. Dresser, Jacob C. Dick; Majs., Jasper M. Dresser, Jacob C. Dick, Philip Gemmer. This regiment was organized at Lafayette, was mustered in Sept. 4, 1862, and was hurried to Covington to assist in repelling the threatened invasion of Kirby Smith's forces. It left for Louisville on the 20th, was assigned to the 14th brigade, 5th division, Army of the Ohio, and was in pursuit of Bragg for two months, reaching Nashville Nov. 26. When the Army of the Cumberland was formed the regiment was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 3rd division, 21st corps, and in the battle of Stone's River it was on the left wing. It was with the division that saved the right from rout, bringing victory out of defeat, and drove the enemy nearly a mile. It remained at Murfreesboro until the movement was made towards Chattanooga, was actively engaged at Chickamauga and after the battle was assigned to the 3rd brigade, 3rd division, 4th corps, with which it was in the storming column at Missionary Ridge the men sweeping up the cliff-like hill and into the works with irresistible force, capturing hundreds of prisoners and 11 pieces of artillery. The regiment passed the winter in east Tennessee on various expeditions and scouting trips, and rejoined its corps near Chattanooga in April, 1864. It moved in the Atlanta campaign and participated at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Adairsville, Kingston, Pickett's Mills, Kennesaw Mountain, Chattahoochee River, Peachtree Creek, the siege of and battle at Atlanta, Jonesboro and Lovejoy's Station Sept. 2. It moved towards Chattanooga in pursuit of Hood as far as Gaylesville, when its corps was assigned to Gen. Thomas' command, and it was in the engagements at Franklin and Nashville. It joined in the pursuit as far as Huntsville, Ala., where it remained until Mar. 15, 1865, and then moved to East Tennessee, marching to New Market and Jonesboro, thence to Nashville, which place was reached April 27. It remained in camp at Nashville until June 6, when it was mustered out. The original strength was 958; gain by recruits, 41; total, 999. Loss by death, 241; desertion, 48; unaccounted for, 1. Source: Union Army, vol. 3, p. 165

George was from Lebanon, Indiana and enrolled on August 1st, 1862 being discharged on May 15th, 1865. George was in the Hospital since December 15, 1864 until his discharge on May 15th, 1865. I don't know if he was sick or was injured. We have George's Regimental History of the 86th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and the inside cover has a presentation in it and it says: Presented to Minnie Graham by George N. Mount. The names Graham and Mount are well known Lebanon, Indiana names. The regimental also comes with a 1 1/2 inch by 7 inch long tan ribbon that is dated 1862 1917 ANNUAL REUNION OF THE 86TH INDIANA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY (corps badge) Lebanon, Ind. September 5 and 6, 1917 which is in pretty nice shape. Also included is a Civil War era CDV of friend and fellow veteran Aaron B. Jack also of the 86th Indiana. This cdv shows a full standing view of a young man in civilian clothing. Aaron was from Attica, Indiana and the backmark on the CDV is from photographer J. W. Ennis of Attica, Ind. I also have some info from Ancestry.com that I looked up concerning George. He passed away December 22nd, 1925 in Lafayette, Indiana. It is believed that he died at the Veteran's Home in Lafayette. He was a farmer from Boone, County Indiana of which Lebanon is the County Seat. The regimental History book is in pretty good shape and consists of 613 pages. Measures 9 X 6 inches and is over 2 inches thick. The binding is still pretty good. This was a great unit with a great history!!! Nice small grouping! Shipping is free here in the lower 48 states!

More stuff 137

Here we have a US bridle with iron bit. This bridle is complete with the bronze US Rosettes of the National Seal type. They are the thin bronze rosettes with the offset staple. The leather is all supple and only seems to have any weak spot where the reins are sewn together. I believe this to be the Model 1909. The bit is not the military bit of that time frame and may be earlier. This bit and the rosettes have been on this bridle for a very long time! For this historic piece of history $195.00

More stuff 136

Here we have a set of W. G. Phillips improved Police-Nippers. These were made to clasp a criminals wrist as they were drug off to jail! This one has traces of old plating with most lacking at this time. I show two pair in the photos but the darker of the pair is what I am talking about here. The nippers are stamped PAT'D AUG 10 '69 (1869). Both arms are marked 94 indicating that this is a matched set with no repairs and they work great! Kind of depends on dealing with a passive criminal I think!!! Copies of an original patent paper will be provided with this set of Nippers. $145.00

More stuff 134

Here we have a wonderful Black McClellan Saddle from the 1800's. This may be a civilian saddle although it follows the military style. I did find the same style stirrups in CONFEDERATE SADDLES & HORSE EQUIPMENT by Ken R. Knopp which is an excellent book and eveyone that is interested in these saddles should pick up a copy. The text describing these stirrups are listed for you to view. The saddle also has the squared off Sweat leathers or fenders and you can see that in a drawing of saddle parts on page 11 of the book. The saddle is a full size saddle and is complete just missing the Girth and/or Surcingle. The leather is in generally good condition with the usual cracks and is missing a few screws. Although the saddle follows the military pattern the strap mortise plate brass pieces on the saddle themselves are pretty thin and where the pommel ornament front plate was it is missing although the telltale signs of nails are left showing that it was there at one time. There also is no ring staples or foot staples present and looks to never have been. The underneath tree is leather covered as well and shows signs of use. The center of the saddle which is usally open is covered with a ventilated leather cover. A lot of the 19th centurn horses were thin and a full covered saddle would hurt the horses spine so the spline are was left open. This one is still open there just covered with a piece of ventilation type leather. The stirrup is covered with leather and NOT marked with the US that you see on Union Saddles. This saddle displays very well and although it could well be a Military Saddle used by Officers on either side it could very well be a civilian saddle from the period. Take a look at the pics! $695.00

More stuff 133

Here we have a group of medals with most being GAR but some being Sons of Union Vets and some being Women's Relief Corp (GAR Auxillary) and at least 1 Daughters of Union Vets. Here they are from left to right starting at the top:

1. Washington 1892 w/ Bust of General Sheridan. Full ribbon no attachment $65.00

2. 1896 Washington and Alaska celluloid large button with Delegate attachment and red/ white and blue ribbon with 1896 imprinted on it. $65.00

3. Women's Relief Corp (GAR auxillary) three piece ribbon and medals being extra nice with a Buffalo hanging from the suspension ring. $25.00

4. Dept of West Virginia large 7 inch ribbon with flag ribbon attached to the top. This one is from 1899. There are tears to the middle of the ribbon but it's reinforced on the reverse. $40.00

5. 19th Annual Indiana GAR Encampment 3 piece ribbon with celluloid drop 1898 Columbus, IN. Still decent shape. $30.00

6. Delegate GAR medal with celluloid drop in metal ring. Shows the WRC medal in the Center so probably mostly Women's Relief Corps. Shows Normal School on Front. $30.00

7. SOLD!!! 1900 GAR West VA medal being 3 pieces with celluloid drop that shows the Marion County Court House, Fairmont on the front . State of West Virginia state Seal on the back in Color. Entitled SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF WEST VIRGINA. $45.00

8. Medal and ribbon with drop showing spinning wheel entitled LADIES OF G.A.R. STATE G.A.R. ENCAMPMENT 1910 HOLLAND MICH. Nice! $25.00

9. Regular Daughters of Union Veterans 2 piece metal including the ribbon. $25.00

10. 3 piece Crawfordsville GAR medal missing ribbon for 1909 with Lew Wallace bust on the bottom and 3 Indiana Heros busts on the middle bar. For this piece $75.00

11. Here's an early Sons of Veterans two piece medal with ribbon. Nice patina! $35.00

12. Here's a medal that was used by both the Masons and Civil War Veterans to honor a fallen comrade. It has a black ribbon with the Maltese cross. $10.00

13. SOLD!!! 1897 West Virgina GAR medal. 3 Pieces with brass top bar, middle ribbon and bottom celluloid drop in metal ring showing the Commander Romeo Freer. Dated 1897 $45.00

14. 1897 NY GAR Souvenir 2 piece all brass medal. Nice! $20.00

15. 1898 GAR Cincinnati Medal with top attachment missing and frayed ribbon. The bottom drop is really nice however. $30.00

16. Here's another early type of Sons of Veterans Medal that shows the 3rd type of Eagle used on the Grand Army of the Republic Membership medals. This is a nice 2 piece medal with ribbon. $35.00

17. Here's an outstanding Denver 1905 National Encampment Medal. Cowboy riding Bronco!! $65.00

18. Des Moines, 1931 Celluloid GAR National Encampment button. Nice quality $12.00

19. 1899 GAR Cincinnatti 2 piece brass medal. Souvenir National Encampment Nice! $35.00

If you have any questions about any piece let me know! Thanks!

More stuff 132 Consignment

Certified Statement from the 72nd Indiana on June 22nd, 1865 regarding the disposition of horses and mules used by the regiment. 2 pages written on the front of both pages. $65.00

More stuff 131 Consignment

Here is a strombecker civil war charge shiloh april 6, 1862 4 soldier metal kit with horse. The box shows 5 on the cover but the side says that the set includes one soldier less than illustrated in scene. This particular set was produced in 1966 I believe. One solder has part of the barrel of his rifle missing and the officer on the horse is missing the end of his sword.

Consignment More stuff 130

Full set of REPORT OF W.H.H.TERRELL, ADJUTANT GENERAL INDIANA . Here we are showing volumn V11. This is the original Eight-Volume Report Prepared by W. H. H. Terrell and Published in 1869. All in excellent condition but have been rebound. Volume 7 alone has 781 pages in it. There is some slight foxing by definition. The inscription in this one says To Chancy Jones with respects of W.H.H.Terrell, Adjutant General, Indiana. I am afraid that I do not know who Chancy Jones is. These volumns have been rebound by Miriam Sharp, Head of Bookbinding at Purdue University. Price on the set to follow.

Consignment More stuff 129

Here we have a set of old Confederate Saddlebags. These saddlebags were original purchased in 1993 at the Lexington, KY Civil War Show. These bags are the large style and in fair to good condition with a somewhat faint CSA in 3/8ths large letters stamped in the leather on which would have been the right hand side of the flap just above the finial fastening hole. Both finials are now missing and there’s a seam open here and there showing some crude repairs. The CSA has been there for a long long time with the leather crazing going through the letters. This has not been added after the crazing started. These letters were added before the crazing occurred. The bags themselves measure about 10 deep by 14 inches wide and the leather is still supple although the finish is crazed. Great display item! Take a look at the pics!!! $895.00

consignment More stuff 128

Here we have a medium sized brown tooled in flower motif holster. The entire holster is 9 ¾ inches long and 5 inches wide at the widest point. The back of the holster has that it’s for a Colt Model 18?? and belonged to Wm R. Wrasse of Findlay, Oh. I believe this piece to be from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. I put my Colt 1849 pocket model with 6 inch barrel in it and the holster was a little big for it. Seams are still solid. Check out the pics!!! For this piece $295.00

Consignment More stuff 127

Here we have a large holster for a Colt Single Action Army which has many decorations on the front of it including a cowboy on a horse. The seams are all solid and the plug is in the bottom. I believe it would fit a 6 ½ inch barrel. It’s the flap over type with finial. No makers name on it but it does have numbers on the back belt loop. I believe it dates to the mid to late 1800’s and perhaps into the early 20th century. The leather is still supple with some loss here and there to the finish. Overall it’s in very good condition! $495.00

Consignment More stuff 126

Here we have a flap over basket weave holster from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s This one is marked on the flap ‘ROYAL 4 ¾’. The holster has overall wear and the rear belt loop has the stitching gone from the top mount. The holster measurements on the front not including the flap are 8 ½ inch long by 5 inches across the top before the flap. The brass finial is still present and the leather is still in good condition just needing to be dyed if so desired (I would just clean it up a little and let it go) . For this old holster $250.00

Consignment More stuff 125

Here’s a 20th century knife sheath with ‘125’ marked at the top between the belt slits. Made for about a 6 ½ inch long double edged bowie it is marked on the front of the sheath with decorations and the works ‘DANGER KEEP OFF’ ‘J.J.SCOONMAKER’, ‘SELKIRK, NY’. Kind of unusual! No other markings. Check out the pics!!! $35.00

Consignment More stuff 124

Here we have an old cowboy 12 guage shotgun belt with 30 loops. I believe this belt is for 12 gauge shells but it could fit 16 ga or 20 ga shells as well. The belt is 32 inches long not counting the 2 small buckles or the leather belt ends that go in the buckles. The belt is a little stiff in the center but some leather conditioner would help that. Excellent display piece for a cowboy display or even a Stagecoach display for the shotgunner! Take a look at the pics $395.00

Consignment More stuff 123

Here we have an old ‘Slim Jim’ western holster You can still see the impression of the old revolver in it. Probably held a colt. The leather is pretty stiff in spots and you can see the old leather thong down where the seam is. I see no traces of thread or even traces of sewing down the seam. I see some extra holes so it may have had rivits of some kind in it at one time but now lacking. Definitely 1800’s old west holster. Open ended with no plug. A geat display piece! In fair condition overall. $395.00

Consignment More stuff 122

Here’s a dandy! This is an early Cowboy slim jim type Holster that is decorated with studs on the seams and on the cross over straps but most impressive is the studs that make up a star! We believe this holster to be a Texas Holster. It’s still in supple condition with the seam being separated and became so while being used as evidenced by the extra studs and rivits to hold it together. This would fit an old Colt with at least a 6 inch barrel. Take a look at the pics and the construction. By the wear shown to the underside it was worn quite a bit. The holster has a couple of small holes in the distal inside bottom for a tie down loop. Some finish lacking but quite unique. For this one $695.00

Consignment More stuff 121

Here we have US Cavalry Model 1904 Saddle bags that are very worn with open seams in places and some torn leather however it still displays well. These were rode hard and put away wet! Hey, they are what they are but will still fill a display. The US in the oval on each flap is still there but hard to see. Overall these are in poor to fair condition. For this set $125.00

Consignment More stuff 120

Here we have a well worn / used WW1 US M1909 Holster with plug and tie down for the Colt / S&W 1917 Revolver. I don’t see any Mfg’s markings on it. The leather is still in pretty good condition but the finish has seen rough use . Some seam thread is gone and needs some attention. The US in oval is still visible but light. The finial is still present and tight. Overall this is a holster in fair to good condition and just needs cleaned up a bit. For this piece $110.00 Check out the pics!!!

