New Items

Updated 4-22-24 We have been adding some new buttons.

WP 1. Nashville Plow Works Confederate Cavalry Officer’s Saber.

Top of the line example. Original leather grip and thin wire wrap intact and in superb condition. This is the scarcer pattern with the highly detailed and stippled hand guard. Sharply cast into the guard is “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS” and “C.S.A.”. Note file marks and original leather throat washer. Blade is smooth with no pitting and a untouched graying patina. No nicks or post Civil War sharpening. Scabbard is 100% original Nashville Plow and near perfect with only a couple of minor pushes. Note brass mounts, drag, and throat. Large iron rings are unusual but 100% original. All brass hardware has an uncleaned and matching deep patina. The best of the best!

$22,500.00 HOLD B.A.

CWI 1. 6th Plate Double Ambrotype of a Stylish Confederate Infantryman with “CS” Belt Plate.

High quality pair of photos. Same unidentified soldier. First image shows him fully standing and armed with a M-1841 “Mississippi” Rifle. You can see his round corner “Army of Tennessee” CS belt buckle on a tarred canvas waist belt. The other photo shows our soldier seated, and wearing a smoking jacket. His kepi is on the table next to him. This young man clearly came from a family of means with education and good taste. He is sporting a fancy tie and has a gold watch chain. I apologize for the quality of the photos as I was struggling with the glare. Housed in a perfect thermoplastic case. It is my opinion that he may be a Georgia soldier.

$6995.00

CWI 2. 6th Plate Ambrotype of a Handsome Armed Confederate Wearing a Cape.

Clear image. Our subject is seated and brandishing a Colt Navy Revolver across his chest. He is wearing a Confederate Gray shell jacket with a cape. He may to be a cavalryman. Note striped trousers. No identification. Housed in a high quality thermoplastic case.

$2495.00

CWI 3. 6th Plate Ambrotype of a Confederate Artilleryman and his Wife.

Clear pair of photos. Note homespun uniform with red tinting on the collar and sleeves. They both have a fierce, no-nonsense demeanor. May be a Tennessee or Alabama couple. No identification. Housed in a high quality thermoplastic case.

SOLD D.S.

WP 2. US M-1863 Remington “NEW MODEL” Army Revolver .44 Cal.

Classic American Civil War revolver in remarkable condition. Serial # 81063. Silky smooth metal surfaces with sharp edges and traces of factory finish. Trigger and cylinder rotation are crisp and tight. Sharp bore. Grips are immaculate with sharp edges and a clear US Miltary Inspector’s Cartouche. This one truly has “The Look”.

$2995.00 HOLD B.D.

WP 3. M-1862 Colt Pocket Navy Revolver .36 Cal.

Scarce Civil War Colt. All matching serial # 4869 (inc. the wedge). Clean metal surfaces with factory blue finish here and there. Less common 5.5″ barrel. Trigger and cylinder rotation mechanics are tight. Barrel address is sharp and clear. Note fine cylinder scene. Clean bore with well defined rifling. Grips retain 100% original factory varnish. 

$2495.00 HOLD M.W.

WP 4. US M-1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber produced by Ames and Dated 1851.

High quality example of this classic American Civil War saber. Original leather grip and braided wire wrap in excellent condition. Blade is factory bright with clear “AMES MFG. CO./CABOTVILLE/1851 .” address on the ricasso. Other side is marked with “US” over inspector’s initials “A.D.K.”. Steel scabbard is excellent condition, virtually dent free with only one minor ding. 

$1495.00

WP 5. US M-1860 Savage Martially Marked Navy Revolver .36 Cal.

A fine representative example of the American Civil War Savage Navy. Metal surfaces have a toned patina with very light pin-prick peppering in areas. Very strong Savage Patent Address on top of the frame. Trigger and cylinder rotation is mechanically sound. Matching serial # 233 and secondary # 340 present on cylinder pin, barrel and butt-strap. Original walnut grips are in good condition. One of them bears a US Military inspector’s Cartouche.

$1995.00

WP 6. M-1855 Colt Root Revolver .31 Cal.

I believe this variant with the round barrel and fluted cylinder, may be the 5th Model. All matching serial # 6071. Considerable amount of factory blue finish present here and there, particularly on cylinder. Trigger mechanics are tight but cylinder does not rotate. Probably an easy fix. Strong Colt Patent address on barrel and cylinder. Original one piece grips retain 95% factory varnish. This gun looks much better in hand than in the pictures.

