New Years American History Estate Auction

New Years American History Estate Auction

Saturday, December 28, 2013  |  11:00 AM Eastern
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New Years American History Estate Auction

New Years American History Estate Auction

Saturday, December 28, 2013  |  11:00 AM Eastern
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New Years Auction Extravaganza December 28th 11 AM Featuring a Local Life Long Collection of Confederate & Union Civil War Relics of a Local Civil War Historian Manassas Battles 1 and 2, Primitives
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THREE ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR DOCUMENTS - CONFEDERATE - FROM PRIVATE BURWELL B. BROWN

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 475)      

THREE ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MILITARY DOCUMENTS BROUGHT HOME BY A LOCAL FRANKLIN COUNTY CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN 1865. PRIVATE BURWELL B. BROWN, COMPANY E, PIG RIVER GRAYS - 57TH VIRGINIA REGIMENT - ARMISTEAD'S BRIGADE, PICKETT'S DIVISION, 1ST CORPS, GENERAL LONGSTREET - ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA - ROBERT E. LEE COMMANDING GENERAL. THREE DOCUMENTS INCLUDE: INDUCTION PAPERS FOR PRIVATE BROWN; LETTER FROM MILITARY DOCTOR REGARDING PRIVATE BROWN'S TIME IN MILITARY HOSPITAL WITH HIS MEDICAL CONDITIONS; AND HIS OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNION PRIOR TO RELEASE FROM UNION PRISON. EXTENSIVE HISTORY AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT AUCTION HOUSE...more

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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR M1860 CAVALRY ENLISTED MANS SWORD AND SCABBARD

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 475)      

M1860 CAVALRY ENLISTED MANASAS SWORD AND SCABBARD OF FREDERICK W. WIENTGE, OF THE NEW MEXICO VOLUNTEER MILITIA, WHO ON MAY 10, 1898, WAS APPOINTED A FIRST LIEUTENANT IN TROOP I, THE 1ST UNITED STATES VOLUNTEER CAVALRY, ROOSEVELTS ROUGH RIDERS. THE STANDARD M1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH A RARE JBA STAMPED ON ONE SIDE AND AN M ON THE OTHER. THE POMMEL IS STAMPED WITH AGM. (ALFRED G. MANNING, INSPECTOR, 1863.) IN 1898, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A SURPLUS SWORD, PROBABLY STORED IN STATE ARSENALS FOR USE BY LOCAL STATE MILITIAS ETCHED VERTICALLY IN LONGHAND ON ONE SIDE OF THE BLADE NEAR THE TOP IS WRITTEN : *First name worn away:(Fred) W. Wientge 1st lieut.Troop I.1st U.S. Vol C.THIS IS THE SAME WAY HE SIGNED HIS NAME ON THE EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY TO MUSTER-OUT OF U. S. SERVICE OR DISCHARGE....more

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PERIOD AMERICAN DROP FRONT WRITING DESK

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 475)      

Period American Drop Front Writing Desk in original patina - with fitted interior - standing on bracket foot - 2 board back - feet are dovetailed into desk - having three graduated door front. Piece is heavily pencil inlaid - Museum quality - 44.5" t x 42" w x 23" deep...more

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MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID TIN TYPE

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 475)      

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tin Type of Gentleman during Civil War period with heavy gold leaf band...more

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19TH CENTURY VIRGINIA CANDLE STAND

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 475)      

19th Century Virginia Candle Stand on Spider legs 26.5" t x 17" w x 14" d - original finish...more

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U.S. WAIST BELT PLATE

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 475)      

OVAL U. S. WAIST BELT PLATE - MEDIUM SIZE WITH ALL THREE ARROW HOOKS IN PLACE. GOOD CONDITION WITH NICE PATINA,.NOT OVER CLEANED. EXCAVATED IN RICHMOND AREA SEVEN DAYS BATTLES 1862 BATTLEFIELDS IN THE 1970'S...more

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EARLY 19TH CENTURY BIRDS EYE MAPLE PHILADELPHIA TILT TOP CANDLE STAND