<

Consignment More stuff 119

Here we have a Harrington & Richardson Saw-Handled frame spur trigger revolver made from 1878 to 1883. This revolver is .32 caliber single action model with 5 shot capacity. This revolver is the Model 1 ½ rimfire revolver with a 2 ½ inch octagonal barrel. This is a nickel plated model with about 90% of the nickel remaining. The barrel markings are quite nics as well as the serial number of 3596. There were about 10,000 of this model made. The actions works very well on this revolver. The checkered hard rubber grips are in excellent condition as well. All in all it’s a well above condition example of this firearm. For this nice revolver $250.00 ANTIQUE SO NO FFL NEEDED

Consignment More stuff 118

Here we have a Whitney birdshead .32 caliber single action 5 shot revolver in nickel. This is a brass framed model. The barrel is a rare 2 ½ inch long octagonal barrel with the makers markings on the top. This is the original barrel and not a cutdown so it’s RARE! The Whitneyville markings are weak and some letters impossible to see but the PAT MAY 23, 1871 are clear and quite sharp. The nickel is about 85% left and bright. The serial number on this piece is 687 B. These little revolvers were made from 1871-1879 with a total of all models being approximately 30,000. The action works perfectly in this little revolver and the birdshead grips, which are wood, are in great condition. This is listed at a Model No. 1 ½ and being Whitneyville marked. There were 5 different models made. For this one $375.00 ANTIQUE SO NO FFL NEEDED

More stuff 117 Consignment

3. Small all brass Colt style pistol flasks.

The first one on the left is a embossed on one sided Colt Eagle Pistol Flask in working condition. The side with the eagle has a dent in it while there are a couple of holes in a dent on the other side. There is an odd design scratched into the brass near those holes on the back and I do not know the purpose of that. This small pistol flask is 4 1/2 inches long and exhibits a nice patina. No markings. For this piece $275.00

The second one from the left is a smaller flask being about 3 3/4 inches long and is in pretty good working condition with a couple of minor dents. I can see no markings on this one and it's missing one of the top mounting screws. The eagle design is on both sides of this small pistol flask. No Markings. Not marked Colt. $325.00

The third one from the left is the larger style pistol flask being about 4 1/2 inches long and showing the eagle motif on both sides. This one has seen lots of use! The top spring is missing as is all three top piece mounting screws. The flask has several small dents indicating that it was indeed used heavily! This one has lots of character!!! No Markings except for E PLURIBUS UNUM on the bottom ribbon. . Not marked Colt. $225.00

The forth one from the left is a smaller type being about 3 3/4 inches long and missing the top mechanism. This one has a small piece of copper wire in it so it was probably hung up for a display. The body of the flask is in nice condition with minor dents. There are no markings on this one as well. Not marked Colt. $225.00

4.

More stuff 116 Consignment

5. Soapstone bullet mold for round bullet. The people of Scandinavia began using soapstone during the Stone Age, and it helped them enter the Bronze Age when they discovered that it could be easily carved into molds for casting metal objects such as knife blades and spearheads. They were among the first to discover the ability of soapstone to absorb heat and radiate it slowly. That discovery inspired them to make soapstone cooking pots, bowls, cooking slabs, and hearth liners. Throughout the world, in locations where the soapstone is exposed at the surface, it was one of the first rocks to be quarried. Soapstone's special properties continue to make it the "material of choice" for a wide variety of uses.

This soapstone bullet mold looks to be for a .25 or .30 caliber round ball. This piece measures 3 inches by 2 inches x 1 3/8 inches and comes apart into two pieces. This piece is quite primitive and comes with one or the original hardwood pivot pins. There are some incised marks on one end but no other markings as well. The two halves of this mold would be placed together and secured with wooden sticks through the two holes. Then molten lead would be poured into the single bullet mold cavity. The mold would be opened after cooling, the lead sprue would be cut from the bullet, and the bullet surface would be filed smooth. Soapstone was used to make bullet molds because it was easily carved, heat resistant, and durable enough to be used hundreds of times.

This one we believe is from the Revolutionary War. We have seen these before in single and in gang molds of 6 bullets or so. The top photo is Soapstone inkwell from the 1700s with the initials "AL" carved on one side. Image from Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, National Park Service. This piece we have is definitely a bullet mold.

For this nice primitive mold $225.00

<

More stuff 115 Consignment

Here we have a .38 caliber fully engraved Colt Revolver. This one most clearly resembles the Colt Round Barrel Pocket Navy with ejector on page 99 of Flayderman's Antique Arms guide. This particular revolver has the 4 1/2 inch barrel being a .38 caliber centerfire model. This is not a conversion from percussion to cartridge but a new revolver probably using some parts from the older revolvers. This barrel, which is obviously the original barrel with this piece, looks more like 5B-130 below the model referenced in the book. The serial number on this great looking look revolver is 38900 with the letters IE stamped below the s/n and all numbers match. There are no barrel markings on this piece nor any other Colt designation except on the cylinder which is COLT'S PATENT No. 870. The only other markings are '.38 cal' being stamped at the rear of the triggerguard. There is a ton of engraving on this piece so check out the pics! The triggerguard has traces of original silver on it. The action works perfect! The grips, I believe, are modern replacements and are not ivory but polymer. Take a look at the pics!!! $3,500.00

More stuff 114 Consignment

Here we have a dug 8 inch mortar shell that weighs out to 41 pounds. This one has a pronounced mold seam as well as a fuze hole and two tong holes for lifting. The 8-inch and 10-inch siege mortars had maximum ranges of 2,225 and 2,064 yards, respectively, and the 13-inch seacoast mortar had a maximum range of 4,300 yards, but their effective ranges were much shorter. For the 8-inch siege mortar at a range of 800 yards, about 50% of the shells would fall within a 50-yard radius of the target. On this particular shell it has been in the dirt for awhile and has some moderate pitting to the surface area. Great piece of Civil War Heavy Artillery History!!! $375.00

>

Consignment More stuff 113

Here we have a Hopkins and Allen XL No. 4 and so marked. This is a .38 RF cartridge 5 shot revolver single action made starting in 1871. This revolver has a 2 1/2 inch octagonal barrel with a spur trigger and birds head grips which are in very nice condition . There is a lot of traces of nickel on this piece. The action works ok but the lock up is a little loose unless you push up on the cylinder stop on the bottom so I'm sure a spring is a little weak in there. The serial number is 914 and matches. It's a heavy little revolver. The markings are nice and deep on the top of the strap above the cylinder. The cylinder pin is a replacement of some sort but works fine. It still a nice piece. Take a look at the pics. Has not been cleaned! $450.00

More stuff 112

Hard to find book by Captain E. J. Sherlock entitled 'MEMORABILIA OF THE MARCHES AND BATTLES IN WHICH THE ONE HUNDREDTH REGIMENTH OF INDIANA INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS TOO AN ACTION PART. WAR OF THE REBELLION 1861-5.' This book of 431 pages measures 8 X 6 inches Kansas City, MO being the first edition printed in 1896. The cover is the worst thing about this great book with wear and dirt but the inside is excellent with little of no foxing and being bright. There is a very nice presentation on the frontis page from Colonel John Headington of the 100th Indiana to his brother, Nim Headington in the Colonel's handwriting. Look at the pics. I think that Nim Headington was actually Nimrod Headington, who was in the 34th Indiana. There was only 2 Headingtons in the Union Army from Indiana so I think I am right. Here is Nimrod Headingtons stats:

Nimrod Headington Residence Jay County IN; Enlisted on 9/16/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. On 9/30/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. IN 34th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) Promotions: * Capt 1/4/1863 (As of Co. K) * Major 4/19/1864 * Lt Colonel 3/21/1865 (Not Mustered) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/19/1864 from company K to Field & Staff Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

Also in the front on a blank page is fingerprints of perhaps the Colonel or his brother! Who knows for sure but they are there. There are many many photographs and engravings in this book. Here is a bio of the 100th Indiana as well as the Colonel:

John W. Headington Residence Portland IN; Enlisted on 9/11/1862 as a Captain. On 9/23/1862 he was commissioned into "H" Co. IN 100th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 6/8/1865 at Washington, DC Promotions: * Major 6/1/1864 * Lt Colonel 5/21/1865 (Not Mustered) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 5/15/1865 from company H to Field & Staff Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana - Union Blue: History of MOLLUS (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

As a point of interest the 100th Indiana wore Zouave type uniforms and were known as the - 100th IN Inf. - Persimmon Regiment (Wore Zouave-inspired veteran jackets) . Also the 34th Indiana that his brother was in was known as the Morton Rifles (Wore Zouave-inspired veteran jackets).

One Hundredth Infantry INDIANA (3-YEARS) One Hundredth Infantry. -- Cols., Charles Case, Sanford I. Stoughton Albert Heath, Ruel M. Johnson, Lieut.-Cols., Albert Heath, Ruel M. Johnson, John W. Headington; Majs., Robt. Parrott, Ruel M. Johnson, John W. Headington William H. Vernamon. This regiment was organized at Ft. Wayne in Aug. 1862, two companies, organized for the 88th regiment being assigned to it to complete its organization, and it was mustered in Sept. 10. It left the state Nov. 1, for Memphis where it was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 1st division, Army of the Tennessee. It moved in the first expedition against Vicksburg, but was forced to turn back by the enemy's capture of Holly Springs, and was assigned to garrison and railroad guard duty at Collierville. In June, 1863, it joined the army at Vicksburg, took part in the siege and then moved against Jackson, where it was constantly engaged until the evacuation. It was then in camp at the Big Black River until Sept. 28, when it sailed to Memphis with the 4th division, 15th army corps, thence moved to Stevenson and Bridgeport, Ala., and Trenton, Ga. It was in the movement in which the left flank of Bragg's army was turned and the enemy driven from his position on Lookout Mountain. The regiment then marched to Chattanooga in time to participate in the storming of Missionary Ridge, its division gaining the crest of the hill and holding the position against repeated assaults. The loss of the regiment was 132 in killed and wounded. After pursuing the enemy as far as Graysville, it was ordered to Knoxville for Burnside's relief and thence proceeded to Scottsboro, Ala., which place was reached Dec. 26. On May 1, 1864, it joined in the Atlanta campaign and was engaged at Dalton, Snake Creek Gap, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kennesaw Mountain, Nickajack Creek, Cedar Bluffs, Chattahoochee River, Decatur, Jonesboro and Lovejoy's Station. After Atlanta's evacuation it was encamped at East Point until it went in pursuit of Hood in October, moving as far as the Tennessee River and then returning to Atlanta. As part of the 2nd brigade, 1st division, 15th corps, it moved upon Savannah and was engaged in a desperate fight at Griswoldville, where repeated assaults by the enemy were repelled. From Savannah it moved by steamer to Beaufort, S. C., thence through the Carolinas, assisting in the capture of Branchville, Columbia, Georgetown and Cheraw, S. C., and fought at Bentonville, N. C. It was at Goldsboro from March 26 until April 10, then moved successively to Raleigh, Richmond and Washington, D. C., where it was mustered out June 9, 1865, and the recruits were transferred to the 48th Ind. The original strength of the regiment was 968; gain by recruits, 86; total 1,054. Loss by death 237; desertion, 31; unaccounted for, 11. Source: Union Army, vol. 3, p. 172

