Miscellaneous Dug Items

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1. Excavated white clay pipe bowl recovered from a Confederate trash pit along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  The bowl itself is a person's "head" and you actually smoke right out of the top of his head.  {Maybe this is where the term "Hot Head" came from !!}--$38.
2. Excavated bullet mold and several balls found around it.  This was recovered in a Confederate camp area here at Stones River.--$45.
3. Excavated ornate lead filled cavalry rosette recovered from a Confederate cavalry position here at Stones River.  Very nice condition.--$38.
4. Excavated 69 cal. 4-side Austrian bayonet.  This was recovered from the Confederate battle line here at Stones River about 20 years ago.--$95.
5. Very attractive excavated cast brass Federal Cavalry spur.  This was recovered on private property near Shiloh.  When the spur was found one leather holder was broken, but was in the hole with the spur.  We have glued it back in place and it displays very nicely - actually as well as a perfect one.--$45.
6. Excavated folding bullet mold for an approximate .36 cal. round pistol ball.  This was recovered from a Confederate camp near Corinth, Miss.--$38.
7. Excellent condition excavated musket/revolver brass oiler can.  It's very rare to find one of these in perfect condition.--$38.SOLD
8. Partial brass powder flask recovered from a Confederate camp near Corinth, Miss.  This is an inexpensive item that makes a big display impact.--$25.
9. Excavated cast brass partial Confederate cavalry spur.  This was recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram in the 1960s from a Confederate cavalry camp located near Corinth, Miss.--$85.
10. Massive excavated cast brass folding double cavity bullet mold for a Merrill carbine.  It still works perfectly and we have molded one bullet and inserted a second one that is an original that I dug on the Battlefield here at Stones River.  This rare mold was recovered on private property at Chickamauga, GA.--$395.
11. Excavated 69 cal. Model 1816 triangular socket bayonet recovered about 40 years ago "lying visible" in the limestone rocks along the Confederate Battle Line here at Stones River.  Very nice solid condition.--$125.
12. Excavated "Barnett - London" .577 cal. Enfield lockplate and hammer assembly recovered in the 1960s from the Confederate Battle line here at Stones River.  This was "for sure" Confederate carried and you can actually still read "Barnett".--$85.
13. Excavated "pot hook" made from a saber blade - Recovered from a Confederate camp at Corinth, Miss.--$48.
14. Excavated crude "eagle head" rowel holder ornately decorated brass cavalry spur recovered from the camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry.  This is a "right" spur as it only has the fancy motif on the "outside" of the spur.  It was obviously discarded because one leg broke - still a smoking cool Confederate used spur.--$85.
15. Early Battlefield Pick-up Confederate Boyle and Gamble saber bayonet {Richmond, VA.}.  This was found many years ago among the limestone outcroppings here at the Battle of Stones River.  The bayonet is in very stable condition and has an indentation and a scar where it quite possibly could have been struck by a bullet.  This is a great Confederate relic.--$1,250.
16. Very attractive group of three excavated stamped brass Federal hat pins.  Two are the "infantry bugles" and one is a "crossed saber" Federal Cavalry.  A couple of the pins were bent when found and have been nicely straightened.  All three of these hat pins were recovered on private property at Shiloh, TN. and will look great in your collection.  I have seen the "crossed saber" alone sell for as much as we are asking for the entire group of three hat pins.--$395. {for all}
17. Nice green patina on this excavated cast brass Confederate cavalry spur recovered by Bill Whitt at the Battle of Franklin, TN.  from the position of Forrest's C.S. Cavalry there.  This is the style that had a separate piece attach into the back of the spur to hold the rowel.  It was recovered in the area where Forrest's Cavalry crossed the Harpeth River.--$75.
