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Who knows how many attics still contain Great Great Granddaddy's "War Stuff", but there's not as many as there once was. Due to things like "The Antiques Road Show," people are searching their belongings now more than ever for these treasures. But if you can't find anything good hidden away in Grandma's house, don't despair! We have plenty to go around here...

Military Medical Veteran & Fraternal Items

Personal Items Coins and Tokens Bottles & Inkwells

Military Use	Item #	Price
Model 1858 Smoothsides Civil War Canteen: Pewter Spout, a few honest dents from use, solid with only light surface rust, would still hold water. one loop missing, other two there.	MN313ABEJ	$200
Model 1858 Smoothsides Civil War Canteen: Pewter Spout has been cleaned, tin has been coated with light coat of polyurethane. Very few dents, all from from honest use. All loops remain. Very little surface rust, has some zinc plating remaining. Spout slightly pushed on one side, doesn't affect overall relic..	MN314ABEJ	$245
Maker Marked Civil War Bullseye Canteen: No cover, but otherwise as nice as you'll see, with what appears to be the original chain, stopper, and yes, even the cork! Almost no rust at all, very solid with all loops intact. very slight push on either side, as most are that saw use. Then to make it even more desirable, it has the maker mark of "CH and Co., Phila." on the spout. If you want a nice marked canteen, this is it.	MN315AEEJ	$300
Tin Spout Smoothsides Civil War Canteen: This more scarce style had the tin spout. Looks crude, might be a Confederate copy but I won't speculate there. All loops, but one has been mashed. A few small dents from use. Light surface rust but solid.	MN316AEEJ	$200
Mansfield and Lamb M-1860 cavalry Saber, marked "1864": No scabbard, but all completely original. Original leather washer below guard is 100% intact Wrap is gone except for one loop, handle and guard slightly loose, top of guard has been bent over (See Picture). Very little pitting on blade except on the tip. Very nice markings of "Mansfield & Lamb, Forrestdale, RI" and on other side "US JM 1864"	MN310CJSS	$600
"1861 Springfield" Marked Musket: Cut down to a 47" 2-band, but this one still has rifling, making me believe that it may have been a "Carbine" conversion by a soldier, perhaps a Confederate Cavalryman? Who knows for sure! What is for certain is that this is a good, honest Civil War weapon, and the lockplate has "1861" and "US Springfield" crisply stamped, although the Eagle is indistinct. Action is very good, both half cock, full cock, and closed. Very little pitting except at barrel tang and butt plate, both have moderate pitting, but "US" is stamped in butt plate No ramrod, stock has been long ago sanded down, making the metal parts "stand" a bit, and one screw in the lock plate appears to be from another gun, and a bit too long. Has character, though: on the stock is a worn groove that fits perfectly where the thumb goes when shooting. All original parts with the exception of the nipple, which I suspect is a replacement.	MN311CJSS	$625
Medical	Item #	Price
Bleeder/Fleam With Original Case: Few of these survived with their cases intact, but this one did! Two blade, one marked "Bostic", in good condition. Case is thin cardboard with black paper cover, some flaking but overall in good shape as well.	MN260EEJJ	$175
Pewter Syringe: Large type (7" closed), probably for wound irrigation. Other than bent top ring, it's in great condition, still works fine. In case you think this might be overpriced, check out this ad in North South Trader magazine listing an almost identical dug one for $275 back in 1978! We'll include the mint condition magazine to show your friends.	MN197EJJJ	$155
Personal Items	Item #	Price
Powder Horn: Approx 5" long, horn has been carved down to form a lip on spout end. Big plug is hand-carved wood, don't know what type, has a reddish tint. Spout plug also carved wood. I wouldn't be surprised if this is pre 1850, but there's no way to tell. A couple of old small worm holes in horn. All original except it looks like an iron eyelet may have been added later for hanging.	MN308JRCJ	$75
Padlock: Made by M.W. & Co (handstamped on brass fly). Lock is iron with much of original finish remaining. No key, of course.2 3/4" x 2".	MN309JRCJ	$55
Non Dug Coat Weight/Buttons: Made of lead, these are said to have served dual purpose, which I believe. Rarely seen non dug. Perfect buttons for a reinactor to wear to have that fully authentic look. Have five.	MN306JAJJ1	$5 each
Travel Kit: It's seen better days, and is in need of some restoration (has been temporally put together using non-damaging tape. Strap for lock is gone. Kit contains a small inkwell, a horse hair shoe brush and also a hair brush, and a mirror. Stamp inside says "E. Darrow Booksellers, Rochester, NY" This company was established in 1846.	MN270CJJJ	$70
Johnny Carson's Civil War Era Wallet ? Glass ambrotype (yes, it does resemble Johnny!) was stuck deep inside wallet when we got it. Was this the wallet's owner, or a friend? It's just a shame there is no id to go with it. Rarely seen style with separate compartments. Very old stitched repair on front, done over a hundred years ago. Ambrotype included, of course!	MN205BGJJ	$75
