Civil War Tokens,
Pipe Tomahawk, Sheffield Knife, Ceramic Ditty Box and Statues, Zouave Candlesticks,
Lincoln & Washington Framed Needlepoint Pictures, Stamped Brass Numbers
& Letters for Headgear, Patriotic
Envelopes, GAR Veteran Souvenir Glass & Porcelain Canteens, Inkwells & Pen Wipes,
Civil War Cigars, Civil War matches,
Huge Bag of Reproduction Items, much more...check
through these listings.
Also
check out the other main sections, and specifically Pins & Stick Pins
and Uniforms & Headgear sections for other Civil War related
items, perhaps not listed here.
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1MCW - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR TOKENS
Found a couple bags full of these original tokens that Dale had
purchased decades ago, I believe from an auction house. All are
3/4" in diameter.
A. "PRO BOND PUBLICO E.S. 1863" In the middle is a star and a
shield. The back side has a laurel wreath with "NEW YORK" in the middle.
Great patina. 3/4" in diameter. $175
Sale Price $125
B. "THE FLAG OF OUR UNION / 1863" and "IF ANYBODY ATTEMPTS TO TEAR IT
DOWN / SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT / DIX" The front has the flag and
the words above and the rear has the second portion of words shown above,
which ring the token in three sections. 3/4" in diameter. $100
Sale Price $75
C. "FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE 1863" and "UNION FOR EVER"
The front has a soldier on
horseback and the words shown above and the rear has laurel wreath, spray
and shield at the bottom with "UNION FOR EVER". 3/4" in diameter.
$175
Sale Price $125
D. "HORROR OF WAR" "BLESSINGS OF PEACE" "1863" and "UNION FOR EVER"
The front has a
lady's bust over 1863 and horns with fruit. The first words above
encircle the lady. The rear has an eagle under the words "UNION FOR
EVER". Condition is a bit worn. $150
Sale Price $95
E. "1864 THE FEDERAL UNION IT MUST BE PRESERVED" and INDIAN HEAD ON
REVERSE Beautiful Indian bust on front and the words
above surrounding a rampant horse on the rear. $175
Sale Price $125
F. "1863" INDIAN HEAD and CIVIL WAR SYMBOLS (CANON, FLAGS, DRUM)
Very nice token with a beautiful Indian bust on front over 1863 and LIBERTY on
the headdress. The rear has the symbols listed above with "UNION 61" on
one cannon and "76" on the other. $150
Sale Price $95
G. "THE FEDERAL UNION IT MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED" and "ARMY AND NAVY"
Nice token with the words shown above on each side. Overall crisp. $150
Sale Price $75
H. "THE FEDERAL UNION IT MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED" and "ARMY AND NAVY"
Has the words shown above on each side. Overall crisp. $150
Sale Price $75
I. "THE FEDERAL UNION IT MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED" and "ARMY AND NAVY"
Has the words shown above on each side. Overall crisp on first side and
little less on rear. $150
Sale Price $65
J. BUST OF and words "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" and "BROAS BRO. NEW-YORK" and
"ARMY AND NAVY" There are some letters below the bust but I am
unable to make them out. The rear has some wear to ARMY AND NAVY, with
only the A being seen, the word AND gone but NA-Y is there.
$100
Sale Price $45
K. "1863" LADY LIBERTY BUST and "I.O.U. 1 CENT" Very nice
Lady Liberty bust and overall good condition. $150
Sale Price $65
L. "OUR LITTLE MONITOR" and "1863" Beautiful token,
crisp. Has the Monitor shown with the words "OUR LITTLE MONITOR"
encircling it. The back side has the Navy anchor and wreath around "1863". $195
Sale Price $145
2MCW - EXEPTIONAL PIPE TOMAHAWK C.1860-70's
(This description was written by Dale years ago, but I never got to putting
it on the website when he was alive). Like our gunstock war club (in the Early
section), this one was retained in our personal collection for the past 25 years
because they are among the very best we've found. Handsome; beautifully made.
Fitted with a prime head 9" tall, with functional pipe. The blade is pierced
with three holes located below 1" crossed arrows, which may or may not signify
or be the emblem of Indian Scouts in this instance. It appears hand punched on
both sides. The head is mounted on a spectacular haft 22.5" long. It is entirely
file branded, covering every surface with additional fire-branded repeating
pyramids along the bottom on one side, and mostly as well on the opposite side.