18. Beautiful excavated "Droop Wing Eagle" lead filled circular eagle stirrup rosette.  In the early years it was believed by many that this was a Confederate rosette because of the "Droop Wing Eagle Surrounded by Stars" motif and the fact that we usually recovered these in Confederate camp sites.  As a matter-of-fact in one of the early Stan Phillip's reference books - This is labeled as a "Confederate Staff Officer's Rosette".  We have since learned that these are actually from 1840 era prewar Militia Officer's stirrups and carried over and "used" by the Confederates.  Even though not Confederate by production -- They were usually Confederate by usage and just beautiful in display.  This one is out of a Confederate camp near Franklin, TN.--$595.
19. MASSIVE {Actually bigger than massive !!} excavated 20 inch "Confederate Clip-tip Bowie".  This monster was recovered in 1968 by an old friend of mine on private property near Shiloh.  WOW - Talk about one big, bad "gut sticker".--$1,250.SOLD.
20. HUGE excavated 26-inch Confederate Bowie Knife.  This monster has an iron "S" guard and was recovered in 1968 from private property near Shiloh.  This is definitely a case of "over-kill"!!!--$1,250.
21. This one was dug years ago. Rare excavated cast lead "7th Iowa" badge.  This was recovered from private property near Shiloh, TN. about 30 years ago.--$695.
22. Large size brass mouth piece for a big "over the shoulder" type horn.  This unusual item was recently recovered on the Franklin, TN. Battlefield by Jeff Wiltfe.--$95.SOLD
23. Group of 5 nice quality artifacts recovered from a Texas cavalry camp here in Middle Tennessee.  The coolest 2 items are the matching set of "star type" cavalry rosettes.  The nipple protector made from a musket ball is pretty neat too.--$95. for all
24. Small excavated brass powder flask recovered from an 1862 Confederate winter camp located near Corinth, MS.--$48.
25. Beautiful group of excavated artifacts - All recovered by Anthony Skok here at the Battle of Stones River over the past several years.  The group includes one unfired "L shaped" Confederate cannon friction primer - one cast brass "screw-on type" Confederate cavalry spur - a Civil War "Snake Oil - Magnetic Ointment" bottle out of a Confederate trash pit here - 3 carved bullets - one rare 69 cal. triangle base French minie - one buck and ball set - one musket combination gun tool - a complete set of "Puppy Paw" hooks out of a belt buckle - one broken bayonet blade - two musket parts - and a brass bayonet scabbard tip.  These are the nicest items out of A LOT of relic hunting.--$225. for all
26. Excavated complete Confederate "Sideknife" recovered on the Confederate battle line here at Stones River by Anthony Skok.  The knife was originally lost in it's leather sheath because the lead riveted brass throat still remains intact.  Anthony recovered this near the current "Avenues Shopping Mall" about five years ago.--$250.
27. Very rare to recover - A complete 1820 - 1840 era "Flintlock" lock plate and hammer assembly recovered from an early 1862 Confederate camp along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  Not long after this - even the Confederates got rid of these old, out-dated weapons.--$65.
28. Excavated 58 cal. Federal Springfield bayonet recovered by Wade Buchanan in the mid 1970s on private property here at Stones River.  Very stable condition for a dug bayonet.--$125.
29. Really nice excavated collection of bayonet scabbard tips.  There are several rare Confederate tips including a couple pewter ones and a very scarce iron one with a pewter tip.--$175. for all
30. Excavated Federal "bugle" Infantry hatpin recovered from the battlefield here at Stones River.  It was bent up when found, but straightened out to look very nice.--$60.
31. Entire collection of Confederate cavalry artifacts recovered from an Alabama Cavalry camp located near Guy's Gap, TN.  The grouping consists of 17 artifacts including 1 excellent blacksmith made Confederate iron spur, 2 iron bits, 3 iron stirrups, 2 iron buckles, 2 buttons, 1 partial brass curb chain, and 6 assorted Confederate Cavalry bullets - And All For--$250.
32. Complete excavated Federal cavalry spur that the plow caught and "reshaped".  This was recovered from a pasture field here at Stones River that used to be in cultivation.--$55.