$1495.00 HOLD Big A.W.

WP 7. US M-1864 Burnside Cavalry Carbine .54 Cal.

Very fine  example of this classic American Civil War carbine. Smooth metal surfaces are cleaned to bright. Lever action and trigger mechanism functions properly. Clear Burnside Patent address on lock and breech. Early 1864 production serial # 6548. Stock is exceptionally nice, and retains original raised grain finish. There is a US Military inspector’s Cartouche present opposite the lock. Bore is clean and bright with strong rifling. The only fly in the ointment is that the head of the lever retainer pin is broken. This is a minor issue, and part can be replaced if buyer wishes to pursue it. Priced to move.

$1495.00

WP 8. US M-1863 Remington “NEW MODEL” Army Revolver .44 Cal.

Iconic American Civil War revolver in good overall condition. Serial # 28880. Mechanically sound. Dark graying patina on smooth metal surfaces. I would describe the look of this gun as “untouched” and “been there”. Remington Patent Address visible on barrel. Bore clean and very good. Walnut grips in very good shape. One bears a US Miltary Inspector’s Cartouche. 

$1850.00

WP 9. Nashville Plow Works Confederate Cavalry Officer’s Saber.

Less common pattern with the highly detailed and stippled hand guard. Sharply cast into the guard is “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS” and “C.S.A.”. Leather grip and wire appears to be original, and I don’t see any signs of tampering on the tang. Blade is smooth with no pitting and a untouched graying patina. No nicks or sharpening. Note museum inventory # on the spine of the blade.

$6,500.00 HOLD M.H.

WP 10. M-1849 Colt Pocket Revolver .31 Cal.

All matching 1856 production serial # 117475 (inc. the wedge). Smooth metal surfaces. Trigger and cylinder rotation mechanics are tight. Colt’s Patent barrel address is sharp and clear. Note sharply detailed “Stagecoach Robbery” cylinder scene. Clean bore with well defined rifling. Grips retain 100% original factory varnish. 

$1650.00

ART 1. US M-1851 Artilleryman’s Saber Belt Rig.

This belt is considerably scarcer than its Cavalry counterpart. The main indicator of an artillery rig is no provision for a shoulder strap. Remarkable untouched condition with excellent buff leather. Saber hangers present. Buckle has an untouched patina and the typical applied German Silver wreath. Ready to display with your US M-1840 Artillery Saber.

$1495.00

ART 2. Dug Confederate Heavy Artillery Friction Primer from Fort Fisher, NC.

High quality British made primer for heavy guns, possibly for the massive Armstrong Rifles defending the fortress. This is a very rare Confederate friction primer. Measures 3.25″.

$295.00 

ART 3. US Field Artillery Gunner’s Calipers marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL/1861”.

High quality example with clear gradient markings. Rare. Found in a Virginia family estate.

$2650.00

ART 4. Selma Alabama Arsenal Confederate Friction Primer.

Very rare and sturdy brass primer with distinct flat head. Appears to be non-excavated. Once part of a large Memphis TN. Artillery collection.

SOLD A.P.

ART 5. Dug 3.8″ US James Percussion Fuse Assembly found on the Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

Rare and complete fuse with brass slider, and anvil cap. Both pieces fused together. Beautiful green patina. Found many years ago by Bill Shaner.

$450.00

ART 6. Rare Confederate Pewter Friction Primer from Fort Fisher, NC.

Very rare, and very late war primer with a pewter shaft. Superb condition with intact pull wire. Note flat head. Found many years ago by Ben Ingraham. 

$95.00

ART 7. Large 3″ US Parrott Shell Fragment found on the Gettysburg PA. Battlefield.

Authentic Gettysburg relic that was originally purchased from The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg. Note intact fuse adapter. Was originally displayed at the York Springs PA. G.A.R. Hall since the early 1900’s. COA will be provided.

$295.00 HOLD Joe

ART 8. Exploded US Schenkl Percussion Fuse.

Really cool relic showing the violence of a detonated artillery shell. Totally blown and distorted. Provenance of Northern VA.

$95.00 HOLD J.W.

ART 9. Dug US M-1855 Artilleryman’s Hat Insignia.

Superb condition with no cracks or repairs. One attachment loop still present on reverse. Found many years ago on the Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield by Charles Darden.

$350.00

ART 10. Dug US Artillery Bridle Rosette.

