Two (2) Confederate Cartridge Boxes, one (1) Cap Box, 3 items total. 1st item: Confederate Arsenal Made Pistol Cartridge Box. Brown leather, single stitched with square outer flap and lunate interior flap over compartment. Interior compartment inscribed "20260". Includes single wide leather belt loop on back, closure strap applied with rivets and brass finial. 5" […]
Lot 369: Civil War Ames U.S. Model 1849 Rifleman's Knife
Civil War era Ames U.S. Model 1849 Rifleman's Knife with Original Leather Scabbard. Slab-sided walnut grips secured to the tang by three steel rivets, cast brass cross guard, spear point blade. Ricasso marked "US WD." property mark, obverse, "AMES MFG. CO./CABOTVILLE/1849" reverse. Hand carved initials on side of handle, "KI". Original black leather scabbard with […]
Lot 367: 2 Virginia Confederate Cartridge Boxes
Two (2) Virginia Confederate Cartridge Boxes. 1st item: Identified Pistol Cartridge Box. Belonged to John W. Perrine, 17th Virginia Cavalry. Brown leather, single stitched with square outer flap and lunate interior flap over implement pouch with tab closure. Interior flap with later inscription reading “JOHN W. PERRINE” over “1863”. Includes closure strap, lead finial, and […]
Lot 366: 2 Confederate Washington, Georgia Warehouse Wood Drum Canteens
Two (2) Confederate Washington, Georgia warehouse cedar and cherry wood drum canteens, each with varnished iron bands around the circumference and three iron sling keepers. Bungholes with original pour spouts, one separated from canteen, one still secured. Does not include slings. Includes two (2) notarized Certificates of Authenticity and one (1) Certificate of Origin signed […]
Lot 365: Civil War Archive incl. Soldier Diary, Ewell Signature
Archive of seven (7) Civil War era items, including letters and diary of William Budlong, Rhode Island 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery, and General R.S. Ewell ALS. 1st item: Original Edition Clayton's Octavo Diary, for 1862, printed by E. B. Clayton's Sons, New York, belonging to Budlong. Partially filled, detailing his time aboard ships including the […]
Lot 363: Robert E. Lee Photograph, Miley & Son
Miley & Son gelatin silver print depicting one of the final photographic portraits of Confederate General Robert Edward Lee, taken in 1868 by Michael Miley and printed from the 1868 negative by Henry Miley in the early 20th century. Henry Miley joined his father's business in 1895 to form Miley & Son. Inscription en verso […]
Lot 364: Civil War Banknotes and Bonds, 19 items
Group of Confederate States of America currency and bonds, 19 items total. Includes Two (2) 1864 $1000 Confederate States of America (CSA) bonds with 60 uncut $30 coupons, Sheet – 27" H x 16 1/2" W; One (1) 1861 $50 Confederate States of America (CSA) bond with 15 uncut $2 coupons, Sheet – 13" H […]
Lot 361: Confederate Seal, ALS – Col. Pickett, Varina Davis related
Colonel John Thomas Pickett Confederate Seal Medallion, ALS to Mrs. Varina Anne Davis, second wife of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, presenting her with the medallion, 3 items total. 1st item: Confederate Seal Medallion, gilt on copper, 1862. Central image depicts George Washington on horseback, encircled by a ring of Southern […]
Lot 362: Robert E. Lee Cut Signature & Engraving
General Robert E. Lee cut signature, authenticated, together with a 19th century engraving of Lee in uniform. Certificate of Authenticity included, signed by Joseph Rubinfine, dealer of American historical autographs, and dated December 13, 1983. Signature placed in recess of blue mat below engraving. Housed in gilt wooden frame. Signature – 3/4" H x 2" […]
Lot 360: Civil War Ephemera incl. Generals' Signatures
Archive of twelve (12) mostly Civil War related items, including signatures of seven (7) Generals and a letter alleging forced Union recruitment. 1st item: Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824-1881), major general, railroad executive, inventor, industrialist, and politician from Rhode Island, cut signature. 2" H x 3 3/8" W. 2nd item: George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885), major general, […]