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U-13.CONFEDERATE 1st National Pattern Flag, super early 11-star
example (1861), all wool bunting construction with hand-sewn polished cotton stars. Large
field size 51" on the hoist by 130" on the fly. Associated history with the area
surrounding Galveston, Texas. Flag is in exceptional condition with very little
damage—but does have a few weak seams and some minor use-associated wear and worn
areas. Retains vivid, strong colors. Hoist has whipped eylets. Historical, and priced
RIGHT!
A-24. Excellent Confederate Gardner Pattern Cedar Wood Drum canteen, fine
overall with only minor shrinkage, has partial old initials carved in one side. Complete
with tin spout and original coarse cotton sling. Beautiful patina overall.
01a-22.Original
Civil War era SLAVE TAG, Charleston! The only place where these authentic artifacts are
ever found or were ever officially issued. Similar to a dog license, these tags were
issued by the tax officer of Charleston when plantation owners leased or rented their
slaves in town for a variety of tasks. This is the tangible reality of slavery in the
South prior to the Civil War, and the ONLY real ones-it is important to note that you will
often see offered tags with plantation names, slave names, etc.-but 99.9% of these are
unquestionable spurious FAKES! This tag is 100% GUARANTEED ORIGINAL and AUTHENTIC, no
doubts at all. The last time it was worn was by an African American in the bondage of
slavery! This non-dug tag was issued in 1851 and is for a SERVANT.
00-a-788.RARE!
Maryland Cartridge box plate, non-dug, untouched patina, both hooks! One of the rarest of
accoutrement plates, this well-made plate is clearly stamped by the maker, Emerson
Gaylord, Chicopee, Massachusetts. Gaylord just about got himself in a HEAP of trouble for
selling items to the Southern states in 1861 (right up to the time when Lincoln stopped
shipments). This plate is circa late 1860-early 1861, and was either shipped South or got
intercepted before the final load! Plate came from the noted collection of Richard Steuart
(co-author of Firearms of the Confederacy with Claude Fuller), who donated a good
portion of his extremely advanced Confederate items to Battle Abbey (Virginia Historical
Society), in Richmond, Virginia. Plate is also noted with the Gavin reference plate number
on reverse. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the rarest of Maryland items!
00-a-564.
Civil War CONFEDERATE rectangular buckle with "C.S.A" in face, comes with old
original note stating it was worn by Private and later Lt. James Fentress, 7th
Tennessee Cavalry, under Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest! Plate shows wear and use; numerous
small nicks to face; one belt prong broken off, another half broken, and one complete! A
super honest piece from one of the "Fustest with the mostest!"
00-a-565.PRISTINE
Civil War Confederate 2-piece "C.S." buckle, few any better! Army of Northern
Virginia pattern. Perfectly matching with excellent patina and original luster.
A-14. CONFEDERATE cedar wood drum canteen, completely untouched and
original, with original coarse cotton sling! Has pencil ID of Lt. Col. Benjamin Thompson,
a New York officer who ultimately served in the US Colored Troops. Captured on
Battlefield; numerous other names on the reverse. SUPER NICE!
R-19.Scarce Army of Tennessee Confederate solid cast oval border
"CS" belt plate, all hooks intact but tip broken from one. Recovered in a field
near a hospital site in Kinston, NC, where the military battle of Wyse Forks took place.
Fine deep green patina and a tough plate to find!
U-12.Civil War Flag of 23rd New Jersey Infantry! An
exceptionally rare find, and fresh! All wool bunting construction with polished cotton
stars. This is the 9’ x 15’ Headquarters flag of the unit as sent home by its
Quartermaster, Lt. Abel H. Nichols (name on hoist). Retains great, vivid original color
and shows just a few field repairs. Hoist is tattered in some places, as is bunting, but
would rate overall as a strong 8.5 on a 10 scale for condition. All hand-sewn stars and
brass grommet construction in the style of the Philadelphia Depot. Originally constructed
with 34 stars; has two additional ones sewn on (pretty obvious, and definitely of the era)
indicating use into 1863! This unit served from 9/13/1862 until 6/27/1863 and saw HEAVY
action in the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Corps, Army
of the Potomac—suffered 90 casualties, primarily at Fredericksburg and
Chancellorsville! Would make a great back drop in your Civil War Room! Very historic item,
with sterling provenance.
A-37.Extremely nice Civil War era drum, 15" tall and 17"
diameter. Bottom head is split, but all original, including pulls and ropes. Wonderful
untouched finish with red hued bands and clear maker label inside (William Bell, New
York)—has a name in pencil on the top "Martzell" but I can find no drummer
by that name in a preliminary records search. Excellent painted embellishment on the side,
and a wonderful piece of honest, un-messed with Americana!
R-18.Super nice Confederate "CSA" Army of Northern Virginia
pattern rectangular belt plate, excavated just south of Richmond. Fine overall condition
with solid hooks and a smooth face; a pleasing light brown patina showing it was dug from
the woods!
00-a-570.Exceptional
Civil War Confederate excavated 2-piece "C.S." tongue and wreath buckle,
matching, excellent mild brown-green patina, fresh from a camp near Richmond, Virginia!
About as perfect as they come from the ground.
A-50.This has got to be one of the finest groupings of Civil War
"stuff" to materialize out of New England in a long time! Found in an estate
attic in Maine, this lot belonging to Maj. Cyrus Graves is just plain AWESOME!
01a-23.Original
Civil War era SLAVE TAG, Charleston! The only place where these authentic artifacts are
ever found or were ever officially issued. Similar to a dog license, these tags were
issued by the tax officer of Charleston when plantation owners leased or rented their
slaves in town for a variety of tasks. This is the tangible reality of slavery in the
South prior to the Civil War, and the ONLY real ones-it is important to note that you will
often see offered tags with plantation names, slave names, etc.-but 99.9% of these are
unquestionable spurious FAKES! This tag is 100% GUARANTEED ORIGINAL and AUTHENTIC, no
doubts at all. The last time it was worn was by an African American in the bondage of
slavery! This dug (excavated from Charleston, South Carolina) tag was issued in 1840 and
is for a PORTER.
01a-24.Original
Civil War era SLAVE TAG, Charleston! The only place where these authentic artifacts are
ever found or were ever officially issued. Similar to a dog license, these tags were
issued by the tax officer of Charleston when plantation owners leased or rented their
slaves in town for a variety of tasks. This is the tangible reality of slavery in the
South prior to the Civil War, and the ONLY real ones-it is important to note that you will
often see offered tags with plantation names, slave names, etc.-but 99.9% of these are
unquestionable spurious FAKES! This tag is 100% GUARANTEED ORIGINAL and AUTHENTIC, no
doubts at all. The last time it was worn was by an African American in the bondage of
slavery! This dug (excavated from Charleston, South Carolina) tag was issued in 1819 and
is for a SERVANT.
10/14/04
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