Added to this are two fringed hide cuffs, and a long, fine black hair pendant.
We don't know what type hair it is. It seems to us too fine for horse hair. Also
on the pendant are hawk bell, bead and red trade cloth decorations. Couple wraps
of sinew cord were added where the head joins haft...meant to maintain tightness
of joint. An absolutely prime, original, untouched specimen. Fine condition.
$14,000 Sale
Price $9,500
3MCW - LOT OF REPRODUCTION ITEMS FROM DALE'S DESK
THIS IS A FANTASTIC DEAL!!
While going through Dale's desk drawers after
his in the months and years to follow after his death in March 2014, I found a
acouple of large bag of brass items...quite a variety. I remembered he had been
saving up these items in a bag as samples of reproduction material, to have on
hand to compare. He was always amazed at how really well the reproductions were
being produced, so with his extensive experience in handling all of this
original material, he wanted examples of the reproductions over time. In the
nearly 50 years of being a dealer, he only purchased and sold original antique
material, unless stated otherwise, and that was an exception. This business was
his passion, beginning with an avid love for the Civil War in the late
1950's-early 60's...relic hunting, and then buying and selling over the years as
a nationally well known militaria dealer. Please see the photos for the
variety. I combined both bags, so what you see in the photos is what you get...31
items total.
The original index card Dale had in the bag is also included.
Sale Price $100
4MCW - CIVIL WAR COCKADE PIN MADE FROM
EAGLE BUTTON 2" tall.
5/8" in diameter. Wonderful patina. Original. $75
Sale Price $45
 
5MCW - VERY NICE CIVIL WAR CDV OF LADY LIBERTY IN AN EQUALLY
NICE WOOD FRAME The frame measures 8 1/4" wide x 9 1/4"
tall. Classic style from the Civil War, with corner flourishes,
and a gilt type inner portion before the glass. The CDV is 2 1/4"
x 3 1/2" in the mat. You may want to re-frame the CDV, as it is
kind of loose within the frame. This was something I displayed for
years in our homes. Time to move it along. $75
Sale
Price $45
6MCW - GORGEOUS C.1850-60 SHEFFIELD EAGLE FOLDING KNIFE
I believe this is silver, and is beautifully made. Both sides of
the grip have a spread eagle over shield, and decorative panels left and
right. Two smaller pieces of what I believe is horn, and abalone
flank the eagle, this on both sides of the grip. Overall 9 1/2"
long. The main blade is 4 3/8" long, and is stamped with "W M
NICHOLSON SYCAMORE ST SHEFFIELD". The short blade is 2 5/8" long,
with the same stampings. There is some minor pitting, and the
large blade shows signs of being sharpened, and not done so well.
Generally, the grip pieces are in beautiful condition, showing light
use/handling. Beautiful piece Dale had packed away for decades.
$1,950
Sale Price $1,495
7MCW - CIVIL WAR "FOR THE UNION" CHINA DITTY BOX
About 5" tall x 3 1/4" wide. Wonderful little patriotic piece for
the lady at home. Looks hand painted, and most paint is intact.
Depicts what I would say is a rendition of Lady Liberty, holding the
flag and laurel wreath, with a blue sash over her shoulder, and a hat at
her foot. The flag shows the most wear because of the design, and
using the hand to pick up the top, which has worn about 50% of the
paint. You can still see the raised words "FOR THE UNION".
The base has dainty decorations with paint, also very good. For
some reason, Dale had put some original Civil War ammo in it, most
likely to keep the base heavy. We had this and similar items
displayed in our Gettysburg home for years. This has just come out
a box in storage since 2005. $225
Sale Price $165
8MCW - CERAMIC CIGAR/CIGARETTE/MATCH HOLDER OF A CIVIL WAR
SOLDIER I don't believe this is from the Civil War
period, but probably post-Civil War, when souvenirs were being made to
commemorate the battle. It is not modern, by any stretch.
Markings on the bottom impressed in are "1640 / 11 / 24". About 6
1/2" tall x roughly 4 1/2" wide x 4" deep. This is a Civil War
soldier standing with sword held high, and holding a waving flag.