Classic intertwined “USA” Artillery harness rosette. Stamped brass with lead fill. Provenance of Richmond VA.

$275.00

MS 1. Dug US M-1855 Cavalryman’s Hat Insignia.

Superb condition with no cracks or repairs. Found many years ago on the Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield by Charles Darden.

$395.00

MS 2. Extremely Rare US Drummer’s Hat Insignia.

According to Mike Singer, there have only been three of these stamped brass insignia documented. Superb early dug condition. Note button type attachment loop. Most likely an item sold by sutlers. Dug by Ronnie Shifflett near Mine Run VA. Ex. Terry Heilman collection.

$695.00 HOLD M.K.

MS 3. Confederate Star Hat Insignia from Virginia.

Lead filled stamped brass with silver plating. Star is beveled with a decorated border. One brass attachment loop present. This type of star hat pin was very popular with Confederate soldiers. Once part of Terry Heilman’s fantastic Civil War relic collection. He acquired it in Fredericksburg, possibly from a local family. Measures 1.5″.

$395.00

MS 4. Dug Mass of Melted Lead with Impression of a Georgia Militia Coat Button.

Really cool relic with a clear impression of a Georgia button and an iron nail embedded. Found in a fire pit. Confederate camp near Spotsylvania VA. Ex. Terry Heilman collection.

$395.00 HOLD J.B.

MS 5. Dug Iron Knuckles.

Mostly intact. Found in a Union camp. Charles Co. VA.

SOLD R.S.

MS 6. Dug Civil War Pocket Knife marked “AMERICAN KNIFE”.

Nice early find from the Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield. Sides are decorated and made of brass. Blades intact but frozen by rust.

$65.00

NA 1. Dug Cherokee Silver Tobacco Spoon Lockett.

Recovered many years ago from a Cherokee settlement ca. 1780-1800. Hinge intact, probably worn around the neck. Possibly used to contain vermillion face paint.

$850.00 HOLD R.E.

 CSBP 1. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. 

Classic “Atlanta Arsenal” C.S.A. Rectangular Belt Plate in immaculate and untouched condition. This non-excavated example has fantastic eye appeal and would look great on a belt. You can see the verdigris shadow of the original belt on the reverse. A beauty!

$4995.00

CSBP 2. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.

Lead filled CS “Egg” in good condition with clearly stamped “CS”. Sides were intentionally pushed in by soldier during period of use. Iron wire hooks rusted away. Found Northern VA.

$1850.00

CSBP 3. Dug Virginia Militia Belt Plate.

Stamped brass plate with sharply detailed Virtus slaying Tyranny. Belt attachment bar and tongue missing. Small nip at bottom left corner. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$1395.00

CSBP 4. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.

Large variant of the “Wishbone” Frame Buckle in very good condition. Minor bends from service. Found near Remington VA.

$695.00

CSBP 5. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.

Cast brass “Army of Tennessee” CS belt plate with the impression of its tarred canvas belt. All hooks intact. This one certainly has character. Provenance uncertain.

$3495.00 HOLD D.C.

CSBP 6. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.

Untouched “Gutterback” Frame Buckle in excellent condition. Uncleaned, just as it came out of the ground. Note casting flaw. Unusually thick variant. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$595.00

 CSBP 7. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. 

Attractive “Tennessee Pattern” C.S.A. Rectangular Belt Plate in very good condition. Dark green patina to the face. Shows service wear. All three belt hooks intact. Found near Dalton GA.

$3850.00

CSBP 8. Dug Louisiana “Washington Artillery” Belt Plate.

Stamped brass plate with a Pelican feeding its young and “N.O.” at bottom within the oval border. A little rough around the edges. A good candidate for restoration. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

SOLD J.B.

MS 7. Dug New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Rail Road Padlock.

Rare Southern Railroad Padlock. Recently dug in a Confederate camp near Morgan City LA. by William Gant. 

SOLD S.F.

MS 8. Dug “Virginia Manufactory/Richmond” Lock Plate dated 1810.

Found in a Confederate camp near Fredericksburg VA.

$95.00

MS 9. Dug US 6th Army Corps Kepi or Hat Insignia. Gettysburg PA. Battlefield.

Superb condition with intact T-hinge pin. Found many years ago in the vicinity of Little Round Top.

$795.00 HOLD T.J.

