1st item: CSA Major General Gustavus Smith (1821-1896), two signed pages from his letterbook, dated Richmond, Nov. 13, 1862, and signed twice "G.W. Smith Maj Gen". 10 3/4" x 7 1/4" . Note: Smith, a Kentuckian, graduated from West Point and served in Mexico. He was street commissioner of New York City when the Civil […]
Lot 561: 1861 U. S. Grant Broadside Proclamation, Paducah, KY
An 1861 Broadside issued and read by Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant to the citizens of Paducah, Kentucky. Reading in part "I have come among you, not as an enemy, but as your friend and fellow-citizen, not to injure or annoy you, but to respect the rights, and to defend and enforce the rights of […]
Lot 562: Large American Naval Flag, 13 Stars
<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start">Large 59" X 94" mid-19th century American flag, likely a U.S. Navy Boat Flag. The flag is hand-sewn, wool bunting, featuring thirteen (13) single-appliqued, white, five-point, cotton stars, in the traditional 4 over 5 over 4 star-pattern on the blue, two-piece canton, with 13 alternating red and white stripes forming the field. […]
Lot 559: 7 Stephens and Davis CSA Items inc. ALS, Bust, CDVs and Seals
Lot of items related to Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) and Alexander Stephens, president and vice president of the Confederate States (1862-1865). Includes a Stephens autograph letter signed (ALS), 1 page, dated June 9, 1865, to Union Major General John A. Dix (1798-1879), written by Stephens while he was being held prisoner at Fort Warren: "Will you […]
Lot 560: Portrait of Civil War Col. Randal McGavock by Geo. Dury
George Dury (American/Tennessee, 1817-1894) oil on canvas painting depicting Colonel Randal William McGavock, CSA, in uniform, half-length, against a dark, indistinct background. Unsigned. The oval canvas is housed in a heavily carved antique giltwood and composition Louis XV frame with swept edges, rocaille carved corners and centers, and carved spandrels. Sight – 30″H x 25″W. […]
Lot 558: Civil War Confederate Read Artillery Shell, with Stand
Civil War Confederate Read cast iron artillery shell with wood display stand, 6.62 lb. Shell: 7" L x 3" dia. Stand: 3 1/2" H x 12" W x 6" D. PROVENANCE: Private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: In relic condition. Pitting, overall oxidation.
Lot 556: 3 Civil War Era & Post War Swords, incl. Staff Officer, NCO
Three (3) American swords including Civil War era and post-war. 1st item: Staff Officer sword, blade with foliate and military motifs and marked "Baker McKinney NY" above ricasso. Brass hilt with folding clamshell guard decorated with military motifs and wire design grip. Blade: 29 1/2" L. Overall: 35 1/4" L. 2nd item: 1862 NCO sword […]
Lot 557: 3 US Swords incl. M1840 Wristbreaker
Three (3) U.S. Civil War era swords. 1st item: 1862 Artillery saber, possibly Ames Mfg. Co, ricasso stamped a worn manufacturer''s stamp and "U.S. / A.D.K / 186[2 or 3]" to other side. Brass hilt with wire-wrapped leather grip. Blade: 32" L, overall: 37" L. 2nd item: Model 1840 wristbreaker Sheble & Fisher Philadelphia cavalry […]
Lot 554: Two US M1850 Infantry Officer Swords
Two (2) Model 1850 U.S. Infantry Field Officer swords, brass hilts with foliate pierced decorated guards, wire-wrapped shagreen grips. One (1) blade decorated with foliate designs and military motifs, marked Philadelphia above ricasso, blade: 32, overall: 38; one (1) blade spine stamped 52, blade: 30 1/2, overall: 36" L. Mid 19th century. PROVENANCE: Private Knoxville, […]
Lot 555: 2 M1850 Swords & 1 Naval Officer's Sword, Horstmann Philadelphia & NY
1st items: One (1) Naval Officer''s sword marked Horstmann Philadelphia & New York near base of blade, marked "Iron Proof" to spine, and ricasso stamped with crown marking for Gebruder Weyersberg; blade decorated with military motifs and foliate engraving. Brass hilt with wire-wrapped shagreen grip and pierced foliate design and "USN" to guard, dolphin head […]
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