Non-Dug

Price: $165.00

Civil war percussion cap box in overall good condition. The leather shows crazing and is pliable. Both of the belt loops are present with the brass rivets still holding them in place. The wool is present on the inside of the box as is the inner flap with the maker's stamp of "J.E. Condict / New York". This is a great looking cap box with one of the more obscure makers seen on this type of item. Jennings E. Condict was on of the major contractors during the Civil War. Prior to the war they were listed as saddle and harness makers, which they would continue to supply to the government along with cap boxes, gun slings, cartridge boxes, and carbine cartridge boxes just to name a few.

 

Price: $75.00

Collapsible tin-cup in carrying case in overall good condition. The case measures just at 2.5-inches in diameter and has the lid. There are no holes or damaged noted. The cup is three tiered and displays expanded, however if pulled too hard it will come loose, not uncommon for these. Otherwise, these make nice fillers for camp displays or an officer's desk.

 

Price: SOLD

A pair of 2nd Lieutenant's shoulder boards for cavalry. They measure 1-inch wide by 3-inches long and therefore are post war. Both pieces have minor fraying, but the images are pretty accurate as far as detail. They are both in relatively good condition and complete as far as the trim and cloth, including the gold velvet center. The reverse remains intact as well and the hand stitching is still holding strong.

 

  Price: $85.00

Springfield type bayonet scabbard with the frog missing. I believe this to be a Type II waist belt scabbard due to the two copper rivets that are present. The leather is pliable and in overall good condition. There is some crazing as to be expected. The integrity of the scabbard body remains intact and I am able to fit a M1835 Bayonet for a M1840/42 Musket into it with no problem. The brass scabbard tip is present as well.

 

  Price: $85.00

Here is a cap box that has seen better days. It fresh out of a Kentucky estate and it has all of the trappings of a collectible cap box, but the condition leaves a little to be desired, albeit indicated by the price. The leather is pliable and shows some crazing. The two loops in the back are torn at the bottom, but remain present. On the flap is an original shielded eagle button that appears to have been flattened down to fit its current purpose. The brass finial is also present, though the attachment loop is torn through the center. On the secondary flap you will find the mark of “W Kinsey & Co. / Newark N.J.”. This is a cool little cap pouch for the money.

 

  Price: SOLD

A complete deck of civil war playing cards from the American Card Company of New York. The deck consists of 52 cards with a blue patriotic motif consisting of a flag, shield, and anchor surrounded with geometric designs. Each suite is represented with a shielded eagle, a star, an American Flag, and a shield respectively. There are no numbers on the cards and the face cards consist of the Goddess of Liberty (The Queen); The Colonel (The King); and the Major (The Jack). All of the cards are in good condition with no tears noted or replacements. The color remains vibrant and easily seen. Also with the deck is half of the two-piece box in which the cards were packaged in. The piece we have is the lower piece, but in this case that the better of the two. This is because on it is the tax revenue stamp indicating not only it original cost when purchased, but the date in which it was purchased. You can see on the stamp in red is the cancellation of “AmC Co. / Oct. 1863”. The box still has most of the original label present and can be read as well. I have scanned various cards within the deck to illustrate the color, clarity, and the overall art appeal of the deck. I have attached a link for you to refer to for more information on this particular deck from the American Card Company. http://www.swanassoc.com/itsawrap/TOCsamples/AmericanCardCo.pdf

 

Price: SOLD

M1859 Smooth side canteen w/ chain & stopper in overall good condition. All of the strap loops are present and in good condition. There are no markings on the spout. The profile of the canteen remains good with no pushes or dents noted. There is no active oxidation noted and would still hold water today. The leather string is obviously not period, but was probably put there at some time to display the canteen on the wall, etc. This is the earlier version being used prior to the rings being added for durability as seen in the M1859 Bulls-eye. This would make for a good addition to that early war display.