Tin Oil Container: Or so we were told. We do know it's of the Civil War era, made with the flat bottom so typical of that time.	MN206AFJJ	$40
Cast Iron Pot or Crucible: Never seen one like this, bottom has a cast iron skirt to hold it off table or fire or...I just don't know! Heavy, in good shape, 4#" tall x 3 1/2" opening in top.	MN267AAJJ	$25
Civil War Soldiers Fork: Actually it was dug at a Yankee camp near Sister's Ferry, GA, and the digger cleaned it up, put on a handle, and then could use it for reenacting! You can too, although I'd suggest more cleaning. But it was soldier used, so you can carry a piece of history in your haversack.	MN296JEJJ	$20
Ivory Handled Forks: A classy example of Civil War era forks. The ivory is solid, but like most old ivory, all have a single crack, most on the side. Will not affect the usability or display, though.	MN221JFJJ	$15 each
IXL Knives: Great condition, and marked with that very desirable IXL mark!	MN282JGJJ	$15 each
Brass 1800's Thimbles: These are identical to those dug in 1860's Camps of both armies. Perfect for any collection, and a must for re-enactors. We've been out of these for a while, and have a limited stock as of now.	MN25JBJJ	$5 each
Coins and Tokens	Item #	Price
1863 F.&L. Ladner Token: "North Military Hall, 532 N 3 St." with music lyre, face is Pennsylvania State Seal with "1863 Philada". Very legible, edges on one side dented a bit. Otherwise nice condition.	MN312JESS	$35
1847 Large Cent: Face worn and pitted, back much better.	MN299JEJJ	$15
1848 Large Cent: Coin is dug (found at Jonesboro), so it has ground action. Back has good detail, face is more word. Date is very hard to read.	MN300JEJJ	$10
Veteran Related and Fraternal Items	Item #	Price
Ladies of GAR Pin: Near perfect condition, retains all enamel and gilt. These were worn by the women supporters and wives of the Civil War veterans.	MN320JACJ	SOLD
Knights of Pythias Sword: "Made by the MC Lilley and Co, Columbus, Ohio" marked in riasco, and beautiful heavy etching abounds on blade. Presentation name etched on blade is "Harry Marshall". All etching clear and pretty. Handle only very slightly loose, easily fixed; only other problem is about 3" of blade tip has been roughly sharpened. Original wrap and wire on handle in good shape Scabbard was nickel plated and later painted silver, brass shows through in many places. Beautiful rich brass patina on all applicable surfaces. Probably 1880's. All in all a nice example of an 1880's sword.	MN318GEJJ	$175
Knights of Pythias Sword: Beautiful heavy etching abounds on blade. Presentation name etched on blade is "B Hudson". Blade dark in places, and maker mark is hard to read. All etching clear and pretty. Handle tight with original wrap and wire on handle slightly loose Scabbard is a Knights of Columbus replacement. Original chain missing several links. Traces of silver or gold gilt shows on guard.	MN319GEJJ	$150
Knights of Pythias Sword: "Made by the MC Lilley and Co, Columbus, Ohio" deeply marked in riasco, and heavy etching abounds on blade. Name on blade is hard to read, looks like "TC Plassas" However, sword has problems, including a moderate amount of rust and discoloration on blade, no chain, and handle is loose. Most of these problems can be fixed if you want. Original wrap and wire on handle in fairly good shape. Probably 1880's.	MN317GEJJ	$140
GAR Post Card: Used but in overall good condition, 1 bent corner, slight foxing on each corner, no tears. Has the GAR badge on front. Postmarked "Hunnington, NY, 1909."To "Miss AC Brown, Thompson, Penn" Has Green one cent stamp.	MP33JHJJ	$18
Sons of Veterans Post Card: Has been glittered on the outlines, maybe by owner? Unused. In very good condition, no tears, top two corners slightly foxed but that is only thing noted. otherwise nice.	MP35JHJJ	$20
Sons of Veterans Post Card: In good condition, no tears, all corners slightly foxed, otherwise nice. Addressed to "Miss Ethel Cary, Woodhaven, BD".	MP36JHJJ	$18
31st GAR National Encampment Book: A souvenir book printed for participants of the 1897 GAR national encampment. As it was in Buffalo NY, the book is cut in the shape of a buffalo head. Bound together by a red, white, and blue ribbon. In good condition, except that the cover and first page is separated from the binding. A great piece of Civil War veteran history.	BK79BJJJ	$45
GAR Veterans Badge with Corps emblems: Solid bronze, says "Grand Army of The Republic-Veteran-1861-1843" with branch of service emblems on face, and...this is the neat part...all of the corps badges on back.	MN184BCJJ	$70
Rare Zouave Reunion Ribbon: "Harrison Zouaves, New Haven, 1884 Honorary." Is in great condition, and a rarely seen Zouave item.	MN181CBJJ	$70
Souvenir Canteen Charms: Haven't researched these much, but have been told they are Veteran reunion pieces. A souvenir was usually given at each reunion, and canteens were popular motifs. One large, one small.	CC15BEJJ	$40 each
Confederate Veterans Badge?: Silver, engraved ”GD Daley, LO., S.C.” T-bar fastener intact.	MN12JEJJ	$25