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60168 |
original! Civil War vintage 5th Corps - HAIR WATCH CHAIN
Our photo illustrations will do best to describe this piece except to advise that it measures just under 11 inches in length and is in fine untouched and unpolished, as found condition in all respects with no breaks, frays or other condition issues to the intricate hand work of the hair. Set aside decades ago just as you see it here with the distinctive silver 5th Corps fob. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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60169 |
19th century hand crafted Birch Bark BOX
Hand fashioned from birch bark cut and stitched together with grass then set off with braids from the same material, this attractive antique box measures 6 ½ by 3 3/8 inches wide and remains in excellent condition in every respect while offering pleasing evidence of age and originality. Generally attributed to the Penobscot or Passamaquoddy tribes found here in Maine, this circa 1800s Native American box will set well in any period environment. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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6201 |
well-armed & vigilant – antique CARVING
Standing approximately eight inches high with lots of charm and character, our photo illustrations will do best to describe this quality old carving except to advise that it remains in nice condition with good evidence of age. A neat little stained and painted pine carving with a rich natural age patina. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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60143 |
earlier 1800’s through Civil War era COFFIN NUTMEG GRATER
The configuration of this little tin nutmeg grater with its storage compartment for the nut, has given the grater a distinctive shape resulting classification of the type by collectors as a coffin style grater. This example is handmade of tinned sheet iron. This attractive period example sports a small wire loop for hanging and remains in pleasing original condition with some remains of the old japanning finish with a partially used nut in the storage compartment. A popular condiment from the colonial era through the Civil War period, grated nutmeg was commonly used on meat to offset any offensive taste due to age. A nut was thus frequently considered a desirable carry-along when traveling. So desirable in fact that in the earlier times unscrupulous types were known to carve fake nutmegs for sale or trade with the unwary. Too long a story I suppose but such trivia is part of what we have loved about our antiquing all these years. As with all direct sales, we are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with refund of the purchase price upon return as purchased! Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques ! |
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original antique - Naughty Nellie Boot Jack
Said to be a favorite with late 1800s / early 1900s bunkhouse cowboys with their Western pull off boots, this hard to find all original and period example of Nellie remains in excellent condition with its original paint save a bit of wear to the high spots. Not to be confused with the plethora of late copies out there, there is little need for further description beyond a look at our photo illustrations. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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6268 |
19th century walking stick of Mjr. Genl. Robert B. Potter – 51st New York Infantry
This pleasing malacca wood cane with the gold monogramed R. B. P. band will best be described here by our photo illustrations except to advise that it was acquired from an established collection where it was attributed to late Major General Robert B. Potter. Potter enlisted on October 12, 1861 as a Major , Field & Staff 51st New York Infantry. He was quickly promoted to Lt. Colonel on November 1, 1861 and was awarded command as Colonel of the 51st N. Y. Infantry on September 20, 1862. Col. Potter was promoted to Brig. General on March 29, 1863 then Bvt. Major General, August 1. 1865 and Major General on September 29, 1865. He took part in Burnside's expedition to North Carolina, led the assault at Roanoke Island, was wounded at New Berne, and participated in the battles of Cedar Mountain, 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, Antietam where he took part in the assault on the stone bridge and was wounded and Fredericksburg. Potter commanded a division at Vicksburg, the siege of Knoxville and commanded a division in the Wilderness campaign and was severely wounded during the final assault on Petersburg. ( see: The Battle of the Crater: A Complete History by John F. Schmutz) Affiliated with the Atlantic & Great Western Rail Road after the Civil War, Gen. Potter died in Newport R. I> in 1887 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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5931 |
Civil War vintage Travel - SHAVING MIRROR
