MISCELLANEOUS NON-DUG RELICS

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1. This is an absolutely "smoking cool" Civil War exhibit, and is out of Steve Mullinax's personal collection.  It is a framed "Appomattox Court House" surrender letter written on April 14, 1865, and was written by Lieut. A. R. Piper of "Co. B - 1st Mich. Volunteers"  He says -"After they surrendered they stacked their arms in front of this Reg. with their colors - Enclosed you will find a "STAR" taken from the 38th North Carolina Regt. Flag - a piece of silk taken from the 34th North Carolina - and a piece off the 55 VA. Regt.  We are now encamped on the field that General Lee surrendered his army on.  Keep these relics of the War."  Can you imagine having an Appomattox Court House letter and have portions of THREE genuine Confederate Battle Flags surrendered there.  In better economic times this framed grouping would have easily brought $8,000. - Priced very fairly for today's market and when the economy rebounds someone is going to have a fantastic grouping worth lots more than they paid.--$5,950.
2. Very nice condition regimental size Civil War era snare drum with original heads - ropes - leather tighteners - and sticks.  This is out of an Indiana estate sale and has a museum quality look.  No Civil War collection is complete without an original drum !!!--$695.SOLD.
3. Original 1812 era wooden drum canteen.  Many of these prewar wooden drum canteens were carried over and used by Confederates in the Civil War.  This one is out of a deep South estate and was almost certainly Southern carried.--$350.SOLD
4. Small leather Federal percussion cap box that were issued with all Civil War percussion muskets.  This particular box was on display for quite a number of years at the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, TN.  It remains pliable and quite sound.  There are two slits on the outside flap where some sort of a device was affixed at some time in the past.  The box is marked "U.S." on the outside flap and is maker marked - "Storms - Maker - NY" on the inside flap.  Both belt loops, bras finial, closure tab, and both leather "ears" remain intact.  Every Civil War collection needs a nice percussion cap box.--$165.SOLD
5. Very nice condition small leather Federal percussion cap box.  The box remains pliable and has both belt loops, brass finial, closure tab, and both leather "ears" all perfectly intact.  In addition, it has the rare maker mark "Davy & Co. - Newark, N.J.".  Every collection needs a nice percussion cap box.--$185.
6. Extremely rare Maryland Medal commemorating the dedication of the Maryland monument at Antietam in 1900.  The reverse lists the date and all the Maryland Units engaged at Antietam.  This is one "bad-rare" medal and I've seen sell for over $1200. - but today.--$850.
7. Extremely rare non-excavated "C.S." marked Leech and Rigdon cast brass Cavalry Officer's spur.  The spur has the "C.S." on the back and the "star" on each side.  This spur has definitely seen action as the back of the rowel holder broke and the soldier moved the rowel forward to be able to continue using the spur.  Leech "C.S." spurs come along "Dug" ever so often, but you just never see a non-excavated one.--$1,895.
8. Very nice "smooth type" Model 1858 Federal canteen complete with butternut cover, original sling, and original stopper with chain.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice original Civil War canteen.--$395.
9. Very rare to find - An original Civil War Ship compass.  This thing is MASSIVE brass - filled with a liquid - and glass covered.  Believe it or not - IT STILL WORKS !!  It is marked "1862 - E. S. Ritchie - Boston".  Not everyone has a functional dated Civil War ship compass in their collection.--$595.SOLD
10. Here are a couple really nice early Gettysburg "pick-ups" with a super nice old Gettysburg tag.  I just got in two Gettysburg images that I'm adding to this group.  "Gettysburg" backmarked images are rare to come by.--$450.
11. Perfect condition non-excavated Federal "French Horn" die stamped brass infantry hat pin.  The pin couldn't be nicer with both attachment loops still intact.--$95.
12. Very rare to find and in excellent condition - an original set of cartridge tins for a 69 cal. cartridge box.  Each tin measures 3  3/4s in. by 4 1/2 in. by 1 1/2in.  I believe these tins are to a cartridge box for 69 cal. round musket balls.--$125.
13. Excellent condition pair of non-excavated Civil War era stirrups.  I have recovered several of these exact pattern stirrups from 1863 cavalry camps here.--$75. for the pair
14. Excellent condition G.A.R. "Souvenir" medal for the annual State Convention.  The medal was made by Schwaab & Co.--$45.
15. Solid, representative Model 1864 58 cal. leather Federal cartridge box.  The box was made by "B. H. Young - Newark" and still has one of the original cartridge tins with the box.  The cartridge box still has both iron roller buckles intact as well as both belt loops, but is missing the end of the closure tab.  This box displays well and is at a bargain price.--$295.
16. Excellent condition Civil War era soldered seam courier "Document Tube".  These were used to keep documents in good condition and not allowed to get wet and so forth while in transit on horseback.  I can probably even round up a Civil War document to display with it as part of the deal.  $150.
17. Rare 69 cal. cartridge box for the smooth bore 69 cal. muskets.  The box is in decent pliable condition and is maker marked "J. E. Condict - New York".  It has about average flaking and the two iron roller buckles are pulled off - but one is inside the box.  The inner flap has neat scalloping done by the soldier.  This is an attractive representative example of a rare "early war" 69 cal. cartridge box.--only $250.
18. Excellent condition set of non-excavated "intertwined USA" lead filled circular Federal artillery rosettes.  These are perfect and quite rare to come by.--$250. for the pair
19. Excellent condition Civil War era non-excavated silver tipped Rosewood Fife.--$135.
20. Nice condition smooth type Model 1858 Federal canteen.  The canteen has full cover - original stopper with chain - and a piece of the original linen sling.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice canteen.--$350.
21. Near mint condition Federal leather Navy Fuze Pouch.  The box is "Portsmouth, N.H. Navy Yard"  marked and remains as soft and pliable as the day it was made.  The final, closure tab, and belt loop all remain perfectly intact.--$275.
22. Civil War era 3-blade bone handle medical bleeder - Nice condition with "G. Gregory" maker's mark.--$150.
23. Nice condition pistol cartridge box for a 44 cal. revolver.  The leather remains soft and pliable with all the loops and closure tab intact.  There is also a letter "N" affixed the the outside flap.  This would be a fine compliment to display with your 44 cal. Colt Army revolver.--$195.
