MISCELLANEOUS NON-DUG RELICS

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1. Model 1858 "Bullseye" canteen with complete cover, stopper, and remnants of the original old linen sling.  The original butternut colored wool cover is without a single hole which is very rare to find.  The canteen was apparently carried during the war with only 2 sling loops as the third was stitched over long, long  ago.  The sling is tied off to the two top loops.  An original canteen is an item that is an absolute "must" in your collection and this one has museum quality eye appeal.--$375.
2. Small leather Union percussion cap box.  This little box was just brought in out of a local estate and could have very likely been Southern used. The leather remains pliable with closure tab, both "ears", inner flap, and both belt loops all still in place.  All in all - a real decent little box.--$150.SOLD
3. Nice condition Civil War era "James Dixon" whiskey flask.  It seems that every officer needed one of these.  The maker marked ones are a bit rare to find.--$135.
4. Excellent condition small leather federal cap box out of the famed John P. Geiselman lifetime Gettysburg collection.  This historic cap box was a Gettysburg Battlefield pickup and comes with full documentation - both written and DVD - from Wes Small of "The Horse Soldier" - Gettysburg, PA.  What a great little Gettysburg relic.--$450.SOLD
5. 1800s era powder measuring spoon.  This would look nice displayed with your old percussion pistol or rifle.--$38.SOLD
6. Mid 1800s set of shaded shooter's glasses.  I recently was told that these glasses had a medical condition use as well.  Very nice condition--$45.SOLD
7. Very nice condition set of original Federal enlistedman's brass shoulder epaulets.  If you have either a Federal cavalry or artillery shell jacket these will definitely take it to the next level or they look great just displayed on their own.--$295.
8. Group of three very nice relics consisting of {1} a gilted coat size eagle "I" Federal Infantry officer's button - {2} a perfect coat size "star pattern" C.S. used button - and {3} a rare 1863 Fruit Dealer's - Albany, NY Civil War token.  All three artifacts are in top notch condition.--$75. for all
9. Nice condition original leather shot flask dating the 1840 to 1860 era.  This would be a nice addition to your collection.--$48.
10. Nice solid condition small black leather federal percussion cap box.  The box is nicely marked on the outside flap.  And in addition, both belt loops as well as the leather closure tab remain intact and strong.  This is a box that you can display with pride.--$195.
11. Model 1858 smooth type Federal canteen complete with all three strap loops - pewter spout - and stopper.  This would be a quality canteen to add to your collection.--$175.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Good solid middle grade example of the 58 cal. Model 1855 Union 40 round cartridge box.  The leather remains pliable with hardly any flaking at all.  The box is slotted for a boxplate but doesn't currently have one. One iron roller buckle is present and one is missing.  Both leather belt loops and the pouch's inner compartment are intact.  The box is maker marked on the inside flap "Williams - New York".  This is a nice strong early box and reasonably priced.--$295.
15. Two excellent condition Civil War Reunion items out of the now closed "Lotz House" Civil War museum.  One item is a period G.A.R. photograph of Col. S. N. Yeoman of the 101st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in an ornate Civil War era broach.  The second item is a neat United Confederate Veteran piece.  It is a tiny Confederate wood drum canteen with even the tiny cork still intact.  $150. for both relics
16. 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.
17. Very unusual piece of Civil War era tinware.  This is out of an old Civil War museum and still has the old faded brown ink museum tag attached.  Unfortunately, I can't read it, but someone with better eyes and more patience will, no doubt, be able to.  It is a tin cup 5 inches in height with typical Civil War soldered seam construction.  With the cup is a hand forged stirring device.  I can see how this could be used for making one heck of a good mixed drink!  The old museum label will probably explain which!  This is a really fun, unusual artifact.--$125.
18. 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.
19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Excellent condition mainspring vice for a Union Springfield musket.  This would make a terrific compliment to display with your Springfield musket.--$75.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Pair of Civil War era eye glasses.  One side is broken, and a cord was adapted to keep wearing them.  This pair of glasses was on display in a local museum for several years and still has the museum's I.D. # on them.--$75.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. Excellent condition nondug lead filled stamped brass letter T.  This type letter was often found on cartridge boxes designating various units.--$65.

28. 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. 

29. 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.

30. Perfect condition Civil War era soldered seam funnel.  This would be a nice addition to your Civil War tin ware collection.--$45.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 69 cal. spring type bullet worm.  This is a perfect compliment to your 1816 conversion or Model 1842 musket.--$45.