MS 10. Dug Civil War Pocket Watch Chain with US Gold Dollar Coin Design.

Coins made of stamped brass. Complete but has some separations in the links. Crude imitations of One Dollar Gold Pieces. Found many years ago by the late Dick Hammond in Northern VA.

$295.00 HOLD J.B.

MS 11. Dug US Cavalry Bridle Bit Rosette.

High quality example with stippled background and period between the US. Provenance of North Anna River Lines.

$55.00

MS 15. Dug Navy Revolver Bullet Embedded in Wood.

This is a really cool relic. You can see the bullet clearly. Separate unknown bullet encased in wood included. Shiloh TN.

$35.00

MS 16. Dug .58 Cal. Three Ring Bullet in Wood Knot. Fredericksburg VA. Battlefield.

MS 17. Dug US M-1855 Springfield Rifle Musket Lock Assembly.

USBP 1. Excavated Bullet Struck US Cartridge Box Plate.

MS 18. Brass Port Hole Recovered from a Blockade Runner. 

USBP 2. Dug US M-1839 Cartridge Box Plate.

Boyd and Sons contract pattern. Attractive green patina on the face. One of the iron attachment loops is intact. Provenance of Northern VA.

$125.00

USBP 3. Dug US Breast Plate Insignia for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.

Very high quality plate with super sharp details and exceptional patina. Both attachment loops intact and strong. Found decades ago at Cumberland Gap TN. 

$250.00

USBP 4. Dug US Enlisted Cavalry/Artillery Saber Belt Buckle.

Drop dead beautiful buckle with a light green patina and fully intact applied silver wreath. Cumberland Gap TN.

$450.00

USBP 5. Dug US Breast Plate Insignia for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.

Slick dark chocolate patina. Both attachment loops intact and strong. Found decades ago at Cumberland Gap TN. 

$250.00

WP 11. Relic M-1851 Colt Navy Revolver .36 Cal. with Hartford CT. Barrel Address.

Matching serial # 87809 is in the range of Hartford Navy revolvers sent to Confederate States, particularly Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. Wedge and a couple of screws replaced. There are a couple of missing screws. Possibly an early battlefield pick-up. Provenance uncertain.

$995.00

CART 1. Experimental US Agar “Coffee Mill” Machine Gun Cartridge .58 Cal.

Extremely rare iron cartridge. These were re-loadable and inserted into the verticle hopper of the hand cranked “AGAR” machine gun. Note extended nipple for percussion cap. Found near Richmond VA.

$295.00 HOLD J.H.

CART 2. Dug US “Agar” Machine Gun Cartridge .58 Cal.

See page 88, Fig. 33 of McKee and Mason’s reference book “Civil War Projectiles” for an example of this rare and unusual cartridge. What makes this one unique, is that it is still loaded and capped. The bullet type used in this cartridge is shown in M&M on page 64, Fig. 539. Found near Richmond VA.

$450.00 HOLD J.B.

CART 3. Poultney’s Patent Cartridge for Gallager Cavalry Carbine .50 Cal.

Paper and foil cartridge in superb condition.  See page 86, Fig. 82 of McKee and Mason’s reference book “Civil War Projectiles” for an example of this cartridge with the bullet. A fitting companion to display with your Gallager Carbine.

$65.00

CART 4. Original Packet of Six Army Revolver Combustible Cartridges .44 Cal.

Flawless unopened packet with strong printed label. These “American Powder Company’s” Cartridges are designed for “Remington, Colt’s and Others”. Ready to display with your American Civil War Army revolver.

$495.00 HOLD B.P.

CART 5. Original Packet of Five Police Revolver Combustible Cartridges .36 Cal.

Flawless unopened packet with strong printed label. These American Powder Company’s Cartridges are designed for “Either Colt’s or Whitney’s POLICE PISTOLS”. Ready to display with your American Civil War Police revolver.

$495.00

CART 6. Original Packet of Six Navy Revolver Cartridges .36 Cal.

Quality unopened packet with clearly printed label. For “Whitney’s or Colt’s Navy Pistol”. Ready to display with any American Civil War Navy revolver.

$495.00 HOLD B.P.

CART 7. Rare 1″ Gatling Gun Cartridge. Possible French Manufacture.

Coiled copper construction with percussion cap inserted into the base. Excellent condition with minor dings. Slightly post-Civil War, but very interesting and unusual. If you have a 1″ Caliber Gatling Gun, this cartridge would be a fitting companion.

