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Lot 613: Portrait of CSA General John S. Marmaduke

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Watercolor and gouache on heavy cardstock portrait of CSA General John Sappington Marmaduke (1833-1887), seated and wearing his Confederate uniform. Matted, unframed. Sight: 17″H x 14 3/4″W. Mat: 24″H x 20″W. Note: oral history of the family in which this painting descended attributed it to Emil Fuchs (Austrian/American, 1866-1929). John Sappington Marmaduke was born in […]

Lot 612: Portrait of General Robert E. Lee Signed J.K. Harley 1871

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James Kimball Harley (Maryland, 1828-1889) oil on canvas portrait of Civil War General Robert E. Lee (1807-1870). Signed J.K. Hartley in red, lower left, with date 1872. In original ornately carved giltwood and composition frame with oval aperture. Sight – 32″h x 26″W. Frame – 43″H x 35″W. Affixed en verso is the engraved card […]

Lot 611: CDV Album, Indiana & Civil War

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Photograph album containing CDVs of predominately Civil War era citizens and soldiers of Indiana, with most photographs identified with handwriting on their respective pages. Some notable CDVs include: Major. Moses D. Leeson (1818-1884) of the 5th Indiana Cavalry. Joined 1862, commissioned a 1st Lieutenant of Co. B, eventually promoted to Major. The 5th joined with […]

Lot 610: Mississippi Civil War Photograph of Joseph D. Shields, Killed

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Civil War salt print depicting CSA Captain Joseph Dunbar Shields of Mississippi, seated and holding his sword. Framed under glass in a later oval gold painted frame. Note en verso states that he was a captain in General Stewart’s Cavalry command, and was killed at Culpepper Court House in Virginia in 1863. Sight: 6 1/2″H […]

Lot 609: Mississippi Civil War Ambrotype, Thomas R. Shields Jr.

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Civil War sixth plate Ambrotype Photograph depicting Thomas R. Shields of Natchez, Mississippi, CSA, seated and holding his sword. Scalloped decorative gilt mat enclosed in half of a leather union case. Overall: 3 3/4″ x 3″. Thomas R. Shields, older brother of Bisland Shields (whose photographic portrait is also in this auction), was listed as […]

Lot 608: Mississippi Civil War Ambrotype, Dr. Bisland Shields with Saber and Hat

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Large half plate Civil War Ambrotype photograph of Dr. Bisland Shields of Natchez, Mississippi, CSA, seated and holding his sword and hat. Decorative oval metal mat. Housed under glass in an antique oval giltwood frame. Sight: 5″H x 3 1/2″W, Frame: 9 3/4″ H x 8 3/4″W. Inscription en verso identifies the subject as Dr. […]

Lot 607: 1861 Civil War Personal Flag

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Civil War personal flag dating from 1861, Confederate First National pattern, made by or for Miss Jonnie Ewing of Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, whose name is lettered on the flag along with that of CSA President Jefferson Davis. The flag is cotton, entirely hand stitched, and measures 28″W x 12 3/4″H. The following is a […]

Lot 606: Model 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver

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Civil War era Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver; single action, .31 caliber, serial number 273570, all visible serial numbers matching on frame, trigger guard, barrel wedge, back strap, cylinder arbor, cylinder, barrel assembly, and loading lever. Top of barrel marked ADDRESS COL SAML COLT / NEW-YORK US AMERICA left side of frame with “COLT’S/PATENT”, […]

Lot 605: Kerr’s Patent Revolver, SN 9401, Confederate Civil War

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London Armoury Company Kerr’s Patent Revolver. Confederate blockade-run 5-shot percussion revolver, serial number 9401, stamped front of grips with “JS” over anchor, the Confederate inspection mark of John Southgate. 54 bore (about .442 cal). All visible serial numbers matching. Left side of barrel marked “LAC”, left side of frame marked “London Armory”, right side of […]

Lot 604: Mid 19th Century Spanish Percussion Pistol

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Mid 19th Century Spanish smooth-bore percussion pistol, measured .72 caliber, with octagonal barrel engraved and inlaid with foliate designs, stars, and the inscription “De Berraduras / Por Benito Tallastegin / En (?) 1845″; engraved lock, hammer, and tang; German silver mounted with foliate designs, including trigger guard, ramrod holder, pommel, backstrap, screw surround and wedge […]