Behind him is a compartment big enough for cigars or cigarettes, and a
round open drum that could hold matches, and a strike plate on the right
side. All the paint seems excellent. I see no chips, breaks,
or cracks, however there is a horizontal line toward the tip of the
sword, but it does not look like the piece was ever off, or repaired.
A very nice display antique. $225
Sale Price $165
9MCW - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR ZOUAVE SOLDIER AND WIFE
CANDLESTICKS 8" tall, pair of glazed ceramic
candlesticks. Quite ornate, and well made. Once ornately
painted with gold and blue, red paint, most of it is now gone from
handling. The man is a Zouave soldier standing in front of crossed
flags, holding a musket, wearing the traditional style uniform.
The lady is also wearing her Zouave outfit, holding a canteel, standing
in front of crossed flags. On the lady candlestick, there is a
chip off the bottom of the flag on the right, and a small chip out of
the rim at top where the candle goes in. On the soldier
candlestick, there is a chip at the rim on top, which then radiates a
small crack downward. Still intact. Toward the rear of that
rim, is another small chip. I believe these have been used quite a
lot over their years. Each have "40" in the bottom of the glaze.
Priced at what Dale paid for them many years ago. $150
Sale Price $100
10MCW - G.A.R. "GRAND ARMY OF THE
REPUBLIC" VETERAN'S SOUVENIR GLASS CANTEEN
From the 33rd National Encampment of
1899, in Philadelphia, PA. Face of clear glass canteen has beautiful,
full color G.A.R. membership badge backed by lush green wreath and
large crossed flags, all applied as a single label under glass, bonded
to the face, in a slightly depressed, convex circle. The event text
is found at the top of this decorative face. This “label-under-glass”
technique is very fragile, and few survive. There are no cracks in
the face. The reverse side has raised letters U.S. at center. Has a
screw spout with original pewter stopper. There are small depressions
where wire sling guides once were. One goes all the way through the
glass body. These glass canteens are rare, especially in fine
condition. Measures 4
3/8” diameter. From our collection. $225
Sale Price $150
11MCW -
G.A.R.
"GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC" VETERAN'S SOUVENIR CANTEEN
Sold at
G.A.R. reunions such as the National Encampments. Very scarce G.A.R.
memorabilia, especially this form, the miniature white china canteen
with full color G.A.R. membership badge on one side. The reverse side
has color portraits of three presidents – Lincoln, Garfield,
McKinley…all assassinated. Canteen is 4 ¾” in diameter, and has three
sling loops like the real Civil War canteen. Also a functional
spout. Loops and lip of spout have worn gold finish. Information
which came from the seller decades ago is that the original soldier
owner was R. A. HANNA OR HANRA, Captain from New Jersey. Have
nothing more to go on. Fine condition. From our collection.
$225
Sale Price $150
12MCW - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MUSKET PERCUSSION CAPS IN
ORIGINAL TAN PAPER PACKET Approximately 2 3/4" long,
maybe longer if one end is a little more relaxed. This carries
the original load of, we believe 15 caps...little copper top "hats".
Looks just like a paper cartridge is wrapped using the same type
paper. Folds on one end and was thread wrapped on the other end
(thread now gone). Very clean. I have not opened them to
take any caps out, and therefore can't be positive about how many caps
are in there, but one is a bit more relaxed and you can see the caps
inside. Really, really rare. Have 2, the very last of what
Dale had tucked away decades ago. When these are gone, there
will be no more. Each...$50
Sale Price $35
13MCW -
ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MUSKET PRIMERS PERCUSSION CAPS FOR SHARPS+
Found this bag of 12 original Civil War percussion caps in Dale's
desk, while cleaning out things. He obviously believed they are real,
and wrote "PELLET PRIMERS (SHARPS+) + MUSKET CAPS ORIG!" on the
plastic bag. If he wasn't sure they were original, he wouldn't have
written that on the bag. At the same time, he also kept a couple bags
full of repro items as reference material that he continually
acquired, to help him stay current what was out there in the growing
market of reproductions (over 40-50 years). He knew Civil War stuff
for nearly 50 years, and so I will pass these on for sale with all
confidence.
$20 Sale
Price $10
14MCW - INDIVIDUAL CIVIL WAR STAMPED BRASS NUMBERS & LETTERS Perhaps
some went into Indian War period...I am unsure of those details.