$350.00 HOLD J.H.

MS 19. Original Pen and Ink Drawing of US Major Gen. George B. McClellan and Prince D’ Joinville before Yorktown VA. by acclaimed Civil War Field Artist and Illustrator, Captain John R. Chapin (1823-1907).

Fine eyewitness and hand executed illustration showing McClellan and D’Joinville attending to the US Fortifications and artillery batteries along the James River at Yorktown. The Prince D’ Joinville was an exile from the French Court that had befriended President Abraham Lincoln in 1861, and joined George B. McClellan’s Staff in time for the Peninsula Campaign. He was a remarkable character and is worth reading about. John R. Chapin was in addition to being a celebrated artist, the Captain of a New Jersey Artillery Battery (Chapin’s). This original illustration is signed by Chapin and is a rare example of Civil War period art. Ready for framing.

$1495.00

MS 20. Original Pen and Ink Drawing by Charles G. Copeland (1858-1945).

Rare original illustration depicting the evacuation of dead and wounded soldiers during the American Civil War. Very well done and historically accurate. Copeland’s works are desirable and have brought high prices at auction. Professionally framed.

$995.00

MS 21. Original Pen and Ink Drawing by Charles G. Copeland (1858-1945).

Rare original illustration depicting a 6th US Army Corps Union soldier leaving his weeping parents. Very well done and historically accurate. Copeland’s works are desirable and have brought high prices at auction. Professionally framed.

$995.00

REV 1. Dug US 3″ Revolutionary War Period Pewter Spoon.

Superb condition. Found many years ago by Warren Vestal near Greensboro NC. Would be a typical item in a Colonial soldier’s mess kit.

$35.00 HOLD Cannon Ball Man

REV 2. Dug Colonial Neck Stock Buckle found near Fort Johnston, Southport NC.

Fancy brass buckle for a properly dressed gentleman. Found many years ago near Fort Johnston, Southport NC. by Ben Ingraham. Fort Johnston saw military activty during the Revolution and the War of 1812. 

$195.00

REV 3. Dug Colonial Shoe Buckle found near Fort Johnston, Southport NC.

High quality brass buckle with intact inner components. Found many years ago near Southport NC. by Ben Ingraham. Fort Johnston saw military activty during the Revolution and the War of 1812. 

$195.00

REV 4. Dug British Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle ca. 1840-1860.

Found long ago in Northern VA. Heavy cast brass in very good condition. I don’t know what branch of service that the lion over a crown represents. If anyone knows, please chime in.

$950.00 HOLD K.McK

CSBTN 1. Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

CS 5, 24 mm. Loaded with bright gold plating. “EXTRA RICH/TREBLE GILT” bm. One of the most iconic Confederate Staff buttons. Several famous Confederate Generals are photographed wearing this exact button, particularly John B. Gordon and Nathan Bedford Forrest.

$225.00

CSBTN 2. Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

CS 5, 24 mm. Dark untouched patina. “EXTRA RICH/TREBLE GILT” bm. One of the most iconic Confederate Staff buttons. Several famous Confederate Generals are photographed wearing this exact button, particularly John B. Gordon and Nathan Bedford Forrest.

$225.00

CSBTN 3. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

CS 22, 22 mm. A beauty with sharp details and considerable gold plating. Shank intact. Produced by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans. Provenance uncertain.

$595.00

CSBTN 4. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

CS 17, 25 mm. High quality example with good details. One piece construction. Soldered on shank is missing. Provenance of Northern VA.

$995.00

 

CSBTN 5. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

CS 17, 25 mm. High quality example with good details. One piece construction. Soldered on shank is intact. Provenance unknown.

$1495.00

CSBTN 6. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

CS 26 A, 22 mm. Nice example of this crude Confederate Staff. Rarely seen with this much gold. Shank is present. Looks much better in hand as my photos turned out terrible. Provenance uncertain.

$650.00

CSBTN 7. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

CS 26 A, 22 mm. Crude CS Staff Button produced by Casimir Rouyer. Good detail and a smooth chocolate brown patina. Shank intact. Provenance uncertain.

$295.00

CSBTN 8. Confederate General Service Coat Button.

CS 81, 23 mm. Classic “C.S.A.” Coat button in great condition. “SUPERIOR QUALITY” back mark present but not fully struck.

$225.00

CSBTN 9. Confederate General Service Coat Button.

