MISCELLANEOUS NON-DUG RELICS

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1. 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.
2. Quite rare 1906 Baton Rouge, LA. "UCV" {United Confederate Veteran} reunion ribbon.  The ribbon is all there and very attractive, but the silk has been re-enforced with clear tape from the back at a couple spots.  The colors remain bright and vivid.  I think Louisiana collectors will find this one very exciting.--$150.SOLD
3. Very, very nice "yellow piped" Federal cavalry shell jacket.  This was one of the original Civil War  jackets sold by Bannermann after the war to costume companies who then rented them for use in theater and movies.  This particular jacket was sold to "Hayden Costume Co." of Boston and is stamped with their mark in the sleeves.  The jacket is in nice condition with virtually no mothing at all and the colors remain bright and vibrant.  The jacket is size "2" and has full liner, all the buttons, and "bumper pads" intact on the reverse.  All the yellow piping is bright and intact except for that on the cuffs of the sleeves which is not present.  This is a beautiful cavalry shell jacket that is going to look fantastic on a mannequin decked out with equipment.  Not $2,950. to $3,500. But--$2,150.SOLD
4. Nice condition "J. I. Pittman" Civil War leather pistol cartridge box - excellent to display with your Colt Army or Colt Navy revolver.  The box is crisply marked "Made By J. I. Pittman"--$195.
5. 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.
6. I just purchased this very nice federal percussion cap pouch out of a Pennsylvania estate.  It still has both belt loops, closure tab, and still has percussion caps remaining inside.--$165.
7. Folding cast brass single cavity bullet mold.  The mold makes a 44 cal. "Picket style" projectile and has the name "A. P. Woods" stamped into one handle.  Many Confederates had bullet molds of this type when they first left home for the war in 1861.--$89.
8. G.A.R. "Delegate" ribbon from the June 1916 Encampment at Utica, NY.  An uncommon ribbon and in nice condition.--$79.
9. 1860s through 1880s era tinware coffee pot.  Very nice condition and could make a fine pot of coffee today.--$65.
10. 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.
11. Floral pattern brass powder flask from the American Civil War era.  It has a rich, aged patina and is the exact style flask that many Confederates left home carrying when the War first started.  Quite inexpensive, yet, adds a nice touch of class and ornateness to any collection.--$85.
12. Massive 14 inch tip-to-tip Civil War era hand carved powder horn.  The horn has lots of carving, writing, etc. on it.  There is a ship, a crude eagle {I think}, a couple clovers, a star, and initials - etc.  Guaranteed to keep your interest trying to figure out what all is carved on it.--$175.
13. Really pretty Model 1858 smooth sided Federal canteen complete with original butternut cover, stopper, chain, and original linen sling.  The pewter spout has the soldier's initials "R.R." and "6".  A first class canteen with all the "goodies".--$450.
14. Excellent condition 31 cal. double cavity folding bullet mold correct for a Colt Pocket Model or any of the other 31 cal. revolvers.  It makes one round ball and one conical projectile.--$125.SOLD
15. 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.
16. Beautiful OHIO grouping purchased a few years back out of an Alliance, Ohio estate sale.  The grouping consists of the Civil War discharge of Alphus Schrantz of Co. "D" - 4th Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry and his beautiful solid silver reunion ladder badge marked "Co. D - 4 OHIO - Vol. Inf. - A. Schrantz - and "Clover Leaf" Corps Badge".  Also, in the grouping is a C.D.V. of his son "Homer Schrantz"  and, as well,  the large framed living room size portrait of his son in uniform.  A fine Ohio grouping that seldom come available anymore.  The old auction stickers are still on everything.--$395. for all.
17. 1989 Robert E. Lee collector plate - # 4209B from the "American Civil War Plate Collection" series.  It comes complete with brass wall hanger.--$35.
18. Model 1858 smooth type federal canteen complete with butternut cover, pewter spout, all three sling loops, and stopper with chain.  The butternut cover has "US" stenciled on the outside cover.  This canteen has some wear to the cover on the inside where it rubbed against the soldier's body indicating actual field use.--$295.SOLD
19. Mint condition non-excavated private purchase heavy cast brass spur of the type often recovered from Confederate cavalry camps.  I am displaying this non-excavated spur with an almost identical one that I personally recently recovered from the camp of Starne's Confederate cavalry.  Only the non-excavated spur is for sale - I'm keeping the one I dug.  You won't find a more perfect example.--$250.
20. Small leather Civil War percussion cap box with the original wool still inside.  The outside flap is maker marked but the tip of the closure tab is missing.  Both belt loops remain intact on the reverse.  All in all a nice little cap box.--$125.
21. Excellent condition non-excavated cast brass regulation issue federal cavalry spur - rowel is intact.--$85.
22. 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.
23. Nice condition non-excavated smooth type Model 1858 federal canteen.  Every Civil War collection needs a pretty canteen.--$195.
24. 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.SOLD
25. 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.
26. Nice pliable small leather Union percussion cap box.  Closure tab, both belt loops, inner flap, and brass finial - all intact.--$150.
27. 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.
28. Perfect condition stamped brass Federal infantry hat pin.  Both attaching loops remain intact.--$95.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. Original folding musket tool for your Civil War musket.  This would be a nice compliment to display with your musket.--$75.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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. 

45. 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.

46. 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.

47. 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.