Just acquired from an old collection put together when such quality could be found, this classic style of the Civil War era, pine framed oval travel mirror measures approximately 6 ¾ X 4 7/16 inches wide and remains in excellent original and untouched condition with no cracks, stains or other condition issues. The original antique mercury backed mirror remains in place with no cracks or scratches and only some age blemishes to the mirror backing as occurred with this period process. Still retains its original brass loop for hanging. A desirable piece for the Civil War personal item collector. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! : |
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6293 |
rarely offered set of 5 - 18th Century Liverpool Transfer – CERAMIC BUTTONS
These seldom found original 18th century Liverpool Transfer Ceramic Buttons remain in excellent original condition and will be best described by our photo illustrations. A special find when offered individually, a set of five of these desirable buttons presents a special opportunity. An especially nice grouping for the 1700s button and sewing item enthusiast, these buttons are photographed with a US quarter fore size comparison. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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6289 |
Dr. Francis Lord collection – published - IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR WATCH FOB
Best described here by our photo illustrations, we purchased this attractive hand carved peach pit watch fob from the personal collection of Dr. Francis Lord. The piece is illustrated in his Lord’s Civil War Collector’s Encyclopedia Vol. V page 217 where the author identifies the fob simply as once the property of T. Williams, 1st Maine Infantry. Recently rediscovered as we peruse long set aside Maine related items we find that some in depth research will be necessary to nail down our T. Williams of the 1st Me. Inf.. as our initial check of Maine rosters did not produce a 1st Infantry T. Williams. As there were four Mainers by that name serving in 1st Maine designated units, (1st Me. SS, 1st Heavy & two in the 1st Me. Cav.) we assume the Infantry reference was in error in the book or more likely that one of the four served in the three month 1st Maine Infantry prior to enlisting in one of the above.
Veteran collectors and those familiar with the authoritative publications of the pioneer Civil War collector will appreciate the fact that this item emanated from the collection of Dr. Francis Lord several years ago when we were fortunate enough to purchase several groupings from the personal collection of our longtime friend. A Civil War collector from a day when nearly no one else paid much attention to the details of many now valued Civil War collectible categories, Francis authored the widely known, multi volume, pioneer reference, Lord’s CIVIL WAR COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA. While a lot of detailed knowledge has been gained as the interest in Civil War collectibles increased so dramatically over the years, Dr. Lord’s encyclopedia volumes and his Civil War Sutlers & Their Wares continue to offer valuable and reliable reference to Civil War collectors.
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6264 |
mid-19th century baleen STRAIGHT RAZOR & MACRAME CASE
Not for the razor enthusiast seeking fine condition examples of the category, but a desirable period used and carried personal item of the time for the historian / collector who covets the eye appeal and character of the everyday item so frequently used up and cast away in the period. This well used straight razor offers a pleasing condition whale baleen grip while the tang of the razor bares the barely legible marking of the HOBSON, HOUGHTON & CO LTD Steel Works who commenced work in Sheffield in 1863. The period paper mache case offers the considerable attention of the original owner who covered the case in cotton cord macrame. A popular hand craft of the period, while macrame is most frequently attributed seafarers the skill was a pastime of many a coastal born Civil War volunteer. With considerable evidence of period ware and carrying, this example remains in solid condition. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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6095 |
near new condition! original Civil War era Percussion Capper with full Cox’s Percussion Caps
Of most interest to the advanced percussion era accessories collector, black powder cartridge enthusiast, or fine period arms collector who would view this offering as an outstanding companion pair to accompany a minty percussion firearm, our photographs will likely offer the best description. Unmarked as to maker, this fine condition percussion capper offers good evidence of age and originality while showing minimal evidence of period use. External surfaces retain a nearly full complement of its original clear lacquer finish still preserving a period original bright finish and internal surfaces remain clean and operable with natural age patina. Acquired together as a pair, this offering includes a rarely found in any condition COX’S BEST WATERPROOF PERCUSSION CAPS marked percussion cap tin retaining an impressive amount of its original lustrous period lacquer finish while offering complement of Cox’s percussion caps. A rare find in any condition this fine all original pair will brighten any quality collection.