This is a wonderful book and NOT a reprint but the original. For this wonderful Unit history of the 100th Indiana Infantry by one who was there $295.00

Consignment More stuff 111

Here is a paid of Civil War Boots that showed up for sale in Lebanon, Boone County, Central Indiana. Unfortunately no history accompanies them and they are just as found. These are about a size 9 to 9 ½. The boot pull loops were reinforced at some time with some copper rivets that are not period to the piece but at least the original leather boot pulls remain. These are the typical shorter Cavalry type and are 3 piece construction not counting the sole and heel. The boots are a little stiff but not really that bad and look great in a display. The pulls are stiffer than the boots but there is leather treatment available should you decide you want to soften them up. The boots are about 16 inches tall in the front at the crown and about 11 inches long from heel to toe. There is a small 1 inch hole on the front of one boot, probably done by a mouse. The soles are both in great shape with a double row of wooden pegs that reach up to the toe area then scaled down to a single row of nails around the toe area. The heels are leather as well with many iron nails in them. One heel has a steel heel protector on it but on the other boot shows the nail hole but the protector is lacking. Square toes. No markings are present anywhere on these boots. Overall a nice used pair of original boots of the Civil War period !!! Guaranteed Original! These boots can sell for over $2000 but this pair is a bargain at $450.00

Consignment More stuff 110

Here’s two old bayonets. The one at the top is a dug .58 caliber Springfield Rifle Bayonet with a faint US on the blade. This piece has minor pitting all over. The locking ring is missing. Came out of Frankfort, Indiana so we don’t know where it was picked up. Very nice shape for dug so it was probably an early pickup. For this one $75.00

The second bayonet on the bottom is a battle damaged Trapdoor Springfield bayonet that has had the bottom of the muzzle ring blown off. The only battle damage I can imagine on this is a fight between the army and the Native Americans. You can tell it has been laying out for a while but also I believe an early pick up. Came with the other bayonet from central Indiana. For this one $55.00

Consignment More stuff 109

Here is a complete lock for a percussion rifle and even though it looks to be completely unmarked it’s quite old and in remarkable condition.. The lock has only one position and that is full cock. The lock is 5 ½ inches long and nearly 1 ¼ inches tall not including the hammer. There is some simple line engraving and dot stimpling on this lock and the hammer matches. For this piece $175.00

Consignment More stuff 108

Here we have a fine American Civil War Period embossed copper powder flask that was made circa 1860. This is a typical mid-19th century design with a two piece embossed copper body with a classic raised “Shell & Bush” motoif (Riley # 384 & 390). Originally Mounted with four (4), copper pins and its iron suspension-rings: two studs and rings missing. Nicely patinaed, graduated, brass priming-spout: the base with a clear “AM. CAP & FLASK Co.” marking for the noted manufacturer of Waterbury, Conn. Four-step pouring-spout with its functional, internal, powder-cut-off spring and lever. The spring is missing but the spout still works and opens. In good untouched, non cleaned condition. The body with deeply embossed flutes and smooth, untouched, richly patinated, copper surfaces with some minor handling marks, minor dents and fine seams. Overall length, 8 3/4" and being almost 4 inches wide. A very nice piece! Find a spring and it’s near perfect! For this piece. $150.00.

Consignment More stuff 107

Here we have a G. and J.W. HAWKSLEY Black Powder Flask, made in Sheffield England in the 1800’s. The brass flask measures about 71/2 inches long by 3 ½ inches wide and is complete and still works fine. There are a couple of very minor dents as one would expect but still very nice with a great patina! This is a great piece !!! $250.00

Consignment More stuff 106

Here is a Curtis's and Harvey's Gunpowder of Hounslow and London, tin red painted flask.. The flask is complete except for about half of the label. Most of the paint remains. There is a dent in the front but not too bad. Comes with the little tin spout. Take a look at the pics! This flask measures about 8 ½ inches tall and 4 ½ inches wide. The company started in 1820/21 and marketed powder under their name until about 1938/39 when most of their production was switched to military production. You can have this flask for $49.00 It would be over $100 with a better label.

Consignment More stuff 105

Here we have a two compartment shot flask made of leather. This double flask is supposed to be hung from a belt over the shoulder (now lacking). One of the pouches is missing the little brass shot measure on the end but perhaps they were made to move from one to another because there is a gate in each to keep the shot from reaching the measure until you want it. 1800’s early 1900’s construction. I have not seen this type before. The bags are solid and the leather just needs a little cleaning. I can still hear some shot inside one of them. Stitching is real nice still. For this outfit $125.00

Consignment

More stuff 104

Here we have a probable Civil War to late 1800’s glass paperweight for a Civil War Veteran of Co. F. 20th Indiana Infantry! Glass paperweights were invented and first shown at a show in Vienna in 1845. The French saw their potential and they took off. This is a nice decorated one! The inside id says it belonged to Moris Cammel. There was no Moris Cammel in the unit but in Co. F there was a Morris Campbell and I know this is the guy they mean! He was probably not happy with the misspelling but he kept it anyway. Here is his info:

Morris Campbell Residence Cass County IN; Enlisted on 8/25/1862 as a Private. On 8/25/1862 he mustered into "G" Co. IN 20th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 5/31/1865 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 10/18/1864 from company G to company F Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

Here’s a little history on the 20th:

Twentieth Infantry INDIANA (3 years) Twentieth Infantry. Cols., William L. Brown, John Van Valkenburg, John Wheeler, William C. L. Taylor, William Orr, Albert S. Andrews; Lieut.-Cols., Charles D. Murray, Benjamin H. Smith, John Van Valkenburg, John Wheeler, James H. Shannon, William C. L. Taylor, George W. Meikel, Albert S. Andrews, John W. Shafer; Majs., Benjamin H. Smith, John Van Valkenburg, John Wheeler, George F. Dick, James H. Shannon, William C. L. Taylor, George W. Meikel, Erasmus C. Galbreath, William Orr, Joseph T. Ives, John W. Shafer, John W. Williams. This regiment was organized at Lafayette in July 1861, and was mustered in at Indianapolis, July 22. It left the state on Aug. 2, being ordered to Cockeysville, Md. for railroad guard duty. It sailed for Hatteras Inlet, N. C., Sept. 24, and was sent to north end of Hatteras bank, 40 miles from the fortifications, without transportation or artillery. It was attacked on Oct. 4, by the enemy's fleet, loaded with infantry, and was compelled to retreat. It embarked Nov. 9, for Fortress Monroe where it remained until March, 1862. It was at Newport News during the engagement between the Merrimac, Cumberland and Congress, and prevented the enemy from taking possession of the Congress after she had struck her colors. It participated in the capture of Norfolk and on June 8, was assigned to Jameson's brigade, Kearny's division Heintzelman's corps, with which it fought at Fair Oaks. It was in the battle of Oak Grove, where it lost 144 in killed, wounded and missing, and covered the rear of the 3rd corps in the Seven Days' battles, participating in all of them and being heavily engaged at Frazier's farm. It then moved to Yorktown, Alexandria, and thence to Manassas, where it was engaged, Col. Brown being killed. It was also in the battle of Chantilly, after which its division was ordered to rest, having lost heavily in its campaigns, and the 20th went into camp at Arlington Heights. On Oct. 11, it crossed the Potomac, hoping to intercept Stuart's cavalry and was in camp at Poolesville, Md., until Oct. 29, when it moved to Leesburg and Warrenton. With Franklin's corps it was engaged at Fredericksburg, and in May 1863, was in the battle of Chancellorsville, capturing the entire 23rd Georgia, which outnumbered it, and when the 11th corps broke and the enemy turned the right of the Union forces, cutting off the 3rd corps from the main army, the regiment made a bayonet charge, reestablishing communication. It pursued Lee through Maryland and Pennsylvania, reaching Gettysburg in time to participate in the second day's battle, where it was exposed to a sweeping fire, and lost 152 in killed and wounded, including Col. Wheeler. It was in hot engagements on the 3rd, and in heavy skirmishing on the 4th. Overtaking Lee's rear-guard at Manassas Gap, it aided in an attack and defeat of the enemy, and was then sent to New York during the draft riots. It was engaged at Locust Grove and Mine run in November. A portion of the regiment reenlisted as veterans on Jan. 1, 1864, at Culpeper and received a furlough. The 20th participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Todd's Tavern, Po river, Spottsylvania, Totopotomy and Cold Harbor. At the last point the veterans and recruits of the 14th were consolidated with the 20th. It was engaged at Deep Bottom and Strawberry Plains, and was then in the trenches before Petersburg under fire daily, Lieut.-Col. Meikel being killed. On Oct. 18, the recruits and veterans of the 7th and 19th were consolidated with the 20th. The regiment was engaged in the various movements about Petersburg, participating at Peebles' Farm, and Hatcher's Run. It was in the advance division of the 2nd corps in the pursuit of Lee and participated in the various battles up to his surrender. It then moved to Washington thence to Louisville, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. The original strength of the regiment was 1,051; gain by recruits, 410; reenlistments, 282; total, 1,743. Loss by death, 228; desertion, 66; unaccounted for 176. On reorganization the strength was originally, 906; gain by recruits, 33; total, 939; loss by death, 44; unaccounted for, 56. Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

Great History! This blown paperweight is really unique. It measures about 3 ¾ inches across at the widest point and is about 3 inches tall. It has a great broken pontel rod on the bottom showing that it was hand made. The glass is a triffle scratched up on the top which could be polished out if one so desires but I would leave it as it is. No breaks or cracks! For this unique piece of personal Civil War History $245.00

ORGINAL CIVIL WAR DISCHARGES !!!

Consignment More stuff 103

I have, in my possession several Original Civil War discharges from various units. Some are in frames and some are not. These were given out in the field so many have folds where the soldier folded them up and put them in their pocket for the trip home. There are also some separation at the folds. That's usual. The photos are generally darker than the actual document due to my artificial lighting. Prices vary on condition and importance of the unit as far as action in war. Capsule histories of the units are included with the discharges. Here is the list:

1a

2 discharges for Andrew J. Isgrigg of Clinton County Indiana. One is for the 3rd Indiana Cavalry and one is for the 8th Indiana Cavalry. He mustered into the 3rd Indiana Cavalry on September 12th, 1861 and transfered into the Indiana 8th Cavalry on December 15th 1864. Here are both discharges. Andrew was in many engagements including Gettysburg !!! Also included is several penison documents and handwritten notes trying to get a disability from events happening in the service. For this fine collection $375.00

1b

Here we have a discharge for Phillip E. Massey from Connersville, Indiana who was was a member of the 5th Indiana Cavalry from August 14th, 1862 until May 20th, 1865. This unit went after Morgan's Raiders and participated in several engagements especially in Kentucky and Tennessee. Fold as usual and some tape repairs on the back but still nice. $125.00

2

Here is the discharge for Alfred P. Boyce of the 79th Indiana Infantry who obtained the rank of corporal. Great Regimental history including Perryville, Stone's River, Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Knoxville, Strawberry Plains, New Market, Mossy creek Kennesaw, Peach Creek, Atlanta, Lovejoy's Station Franklin, Nashville and Huntsville, Alabama! What a history!!!. Folds and a few stains but still nice and Historic. $125.00

3

Here is the discharge for John A. Stanfield of Franklin, Indiana who was a member of the 70th Indiana Infantry. NIce condition with folds. Col. Benjamin Harrison who became president was the commander of this outfit. John was in from Sept. 1862 to June 1865. Great History.! Was sent to Bowling Green, KY and was engaged at Russellvlle, KY then on to Tennessee and to Murfreesboro and Nashville. They also participated in the Atlanta Campaign and Rasaca. $125.00

4

Here is the discharge of Alonzo P. Hughs from Jay County, Indiana who served in the 138th Indiana Infantry. This unit was one of several late in the war that was mustered in for 100 days. Did guard duty in Tennessee. Folds but bright. $65.00

5

Here is the discharge of Horatio P. Chapin of the 40th New Jersey Infantry. He came late in the war from March 1865 to July 1865. Nide condition! $75.00

6

Here is the discharge of Linus G. Sutter who was with the New York 17th Light Artillery. He went in the service in August 1862 and was discharged June 1865. Did service protecting D.C. and wound up in Virginia in action. Nice conditon overall with folds. $85.00

7

Here is the discharge of Jacob Keller of A company Pennsylvania 143rd Infantry. He went in in August 1862 and was discharged on June 9, 1865. He was a POW 5/5/1864 at the Wilderness, VA and was returned 4/28/1865. This unit suffered heavy losses at Gettysburg. Nice condition with folds. $165.00