CS 81, 23 mm. Classic “C.S.A.” Coat button that saw service. Deep bronze patina. “SUPERIOR QUALITY” back mark.

$250.00

CSBTN 10. Confederate General Service Coat Button.

CS 81, 23 mm. Classic “C.S.A.” Coat button in great condition. Blazing gold finish. “SUPERIOR QUALITY” back mark.

$250.00

CSBTN 11. Confederate General Service Coat Button.

CS 86, 22 mm. Untouched patina. Solid cast brass C.S.A. button in great condition. Note casting flaw. A beauty.

$650.00

CSBTN 12. Confederate Cavalry Coat Button.

CS 129, 23 mm. Scarce non-excavated manuscript “C” on a plain field. Sharp details and an untouched patina. No pushes or issues. “HALFMANN & TAYLOR/MONTGOMERY” bm.

$1250.00

CSBTN 13. Confederate Artillery Coat Button.

CS 104, 22 mm. Rare button. High quality example with sharp details. No pushes or issues. “CHATWIN & SONS*BIRMINGHAM” bm.

$2650.00 HOLD

CSBTN 14. Confederate Infantry Coat Button.

CS 175 A2, 23 mm. Classic non excavated manuscript “I” with a deep bronze patina. “Halfmann & Taylor/Montgomery” bm.

$295.00

CSBTN 15. Confederate Rifleman’s Coat Button.

CS 201, 24 mm. Great untouched patina. “HT&B MANCHESTER” bm. 

$495.00

CSBTN 16. Dug Confederate Cavalry Coat Button (Houston TX. Depot).

TX 20 mm. Cast brass block “C” on a lined field. Shank intact. Nice looking example. These scarce buttons were produced by T. Miller at the Houston TX. Depot. Found near Sargent TX.

$1250.00 HOLD R.E.

CSBTN 17. Dug Confederate General Service Coat Button.

CS 86, 22 mm. Excavated example with an untouched patina. These are commonly encountered non-dug, but the excavated examples are much scarcer. “SUPERIOR QUALITY” bm. Found near Millican TX. 

$395.00

CSBTN 18. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button with Rare “COURTNEY & TENNENT” bm.

CS 172, 23 mm. Standard lined “I” button in good condition. Found near Charleston SC.

$295.00 

CSBTN 19. Dug Confederate Cavalry Coat Button. 

CS 130, 23 mm. Script “C” cavalry button in very good condition. Chocolate brown patina. Nice detail. “Isaacs & Campbell/London/71 Jermyn St” bm. Dug near Richmond VA.

$450.00

CSBTN 20. Dug Confederate Cavalry Coat Button (Houston TX. Depot).

TX 20 mm. Cast brass block “C” on a lined field. Nice untouched patina. Shank intact. Produced by T.Miller at the Houston TX, Depot. Found near Jones Creek, TX.

$1250.00

CSBTN 21. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button with “HYDE & GOODRICH/NEW ORLEANS” rmdc.

Rare US Infantry Eagle “I” pattern with the “HYDE & GOODRICH/NEW ORLEANS” bm. These buttons were provided to Mississippi and Louisiana units prior to the war. 22 mm. Found in an early war Mississippi troops camp in Northern VA.

$250.00 HOLD D.C.

CSBTN 22. Dug Confederate General Service Coat Button.

CS 86, 22 mm. Excavated example with an untouched patina and sharp details. These are commonly encountered non-dug, but the excavated examples are much scarcer. “SUPERIOR QUALITY” bm. Found in a Confederate troops camp near Millican TX. 

$395.00

CSBTN 23. Dug Confederate General Service Coat Button used as a Poker Chip.

CS 86, 22 mm. Intentionally flattened and used as a poker chip by bored soldiers in camp. “SUPERIOR QUALITY” bm. Evidently, a limited quantity of these buttons, along with some Infantry and Artillery buttons with the “HEBBERT, LONDON” bm. made their way through the blockade into Galveston or Brownsville. Found near Millican TX.  

$150.00

CSBTN 24. Dug Confederate Artillery Coat Button.

CS 117, 22 mm. Confederate produced block “A” with a slick dark brown patina and no ground action whatsoever. Unusual brass back with intact shank. Found near the Pickett’s Mill GA. Battlefield.

$165.00

CSBTN 25. Dug Confederate Artillery Coat Button.

