Price: $80.00 Sale Pending
Dug M1858 smoothside canteen in decent condition. The canteen appears solid overall, however the are some holes where the canteen is rusted through. The sides are pushed in somewhat on both sides, but as you can see in the images, the overall profile remains. It still has the spout and the three sling rings. The recovery site is unknown.
Price: SOLD
Confederate Pike, or rather bridle-cutter out of the stash that was recovered from South Carolina several years ago. This one measures approximately 20inches in total length and 13inches in blade length. The condition of the dug relic is just that ‘dug’. The iron is stable and when I obtained it I carefully brushed all of the loose metal away and coated it with multiple light coats of paste wax over the entire piece. It now has a nice natural hughe and very nice display appeal. Most of the iron handle is there, along with remnants of the wood shaft. Although this one is from the Eastern Theater, several have been found here at Fort Donelson, as in many of the early campaigns. In a written correspondence from a very irritated Jefferson Davis to General Joseph Johnston in response for weapons to defend Donelson, “There are none to offer and none to be had!, Surely shotguns, hunting rifles, and small arms can be obtained, even pikes could be used!!!!!”
Price: $525.00
A rare dug early militia, some say Confederate, pewter droop wing eagle device for either a bridle rosette or stirrup decoration. It appears that the rim has long since been eaten away by ground mineralization and the lead back is also showing considerable ground action. However, it remains a very rare piece. I have also shown an image out of Stanley Phillips book which shows a complete version of this piece. What makes this one even better is that it was dug from the Battle of Fort Donelson area and I can more than confirm that by knowing exactly who dug it. I will put a letter of authenticity with this piece along with the location of its recovery. As most diggers know who have hunted in and around Dover, some of the earliest militia and Confederate items have been located here and this is a prime example of what was to be found oh so long ago.
Price: $45.00
Dug iron scabbard throat to a M1860 cavalry saber. This particular piece came from the Shiloh area. It has been coated and preserved. Not a big relic, but a piece you don't often see.
Price: $85.00
Two dug canteen spouts recovered here in Dover and very likely from the Battle of Fort Donelson or its subsequent occupation. On is an unmarked pewter spout with the iron stem of the stopper. The other is a tin spout and very likely could be Confederate in origin. It too has the stem from a stopper, whether they were dug with the spouts is unknown, however all of the pieces came from the same collection and all were dug in Dover.
Price: $75.00
Here is a dug lower third portion of a M1860 Cavalry scabbard recovered from the Shiloh, Tn area. It has been coated and preserved. Though the ground action, as can be seen, has taken its toll, it remains overall very stable with no flaking that I can see.
Price: $35.00
Torpedo bottle recovered in Vicksburg a couple years ago. There are no chips noted anywhere. Across the bottom reads: "Cantrell & Cochrane" / "Dublin & Belfast".
Price: $75.00
Here is an unusual brass sword hanger that was recovered recently from the Tullahoma area. It is broken on the middle ring as can be seen in the images, and it would also appear that the "J" portion of the hook is missing. However, it is 90% complete and is unusual at that. The cool thing is that the large hanging ring that is on this mount is one that I have seen many of when buying large quantities brass or camp items. I had never known what they went to, but now its solved. Not sure if its and import, Confederate or Union. Im sure somebody knows.
Price: $35.00
Iron bridle rosette that measures approximately 2.75" in diameter. Its complete and hasn't been repaired that I can see. The attachment bar is in place and complete.
Price: $45.00
Iron Buttplate, recovery site unknown. The iron is stable, I see no stress fractures etc. A little cleaning and coating would get this ready for any display.