8

Here is the discharge of James Kain of the 11th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry who joined December 1863 and served unti the 14th day of July 1865. He was at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harber, Petersburg and others. He was also at Appomattox. Nice bright condition with folds as usual. James was a Musician. $125.00

9

Here is the discharge of George Seigel who was a member of the Ohio 4th Independent Battery Light Artillery 'Hoffmans'. He went in the service in August 1861 and remainted until March 1865 during which time he was promoted to Corporal and then on to Sergant. He was in many engagements including Bentonville, AR, Pea Ridge, Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss, LookOut Mtn, Tennessee, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kennesaw and Atlanta. The conditon of the document is dirty with many folds but dark ink and easily readable. $95.00

10

Here we have the discharge for George A. Cook who was a private in the 28th Michigan Infantry. He went in in September of 1864 and was mustered out in June 1866. This was a late war unit but still participated in many battles especially Nashville and stayed in the service through some of the reconstruction time. Comes with a pension document. $95.00

11

Here we have the discharge from Massachuttes of Warren Thayor who was mustered in as a Corporal of the 1st Regiment of Mass. Cavalry in September of 1861 but was discharged the 15th day of November 1861 because of surgeons certificate of disability. Warren was 42 years old when he joined so he was quite old by fighting standards to join the military at that time. Warren was discharged before he could do any real service. Nice condition! $65.00

12

Here we have the discharge of Ambrose Odell who was mustered into the New York 15th Engineers on August 29, 1864 and was mustered out on June 13, 1865. While in he attained the rank of Artificier. Good condition with folds as usual and easily readable. This unit was at the seige of Yorktown and built roads for the "Mud March" and built bridges during the Chancellorsville campaign. It was present for duty at Gettysburg, Mine Run campaign and the siege of Petersburg. Great History! $125.00

13

Here we have the discharge of Josiah W. Hill of the Ohio 2nd Heavy Artillery. He was in from December 31st, 1863 to August 23rd, 1865. He did duty in Athens, Tennessee. Light brown with folds and a couple of spots but still very nice! $85.00

14

Here we have the discharge of John J. Burke of the New Hampshire 7th Infanry. He served the 7th from Novemer 1861 until July 20th, 1865 (he reenlisted in March 1864). This unit was at the siege on Fort Wagner where the regiment lost 218 killed, wounded, and missing and of this number 8 were officers. This was the largest loss of officers in the way by any regiment. This unit has a terrific history. This discharge is mostly clean and light with nice dark printing and handwritting. Easily readable. Has folds and a couple of tape repairs to the back but still tremendous! $125.00

15

Here we have the discharge of David D. Dimmich who enlisted on October 8th, 1861 into Co G of the New York 13th Infantry "Rochester Regiment". He was mustered out on May 13, 1863. He is listed as having been wounded at 2nd Bull Run, VA on August 30th, 1862. Nice brown color discharge with dark Ink. Engaged at Blackburn's ford and Bull Run. The regiment was at the Penisular Campaign as well as 2nd Bull Run as well as Antietam and Sharpsburg after a sharp enonter with the enemy at Shepherdstown. It lost heavily at Fredericksburg as well. This regiment also participated in the "Mud March". Great History! Brown discharge with dark ink and easy to read. NO folds to this one. $125.00

16

Here's the discharge of Wilhelm Lentzen of the 43rd Illinois Infantry. I could not find him in the database but here is his discharge so I cannot argue with the proof!!! HIs name may be misspelled which is common. He is listed as a Veteran after his name on the top line of the discharge. This discharge is a reenlistment document saying that he reenlisted on the 14th day of Januay 1864 for 3 years service and was discharged on the 30th day of November 1865 due to Circular 30 from the War Dept. series of 1865. This unit was at Shiloh and the Red River Expedition and since this is a reenlistment document he was most likely present during these actions. The discharge was given at Little Rock, AR. and is brown with folds but still good! $95.00

17

Here is the Discharge of John D. Meyer (Discharge has Mayer). John enlisted on March 24, 1865 and was discharged on July 13, 1865 from the 40th New Jersey Infantry. This unit participated in the last battle of Petersburg on April 2nd, 1865 and captured the battle flag of the 18th North Carolina earning Pvt. Frank E. Fesq the Medal of Honor. Nice brown color with decent ink and writting. Two folds with 2 small tape repairs on back. NIce! $95.00

18

Here is the discharge for Daniel H. Dearborn who enlisted on September 16th, 1864 into the Maine 1st Light Atillery and mustered out in 20th Day of June in 1865. It has a great regimental history and was present in actions at Winchester, Strasburg and Cedar Creek as well as the major others until the end of the war. This document was carried some before being put away. Several folds on the medium brown document with edge chips. There is also some foxing to the paper. The great history makes up for some of he condition! $95.00

19

Here is the discharge for Jacob D. Schermerhorn who enlisted on September 14th, 1861 into the New York 56th Infantry. He mustered out on October 20th, 1864. This unit participated in the Seige of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Savage Station, Bottom's bridge, Fair Oaks, Seven Days Battle and the Seige of Fort Wagner. Great History! $125.00

20

Here we have the Framed Discharge of Samuel C. Lilley who enlisted on July 12, 1861 as a Private in Co. G of the Pennsylvania 30th Infantry. This unit participated in the Battle of Mechanicsville, Glendale, Malvern Hill (in reserve), South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Mine Run Campaign and the Wilderness Campaign! Great History! The discharge exhibits several folds and is missing a small part of the document on the right bottom and right top. It has several water stains as well but still all is visible and readable. In old frame with wood back. Due to the great history this one is $125.00

21

Here we have the Framed Discharge of Thomas Haywood of the 72nd Indiana 'Wilder's Brigade'! Thomas mustered into company E of the 72nd Indiana Infantry on July 25, 1862 and mustered out on July 24, 1864. The 72nd moved into Tennessee in November and arrived at Murfreesboro Jan. 8, 1863, where it was mounted and served as mounted infantry in the campaign against Tullahoma and Chattanooga. It aided in defeating the enemy at Hoover's gap, sustaining a heavy loss, met and routed a brigade at Rock Springs was in the battle of Chickamauga meeting with heavy losses, and aided in driving Wheeler out of Middle Tennessee. At Mooresville, Ala., it engaged the enemy in November was sent to Memphis the following month and attached to the cavalry command of Sherman's army, moving with it on the Meridian raid. It returned to Memphis, thence to Nashville, joined the 3d brigade, 2nd cavalry division in March, 1864, and on April 30 started on the Atlanta campaign. It was constantly engaged in battles and skirmishes until the fall of Atlanta. When Sherman commenced his march through Georgia, the horses of the regiment were turned over to Kilpatrick's division and the regiment was ordered to Louisville for new mounts. It moved to Gravelly Springs, Ala., on Dec. 28, and joined Wilson's. cavalry expedition, which resulted in the capture of Selma and Montgomery, Ala., and Columbus and Macon, GA, with 8,000 prisoners great quantities of supplies and artillery. After Richmond's fall the regiment was sent out in detachments to intercept Davis. It left Macon for Nashville May 23, and was mustered out at that place June 26, 1865. This document is in good folded condition being medium brown and the back of the frame is also close enclosed to show the back of the document. Nice!! $145.00

22

Here we have the discharge of Jacob S. Hummer of the 9th Indiana Infantry. Jacob mustered in Company A on January 1st, 1864 and mustered out on May 24th, 1865. While Jacob was in the unit It participated in the Atlanta campaign, being engaged at Taylor's Ridge and Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Cassville, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kennesaw mountain, Marietta, Peachtree Creek, the investment of Atlanta, Jonesboro, and Lovejoy's Station. It joined in pursuit of Hood's army to Athens, Ala., and then moved to Pulaski, Tenn., reaching there Nov. 1, 1864. It was in the action at Columbia; in the heavy skirmishing on the route to Franklin in the battle at that place Nov. 30, participated in the battle of Nashville, joined in the pursuit of Hood as far as Huntsville, Ala.; was in camp there from Jan. 6 to Mar. 13, 1865, and moved to Nashville about May 25. It was sent to Louisiana and Texas, as part of Sheridan's army of occupation and was mustered out Sept. 28, 1865. Great content! Excellent frame with exposed back under glass. $145.00

23

Here is the discharge of Henry N. Ferguson who was a corporal in Company D 1st Regiment of Untied States Veteran Volunteers who enrolled on January 12th 1865 and was discharged on 22nd day of August 1865 due to surgeons certificate of disability.

1st Regiment Infantry

Organized at Washington, D.C., December 24, 1864, to March 1, 1865. Attached to Hancock's 1st Veteran Corps March, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Veteran Corps, to April, 1865. 2nd Brigade, Provisional Division, Army of the Shenandoah, to June, 1865. Middle Department to July, 1866.

SERVICE.--Duty at Washington, D.C., in the Shenandoah Valley and in the Middle Department until July, 1866. Mustered out January 10 to July 21, 1866.

Henry was from Richland County, Ohio and it says on the discharge that his occupation was as a soldier. Paper backed frame. This discharge has obviously been in the frame for years. Still in good condition. $95.00

24

SOLD !!!

25

Here is a framed discharge of one Robert Neuman who was a Private in Company F, 7th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps. The Veteran Reserve Corps (originally the Invalid Corps) was a military reserve organization created within the Union Army during the American Civil War to allow partially disabled or otherwise infirm soldiers (or former soldiers) to perform light duty, freeing able-bodied soldiers to serve on the front lines. This veteran probably served his time in Washington D.C. as that is where he was discharged upon completion of serviced. This document is in a wood frame with glass on both sides. There is some separation noted at the seams. Looks nice! $145.00

Consignment More stuff 102

We just received this very nice discharge along with pension papers for Private Arthur B. Noble of the 52nd Massachusetts Infantry who joined on the 9th day of September 1862 and was discharged on in June of 1863 for disability. Along with this discharge, which by the way is much lighter than my pics show due to the lighting used for photography and much better condition than any discharge I have, is the pension papers and notices that show him getting his pension increased up to 1931 when he was receiving $100 a month which was way lots more than he received as a soldier! Take a look at the pics! Nice grouping! Here is some of the info for Arthur:

Residence Northampton MA; a 21 year-old Farmer. Enlisted on 9/9/1862 as a Private. On 10/2/1862 he mustered into "C" Co. MA 52nd Infantry He was discharged for disability on 6/4/1863 (On Surg. Certif. of Disability) He was listed as: * Absent without leave 12/8/1862 (place not stated) (From Dec. 8, 1962 to June 4, 1963) Other Information: born 12/29/1832 Member of GAR Post # 86 (W. L. Baker) in Northampton, MA died 3/11/1936

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

Here is some regimental history

The 52d Regt. Mass. Vol. Mil. was raised in Franklin and Hampshire Counties in response to the call of Aug. 4, 1862, for nine months troops. Its rendezvous was Camp Miller, Greenfield, and here the companies were mustered in on Oct. 2 and 11, 1862. The field and staff having been mustered Nov. 19 on the following day the regiment left for New York, proceeding thence to Long Island and going into quarters at Camp Banks where the Banks expedition to Louisiana was being organized. On the 2d of December the regiment embarked on the steamer ILLINOIS bound for Louisiana. Touching at Ship Island and New Orleans, it reached Baton Rouge on the 17th where it was assigned to Kimball's (2d) Brigade, Grover's (4th) Division, l9th Corps. The regiment remained at Baton Rouge until March 13, when with the rest of the corps it participated in the demonstration against Port Hudson in cooperation with Farragut's fleet in its attempt to pass the batteries. This attempt having been partially successful, the regiment then penetrated to within a few hundred yards of the enemy's works and held its advanced position for forty-eight hours, after which it began its return march, reaching its old camp at Baton Rouge, March 20. One week later, March 27, it was transferred to Donaldsonville, and on the 31st started with Grover's Division up Bayou Lafourche, proceeding to Thibodeau, which place was reached April 2. Two days later it entrained at Terre Bonne for Bayou Boeuf whence, on April 9, it marched to Brashear City. Here, two days later, it took steamer for Indian Bend on the westerly shore of Grand Lake in an effort to cut off a Confederate force at Fort Bisland. After the battle at Indian Ridge, in which the 52d did not participate, and the escape of the enemy northward, the 52d joined in the pursuit to New Iberia. Four companies were left here to do guard duty, while the remainder proceeded on past Opelousas to Barre's Landing on Bayou Courtableau. Here they remained until the 21st of May, collecting and guarding supplies and loading and unloading boats at the landing. On the l9th the companies left at New Iberia arrived, and on the 21st the regiment commenced its return march via St. Martinsville to Brashear City, reaching its destination May 26. On the 28th the regiment was transported by rail to Algiers, directly opposite New Orleans, whence it was transferred by steamer to Springfield Landing just above Baton Rouge. This place was reached May 30, and thence the regiment marched to join its brigade before Port Hudson. After a short expedition to Clinton, June 5 to 8, to disperse a force of Confederates there, the regiment returned to its place on the Port Hudson front and participated in the assault of June 14, losing three men killed and seven wounded, Captain Bliss mortally. On the 20th, while guarding a train of wagons near Jackson's Cross Roads, it was attacked by the enemy. The enemy was repulsed, but many of the wagons were lost through the stampeding of the mules. Returning that night to the front at Port Hudson, the regiment remained there until the surrender of that place, July 9. The term of service of the regiment now having expired, on July 23 it boarded the steamer CHOUTEAU bound for Cairo, Ill. Arriving at this place July 30, on the same afternoon it entrained for home. Reaching Greenfield, Mass., Aug. 3, the men were furloughed until the 14th when they reassembled at the same place and were mustered out of the service. Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors & Marines in the Civil War