24. Very nice condition smooth type Model 1858 Federal canteen.  The canteen still has it's nice condition original wool cover, remnants of the sling, and has a faint "OVI" in red paint on the side.  This one came out of a Cincinnati, Ohio estate.--$350.
25. Really pretty smooth type Model 1858 canteen with a nice original "Butternut" cover - stopper with chain - and soldier initials carved into the pewter spout.  Every Civil War collection needs a nice canteen.--$350.
26. Civil War era cast brass "scissor type" folding bullet mold that was never fully completed.  Everything is completely finished about the mold except for the bullet cavity itself which was never milled in.  If you need a mold for a Civil War weapon that you have -- Any machine shop could mill in whatever caliber and style bullet you need it to pour.--$45.
27. Excellent condition  Model 1858 "Smooth Type" Federal canteen - You couldn't ask for a nicer one.--$195.
28. Very rare early 1800s blacksmith forged "grease lamp".  These were around well before the Civil War but were still being used in the 1860s.  I am certain of this because I have recovered a good many broken ones from Civil War camp sites.  This is an excellent example and could still be used today.--$195.
29. Excellent condition non-excavated "Leech and Rigdon" variant pattern Confederate manufacture cast brass C.S. cavalry spur.  It has a nice rich, aged bronze patina.--$250.
30. The leather still remains soft and pliable on this Federal Navy fuze pouch.  It's hard to find one of these that still has both the closure tab and belt loop still intact.--$250.
31. Very attractive Model 1858 Smooth Type Federal canteen complete with original "Butternut" cover and partial linen sling.  There are a few spots worn threadbare from rubbing against the soldier's side.  All in all - a nice solid example that will look great in display.--$350.
32. Early 1900 era circular pin for the "Home For Confederate Women".  I used to get these quite often - not nearly so frequently now.--$45.
33. Original die stamped brass Regimental "#5".  This is the large size number and still has the attachment loop on the back.--$45.
34. Nice looking Model 1858 Federal "Bullseye" canteen.  It is complete with spout and all three strap loops.  There are a couple small "Bo-Bos" from actually being carried and knocked around.--$185.
35. Really cool tiny little reunion canteen bearing the slogan "We Drank From The Same Canteen".  It's been years and years since I've seen one of these but if memory serves me right - This little canteen is from a famous {joint} "UCV - GAR" Reunion.  I can't remember when - where - or any of the details but I'm sure one of my good reunion buddies will send me the "scoop".  Anyway -- It's--$195.
36. Excellent condition 1905 "Knights of Pythias" 5-section ladder badge.  Many soldiers were members of this organization.  The medal appears to be made of solid silver.--$45.
37. G.A.R. "Delegate" ribbon from the June 1916 Encampment at Utica, NY.  An uncommon ribbon and in nice condition.--$79.
38. Beautiful condition large size Civil War era glazed crock jug with the original stopper still with it.  Guaranteed to look great in your collection.--$95.
39. G.A.R. {Grand Army of The Republic}  reunion ribbon and ladder badge from the June, 1910 Reunion at Syracuse, NY.  This is a "Delegate" badge and was made by "Whitehead and Hoag".  The badge itself is solid as can be but the red ribbon is a little weak and supported from the back.  This is one you don't see every day.--$75.
40. Excellent condition non-excavated cast brass regulation issue federal cavalry spur - rowel is intact.--$85.
41. I recently purchased this massive, massive Ohio estate directly from the family and have a letter from the family to accompany the estate.  In over 35 years in the Civil War business, this is one of the most spectacular family groupings to ever come my way.  The estate is from 2 brothers and a cousin and only 1 of the 3 survived the Civil War.  The estate includes 150 letters from the surviving brother {John L. Hebron} home to his family.  The letters have all been nicely transcribed into a 350 page volume {with lots of additional information and pictures}.  There are 4 hard images - Two of the surviving brother that wrote the letters and one each of the brother and cousin that did not survive the war.  There are also pictures of the cousin's tombstone at Vicksburg.  There is a "Dog Tag" made from a large cent for "J. L. Hebron" and a nice description in one of the letters of making it while at Chattanooga, TN.  Also, John Hebron's bible and soldier's discharge is in the grouping.  Also, the saber that belonged to the other brother is in the estate.  He was a member of the 13th Ohio Cavalry and died at City Point, VA. and is buried there.  Also, at the end of the war John Hebron brought home an April 15th -black trimmed - Lincoln Death newspaper and, that too, is included.  I honestly cannot begin to do justice to this fantastic estate of material - never on the market - and directly out of the family.--$9,950.
42. Nice condition non-excavated smooth type Model 1858 federal canteen.  Every Civil War collection needs a pretty canteen.--$195.
43. Nice pliable small leather Union percussion cap box.  Closure tab, both belt loops, inner flap, and brass finial - all intact.--$150.
44. Beautiful hand carved, and IDed  {"GAR" and "Mason"} mirror and frame.  The family brought this in yesterday and it's really, really nice.  The mirror belonged to John H. Blount of McKean, PA.  There is an old note on the mirror as well as a current note from the family.--$195.
45. Perfect condition stamped brass Federal infantry hat pin.  Both attaching loops remain intact.--$95.
46. Small leather Union percussion cap box.  The soldier shortened the outside flap for easier opening.  It still has full wool - the original pick - and caps still inside which you seldom see--$135.
47. Beautiful 3 feet by 5 feet 100 % nylon and totally sewn - including the stars - 50 star American flag.  This is a quality flag made for outdoor use.--$65.
48. Group of three unused Union patriotic letter covers.  One is a nice 6th Massachusetts Regimental, and one has a Negro slave motif.  All three are in excellent condition.--$75. for all three.
49. Quite rare to find Mexican War era sheet music.  This is "Smith's March" composed and dedicated to Gen. Persifor F. Smith "Hero of Contreras."  It is by J. T. Martin and published by Miller and Beacham, Baltimore.  The music is dated 1848.  You will see 20 or more pieces of Civil War related sheet music for every one Mexican War.--$125.
50. Nice condition non-excavated Union "French Horn" Infantry enlistedman's hat insignia.  It maintains perfect form and still has one of the two attaching loops remaining intact on the reverse.--$85.