 

Price: $165.00

Percussion cap box in overall good condition. The leather is pliable, but rigid. All of the pieces are there, belt loops, finial, and remnants of the lamb's wool inside the pouch. The inner flap is present and you can faintly make out the maker 'Jewell'. Jewel dealt in leather goods from around the mid 1840's through the 1860's. During the war years they had contracts for 10,000 accoutrement sets in 1862 and 1863. The firm lasted until around 1880, however no military contracts are known after 1865. This is harder contract to find and with the record on hand, you know it saw service.

 

Price: SOLD

Gutta-percha collapsible cup measuring 2.5" wide X 2.5" tall. The lid reads 'Niles Drinking Cup / Patented / June 5th / 1860'. There are no cracks or repairs noted and it expands appropriately. Great looking piece for your camp display. 

 

Price: $185.00

Nice looking unmarked pistol cartridge box which is complete with loops, finial, and latch. The leather remains very pliable with some crazing throughout. It would add to any officer or cavalry display.

 

Price: SOLD

M1858 Smoothside canteen w/ chain & stopper. There are no markings on the spout and the overall condition is very good. The brown cover does have tears on both sides, which can be seen in the pics. There is an 'M' above one of the tears. Because the stitching is on the outside on both sides of the spout, I do not believe this cover is original from the arsenal. However, the weave of the cloth and its condition does indicate that it is within the war era. Although almost all of the canteens that are on the market today without covers (as most did not survive), the wool cover on a canteen did have a purpose. It is written that to keep your water 'ice cold', you are to dip your canteen in water to wet the woolen cover. When the water starts to evaporate from the cover, it will take the heat with it, thus keeping the water cool. So although the stitching on this one is probably not arsenal work, I do believe it to be of period.

 

Price: $135.00

A medium sized 19th century coffee pot made of tin. It measures approximately 4.25" across the base and stands about 7" tall including the handle which is separated on one side of the lid. Otherwise the soldering is stable and it would hold water today. It does have the standard wire carrying handle. These are the types of items that only enhance your infantry or camp display.

 

Price: $95.00

Your basic percussion cap box with no maker's marks noted. The leather pouch has both belt loops and brass finial. The leather closure tab on the outer flap is torn, as can be seen in the images. The bonus with this one, which is missing on most, is that it has the lamb's wool inside. The leather remains pliable and with the exception of the closure the box is in overall great shape. Though it appears insignificant in appearance, its existence and its contents were the life's blood of the infantryman and his weapon.

 

Price: SOLD

A really nice pair of binoculars in partial case. The binocular themselves are in really good condition with both shades present and retractable. The optics are fair and the eye piece does elevate. Most all of the leather wrap around the grips are present as is the "Day & Night" on the extensions. The leather case is missing the lid and the shoulder strap. These most likely date late to post war, but nonetheless are a nice pair of glasses.

 

Price: SOLD

M1858 Bullseye canteen in overall good condition. This unmarked canteen has all of the strap loops and the soldering is solid throughout the piece. There are no rust holes or active oxidation noted and it would probably hold water today. The spout has the initials "BCR" carved into it. It would appear that it had been painted gold at one time and the wear and age of the piece would indicate that it has been there for quite some time, possibly indicative of it being in a G.A.R. Hall or something similar. Nonetheless and great personalized piece from the war.

 

Price: SOLD

Nice looking non-dug flask manufactured by the American Flask & Cap Company. Their mark can be partially made out on the top of the cap. The motif of rabbits and birds represents the "Hanging Game Scene" and can be referenced on p321 of Riling's "Powder Flask Book". The overall condition of this piece is good. It remains solid with no unnatural holes or openings. One of the sling rings is missing and the patent mark can be partially made out on the top. However there are no pushes or deformities noted. It has an overall dark presence and the measurer release trigger still works. This flask dates as early as pre-civil war and as late as 1870.

 

Price: $125.00

Circa 1870's umbrella frame. There is one support that is broken, as seen above, otherwise it raises and locks into place. The top has the an add from where the umbrella came from; "Edward H. Sommer" "1870 West 25 St" "Cleveland Sixth City" It has a wood handle which is partially split down one side. The handle appears to have a gold wash and has the name "Agnes" ornately engraved on the bottom. This is a restorable antique and would clean up nice. It measures 41" long.