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60149 |
hand blown - blob top Master Cologne BOTTLE
This outstanding hand blown Master Cologne bottle stands approximately 11 1/8 inches and features a distinctly mid 18th century / first quarter 19th century sheared and applied lip top with a deep broken pontil base. The deep amber color of its heavy glass is set off by the remains of its French cologne label. A really nice early bottle in fine condition. As with all direct sales, we are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with refund of the purchase price upon return as purchased! Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques ! |
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6274 |
Massachusetts to California ‘49er’ - inscribed WALKING STICK
Measuring 36 inches in total length this all original 19th century walking stick offers a silver band inscribed Jera Mansfield and is topped by an age cracked and nicely age patinated head. While missing its tapered ferrule tip, the rosewood shaft remains in pleasing to the eye condition with no cracks, repairs or major dings and retains its original finish while offering good evidence of age and originality with period use and carrying. Good fodder for additional research, this descendent acquired cane is attributed to Jera Mansfield who was born in Dudley, Massachusetts in 1825, immigrated to California in 1849 and passed away in Napa, California at age 71 in 1896. Upon his passing the Sacramento Daily Record-Union advised under the heading DEATH OF A PIONEER that ’Mr. Mansfield came to California in 1849, and was a member of the Society of Pioneers, was a director of the Bank of Napa and one of the wealthiest citizens of Napa County. The Napa Valley newspaper further advised that His estate is estimated to be worth several hundred thousand dollars. A tidy sum in 1896, our perusal of the years of U.S. censes material while Mansfield was a Californian simply show him as a ’farmer’. Good fodder for the collector / historian who enjoys research, one wonders how Jera Mansfield acquired his millions in today’s money? Known today for its expanse of fine vineyards which began producing wine in quantity a short time following his arrival in Napa one wonders if Mansfield’s amassing of wealth was in connection with the budding wine industry that began in the Napa Valley just a short time after the Massachusetts Yankee’s arrival or was he one of the fortunate gold rush immigrants to California who found wealth in the gold fields? Set aside for some years in our own early cane accumulation it is time to offer this historic 19th century stick to an appreciative new home. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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6234 |
Mid 1800s W & J FLETT Irish Malt Whiskey Quart Bottle with Label
All in nice condition with no chips, cracks or other condition issues this neat old Irish Malt Whiskey bottle will make a nice companion piece for the ethnic collector, 19th century saloon, gambling hall or Frontier West enthusiast. (see: 1860s 1870s Liverpool Directories ) Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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60120 |
Civil War Veterinary- Codman & Shurtleff - Horse Tooth Extraction Forceps
Not to be confused with the post-Civil War vintage nickeled veterinary and general dentistry forceps of the same basic design (but considerably smaller) these earlier and seldom found, bare iron forceps measure a full 13 1/2 inches in length and are maker marked by Civil War dental and surgical instrument supplier Codman & Shurtleff of Boston, Massachusetts. Appropriately marked for the Civil War period, this scarce instrument will set well in any period medical instrument grouping. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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6267 |
Antique Boars Tusk – WALKING STICK - 2nd Ohio Cavalry – Civil War Veteran
Aside from its association with Dr. Noble, this desirable antique cane will best be described here by our photo illustrations. The large boar tusk head remains solid with a rich age patina that comes only with lots of period handling and decades in time. The figured and monogramed HNB cap is of sterling silver and is so marked with a tiny stylized eagle and 1825 F. While its ferrule tip has been lost the period classic natural malacca shaft remains in beautiful original condition again with that appealing age patina that early cane enthusiasts appreciate. Of special interest to the Civil War historian especially the Ohio enthusiast will be that this attractive stick emanated from the Ohio estate of to Dr. Havvilah B. Noble (1833-1891). Acquired some years ago the stick was set aside as a rainy day research project with only the knowledge that it had passed from a Dr. Noble late of New Vienna, Ohio. Worthy of additional research, our own effort reviled that HNB (a.k.a. HBN) as inscribed on the silver cap (note that the large sir name N is placed in the center of the inscription with the first and middle initial on either side) was Havilah B. Noble who was a 28 year old physician in 1863 when he was commissioned on June 9th as Assistant Surgeon of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Noble was listed as having been taken by Confederates as a POW at Reams Station, Virginia, discharged for promotion on March 28, 1865 and commissioned as Regimental Surgeon 196th Ohio Infantry and mustered out on September 11, 1865 in Baltimore, Maryland. During his tenure with the 2nd Ohio Cavalry the regiment saw frequent and hard action to include such as at Chickamauga, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Hanover Court House, White Oak Swamp, Ream’s Station, Winchester, Cedar Creek and many more.