These documents are in very nice condition and much better than my pics show. For the grouping $175.00

Consignment More stuff 101

Here we have 8 Magic Lantern slides from the 19th century. I believe that 6 of them are American Civil War subjects while 2 are Peruvian subjects. The civil war ones are: 3 battle scenes, 1 cannon scene (these men look to be wearing the caps popular in the Mexican War era, 1 scene showing Lee signing surrender documents with Grant looking on and 1 scene that looks to be President Grant's death bed scene. The other 3 battle scenes may be part of Grant's campaign as well. The Peruvian scenes are :

1. Admiral Miguel Grau -- When the War of the Pacific between Chile against Bolivia and Peru began on 5 April 1879, Miguel Grau was aboard the Huáscar, as its captain and the Commander of the Navy. In an impressive display of naval mastery, Capitán Grau played an important role by interdicting Chilean lines of communication and supply, damaging, capturing or destroying several enemy vessels, and bombarding port installations. Grau's Huáscar became famed for moving stealthily, striking by surprise and then disappearing. These actions put off a Chilean invasion by sea for six months, and as a result he was promoted to Rear Admiral.

and

2. Hauscar -- Huáscar is an ironclad turret ship built in Britain for Peru in the 1860s. Her price was a bit more than £81,000 pounds sterling. She was the flagship of the Peruvian Navy and participated in the Battle of Pacocha and the War of the Pacific of 1879–1883 before being captured and commissioned into the Chilean Navy. Today she is one of the few surviving ships of her type. The ship has been restored and is currently commissioned as a memorial ship. She is named after the 16th-century Inca emperor, Huáscar. Quite historic!

For each of these $25 but if you want to take all 8 you can have them for $160.00 plus shipping. There are all in very good condition with no cracks, breaks or loss of image. Take a look at the pics!

More stuff 100

Here are a few Civil War Dug items that I just got from a Friend of mine. He received these from a friend more than 30 years ago. They were aquired legally in Virginia from private land but he cannot remember where they were dug. First we have two US Box Plates. The one on the left is complete with all back lead and both hooks albeit they are rusty as you can see in the pics. For this one $120.00 Note: This one is SOLD!!!

more stuff 99

The second one on the right looks better from the front than the rear. It has a wrinkle on the left side bottom as looking at it straight on. On the reverse a bit of the lead is lacking in that area but both rusty hooks remain. For this one $95.00 P>

More stuff 98

Next is the puppy paw hooks and tounge from a belt plate-probably US as well. It's dug but in excellent condition. Some Soldiers just used this part instead of the entire belt plate. For this one $45.00

More stuff 97

This last item(s) is a group of .69 caliber round balls which could be either North or South early on and basically just Southern later on in the war. They are in good dug condition and show the white on the lead that one expects to see. Nice shape! There are 12 of them. For the 11 round musket balls $35.00

RARE! RARE! RARE!!!

More Stuff 94

This is a Civil War era patent model of a pocket writing desk. The patent was applied for on December 25, 1861 and granted on July 1, 1862. Andrew J. Ritter of Rahway, New Jersey not only had a good idea but an idea for the times. With the Civil War just started, there would be a great need for such a device on both sides. Ultimately, Civil War soldiers became known for their letter writing and this little device helped to make that happen. I have seen ads for these desks in the Harper's Weekly newspapers of the day so I know 100% that they were produced and sold.

The pocket desk was made of wood and pasteboard and designed to hold stationary, (this model has 2 pieces of stationary in it) pencil or pen, a checker boad and checkers (lacking in the model) and other necessities such as sewing needles and threads and other toiletries. There is still one needle on cloth swatch inside. This piece is exceedling rare and this is the first one ever made!!!! This desk comes with the original Government tag as well as the original lables on the desk that the ones manufactured for use did not have. I can see that this is a fragile item and probably did not stand up to the rigors of marching and camp life. How many of these little desks have you ever seen? I have been in the business for many years and this is the first one that I have ever seen let alone owned! I am sure that many of these little Ritter desks went to war.

The desk comes in a lucite display case with modern copies of the Patent documents. For this rare piece $1,250.00

More Stuff 93

Here we have an old set of 19th century Police "Nippers". The Patent says Shackles but these are better known in the collecting field as nippers. This set of old nippers comes with a copy of both the Patent papers showing the drawing of the item and the text describing the item which describes them as Police-Nippers. I know of at least 3 types of thise W. G. Phillips nippers that were patented on Aug. 10, 1869 and this is the second type which was an improvement over the first type due to the spring which set into a notch that made them adjustable. The first earlier ones only had one setting and that was a stud that was set in a hole. The inventor was W. Gray Phillips of Brooklyn, Kings county, New York. These Nippers were not intented for the most violent of criminals as only one arm/wrist was secured by this method. They still work fine and the spring is strong. There is about 70% of the original nickle remaining. This fine old nippers came out of a Lyndonville, Vermont collection. Take a look at the pics! $195.00

More Stuff 92

This single brass stirrups here is a heavy cast brass stirrup in good original condition. Referred to as the Model 1904 artillery stirrup and each it measures 5¼” high by 4¾” wide and there is a bend to it that you can see in the pics. It is believed that these type of equestrian accoutrements were issued with the M1904 McClellan artillery harness saddles. This stirrup had a ½” thick tread (now lacking) that features an iron top plate inset into the brass surface at the time of casting. The tread surfaces exhibit a sharp front and rear edge on the stirrup and a center ridge down the iron insert. The stirrup exhibits a very fine, mellow bronze patina overall with normal dings from age and use. A good representative of early 20th century brass artillery stirrup. $45.00

More Stuff 91

Here we have a YOUNG AMERICA BACHELLERS SUBLIME QUALITY SEWING SILK & TWIST FOR SEWING MACHINES box. This is an early one I believe being from the 19th through early 20th century. The box measures about 8 1/4 X 4 1/4 and is in pretty good condition. There is an excellent looking spread winged Eagle on the lid and a waterstain. Someone has written a price on the bottom of the box in ink. Small but there. $20.00

Here are three needle cases with needles.

More Stuff 90

The first one is a small brass one measuring about 1 7/8 inches long. The cap pulls off to reveal a couple of needles inside. Nice patina! $10.00

More Stuff 89

The second one is another brass one with decorations around the body that may indicate Naval use. It just looks nautical to me. This one measures 2 3/4 inches long and is full of needles. $15.00

More Stuff 88

The third one is steel with brass end caps and has on the stamped on the cylinder HENRY CLARRE & CO. 17 GRACE STREET LONDON--FAVORITE NEEDLE PERSERVER--AGENT FOR UNITED STATES-H.F.OSBORNE, NEWARK, N.J. PATENT. This one is also full of needles.

More Stuff 87

The needle safe dates to the turn of the century (1890-1905) when the H F Osborne firm was making all sorts of saddlers and harness makers tools (harness, trunk, trimmers and saddlers tools)out of their Newark NJ plant. They had a huge workforce by this time and a strong line of a variety of products so their tools today are seen throughout the antique markets. For this fine piece $45.00

More Stuff 86

Here we have a group of harness needles in original packaging. This group is all post Civil War and has MADE IN ENGLAND or MADE IN GREAT BRITIAN on them or close. The makers are John James & Sons, Redditch , England: W.Crowley & Sons, England: Glover's Needles, England for C.S. Osborne, New Jersey: Jas. Smith Sons, Great Britian: & the Shrimpton Need Co. England. For each pack $10.00

More Stuff 85

I believe these harness needles to be much earlier because no country of original is listed on the packages. There are three packs of harness needles that are marked E PLURIBUS UNUM BEST QUALITY HARNESS NEEDLES C. SCHLEICHER, BELLE VALLEE. That company was in Canada but obviously these needles were made for the American market. The best package has no needles in it and the other two have 1 needle each in them. For each $10.00 The other pack shown is SUPERIOR CAST STEEL DRILL'D EY'D HARNESS 8 MANUFACTURED BY J. RIMMER & SON, ALCESTER. John Rimmer flourished 1800 to 1840 and Son Thomas from 1802 - 1870 as needlemakers. This one is full of needles. $25.00

More Stuff 83

This is a good set of early crossed rifles with a 3 and F on them. Has a hinged pinback on the reserve. Solid pieces and in good condition. $35.00

More Stuff 82

This is a small crossed muskets insignia marked OMI on the top for the Ohio Military Institute. The rifles are about 1 1/2 inches long. This piece has two posts on the reverse for clutch backs probably. $15.00

More Stuff 81

This is a crossed rifles insignia being the M-1902 with the rifles being about 2 inches long with a 4 on top and and E under the rifles. Has a hinged pinback. $10.00

More Stuff 80

This is a set of crossed muskets with a 1 over the rifles and a D under the rifles. One barrel of one rifle is bent and needs straightened up. There are 2 hooks on the back with what appears to be the remnants of a screw back threaded rod. $15.00

More Stuff 79

This is a set of IW era crossed rifles for the infantry with a screwback attachment on it. There is a 15 and an E attached as well. Nice large piece! The rifles are 2 1/2 inch long. $35.00

More Stuff 78

This is an excellent set of crossed rifles insignia with pinback. Has a smaller bar below the rifles that may have had something soldered to it at one time but not lacking. Early piece! $25.00

More Stuff 75

Many a man made out a will during the early 1860's thinking he would have to go off to war. This is one such will written for a Hendricks County, Indiana, man, Daniel Brown who was married to Poly and had 4 children. Daniel states in his will that he leaves everthing to Poly but if she gets remarried or dies then she will have to give everything to the 4 kids! Try to get away with that today! This will was written on April 26th, 1862 and I'm sure Daniel though he would have to go off to war one way or another. Daniel did sign up with the 103rd Indiana Co.B for one week on July 10, 1863 to July 18th to run Confederate General John H. Morgan and his soldiers out of Indiana. Here is the bio of the 103rd:

Minute Men. -- Word being received at Indianapolis on the evening of July 8, 1863, that a force of 6,000 cavalry under Morgan had crossed the Ohio River near Mauckport and was moving on Corydon, a call was issued for citizens to organize for defense. Within 48 hours 65,000 men had tendered their services. From this number regiments 102 to 114 inclusive, and one battalion were organized, the battalion being assigned to the 107th. One Hundred and Third Infantry. -- Col., Lawrence S. Shuler, Lieut.Col., Virgil H. Lyon, Maj., Samuel J. Banta. This regiment was organized as minute men and was composed of seven companies from Hendricks, two from Marion and one from Wayne Counties, all belonging to the Legion. It was organized July 10 1863, with 681 rank and file, and moved by rail on the 11th from Indianapolis to Vernon. Securing horses for 146 men from his and Gregory's command, Col. Shuler pushed on and joined a pursuing column, his detachment taking the advance. Coming in sight of Morgan's rear-guard on the afternoon of the 13th the troops engaged in several skirmishes with detachments of the enemy near Harrison, Ohio, and entered there soon after Morgan's rear-guard had departed. The pursuit continued as far as Batavia, Ohio, when the command returned to Indianapolis, being mustered out shortly after the balance of their respective regiments had been discharged. The 103rd had moved to Sunman's station and after Morgan's escape into Ohio had returned to Indianapolis, where it was mustered out July 16th. Source: Union Army, vol. 3, p. 174

It would have been awful hard for Daniel to sign up for a regular unit with a wife and 4 kids to raise! Catch a glimpse of the past for $26.00

More Stuff 74

Here are 2 personal sized coffee pots that were sometimes carried in the soldier's knapsack. I've placed a penny in the pic for comparison in size. The first one is a 'one cup' sized pot being about 5 1/2 inches tall to the top of the wooden knob on top and 3 1/2 inches across the base. The solder joints are as they should be. I don't believe that there are any holes in this litte pot. Hinged lid. Nice one! Not a toy! $65.00

THE FIRST ONE IS SOLD!!