For slouch hats, kepi's, Hardee hats, etc. Most are smooth
finish and stamped brass, with either loop or straight attachments
soldered on back. Most of the small numbers are striated
finish. Absolutely original. Back in the 60's-70's, when
Dale would find these original numbers and letters, he would just throw
them in a box. They built up over time. In the past year,
we had been going through boxes of material that accumulated over
nearly 50 years as a dealer. Now that Dale is gone, I have been
going through more boxes, and find more of these in various
places. I've re-taken the photos, and hopefully they will be
easier to determine which you can use.
The photos now list the sizes and prices. Many have been sold,
so please check with me to
be sure of availability.
Sale Prices...check with me
15MCW -
CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC ENVELOPES or COVERS
All are unused, all are open on the flaps, except #24 (not listed yet), which is
glued shut. No stamps. If you wish to see photos of the back sides,
email with the numbers. When ordering, please refer to the number on each
(i.e. 19MCW #7, etc.). Prices are shown next to each photo. Click
each thumbnail photo for larger views.
#8...$10
#10...$7
#13...$4
#14...$7
#20...$10
#22...$7
 #28...$7
 #35...$7
#36...$7
 #45...$10
#46...$10
16MCW - VERY INTERESTING & UNIQUE CIVIL WAR AMERICAN EAGLE
DECORATION This is a heavy piece, and at first I
thought it was a lid to something, but based on the bottom and its age
patina, I think it was made just like this. I believe this to be
Civil War period. 4" x 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" tall. It is white
ceramic or china with a shiny finish and gold highlights. I
believe most of the gold is intact, can't quite tell if any is
missing. It's a primitive looking eagle, and something you might
see on a mantle. It has some numbers in red on the back, not
ours, but looks like an inventory number. $225
Sale Price $125
17MCW - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR CIGARS Recently
found this in the bottom of a box in storage for years. It had a
paper cover over the cigars, so I never looked. I count 24 cigars,
most in excellent shape, a few a bit tattered from age and dryness.
A great find. I'm sure Dale just bought these in the box as is,
and put them away decades ago. Approximately 4 1/2" long each.
The box is just an old wood store box that they sold eyelets from.
No lid to the box. The box is not included unless you want to buy
it separately, or want to buy the entire lot. Just let me know and
I will give you a lot price.
Sale
Price...$15 Each
18MCW - CIVIL WAR WOOD MATCHES These came in flat strips
roughly 1 13/16 x 2 1/2".
The wood is scored, and whenever you needed a match, you broke one
off. Each strip has about 17 matches, and along one side, each match
head is narrowed, and has a little bit of red chemical which long ago,
lit when rubbed. Original packages held 5 strips. These were in boxes we
put away 35+ years ago. These are
great soldier items guaranteed Civil War. Per strip...$15
Sale Price $10
19MCW - CIVIL WAR INFANTRY "I" BUTTON PIN
This is an original Civil War period brass Eagle "I" Infantry button
made into a really neat pin. 2 1/4" wide pin. The button was attached
to this heavy and solid pin very securely. A nice item that you could
expect to see a lady wearing on her coat. Very
nice piece from the Civil War era.
$95
Sale Price $45
20MCW - A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF NEEDLEPOINT ITEMS - ABRAHAM
LINCOLN AND GEORGE WASHINGTON We have owned these
for as long as I can remember. They were prominently displayed in
our Gettysburg and Alaska homes. We always hung them
as a pair, but I will sell separately if you wish. I don't know
exactly how old they are, but they are antiques. They consist of a
printed design on what seems to be cardstock with holes for needlework.
The side of each bust had what looks like shiny foil put under, with the
red and blue yarn over the words on each. Each bust was kept free
of yarn. I did not remove either from the frame. 26 1/4 x 13
1/4" in the frames, which are beautiful and antique. Lincoln's
words are "Malice toward None / Charity for All.". Washington's
words are "The Father of his Country". (The photos are not the
best, very difficult to photograph with glass and all the reflections.)