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 475)      

Early 19th Century Birds Eye Maple Tilt Top Philadelphia Candle Stand - peg constructed - standing on pad foot 28' t x 19" x 20"...more

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19TH CENTURY STAGE COACH TRUNK

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 475)      

19th Century Stage Coach Trunk - metal bands- original lock - original stencil on interior leg - 18" t x 28" w x 15"...more

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19TH CENTURY PA SUGAR OR SALT BOX

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 475)      

19th Century Pennsylvania Sugar or Salt Box with lift top open to divided center - Bread board ends and horse shoe feet - one board construction - original patina - 25t x 35w x 17d...more

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MODEL 1817 COMMON RIFLE - DERINGER CONTRACT RIFLE

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 475)      

CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK TO PERCUSSION USING THE DRUM AND BOLSTER SYSTEM USING A CIVILIAN TYPE HAMMER ON THIS ONE. THEY WERE USED IN THE MEXICAN WAR AND THE CIVIL WAR.THEY WERE BORED OUT FROM ORIGINAL .54 CAL. TO .58 CAL. RIFLE HAS ALL THE ORIGINAL PARTS, EXCEPT REAR SIGHT IS MISSING. LAST RIFLE TO HAVE CHEEK PIECE ON STOCK AND FIRST TO USE SLINGS. MADE UNDER CONTRACT BY DERINGER IN PHILADELPHIA. IT HAD NO PROVISION FOR A BAYONET. LOCK STAMPED U.S.DERINGER OVER PHILADELPHIA, TOP OF BARREL STAMPED H, DERINGER, PHILAD, LEFT FLAT AT REAR OF BARREL STAMPED P OVER U, S,.STOCK STAMPED V OVER GF WHICH WAS VIEWED(INSPECTED) BY GEORGE FLEGEL.DURING ALTERATION PROCESS, THE MARKINGS ON THE REAR OF THE LOCK WERE FREQUENTLY REMOVED OR DEFACED TO SOME EXTENT, AS THIS ONE SHOWS. RIFLE IS IN OVERALL GOOD CONDITION WITH NORMAL WEAR FROM 160+ YEARS OF USE. ANY QUESTION ABOUT THE DERINGER BEING USED IN THE CIVIL WAR CAN BE ANSWERED IN A QUOTE FROM THE BOOK SABRES & PISTOLS ON PAGE 28. LIEUT. COL. HARRY GILMORS, 2ND MARYLAND CAVALRY, C.S.A.,WITH 20 OF HIS MEN REPORTED TO GENERAL STONEWALL JACKSON. THE GENERAL ORDERED GILMORS COMMAND TO BE EQUIPPED WITH MISSISSIPPI AND DERINGER RIFLES...more

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HENKEL HARRIS PIE CREST TABLE

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 475)      

HenKEL Harris Pie Crest Table on three cameo legs - highly carved pedestal - in excellent condition - 29" t x 32" diameter...more

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CIVIL WAR PERIOD TINTYPE

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 475)      

TINTYPE OF YOUNG BOY SITTING IN CHAIR WEARING WHAT APPEARS TO BE A GREY UNIFORM, WITH FIVE BRASS BUTTONS ON HIS JACKET AND WEARING A RECTANGULAR BRASS BELT PLATE ON HIS WAIST. THIS IS PROBABLY A UNIFORM WORN BY A CADET AT A MILITARY SCHOOL OF THE PERIOD.THE PHOTOGRAPHER HAS OBSCURED THE BUTTONS AND BELT PLATE UNDER POINTS OF GOLD PAINT, AS WAS OFTEN DONE. THERE ALSO APPEARS TO BE SOME FAINT COLORING OF HIS FACE ALSO. THE GOLD PAINT ON THE BUTTONS AND BELT PLATE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS ON THE FACE OF THE BUTTONS AND BELT PLATE.THE TINTYPE IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND HIS FACE IS VERY IN FOCUS AND CLEAR. THE APPROXIMATE SIZE OF THE TINTYPE IS 2-1/2" X 3 THE CASE IS NOT ORIGINAL TO THE PHOTOGRAPH, BUT IS OF THE PERIOD AND MARKED " PROVIDENCE, R. I...more