The next one is about 6 inches tall and 4 inches across the bottom. This is the side spout type with the detachable lid. This one has a very small spout with a loop at the top that would have had a chain on it to a cork to plug the spout. I don't believe there are any holes in this one either. Both pots have a great patina with little rust to the insides and maybe just a minor dent or two. Very nice! $65.00 each

More Stuff 72

Here is a English made Snake Buckle and keeper that is made of tinned iron construction. This piece came from a Cincinnati Costume shop years ago. I believe it to be old unusued stock, perhaps from Bannermans. This type buckle was used by both sides during the War although it's usually associated with Confederates. $95.00

More Stuff 71

This is a Hotchkiss Shell - Complete - This is a 3" case shot with 3 flame grooves. Nose, base and forcing band are entact. Has a brass paper time fuse holder. This piece has ground action but has been cleaned and coated to prevent further damage. Sorry, but the info on where it was dug has been lost with the loss of the collector who owned it. Still a very nice displayable shell! The shell is safe to display as it has been disarmed. About 7 inches long. From a Zionsville, In estate. $295.00

More Stuff 68

This is something you never see. This is an original form for APPLICATION FOR MEDAL being form No. 0714 dated March 1, 1924. This form is to be used by veterans of the Civil War, Indian, Spanish, Spanish Service, Philippine, Philippine Congressional, China, Cuban Occupation, Porto Rican Occupation, Cuban Pacification, Mexican Service, and Mexican Border medals! WW1 wasn't listed on this form yet! There are actually 2 pages, one original and one copy. First time I've seen these and I have a few copies. $10 each guaranteed original and unused!

More Stuff 67

This is a 12 inch tall X 7 1/2 inch wide bust of Abraham Lincoln. It has a very small area on the tip of the nose that's missing the gold. I don't know if this is plaster, chalk, or what but it is hollow. Still fairly heavy. Nice piece of Lincoln memorabilia. Don't know how old it is but I got it at a Civil War show from a dealer. $45.00

More Stuff 66

This is an excellent CS Confederate envelope / cover address to Mr. George W. Creasey Manchester, Chesterfield Co. VA in care of Capt L.M. Burford. There is an excellent 5 cent Jefferson Davis stamp CSA #4 Stone litograph that is much more of a green than our pic shows (stamp alone worth $150.00) affixed to the upper left hand corner and the cancellation stamp of New London MAR (march I believe) 27 (the envelope is much more yellow or manilla than the pic shows. The date is not seen. There is something else written on the lower left hand corner but I can't make it out. George W. Creasy was in the 18th Virginia Infantry and was part of Longstreet's Corps. ,General Picketts Brigade. The unit was involved in action at Balls Bluff on Bull Run, Manassas; fighting around Yorktown and Williamsburg ;Seven Pines; Gaines Mill; Frasiers Farm; the second battle of Manassas; battles of Boonsboro and Sharpsburg; Gettysburg; Petersburg & Five Forks and made its last stand with the old Picketts Division,at the battle of Saylers Creek. Excellent Unit! Too bad we don't have the letter too !! $125.00

More Stuff 65

CIVIL WAR ARMS PURCHASES AND DELIVERIES: A facsimile reprint of the master list of Civil War weapons purchases and deliveries including small arms, cannon, ordnance and projectiles,introduction by Stuart C. Mowbray. Reprinted here in its original format is the single most quoted source of information about Civil War weapons. It is so important that many authors have called it the "bible" of Civil War arms research. Also known as "Executive Document # 99," this massive publication is a comprehensive list of every single weapons purchase made by the Union - over 300 pages of detailed entries. 300+ pp., 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". Hardcover. BRAND NEW NEVER READ BOOK! $39.50

More Stuff 64

This is a very nice unused postal cover showing a negro on all fours with a whip and the words "WHAR 'S JEFF DAVIS?" and is done by King & Baird Prs Sampson St. Philada. Excellent condition!!! $35.00

More Stuff 63

This is a large original descriptive list and account of pay and clothing for John D. Pierce. John was a Private in Co. I 120th Indiana Volunteers. Here is a history of the 120th Indiana. One Hundred and Twentieth Infantry INDIANA (3-YEARS) One Hundred and Twentieth Infantry. -- Cols. Richard F. Barter Allen W. Prather, Reuben C. Kise; Lieut.-Cols., Allen W. Prather, Reuben C. Kise, John M. Barcus, Majs., Reuben C. Kise, Edward B. Brasher, John M. Barcus, Albert Knowles. This regiment was organized in the winter of 1863 at Columbus, and was mustered in March 1, 1864. It left the state March 20, proceeding to Louisville, Ky., where it was assigned to a brigade with Hovey's division. It moved to Nashville and on April 5, for Charlestown, Tenn., being assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 23rd army corps. Moving May 2 in the Atlanta campaign, it was engaged at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, taking a conspicuous part and joining in the charge which routed the enemy; in the assault of Kennesaw Mountain, and in the battle before Atlanta, July 22. It was in the siege of Atlanta and in constant skirmishing until its evacuation being engaged at Jonesboro and Lovejoy's Station. Col. Barter resigning Sept. 15, Lieut.-Col. Prather was promoted to the colonelcy of the regiment, which moved in the pursuit of Hood in October as far as Summerville. It was detached from Sherman's army, Oct. 30, and ordered to Nashville, being in skirmishes at Columbia, and in the battle at Franklin, on Nov. 30, losing 48 in killed and wounded, Maj. Brasher being mortally wounded. Moving to Nashville, it took position in line of battle and took part in the battle of Dec. 15-16, joining in the pursuit of Hood's retreating forces, and going into camp at Clifton, Tenn. Embarking Jan. 15, 1865, it moved to Cincinnati, thence to Washington City, from whence it proceeded to New Berne, N. C. Moving on March 6, with its division towards Kinston, it was in a sharp fight at Wise's Forks on the 8th and again on the 10th, when a furious assault was repulsed with heavy loss on the enemy. The regiment occupied a position in the center, exposed to the heaviest attack, and lost 7 killed and 48 wounded. Joining the forces under Gen. Cox at Kinston, it moved to Goldsboro, meeting Sherman's army which had arrived from Fayetteville. It was in camp at Goldsboro until April 10, when it moved towards Smithfield, proceeding thence to Raleigh, where it was engaged in provost duty with the army encamped about the city. It then moved to Charlotte, N. C., May 10, remaining there for three months and moving thence to Greensboro. It was ordered to Raleigh, Aug. 21, for garrison duty. Col. Prather resigned Sept. 9, Lieut.-Col. Kise was promoted colonel, and on Dec. 2, was made brigadier-general of volunteers for distinguished services. The regiment was mustered out Jan. 6 1866. Original strength, 976; gain by recruits, 219; total, 1,195. Loss by death, 151 ; desertion 5 2. Source: The Union Army, vol. 3, p. 178 The piece is large and has a couple of seam separations but the paper is in great condition and not fragile. Feb. 1865 and shows John got Trousers, Shirt, Bootees, GreatCoat, etc. $40.00

More Stuff 62

This is a nice piece of Civil War paper which is a voucher for paying Henry McFarland who was a US paymaster. The period was from March 27th, 1863 to April 30th 1863. There are some seam separations on this document but the paper is in good condition. Looks like old $190.15 which included pay for himself, a private servant, clothing for the servant, and food for himself and the servant. Looks like there were 2 servants and their names were John Francis and William Kneeland. They were both light complexion with blue eyes and brown hair. This would make a great framed piece! $25.00

More Stuff 61

This is a used Union Cover with rose 3 cent Washington stamp addressed to Miss Julia E. Jenks at French Creek, Allamaka, Iowa. It's better condition than what our pic shows. Has a poem entitled BEAUTIFUL THOUGHTS on the left side and is dated 1865. Nice old stamp with cancellation. Has been opened on the left end. $45.00

More Stuff 60

This is a Confederate Cover from Pamplins oct, 18th. probably 1862 or 1863. The cover is addressed to Miss Lallie Thackston- Doorlington heith- Prince Edward Virginia. Has the blue large size CSA #2 TJ 1861 Stamp. Nice large Early CS stamp! Cover has bottom flap missing. $150.00

More Stuff 59

Another very good Confederate cover with late war small Jeff Davis 10 cent stamp. The cover is from and marked OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF TAXES - OFFICIAL BUSINESS and is hand cancelled CANACL JAN 23, 1865 with something else under that. The cover is addressed to Alex. Donnan. Esq. Petersburg, Va. Some water staining on the ends but not bad. I'll bet this is one tax bill that didnt' get paid!!! $145.00

More Stuff 58

This Confederate cover has the early green Jeff Davis 5 cent stamp on it and it is addressed to Mrs. Catherine Roulhae , Hillsboro , Orange County, -N.C.- The cover was opened by raising the flap. Good condition!! $125.00

More Stuff 57

This cover is addressed to H. (Henry) W. Spafford Quartermasters Clerk 4th VT Regiment Washington D.C. Here is Henry's stats: Henry W. Spafford Residence Bennington VT; Enlisted on 9/4/1861 as a Private. On 9/21/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. VT 4th Infantry He Re-enlisted on 10/25/1864 He was Mustered Out on 7/13/1865 He was listed as: * POW 10/11/1863 (place not stated) * Paroled 3/21/1864 (place not stated) Promotions: * Comm Sergt 5/28/1862 * 1st Lieut 11/6/1864 (1st Lieut & Quartermaster) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 11/6/1864 from company A to Field & Staff Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: Here is a history of the 4th VT They were at Gettysburg!!: VERMONT FOURTH REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS.) BY LIEUTENANT-COLONEL STEPHEN M. PINGREE. THE Fourth Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, was raised chiefly in late August and early September, 1861, simultaneously with the Fifth regiment. The Fourth, to the extent of nearly nine of its ten companies, was raised on the east side of the mountains, while the Fifth, in fully as great a proportion, was being recruited on the westside. Company A of the Fourth was fully raised in, and very near to Bennington county. Windsor county furnished a larger number than any other for the Fourth, being company C, most of E, a considerable part of K, and a fraction of B--the larger part of B being from Orange county; D was largely from Orleans county, with a fraction from the northwesterly part of Windham county; F was from Windham county, largely along the Connecticut River in Brattleboro, Rockingham and between; G and H were chiefly from Washington and Caledonia counties; I was largely from Windham county, though partly from the north-easterly part of the State,while K--except as above stated, and a small fraction from Windham-was from Washington county and the north-westerly part of Orange county. Its original aggregate, as a regiment, was 1,048, of whom it is believed less than forty deserted, some of whom returned. The most numerous desertions were from companies C and K. The smallest losses, "killed and died of wounds," (battle losses) were in B, E, F, I and K, and of these, ten in B was the least. Four companies--A, C, D and G--each lost over twice that number. Twelve officers and one hundred fifty enlisted men died in battle; one officer and two hundred seventy-nine enlisted men died of disease and as prisoners, sixty of whom died in Confederate prisons. In the battle of the Wilderness, Va., in May, 1864, seven officers were killed and eleven wounded, one of whom died of his wounds, and out of less than five hundred fifty enlisted men in that battle, forty-one were killed outright. Two hundred twenty-three were wounded, forty-three mortally, and four were missing; so that, in this battle, the actual death loss was eighty-four, the largest suffered by any Vermont regiment in one battle, and a loss seldom equalled by any infantry regiment in a single engagement during the war. Its total losses by death were in excess of those of any other infantry regiment from the State. The first Colonel, Edwin H. Stoughton, was but 23 years of age. He was the youngest officer to take a regiment from Vermont, and is believed to have been the youngest from New England. His brother, Charles B., (Second Col.) was made Colonel at 21. The regiment was mustered in at Brattleboro, September 20, 1861, started for Washington next day, and in five days joined the other Vermont troops then in Virginia, at Camp Advance, and was soon followed by the Fifth and Sixth, which, with the Second and Third who had "gone before," made up the "Old Vermont Brigade," which remained unbroken, save by casualties, and was present at the surrender of Lee. Like other Vermont organizations the Fourth was fortunate both in its officers and its men. It was also extremely fortunate to form part of a brigade, organized and commanded by that gallant and unexcelled soldier, Gen. W. T. H. Brooks; to form a part of a division, led by the brave and soldierly Wm. F. Smith--"Baldy"--and of a corps--Old Sixth--which, under the command of Franklin, and later, of the incomparable Sedgwick, became the pride and idol of the volunteer service. "Over all this waved the Greek Cross" never humbled and never dishonored. To have been esteemed worthy, for nearly four years of war, to share the companionship in arms of our fellow regiments from Vermont, and to have borne in their opinion a deserving part of the great work of the Old Brigade, ought to be, and is, accepted as a sure passport that the Fourth regiment was all it need to have been, or claims to be. Her history is everywhere a part of the history of a brigade famed throughout our Nation, and whose losses in battle, killed and mortally wounded, exceed those of any other brigade in the Union armies, east or west. ENGAGEMENTS. Lee's Mills, Va., April 16, 1862. Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862. Golding's Farm, Va., June 26, 1862. Savage's Station, Va., June 29, 1862. White Oak Swamp, Va., June 30, 1862. Crampton's Gap, Md., Sept. 14, 1862. Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. Marye's Heights, Va., May 3, 1863. Salem Heights, Va., May 4, 1863. Fredericksburg, Va., June 5, 1863. Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863. Funkstown, Md., July 10, 1863. Rappahannock Station, Va., Nov. 7, 1863. Wilderness, Va., May 5 to 10, 1864. Spottsylvania, Va., May 10 to 18, 1864. Cold Harbor, Va., June 1 to 12, 1864. Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864. Weldon Railroad, Va., June 23, 1864. Charlestown, W. Va., August 21, 1864. Opequan, Va., Sept. 13, 1864. Winchester, Va., Sept. 19 1864. Fisher's Hill, Va., Sept. 21 and 22, 1864. Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864. Petersburg, Va., March 25 and 27, 1865. Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865.

