Z458     Grouping of (Five) Slave Related Documents

Description: Here is an excellent group of documents pertaining to the sale of slaves. I think that there is a bigger story here but I don't quite have all of the facts. It seems as though there may be runaways, or perhaps some slaves were stolen. This lot consists of five documents that are photographed and somewhat translated below. I haven't had time to research this court case but it would make a wonderful project for someone with the time and energy. I have priced this grouping well below what similar examples are bringing today.

Price: $350.00 Sale $250.00

Z444     Civil War/Indian War Era Collapsible Cap and Case

Description: Nice period collapsible cup in the japanned tin case. This one comes apart in three pieces and fits together nicely. The case measures approximately 2.5" x 1.25". The cup itself measures approximately 2.5" wide and 3.25" tall. This would make a great addition to your Civil War or Indian War  mess gear display. This cup is heavy duty and appears to made of a pewter alloy.

Price: $100.00

Z440     Three Bladed Medical Fleam or Bleeder by Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Description: Very nice medical fleam with three blades. This piece would date to the early 19th century based on the manufacturer's markings.

Marked: Joseph Rodgers & Sons / No. 6 Norfolk St. Sheffield

Measures: 3.25"

Price: $125.00

Z438     .69 Musket Wiper

Description:  Very nice .69 musket wiper.

Measures: 1.453" x .643

Recovered: Surplus

Price: $25.00

Z434     General Quincy Adams Gillmore Group

This group consists of a CDV of General Gillmore and two GAR ribbons associated with Gillmore. These ribbons were once part of a grouping and were glued to something. He is well known for crippling the walls of Fort Pulaski, and for commanding the 54th Massachusetts colored troops against Fort Wagner. In interesting group with lots of research potential. 

Price: $70.00

Z423     Officer's Shoulder Boards

Here is a nice pair of officer's shoulder boards. These are made of brass, cardboard, and cloth. This set is a nice example of those worn during the war.

Price: $295.00

Z209     Pre Civil War Officers Epaulette

Description: Here is a nice silvered epaulette. This is an earlier type with the pre war silvered eagle "I" cuff button. Some of the stitching has come undone in the back and the cotton is loose. This would go great with a similar single epaulette to make a pair.

Measures: 7" x 4.5"

Price: $95.00

Z206     Early Indian/Nepalese Combination Gun Tool

Description: Nice early combination tool. These were produced for the early British import muskets. There used to be quite a few of these on the market but they are now scarce.

Measures: 4.5"

Price: $60.00

Z197     Regulation 1858 Pattern Infantry Insignia (Hunting Horn)

Description: Surplus Infantry insignia that more than likely came out of Bannerman's many years ago. Details are crisp on this die struck brass insignia and the brass wire loops are firmly affixed to the back.

Measures: 89mm x 40mm

Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Insignia Fig 362 or 363

Price: $60.00

Z79     Philadelphia Bullseye Canteen by Hadden, Porter & Booth

Description: Here is a nice early to mid war bullseye canteen with 7 raised ribs by Hadden, Porter & Booth. It has minor dents and dings from ordinary service. The spout is marked but is unreadable. All three strap loops are present and so is the pewter spout. At some point in time this canteen was painted silver. A lot of the paint has an aged patina and some has worn off. It wouldn't be to hard to remove the paint from the tin surface. This canteen would look great hanging in your war room.

Reference: Mike O'Donnell, "U.S. Army & Militia Canteens 1775-1910" Pg. 132-133

Price: $185.00

Z69     Pair of Infantry Captain's Shoulder Straps

Description: Here is a nice pair of period shoulder straps. These are in excellent condition and have the dark blue field. Both straps are in excellent shape.

Measures: 4.5" x 1 3/4"

Reference: Dr. Howard G. Lanham, "Straps: The Evolution of United States Army Shoulder Straps" Pg. 58

Price: $550.00

Z64     Early Bullet Mold With Conversion

Description: Here is a nice example of a conversion mold. This is a very early mold that was once for two musketballs. At some point, one of the chambers was recut with a cherry to make a mold for a .40-.44 bullet. This bullet resembles a .44 Hayes. The mold is very thin at the top.

Measures:  5.5" x 1 3/4"

Price: $150.00

Z31     Regulation 1826 Pattern Eagle Shoulder Belt Plate

Description: Non excavated eagle breastplate. This one shows honest wear and had that been there feel. The front of the plate is worn through to the lead solder on the high spots. The back retains nearly all of the lead solder and both hooks are attached and pointing straight up. This would look great attached to an original cartridge box sling.

Measures: 64mm

Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, "American Military Belt Plates" Pg. 287 (Plate 457)

Price: $165.00

Z13     Fluted G & JW Hawksley of Sheffield Powder Flask 2-2 3/4 Drams

Description: Here is a very nice English made powder flask. This piece has everything and is in working order. Both the nozzle and the top unscrew with ease. All four loops are still attached to the sides and there aren't any huge dents. There is a very small dent on the bottom and is mentioned for exactness. This piece is probably for a 16 or 20 gauge based on the size. This fluted copper bodied flask would look great sitting next to a percussion shotgun!

Measures: 8" x 3.5"

Price: $250.00