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MATTOX BLOCK FRONT SECRETARY DESK

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 475)      

Mattox Block front Secretary Desk on bracket foot with nice fitted interior - 41"t x 36" w x 22" d...more

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MANASSAS DUG CIVIL WAR BULLET

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 475)      

MANASSAS DUG CIVIL WAR BULLET (1) - HANOVERIAN OR SAXON .65 CAL...more

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A.W. LAMB CIVIL WAR ITEMS

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 475)      

CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS A.W. LAMB PERSONAL COPPER CANTEEN AND ORIGINAL COPPER CUP ALONG WITH POWDER HORN, MUSKET BALL POUCH, LEG GUARD AND HANDMADE FIRESIDE FLUTE....more

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EARLY BRONZE STATUE OF ROMAN SOLDIERS

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 475)      

Early Bronze Statue of Roman Soldiers at battle - one on horseback - unsigned - 19 x 19...more

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SINGLE PANEL DOOR COUNTRY HANGING CUPBOARD

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 475)      

Early 19th Century Single Panel Door Country Hanging Corner Cupboard with original board back with square head nails - original shelving and original finish 46.5 " t x 32" w x 19.5 d...more

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SALESMAN'S SAMPLE STEP BACK CUPBOARD

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 475)      

Nice Salesman's Sample Step Back cupboard with pull out center over 2 doors on bracket feet - brass pulls 13" t x 12.5" w x 5" d...more

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BLACK FOREST CUCKOO CLOCK

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 475)      

Black Forest Cuckoo Clock , carved Deer Head Crest, with Squirrel - working -...more

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PALMETTO ARMORY BAYONET, MARKED S.C.

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 475)      

PALMETTO ARMORY BAYONET, MARKED S.C. - 18" BLADE. SOCKET IS 3'. OUTSIDE DIAMETER 24MM, INSIDE DIA. 21 MM, OVERALL LENGTH 21". BLADE HAS A 17" FULLER WITH A FAINT S.C. STAMPED ABOVE IT....more

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RARE CHILD'S SHAKER ROCKER

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 475)      

Rare Child's Shaker Rocker 19th century in pristine condition 24" tall...more

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U.S. M1851 N.C.O. EAGLE BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL N.C.O. LEATHER WAIST BELT WITH RIVET REINFORCEMENT

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 475)      

U.S. M1851 N.C.O. EAGLE BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL N.C.O. LEATHER WAIST BELT WITH RIVET REINFORCEMENT, U.S. REGULATION M1851 N.C.O. EAGLE BELT PLATE HAS THE APPLIED SILVER WREATH WITH SMALL SECTION MISSING UNDER THE EAGLE. THE PLATE BEARS THE BENCHMARK NUMBER "982). THIS BELT PLATE IS THE EARLY WAR M1851 PATTERN WITH THE SILVER WREATH SOLDERED ONTO THE PLATE WITH THE WREATH EXTENDED ABOVE. THE EAGLE'S WINGS. THIS PATTERN WAS CHANGED IN 1861. THE ORIGINAL LEATHER WAIST BELT IS IN FAIR CONDITION. 150 PLUS YEARS OLD....more

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MID 1800'S VA STONEWARE JAR

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 475)      

Mid 1800's Virginia Stoneware Jar with Blue Cobalt decoration, 2 quart size - 8" tall...more

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CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE STATE BUTTON

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 475)      

GEORGIA STATE SEAL ALBERT'S# GA2 - 24MM, BACKMARK W.G. MINTZER / PHILA 1861 THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW BACKMARKS WITH A CIVIL WAR DATE...more

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EARLY VIRGINIA PINE FOOT STOOL

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 475)      

Early 1800's Local Virginia Pine Foot Stool with shaped legs mortised through top 11.5" x 8.5" x7' deep...more

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