More Stuff 56

Nice Cover with 3 cent Rose Washington Stamp. The photo of Henry is just to show you what he looked like and it is not for sale. $65.00

More Stuff 55

This is an unused Civil War Political cover printed in brown ink which shows a Monkey sitting in a chair smoking with the words under it THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF THE "SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY," NOW ASSEMBLED, JULY 20TH 1863. A little rough around the edges but great Politic Satire! $35.00

More Stuff 54

Voucher No. 86. The paper in this document is in good condition but there is separation at the seams. This is to Roger E. Perkins, Clerk for H. McFarland Paymaster. This document is for Perkins to get paid. He earned $58.33 from March 5th 1863 to April 5th 1863. This would look great under glass! $25.00

More Stuff 53

This is a Pardon given by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia dated October 15th 1887. The Governor's signature is Fitzhugh Lee who was a great Confederate General. Fitzhugh Lee was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, on November 19, 1835. The nephew of Robert E. Lee, he attended the US Military Academy at West Point. Although his uncle, serving as superintendent of the academy, almost expelled him for misbehavior, young Lee managed to graduate in 1856. Seriously wounded while fighting in the Indian wars, he became an assistant instructor at West Point in 1861. In May of that year, however, he resigned to become a 1st lieutenant in the Confederate service. Serving as a Confederate staff officer in the Peninsula Campaign, he was eventually promoted to brigadier general (July 24, 1862) and major general (August 3, 1862). At 27, he was one of the youngest cavalry commanders in the war. Called "Fitz," he led a brigade through the Antietam Campaign, and at the Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Wounded at the Third Battle of Winchester, he stayed out of action until the last leg of the war, in which he served as Gen. Robert E. Lee's chief of cavalry corps. Fitzhugh Lee surrendered right after Appomattox. After the Civil War, Lee was elected governor, worked as a farmer and was appointed consul general in Havana. He served in the Spanish-American War as a major general in the US Volunteer Army, and retired in 1901. He later wrote a biography of his famous uncle, as well as other works about the Civil War. Lee died on April 28, 1905, in the District of Columbia. The Pardon was given to Wm. Saunders who was being held for the offense of housebreaking. He was sentenced for two years in the penitentiary in April 1887. There is also a signature of the acting Secretary of the Commonwealth and keeper of the Seals. This document is in really good shape with strong signatures. Guranteed original and authentic! $450.00 The cdv of Fitzhugh Lee is not included and only show here for display purposes. Also, my pic shows "I SOLD IT!" but I've still got it so it could still be yours!!!

<

More Stuff 52

What we have here is a nice period wooden comb! This piece measures 10 inches long by 2 inches tall. The piece has a couple of age cracks in the bottom part but otherwise looks to be unused. The black handle is black wood and it looks like there was a groove that the carved wooden comb was inserted into. Good display item! $45.00

More Stuff 50

Here's a nice little set of children's eating utensils! This is a nice little knife & fork. The bone handled knife measures about 7 inches long with pewter bolsters. There is a small crack over one of the handle rivits. The little fork is the bone handled 3 tine variety also with pewter bolsters (a little chip is out of one of them) and measures about 5 1/2 inches long. Nice little set! $45.00

More Stuff 49

Here is a whistle that I piced up. This is an old nickeled whistle that dates to the 20th century and is marked THALCO WHISTLE MADE IN JAPAN and still have the little pea in it as well. These were popular with Police, military and Marching band leaders. $5.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 48

Here's a cape for an Indian Wars Uniform. This is the U.S. M1885 Enlisted Mid-Blue Greatcoat detachable cape. This cape is large being of a dark blue wool lining and a lighter wool outer cover. There are 7 buttons down the front all still present. I can see no tags or lables in the interior of the cape. There are a few moth nips on this one but not bad at all. All the buttons match and look to be original to this piece. For this piece $325.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 46

Here's what I've been told, is Civilian Pommel saddle bags but from what I was able to research they may be WW2 Japanese Military Saddle Bags. They are all leather and in good condition just missing a couple of straps. These are from the middle part of the 19th century. They have holes at the top of the bags to put in a draw string to draw them up tight against anything you may be carrying. These were not just pommel holsters but would hold anything you wanted to put in them including large horse pistols! The only marks on the bags are matching part numbers on each bag. Each flap is held down with a stap and a roller buckle. The bags are still supple with a minor surface loss in a small area. Not bad at all. Look at the pics! $295.00

More Stuff 45

Here are some pairs of gloves / mittens that I picked up. The first pair is a set of black, what I believe to be mittens in good condition. They are the large size and used extensively in cold climates especially out West. These would look good in a Western display!!! All of the gloves/mittens are a large size. These black ones are in excellent condition!!! $125.00

More Stuff 44

This next set of cold weather mittens are brown wool and have a minor repair to ne of them. They are still in good condition and could be used today and boy are they warm!!! $85.00

EARLY FUR GAUNTLETS WITH LEATHER PALMS!

More Stuff 42

Here is a pair of nice early fur guantlets with leather palms. At first I thought these to be perhaps Bear skin but after futher review I believe them to be a manufactured product and probably date to the early 20th century. There were mostly horses and wagons used for transportation at that time and these are very nice and kind of dressy. Early automobiles and motorcycles also had drivers and rides that used guantlets. These pieces are a large size and fit my fat hands. They are in excellent condition! $125.00

NICE GAR STRAW HAT !

More Stuff 41

Here's a nice Grand Army of the Republic used staw hat with GAR hat wreath in place on the cloth outer band. This type of straw hat was never made to survive but here it is! The hat has some minor surface damage on the front of the hat brim but still solid as a rock. The hat shows no wear so it wasn't used much if at all. The GAR hat wreath shows mostly no wear either. The sweat band is intact and in good condition as well. I believe this hat to be about a 7 1/4 in size. Nice display piece!!! $225.00

CIVIL WAR ERA IRON WESTERN TYPE SPURS!!

More Stuff 40

Here is a pair of iron Civil War Western theatre type spurs that I picked up with other Civil War items. I have seen photographs of these type spurs on Cavalrymen, especially from the Western theatre, and they have been retrieved dug from Civil War Battlefields. This set is in very nice condition being complete except for the leather straps. The rowels move freely and they have the little eyelets for jinglebobs if one wanted to wear them. The spurs themselves are cast one piece iron. Nice display item !! $195.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 30

INDIAN WAR ERA BOOTS MADE IN ST. LOUIS!!!

Here we have a fair condition pair of 16 inch tall books that are marked HAMILTON-BROWN SHOE CO. ST. LOUIS. This company was established in 1872 by J.M.Hamilton and Alason D. Brown. They have wood pegged soles and nailed heels just like the Civil War boots. There is some leather separation between the other leather shell and liners and the boot pulls are missing in one of the boots. There is some decoration to the back of each boot. Take a look at the pics! It's rare to find many old pairs of boots especially ones that are marked. These would make a nice display item with Indian Wars items! $325.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 38

Here we have a nice pair of Gold bullion Shoulder Epaulets in the original Jappaned case. These pieces are in outstanding condition. These look like a matched pair but one of the epaulets has been replaced after 1890 as it has the country of origin on it and they are both marked RIGHT. There are subtle slight differences but to the eye one would not know. The condition is outstanding and comes with different attachment pieces for affixing them to the uniform. Not Civil War but look the same. $375.00

More Stuff 37

2 DIFFERENT HAND FORGED TOOLS BELIEVED FOR CANNON USE

Here are other tools that we found with cannon implements. The first one looks like a pair of pliers having a wide head with serrated jaw grip. The handles terminate into a claw on one and a point for prying on the other. The tool is 9 1/2 inches long $30.00

The next tool is a slotted type plier with a locking handle with bail. There is a slot in each side of the head for something to pass through. It's all hand forged but I honestly don't have a clue as to it's use. $30.00

This last piece on the left is long being over 13 1/2 inches long also with a locking handle so that pressure can be maintained on whatever it's attached to. The piece looks like it could have been used to lock onto wooden plugs or fuses in cannonballs to pull them out. The name J.STITLEY is stamped into the metal handle. Again definitely hand forged. $45.00 More Stuff 44

U.S. CIVIL WAR BELT PLATE

More Stuff 35

Here we have the Waist Belt plate, Regulation 1839 Pattern, Infantry Enlisted, ca. 1864. This plate is constructed of a die-struck rolled brass face and is lead filled with brass arrow belt hooks. This one is not marked with a makers mark and someone has written in black felt pen on it BA. The plate came from a collector in S.C. The face shows some of the original gilt while the back shows some uneven lead with nice tongue and hooks. This type is listed in AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by O'donnell and Campbell as Plate 497. For this nice piece. $245.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 33

Here's a dug set of handcuffs that I've been told is a set of Bean- Cobb Handcuffs circa 1899 and are they type used on the turn of the century criminal. These have no markings let and the key holes are rusted shut. Make a nice western display!!! $75.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 32

RCS BACKSTRAP DARBY MARKED MILITARY HANDCUFFS OF ENGLISH MANUFACTURE!

I have been advised that these are World War 2 military handcuffs. These sturdy handcuffs are made in the backstrap Derby style. They were built to restrain the strongest and hardest men in wartime and will have seen plenty of action. The handcuffs are marked with serial number 3279, as is the matching key. They are marked RCS and the date which has been crossed out on each cuff, being manufactured by Ruben, Craddock & sons for wartime use. They are marked with an arrow which shows that they were military. They are also marked with the number 13. For these fine working handcuff restraints -- $250.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 31

Here we have a button display that would be great for a beginning collection! This set is in a large riker case which is included with the buttons. The buttons include 1 early Police cuff button, I Eagle staff cuff button that has been made into a collar button, 1 Mass. Cuff button, 3 large Georgia coat buttons, 2 smaller Georgia cuff buttons, 1 Indiana Cuff button, 1 IW eagle cuff button, 1 large Louisiana Coat Button, 2 large Mississippi Coat buttons, what I believe to be two large Maryland Coat buttons, a cuff sized Eagle staff button with bent shank and a small cuff button that displays a flag with the word GRACE on it. Don't know what that last button is for. At any rate a very nice display! Some buttons are Civil War but I think all of the state seal buttons are Post Civil War. For the display $185.00

More Stuff 29

Here is an early Maine Militia Document return showing flags and musical instruments turned back in and dated September 1830! It lists columns of if they were in good condition or not in good condition. It lists flags, drums, fifes and trumpets. This document is for the First Brigade and Sixth Division of the militia of Maine and has printing on both sides. Approximately 8 X 10 inches and in very good condition. There is a 1 inch split at the top of one fold and a smaller one at the top of another. The printing is real dark and the ink is dark as well. This will look great framed!!! Nice! $165.00

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 28

Here we have a small primitive hunting bag with linen strap and medium powder horn. I believe this outfit to be from around the 1860's as there is decorative machine stitching on the linen strap. This is the small type stitching from early machines and the linen strap is well worn. There is one place where the ends were hand stitched together. The bag is tanned leather and a little hard from age lined with coarse plaid cloth, probably cotton. There is a small amount of worm damage to one end of the bag. It's not bad though. The bag is about 7 1/2 inches tall at the corners and 5 1/2 inches wide. The strap is about 40 inches long. The small powder horn is somewhat translucent when you hold it up to the light and you can feel where it was hand shaped. The double row of tacks has heads of all shapes indicating that they were hand made. The plug is dome shaped and has remnants of a leather strap on it as well as the remains of a string on that end and on the spout end. The spout is hand carved as well. The horn measures about 10 1/2 inches long along the outside curvature. Nice primitive set! This is a wonderful display item with a rifle. From a Central Indiana Collection. $275.00 JMF 1