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pre-Civil War 4 place setting - knife & fork CUTLERY SET by U. S. MILITARY SUPPLIER - J. ASHMORE PHI
All original and in excellent condition yet with good evidence of age to include a pleasing natural patina with the expected short single age crack along the grain of each natural bovine horn grip; this rarely surviving matching set offers the strong cutler markings J. ASHMORE PHILADELPHIA with an American Eagle and U. S. on each knife blade. Listed in Houston’s knife collectors guide as being in operation 1832 – 1858, John Ashmore crafted cutting implements to include razors, utility items such as axes and hatchets and all manner of cutlery to include bowie knives. (They give Ashmore’s work their highest collectability rating.) Of most interest to American military historians will be that per Bazelon & McGuinn’s Directory of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers , delivery receipts for the Schuylkill Arsenal record numerous receipt of Ashmore’s goods to the well-known Army Quarter Master Depot. Best known today as suppliers to the Lewis & Clark Expedition the Schuylkill Arsenal was built in 1800 to function as a quartermaster facility in support of the U.S. military. The depot at Schuylkill Arsenal became a primary provider of military goods for the Civil War. Seldom surviving in any condition, even as single knife and fork pair, a complete setting of four matching pairs is worthy of special notice and we hope to place this setting as such. With this maker and US marking this set will be of special interest to enthusiasts of the Mexican War through Civil War use eras.
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6266 |
Spanish American War era Veteran – Gold Headed CANE
Best described here by our photo illustrations, this neat old gold headed walking stick is nicely engraved JEC in the traditional monogram style with the surname initial prominent in the center. Acquired from an established collection where it was attributed to James C. Egan who served in the Spanish American War era in the 1st New York Infantry which was federalized for service in that war. (see: service dates May 2, 1898 / Feb. 20,1899 document copy provided) While the significance of the inscribed 30 – Mar. – 1920 date has been lost in time, aside from his military service we know that James C. Egan was born 14 November, 1869, lived in the Bronx, NY for a time and was listed as a Taxi Cab driver in the 1910 US Census. He died in 1951 and is buried in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Middletown, New York. Offered here in as acquired condition, nice original finish on the shaft with no breaks or cracks, the head is solid, remaining pleasing condition while remaining in pleasing condition. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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6296 |
Lord Civil War Collection 9th – 10th & 24th Army CORPS BADGE
Best described here by our photo illustrations this attractive enameled combination 9th Corps, 10th Corps and 24th Corps badge remains in excellent condition with the exception of its missing T- back pin shaft and offers a period scratch engraved identification to a C A Howard. Veteran collectors and those familiar with the authoritative publications of the pioneer Civil War collector will appreciate the fact that this item emanated from the collection of Dr. Francis Lord several years ago when we were fortunate enough to purchase several groupings from the personal collection of our longtime friend. A Civil War collector from a day when nearly no one else paid much attention to the details of many now valued Civil War collectable categories, Francis authored the widely known, multi volume, pioneer reference, Lord’s CIVIL WAR COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA. While a lot of detailed knowledge has been gained as the interest in Civil War collectibles increased so dramatically over the years, Dr. Lord’s encyclopedia volumes and his Civil War Sutlers & Their Wares continue to offer valuable and reliable reference to Civil War collectors. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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6280 |
1700s early 1800s hand wrought SHEARS
Best described here by our photo illustrations this all original pair of early black iron shears measures approximately 11 ½ inches in total length. With good evidence of age and considerable period use this attractive pair of shears remain in pleasing original condition with that deep chocolate patina only with the passing of decades. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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