CS 102 A, 23 mm. English imported lined “A” button. Nice example with an untouched patina. Shank intact. Backmark obscured by mild ground action. Provenance of  Richmond VA.

$250.00

CSBTN 26. Dug Confederate Artillery Coat Button.

CS 102 A, 23 mm. English imported lined “A” button. Attractive example with an untouched brown/green patina. Shank intact. Backmark obscured by mild ground action. Provenance of  North Anna River Lines north of Richmond VA.

$250.00

CSBTN 27. Dug Confederate Artillery Coat Button.

CS 117, 22 mm. Confederate produced block “A” with a chocolate brown patina. Tin back and brass shank intact. Provenance of  North Anna River Lines north of Richmond VA.

$150.00

CSBTN 28. Dug Confederate Cavalry Coat Button.

CS 127, 23 mm. Nice looking button with an almost imperceptible push. Blank back. Found North of Richmond VA.

$295.00

CSBTN 29. Dug Confederate Cavalry Coat Button.

CS 127, 23 mm. Good looking face with an untouched patina. Shank missing in action. Cannot make out back mark. Found North Anna River lines. VA.

$250.00

CSBTN 31. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button.

CS 172 A1, 23 mm. Smooth patina on this lined “I” coat button. One tiny dent. Intact shank. “SUPERIOR QUALITY” bm. Provenance of Richmond VA.

$125.00

CSBTN 32. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button.

CS 182, 22.5 mm. Block “I,” Infantry button. Local Confederate manufacture. Solid iron channel back with intact brass shank. Face is smooth with chocolate patina. Minor crack on edge is a manufacturing flaw.

$95.00

CSBTN 33. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button.

CS 182, 22.5 mm. Slick Block “I” Infantry button with brass back and ring of dots. Chocolate brown patina. Intact shank. Provenance of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Cold Harbor lines.

$145.00

CSBTN 34. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Classic solid cast brass “I”. Smooth chocolate patina and sharply cast face. Intact shank. Flawless. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.

$165.00

CSBTN 36. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button.

CS 182, 22.5 mm. Confederate local manufacture Block “I” Infantry button with plain brass back and inner ring. Unusual variant similar to some of the artillery buttons and no doubt made by same contractor (See CSBTN 24 listed above). Chocolate brown patina with remnants of dirt crustation. Intact brass shank. Verbal provenance of  Gettysburg PA. Campaign. Fairfield Rd.

$175.00

CSBTN 37. Dug Confederate Artilleryman’s Coat Button.

CS 117, 22 mm. Confederate produced block “A” with a fine chocolate brown patina. Tin channel back. Missing shank. Verbal provenance of Gettysburg PA. Campaign. Found along the Fairfield Rd.

$165.00

CSBTN 38. Dug Confederate Navy Coat Button.

CS 68, 23.5 mm. Rare button in good overall condition. Does have a minor push to face. Light ground action but decent details. Note “CSN” at bottom of ship. Shank intact but bent. “E. M. LEWIS & CO. / RICHMOND. VA.” rmdc. Provenance of Northern VA.

$1495.00

SSBTN 1. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button.

VA 13, 23 mm. A beauty with no ground action. Sharp details and gold in all the right places. “KENT PAINE & CO. RICHMOND VA.” rmdc. Found Feb. 2015 near Fairfield PA. Gettysburg Campaign.

$395.00

SSBTN 2. Dug Virginia Militia Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

VA 20, 22 mm. Killer button, loaded with gold. Sharp details, no pushes or issues. “EXTRA QUALITY” bm.

$350.00

SSBTN 6. Rare Dug “Deformed Virtus” Virginia Militia Coat Button.

VA 19, 23 mm. Rare button with bizarre balloon headed figures. According to Tice, there are various theories surrounding this controversial button, some to the effect that Steele and Johnson who produced these buttons, were covertly selling to the Confederacy after the war broke out, and trying to imitate crude Virginia local made variants. Face has traces of silver plating. Very high convex dome and typical blank channel back. Found near Richmond VA.

$395.00

SSBTN 7. Dug Virginia Military Institute Coat Button. 

VAS 294 (Tice) 22 mm. Sharply detailed wartime button with 95% bright gold plating. “R & W. ROBINSON” bm on a ribbon. North Anna River lines above Richmond.

$395.00

SSBTN 8. Dug Virginia Military Institute Trouser Button. 