Each frame has a beautiful gold color cord which hangs from a decorative
hook and tassel. $200 each
Sale Price $125 each
...$350 FOR BOTH
Sale Price $200 for both
21MCW - SCARCE AND IMPORTANT ACCESSORIES
TO SCARCE MODEL CIVIL WAR EPAULETS This
scarce model was worn by the U.S. Marines, as well as many state units,
of which the Civil War Army was mostly made up. This epaulet model had
the feature of being worn either with or without wood cord fringe. The
Marine fringe was red. I’ve seen yellow fringe for state cavalry
units. The brass frame to hold the fringe is the next difficult part to
obtain, if you have the epaulets…missing the fringe. We offer
this matched
pair of the brass fringe holders. The epaulets had open undersides to
the crescent ends, into which these fit. Fine condition. Only about
the third set Dale said he found in 30 years. $20
Sale Price $8
22MCW - EXCAVATED FRAGMENTS OF CIVIL WAR HAIR COMBS DUG AT
FT. CRAIG NEW MEXICO The first is a 3 3/8" wide piece, missing
most of the teeth. The second is a 1 1/2" wide piece, with all the
teeth remaining. Dale dug these in the vicinity of Ft. Craig New
Mexico back in the early 60's. When he started relic hunting, he kept a
log for a while, marking the items and keeping an inventory book.
$10 Sale Price $5
23MCW - CIVIL WAR HAND BLOWN GLASS INKWELLS Click on the
thumbnail photos next to each letter below
CLOSE-OUT PRICES!
For a BULK price, let me know.
Excavated in a camp in Virginia about 40 years ago. We’ve had
these in storage nearly as long and only pulled them out when
preparing to move. Several styles were found, most quite rare,
due to their fragile nature. Guaranteed original, and
illustrations of the fact that at least in this camp, the umbrella
style inkwell was seen far less than many other shapes. Price
guides rate these in the $50-100 range. Due to the rarity of
most of our forms, I believe they rate a price near the higher amount.
However, as we’ve retired and closing
out our collections, we’ll price them at bargain levels. Some of these
still have the original $35-40 price tag from at least 30 years ago.
AS AN ADDED BONUS, if you purchase
an inkwell below, we will add a free set of pen wipes (7MCW).
  A.
We call this one the School House Design. Prox. 1½ x
2” rectangular base with roof and chimney – the latter being the spout,
which is sharp edged being the pontil. The roof has two lengthwise
gutters, one each side of the chimney, on which the pen could rest.
Pale greenish clear glass. Have three of this style. Should be $75.
Now…$25 Sale Price $15
Each
 B. 8-Sided Glass Inkwell. Prox. 2¼” high (including
spout). Bottom 1½” is 8-sided, prox. 1 5/8” in diameter. Lip of
spout is sharp being the pontil. Pale greenish clear glass. A few
have a bluish-green tint to the clear glass. Have quite a few, all
about the same. Should be $45
Now…$20
Sale Price $7 Each
C. 8-sided, pale greenish clear glass. Prox. 2” wide and 3” high, including spout (sharp
edged). Should be $65. Now…$25
Sale Price $15
D. Round Glass Inkwell. Prox. 2 1/4" high including
spout (sharp edged) x 1 7/8" wide. Should be $65.
Now...$25
Sale Price $15
E. Two Triangular Shaped Inkwells. Larger is 2 1/2" tall
including spout and 2 1/2" wide. Has a few cracking throughout,
not sure if it was put back together. The other is 2 1/4" tall
including spout (sharp edged and missing half) x 2 1/8" wide.
Should be $65 for both. Now...$35
Sale Price $20 for Both
F. Clay Inkwell. Tan-brown clay 2 1/4" tall, no spout x
2" wide. Overall nice condition. Should be $65. Now
$35 Sale Price $20
24MCW - CIVIL WAR MEDICINE BOTTLE Came with lot of dug inks. 3
7/8” tall. Flat sided, chamfered edges. Pale bluish green clear
glass with some whitish ground stain. Neat little relic. $10
Sale Price $5
25MCW - CIVIL WAR to CENTENNIAL (1876)
PATRIOTIC PEN WIPES Belongs in every soldier display, along with pens,
ink well, housewife, etc. These were used to clean the pen
points. Basically an oval piece of thin leather, 3 1/2"
long, with serrated edge design. One has a neat little red/white/blue
shield sticker on the side. The other has a bust of George Washington
sticker on the side. Mint, unused. Set with one of
each...$6 Buy three or more sets...$5
each set
Sale
Price...Set with one of each...$4 Buy three or more sets...$3 each
set
26MCW - CIVIL WAR CLAY PIPES Three left
from a large group Dale had found decades ago. Each of these have
small chips in them, sold as a lot. $60
Sale Price $30 for all three
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