51. Nice condition original Civil War sheet music.  It is entitled, "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!-The Prisoner's Hope" and was published by Root and Cady of Chicago, Ill.  This sheet music has a very ornate and beautiful outside cover.--$79.

52. Assorted type 69 cal. bullet extractors.  These make a very nice yet inexpensive, compliment to your Model 1816 or Model 1842-69 cal. musket.--$45. each.

53. Very nice condition G.A.R. medal and ribbon on original manufacturer's card.  This ribbon and medal is for the 1935 Departmental Reunion at Bloomington, Ill.  This is a fairly rare one to get because this was the 69th Annual Dept. of Ill. encampment, and most old Veterans were gone by then.  The medal is on the original card marked "Made by Schwaab Stamp & Seal Co. Milwaukee, Wis."  In the past 5 to 10 years, these have become much more popular and harder to get.--$95.

54. Model 1858 smooth type Union canteen.  The canteen has portions (approximately 70%) of the original butternut cover.  It was recently purchased out of a central Ohio estate sale and shows clear evidence of actual use.--$250. 

55. Excellent condition Civil War era soldered seam bread tin.  This is a large 11" tin with 12 sides.  This size and style is a bit uncommon and hard to find.  It would be a fine addition to a Civil War tin ware collection or perfect to accent a room with Civil War decor.--$65.

56. Excellent condition Civil War era soldered seam circular bread tin.  This is a huge 12" tin and would be a fine addition to any Civil War tin ware collection or perfect to accent a room with Civil War decor.--$65.