Civil War era, likely Confederate, drum with rope and leather spacers over wooden body with three columns of brass rivets and calfskin heads. No manufacturer's label visible. Canvas strap included. 17" H x 16 1/2" dia. Canvas strap approximately 38" L. Provenance: Private Ringgold, Georgia collection; among items purchased in the 1960's from the old […]
Lot 513: Archive: Morgan's Raiders, Brown Family of Gallatin, TN
Civil War archive, cartes de visite (CDV) and diary, related to the Brown family of Gallatin, Tennessee. William and Jack Brown belonged to General John Hunt Morgan's Raiders in the Confederate Army. 1st item: Small diary of William H. Brown, 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, Company M, detailing troop movements and broken heart lamentations, circa 1865. 4 […]
Lot 511: Dr. George W. Fort, CSA Surgeon Sewing Kits w/CDV
Three (3) items related to Dr. George Washington Fort, a Confederate States of America surgeon, 53rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry. 1st-2nd item: Two (2) Civil War era leather roll up sewing kits or "housewives" carried by Dr. Fort. The sewing kits, one with burgundy leather exterior and one with green, are lined with pink and white […]
Lot 512: Colt 1851 Navy London Model Revolver, James Nelson III, Morgan’s Raiders
Civil War era Colt Model 1851 London Navy percussion revolver, .36 caliber, serial #38701, owned by James Nelson III (1828-1907), Confederate States of America (CSA), Morgan’s Raiders. Barrel marked “-Address Col. Colt London -“. Marked “Colts Patent” to left side of frame under cylinder and top of cylinder. Cylinders with engraved ships, walnut stocks, octagonal […]
Lot 510: 4 Confederate Brass Buttons, inc. Tennessee
Four (4) Civil War Confederate officer staff buttons. 1st item: Tennessee brass coat button, 2-piece construction, depicting the Tennessee state seal, a scene with symbolism of agriculture and commerce, a plow, sheaf, cotton plant, and river boat. Blank back with depressed rounded channel, en verso. Approximately 21 mm dia. 2nd item: Virginia brass coat button, […]
Lot 509: 5 Civil War Brass Buttons, 4 Confederate, 1 Texas
Four (4) Civil War Confederate and one (1) Union officer staff buttons, 5 items total. 1st item: Texas brass coat button, 2-piece construction, depicting the Texas state seal, a flat lone star surrounded by “TEXAS” on a lined background. Manufacturer’s marks Hyde & Goodrich New Orleans stamped, en verso. Approximately 22 mm dia. 2nd item: […]
Lot 507: Colonel Tomlinson Fort Officer's Sash
Civil War Confederate States of America crimson silk officer's sash worn by Colonel Tomlinson Fort, 1st Georgia Infantry, Company L. Consists of woven crimson silk, terminating in silk net with tassels at each end. 130" L x 2 3/4" W. Provenance: Private Ringgold, Georgia collection; among items purchased in the 1960's from the old location […]
Lot 508: 4 Confederate Brass Buttons, inc. Arkansas
Four (4) Civil War Confederate officer staff buttons. 1st item: Arkansas brass coat button, 3-piece construction, depicting the Arkansas state seal, the goddess of Liberty over a shield surrounded by an eagle on a lined background. Manufacturer's marks Horstmann & Allien N.Y. stamped, en verso. Approximately 22 mm dia. 2nd item: Georgia brass coat button, […]
Lot 506: Colonel Tomlinson Fort CSA Civil War Shell Jacket, 4 items
Civil War Confederate States of America shell jacket worn by Colonel Tomlinson Fort, 1st Georgia Infantry, Company L, plus shoulder straps and albumen print, 4 items total. 1st item: “Butternut” Richmond Depot woolen single-breasted shell jacket with six-piece body, one-piece sleeves, and six button holes with one wooden and three cloth buttons, osnaburg interior lining […]
Lot 505: Civil War CSA Pre Battle of Bull Run Artillery Position Map
Confederate States Army hand drawn ink on paper artillery position map of the defensive line arranged by Brigadier General Philip St. George Cocke prior to The First Battle of Bull Run. Also known as the First Battle of Manassas, the battle was the first major engagement between Union and Confederate forces, fought in Prince William […]