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 27

Here is another small primitive hunting bag with torn leather strap and larger horn . The bag measures about 8 x 6 1/2 inches and it looks like the flap was sewn from two separate pieces. The leather is really old on this one. The pouch is not lined on this one. Some of the sewing on the bag looks like machine sewing while the strap has been hand stitched on. The strap is about 40 inches long and has become detached on one end. The strap has a roller buckle in it very similiar to the civil war sling strap buckles on cartridge boxes. The powder horn is attached to the stap via an old shoe lace. Harvey Kennedy in 1790, in England invented the modern shoelace. From jute, leather, hemp, cotton or other materials shoelaces were made in the past. Modern shoelaces are created from synthetic fibers. This shoe lace is made from cotton and is definitely old but I think it is not nearly as old as the horn. The horn is about 13 inches long along the outside length. The domed plud and carbed know is on one end with pegs and on the other end the spout is carved and has a little wooden stopper. From a Central Indiana Collection. This horn is really nice! The bag is worn but a nice display piece to accompany an old percussion rifle. $275.00 jmf 2

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 26

Here's a real primitive bag and powder horn. This one dates before the Civil War I believe. It's made of deer hide and is kind of hard with some of the hair remaining. The bag measures about 10 1/2 X 9 inches with a 9 X 7 inch flap. The edges are primitively hand sewn with some kind of cord. The leather strap is over 40 inches long and is rivited to the bag and where there was a break there was another piece of leather added and rivited into place. A leather thong holds the horn with the bag and separate leather thongs hold a sm horn powder measure and the carved wooden stopper for the powder horn. The horn is in good shape being about a foot long along the outside edge including the round plug end. SMall nails hold the horn onto the eng plug with some of the nails missing. The powder spout end has a piece of brass wrapped around the spout with a nail holding it into place. It looks like some kind of resin or old dark solder holds the brass spout cover together. All in all this is a very nice primitive bag and horn! From an Indiana collection. For this one $275.00 jmf 4

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 25

Here's a unique small shot pouch and powder horn. This pouch is half moon shaped without a flap but I think it originally had one. The piece is 10 inches long by 4 inches tall and has some fringe left on the edge. The leather is still supple on this one and the initials JU? are stitched into the bag that you can see in the pics. The little horn is about 7 1/2 inches along the outside edge. The end plug is nearly flat but does have a little convex profile to it along with a chip. The spout end is a simple hand carved spout and is missing the stopper. The horn was designed to hang by one strap. There is another small strap on the bag that was probably for a horn measure or a loading tool of some sort which is now lacking. The carrying strap is rivited on and is about 36 inches long or so. There is a small worm hole in the horn but that's all I see. Unique little set. From an Indiana collection. $195.00 jmf 5

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 24

Here's a real primitive bag with a primitive horn. This bag measures about 7 1/2 X 7 inches and has a cutout but never had a flap to cover it. There was another flap inside the bag as evidenced by stitching but now lacking. This bag is held together at the bottom by an interlaced leather thong. The stitching vertically around the middle of the bag is hand stitching. The old shoulder strap has been repaired many times and is not broken off on one side and needs repaired again. The horn is attached on the stopper end by a leather thong that had a hole cut into it for the stopper end to pass through. The old wooden stopper is present and tied to the strap with an old cord. The other end of the horn has a strap but it is broken as you can see in the pic. This horn is about 8 inches long along the outside edge. The end plug is nearly flat with a hand carved wooden finial to which the strap is affixed. You can see in the pics where the horn was crudely hand shaped. There is a remnant of another little strap that probably a powder measure was affixed to but now lacking. This outfit would look great with a 'poor boy' musket! This is from the same Indiana collection. $165.00 jmf 6

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 23

Here we have two deer hide hunting bags from the 1950's-1960's. These are constructed almost identical and are in good worn shape. These bags measure about 9 X 7 and have a closure flap. There are inside compartments as well. The bags were constructed with fringe around the flap. One of these has a broken shoulder strap but easily fixed. These would look great on the wall with your contemporary Muzzle loading Rifle!!! $125.00 each jmf 7

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 22

Here's a real primitive bag and carved horn. The bag has been used alot and has many repairs. There is a hole in the bottom of the bag and the sculptered flap has pieces torn out of it. There has been a more recent 'repair' done to the flap when someone tried to put cellophane take on it to hold it together! LOL!!! That never works. The shoulder strap is broken and needs repair. The horn is a fat stubby affair being 8 1/2 inches long along the outside curve. There is no stopper with this piece. The plug is flat and is missing the attachment piece that a leather thong would have went around. The initials FN are carved into the plug. There is a small amount of chipping around the plug on the horn. The horn is crudely fashioned but there are a couple of carvings in the horn of which one is definitely a Cat!! I cannot make out what the other animal is supposed to be. Unique little outfit!!! $210.00 jmf 8

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 21

Here's another primitive bag from central Indiana. This bag has had a couple of modern 'attempts' to repair what is wrong on it but believe me it could be better! The bag measures 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 and the flap on the front is purely decorative in nature. Also it's going to need restitched. The shoulder strap has been repaired and it's a little short like it was made for a boy. There are a couple of compartments inside. $95.00 jmf 9

CONSIGNMENT

More Stuff 20

Here's a pretty unique hunting or shooters bag. The bag almost looks like two bags sewn together. Perhaps they started out life as a pair of saddlebags. I think they are pig skin. There are two separate compartments inside. The top attachment straps are finished by 2 roller buckles and the shoulder strap looks like it may be a U.S. Cartridge box strap. On one side of the strap is sewn and rivited an intergal knife sheath. Pretty unique!!! For this piece $195.00 Jmf 12

More Stuff 19

Here's a 19th Century Middle Eastern Cartridge Belt that is a little better than relic condition. There are 31 metal cartridge tubes down in the leather covers. There is a cover that covers them all for protection. The belt is very ornate being red leather and fabric. There is a little pouch on the belt that is all but detached and there is a bundle of tassels. The belt is a little stiff and I cannot open it all the way to check if any cartridges are left in it. For this unique piece. $350.00 Jmf 13

More Stuff 18

Here's a small leather hunting pouch that's not in the best of shape but it will still display well. The bag measues about 6 X 7 inches with a fold down flap. The bag is in better condition that the flap as the flap has the surface age cracked. The strap is narrow thick leather and I believe it was added later as a replacement. There are a couple of extra leather throngs on it either for tools or a powder horn to hang on. As is $65.00 Jmf 14

More Stuff 17

Here are a couple of bags that are not in the best of shape. The one on the left is a shot pouch and is missing the thong that holds it closed. There is also fringe around the top with most remaining. The bag measures about 7 X 8 inches flat. It has been machine stitched with tiny little stitches. There is a hole in the bottom as well. $25.00 New Arrivals A 180

This one on the right has definitely seen better days. It still has the strap though and it's been repaired a couple of times. The bag measures about 9 X 6 and there is no flap. This one has been machine stitched as well. Some of the front panel is lacking. There is a divider inside making it a 2 compartment hunting bag. $35.00

More Stuff 16

Here we have two more hunting bags in poor condition. The one on the left is actually a Civil War Model 1859 McClellan saddle bag turned into a hunting or shooting bag. There were two cuts made into the back and a leather thong was original tied there for a shoulder strap. You can see where the bag was cut free from the other one. The closure strap is broken and some of the stitching is lacking but, hey, it is what it is. For this one $75.00 Jmf 16 a

More Stuff 15

This next little bag on the right in the pics is kind of primitive but was originally machine stitched with no some lacking. As you can see 2 holes were cut into the top leather flap to run a thong through so you could wear it over the shoulder. It looks like originally it had a closure strap and finial on it. It still has some 19th century cloth tied to it. It's rough but still kind of neat. For this one $45.00 Jmf 16 b

More Stuff 14

Here we have an old hunting bag with no flap. It's a rough side out type of bag with the finish flaking. The sides are leather cord sewn by hand. The bag measures about 7 X 7 and has an open top. Take a look at the pics. It's rough but has character! $30.00 From Indiana. Jmf 18

More Stuff 13

Man these saddlebags are rough but they are what they are!!! This is a pair of old 19th century saddlebags and they were used so much that they would be rendered useless now! There are many repairs. Each side measures about 10 X 12. They are machine stitched for the most part but many repairs are by hand. There are tears, holes, pieces lacking and so forth. These have character!!! $65.00

More Stuff 12

Sold!!!

Below is a nice match pair of Revolutionary War thru Antebellum Stirrups!

>

>

>

>

More Stuff 11

ONE OF A KIND SOLID BRASS CROSSED ALLIGATORS FOR A HUNTING BAG OR CLOTHING!

Here we have a one of a kind, possibly Revolutionary War era, solid brass crossed Alligators for a hunting bag or clothing. There is no attachment on the back so it would have to be sewn on. The piece measures 3 inches from the tip of the snout to the curve in the tail and the entire piece is about 2 1/2 inches across. The top is convex and hatched to simulate the Alligators scales. This piece is a nice dark patina and looks great. It came out of a Rev War collection in Illinois. Very nice and definitely one of a kind! $225.00

More Stuff 10

Here's an item that used to be common place but not they're hard to find in my next of the woods. This is a Revolutionary War era hand sythe or sickle that was used to keep the grounds clear around camp or the house. This type has the long sweep associated with the early types. The later types had wider blades and shorter sweeps are are quite common. You can see a like example on page 269 of COLLECTOR'S ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by George C. Neumann and Frank J. Kravic. Their note under the illustration states 'The long sweep of this sickle is a typical 18th century pattern; it was employed to keep camp areas neat and defensive areas cleared.' This one is nice with some worm holes in the handle. The tine is peaned over to hold the handle on. Nice early piece! $65.00

More Stuff 9

Here's another old Revolutionary War era Sythe with long curved blade. The blade measures about 27 inches long along the outside curve and is definitely hand forged. This blade is only 1/2 inch wide at it's widest point and only 3/16 of an inch thick. The old grip has cracks and worm holes in it. The tang is peaned with a wedge in it. I believe there is one spot where a makers name was at one time. This hand sythe was made to be used in the left hand while holding on to grain shaft bundles with the right hand. This is a nice early piece and makes a great decorator. $65.00

More Stuff 8

Here's an excellent blowing horn that is circa Revolutionary War use and later. These were used for alarms and communications between soldiers and hunters. Many items were made from horn during this time in our history. This fine horn measures about 17 inches long along the outside curveature of the horn. The mouth piece is a brass mouthpiece. The horn has a nice mellow color and it's quite thin as evidenced when you hold it up to the sun to look through it. There are several scratches on it but I can't make out any pics or words in the scratches. I fininally figured out how to use it and can make a quite loud noise with it. The suspension strap is missing but you can see how it was attached. There is a small hole right by the mouth of the horn and the other end would have fixed around the brass mouth piece. This is a nice piece and would look great in a Rev War display!! There is one tiny matchhead worm damage area that does not penetrate the horn. Nice!! $375.00

SORRY ! THE OLD SAW IS NOT AVAILABLE!

Here is a nice early buck type saw that smacks of Rev War vintage. This is a wonderful piece with a French made blade. This piece is in excellent condition and displays very well! Measures about 26 inches long by 14 inches tall. The blade is held in tension by the cord at the top. The pieces at the bottom just hold the blade in the guides. I believe it is made of pine but I'm not sure. Take a look at the pics. This piece has a dark patina. $125.00

More Stuff 6 SOLD

This next piece is a Revolutionary War era log hewing ax with replaced handle found in Lafayette, IN site of Fort Quiatenon.. This is a dug piece. Heavily pitted but solid as a rock! The beveled edge is on one side as usual for this type of ax. The blade measures 6 1/2 inches across. Who knows- it may have been used to help build Fort Quiatenon! $65.00

More Stuff 5

Here's 5 clay marbles of the Revolutionary War period thru the Civil War period. Like examples are found in reference books that cover both wars. Good condition! Non dug. $20.00

More Stuff 4

Here is an Antique Flask that has the likenesses of President George Washington on one side and General Taylor on the other side. This is a fantastic early 19th century aqua colored hand blown flask with a pontil on bottom verifies this is an original mold blown piece, not a modern reproduction!!

Dimensions:

Measures Approx. 7" tall Great shape for its age. One spot on the side that has some issues - still smooth to the touch from the outside, so all damages on are in the inside. Has bubbles in the glass and imprefections as it should have. Guaranteed original! $125.00 More Stuff 4

Rev war 9

More Stuff 2

This is a repro print in an older type frame showing the blowing up of the Fire Ship Intrepid commanded by Capt. Somers in the Harbor of Tripoli on the night of Sept. 4, 1804. Pretty colorful print! Measures about 13 1/2 X 16 1/2 overall. $25.00

More Stuff 1

This is a nice Rev War type hand made Corkscrew with turned maple grip. Nice little piece measuring about 5 inches long with the handle being about 3 1/4 inches across. $45.00

Anything you like? E-mail me here