MISCELLANEOUS NON-DUG RELICS

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1. Just brought in - Relic condition 69 cal. ammunition cartridge box.  Many Confederates carried 69 cal. muskets when in this area and this one is straight out of the local area.  It's the box only with no plate or tins {If Confederate carried I'm sure the plate was the first thing to go !!}  There are small pieces of the crossbelt still under the loops on the back.  This is a great relic for the money.--$195.
2. Rare to find - An excellent condition set of original 69 cal. cartridge tins.  It has been ages since I've seen a set of these for sale.--$125.
3. Really neat 1850 era powder horn.  The brass measuring device on this horn was taken from a brass powder flask and adapted to the horn.  Many Confederates left home at the beginning of the Civil War with flasks of this type.--$95.SOLD
4. Nice condition non-excavated smooth type Model 1858 federal canteen.  Every Civil War collection needs a pretty canteen.--$195.
5. Really pretty "Hi-Port" regulation U.S. cavalry bit found in a barn near Chickamauga.  The bit is 100% complete with both rosettes, cross bar, and both rings.  You could still use this cavalry bit today.--$195.
6. Nice condition mid-1800s leather shot flask of the type commonly carried by hunters at the time of the outbreak of the Civil War.  Some Southerners carried these off to war until their shotguns and squirrel rifles were replaced by regular military rifles.--$48.
7. Excellent condition 1840 - 1850 era large musket size pewter powder flask.  This was the exact type flask carried by young Southerners from home off to war when the Civil War first started in 1861.  No Civil War collection is complete without a couple powder flasks.--$85.
8. Large size - {13 inch} - 1840 to 1850 era powder horn.  It has a rich, aged patina and would add a classy touch to your display.  Many Confederates left home in 1861 carrying one of these.--$95.
9. Full length Civil War maroon officer's sash.  This came out of a Chattanooga,TN. estate and could have seen C.S. service.  The color remains good and strong, but the sash does show wear and some mothing in areas.  Still displays on a uniform nicely.--$595.SOLD
10. Quite rare to find in nice condition - Large size - completely leather covered - "Dixon - Sheffield" powder flask.  The flask isn't dented and has 100% leather cover intact.--$195.SOLD
11. Original 1840 era powder horn with all sorts of things cut into it with a pinknife.  The horn is a great display piece but has had some restoration work done on the wooden end.  Also, some of the scene on it appears to have been recently freshened up.  Interestingly, it's still full of Civil War era black powder.  This is a nice little 1840 era horn priced at 50% off due to having had some work done on it.--$125.SOLD
12. Solid cast brass double cavity bullet mold for a musket ball and an elongated  "Picket or Country Rifle" style projectile.  We only dig bullets of this type from Confederate sites.  This would be a real nice addition to someone's Confederate display.--$175.
13. Nice condition Civil War gilt officer's sword knot.  This little item takes a pretty officer's sword to whole different level and have become really hard to find when you need one.--$275.SOLD
14. Very attractive Civil War era brass powder flask of the type carried to the Civil War in 1861 by many Confederates.  This is an inexpensive relic that adds a classy look to your collection.--$95.
15. Beautiful 1850s era powder horn typical of the type carried off to the War in 1861 by many Confederates.  Excellent classy look and eye appeal.--$95.
16. Extremely rare Federal Naval artillery lanyard.  This exact lanyard is going to be pictured in a reference book coming out this next year.  It's in very, very nice condition.--$425.SOLD
17. Nice pliable small leather Union percussion cap box.  Closure tab, both belt loops, inner flap, and brass finial - all intact.--$150.
18. Very nice condition Confederate manufacture brown leather - lead finial percussion cap box.  This box is fresh out of a central North Carolina estate and is an excellent example of a classic C.S. cap box.--$1,295.SOLD
19. Nice condition carbine sling - over the shoulder - rig that would be a wonderful accent to your Civil War carbine.  All it needs is a snap swivel and you'd be ready to go.  The rig originally came from Bannermann and they had cut the brass off as they did on many.  Original brass has been put back on but the sling is just a little shorter than "as issued" due to having the original buckle and tip cut off.  The leather is very pliable and not flaking at all.  UPDATE --  I just located a snap swivel and it's now complete and ready to put with a nice carbine!!!--$695.
20. Nice condition original Civil War era "Rosewood" fife.  You gotta have a fife in your collection -  Some things are just required.--$125.
21. 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.
22. Perfect condition stamped brass Federal infantry hat pin.  Both attaching loops remain intact.--$95.
23. Beautiful condition "Southern Cross of Honor".  This one was made by "Whitehead and Hoag" and has a nice uncleaned rich, aged patina.--$350.
24. Model 1858 "Bullseye" Federal canteen with remnants of the rare blue wool cover.  The canteen is maker marked on the spout and has original stopper and chain still intact.--$275.SOLD
25. Blacksmith made single cavity bullet mold for a 50 cal. "Country Rifle" type bullet.  This came out of a North Carolina estate along with several other Southern relics including a lead finial cap box.  I have recovered this exact type bullet from Confederate camps in this area.--$195.
26. 58 caliber leather federal cartridge box complete with original cartridge tins inside.  The box is maker marked "C. S. Storms- Maker".  It is in stable condition but does have some age cracks and some small pieces flaked out of the inner flap.  The box isn't mint but is a good example that displays well and priced right.--$250.
27. Original folding musket tool for your Civil War musket.  This would be a nice compliment to display with your musket.--$75.
28. Typical set of Civil War era dice like you would find in many soldier's knapsack.--$45.
29. Exceptionally pretty condition 58 cal. 1864 Federal cartridge box complete with sling and cartridge tins.  The leather on both the box and the sling is pliable enough to wear even today.  The cartridge box is marked "Watertown Arsenal - U.S. - 1864".  If you have been wanting to add a nice cartridge box with original sling to your collection - This one is a dandy.--$950.
30. 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.--$12,000.
31. Excellent condition non-excavated set of small size "crossed cannons" die stamped brass federal artillery hat pin.  All four attachment loops remain intact and would be perfect to compliment your artillery collection.--$275.
32. 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.
33. Perfect condition 1840 era militia style tin drum canteen.  This one is a relatively small size being a little over 4 inches in diameter and 2 inches in width with the early flared spout.  Many of these type canteens were carried over and used by Confederates during the Civil War and the Confederate manufactured tin drum canteens were patterned after these earlier style canteens.  This is a little beauty.--$375.SOLD
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. Nice condition Civil War Union revolver cartridge box.  This box has pliable leather with closure tab and both belt loops intact.  It has a "Gaylord-Chicopee, Mass." maker's mark on the reverse.--$275.

42. Historical trivia game manufactured by Peter G. Thomson-Cincinnati, Ohio in 1884.  This game belonged to Col. J. B. McCown who commanded the 63rd Ill Vol. Infantry.  It is out of the personal collection of Dr. Francis Lord.--$195.

43. 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. 

44. Excellent Civil War era soldered seam circular bread tin.  This tin is 10" in diameter and would be a nice addition to a Civil War tin ware collection or perfect to accent a room with Civil War decor.--$55.

45. 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.

46. 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.