VAS ? 18 mm.  Rare button. High quality example with traces of gold plating. Found north of Richmond VA

$150.00

SSBTN 9. Dug South Carolina Militia Coat Button.

SC 13, 23 mm. Silver plated variant in good condition. No issues at all. Found along the North Anna River lines above Richmond. “SCOVILLS & Co. WATERBURY” bm. 

$295.00

SSBTN 10. Dug South Carolina Militia Coat Button.

SC 15, 19mm. Killer button with 95% blazing gold. “SCHUYLER H&G N.Y.” bm. Provenance of North Anna River lines above Richmond.

$165.00

SSBTN 11. Dug South Carolina Militia Cuff/Kepi Button.

SC 15, 14mm. Impressive little cuff button with gold plating and no issues whatsoever. “SCOVILL MFG. CO.” bm. Provenance of North Anna River lines above Richmond.

$125.00

ART 19. Dug US 3″ Dyer Case Shot.

Exceptionally good example with intact lead cup sabot and zinc fuse adapter. Designed for use in the US 3″ Ordnance Rifle. This projectile was designed to explode over the head of advancing enemy troops, showering them with deadly sharpnel. Found many years ago by Mickey Keim in the vicinity of Cold Harbor near Richmond VA.

SOLD S.D.

ART 20. Rare Confederate 8 Pounder Shot Found on the Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

Scarce shot, probably used in one or two obsolete smoothbore guns fielded by the Confederates in this early battle. Near mint condition with crude mold seam. Found decades ago on the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Tedford Coln.

SOLD H.C.

ART 21. Dug US 3″ Parrott Type I Percussion Fused Shell.

Minty condition with smooth iron. Intact type I wrought iron sabot and intact zinc percussion fuse consisting of a simple anvil cap and slider. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Jerry Keyes collection.

SOLD

ART 22. Dug Confederate 12 Pounder Shot. Mint condition.

Main ammunition for 12 pounder Howitzers and Napoleon Guns. Note visible mold seam. Used to break up massed troops, destroy enemy batteries, and smash fortifications. One of two found many years ago by Mickey Keim near the Malvern Hill VA. Battlefield (Seven Days Campaign). 

SOLD J.V.

ART 23. Exploded US 3″ Hotchkiss Case Shot Nose.

Impressive Civil War artillery relic. Found many years ago by Mickey Keim. He couldn’t remember exactly where he dug i,t but said it was probably in the Cold Harbor/Richmond vicinity. Lead case shot balls added for display.

SOLD J.W.

ART 24. Dug US 4.5″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.

According to Jack Bell (see page 366 of his reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance”), this shell is only encountered with the standard Schenkl Army Percussion Fuse. Condition is very good. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

SOLD J.V.

ART 25. Dug Revolutionary War 4 Pounder Shot.

Great representative example with mild pitting. The Four Pounder Gun was very popular with field artillery batteries of both armies during the revolution because of its manoeuverability. Provenance uncertain.

SOLD

ART 26. Type I US 3″ Hotchkiss Common Shell.

Very good representative example of this early war variant without flame grooves. A paper time fuse in a wooden adapter was inserted in the nose before firing. Lead sabot shows lands and grooves of the gun. Designed for use in the US 3″ Ordnance Rifle. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Jerry Keyes collection. 

SOLD

ART 27. Dug 12 Pounder Grape.

All found in Confederate Defences around Atlanta GA. Balls measure slightly over 2″ and weigh approx. 1.3 lbs.

$45.00 ea.

ART 28. Sectioned Confederate 12 lb. “Sideloader” Case Shot.

Iconic Confederate artilley projectile cut in half revealing lead shrapnel balls in sulphur matrix. Note lead sideloading plug and brass adapter. 

SOLD

ART 29. Dug Confederate 3″ Archer Shell.

Scarce Confederate projectile that is in near mint condition. Lead ring sabot intact after firing. Found many years ago on the Shiloh TN. Battlefield (private property). 

SOLD D.A.

ART 30. Dug US 4.2″ (30 Pounder) Schenkl Case Shot.

According to Jack Bell (see page 362 of his reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance”), this shell is only encountered with the Schenkl Navy Percussion Fuse. Condition is very good. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

SOLD

ART 31. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Common Shell.

 Good overall condition with mild pitting to the iron. Note wrought iron sabot. Appears to have been fitted with a makeshift lead time fuse adapter. Possibly ammunition captured by Confederates and re-purposed. Provenance unknown.

$225.00

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