33. Excellent condition excavated Confederate Cavalry spur recovered from Forrest's and Van Dorn's 1863 Winter Confederate Cavalry camps located near Spring Hill, TN.  Beautiful uncleaned brown-green patina.--$195.
34. Excellent condition excavated heavy cast brass Confederate style cavalry spur.  This one was recovered from one of Wheeler's 1863 Cavalry camps near Fosterville, TN.  It even has remnants of the iron rowel still intact.--$250.
35. Really nice mounted board of relics from the Chickamauga area.  The display includes one side of a Confederate cavalry bit, an iron spur, and an iron stirrup - all mounted on barn wood.-- $79. for the entire display
36. Pair of excavated brass Confederate saber mounts recovered in 1956 from 2nd Manassas.  The mounts appear to be for a large "H. Marshall" wooden scabbard.--$85. for the pair
37. Quite rare beautiful excavated gilted brass 1884 "James G. Blaine" Presidential token.  In the Presidential token world - this is one that you don't see every day.  "Republican Candidate for President - 1884"--$95.
38. Excavated cast brass Confederate "Issacs - Campbell" knapsack hook.  This was recovered here at The Battle of Stones River on the Confederate battle line under what is now "The Avenues" Shopping Center.  There will be no more relics from this site.--$65.
39. Case of assorted artifacts brought into the shop today.  Group includes a Spencer cartridge, a pewter canteen spout, a brass bridle buckle cover, a veteran's photograph, a Confederate Gardner bullet, a "Ringtail" Sharps bullet, and a "side pour" 3 ring minie.--$38.
40. Excavated Nathan Bedford Forrest "related" brass tag -- {kind of - sorta}.  Here's the deal  -- During the Civil War John Morton was the Chief of "Forrest's Artillery" and following the War wrote the definitive book on the subject "Forrest's Artillery".  West Morton was John Morton's son and was County Register of Nashville during the early 1900s.  This tag belonged to West Morton.--$45.
41. Absolutely excellent excavated condition on this cast brass Federal cavalry spur recovered from the Battle of Stones River here at Murfreesboro, TN.--$75.
42. Excellent condition excavated brass mount from a Confederate "Dog River" cavalry saber scabbard.  This was recovered from the camp of the 1st Alabama Confederate cavalry 1863 winter camp here.--$65.
43. Enfield nose cap and tompion recovered from the Battle of Franklin. TN.--$65.
44. Cast brass cavalry spur excavated from Starne's CS cavalry camp here in Middle Tennessee.  Some collectors believe that the rowel holder on this style spur is meant to be a crude "Eagle's Head".  Definitely a cool style spur that you don't recover every day.--$85.
45. Excavated stamped brass Jeff Davis hat pin recently recovered by my friend - Danny Hammonds - just down the street from the shop.  It has had some freeze cracks repaired but is very attractive and stable as can be.  These are rarely recovered anymore.--$175.
46. Very rare to recover IRON Isaacs Campbell Confederate used knapsack hook.  I have seen less than 10 of these recovered in this area in the last 30 years.  It will be a long time before you see another one of these for sale.--$75.

47. Three excavated brass officer baggage trunk locks all excavated from Union 1863 winter camps here at Murfreesboro.  Two of the three locks have the military eagle motif on them.--$65. for the set. 

48. Large size cannon shell fragments from various battlefields perfect form making a desk paperweight or great for any display. These large fragments are becoming very difficult to dig. $15 each
49. We have picked up several arrowheads in Middle TN, while looking for Civil War Relics. They of course are hundreds of years older but what made a good camping ground a hundred years ago also made a good camping ground a thousand years ago. We offer these arrowheads in groups of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 – complete with a display case. The prices are:

50. 2 and case --$25.
51. 3 and case --$30.
52. 4 and case --$38.
53. 5 and case --$48.
54. 8 and case --$70.