Updated 5-18
WP 1. Confederate Spiller & Burr Navy Revolver .36 Cal.
Fine quality example of the 2nd Model produced in Atlanta GA. All matching serial # 977. Metal surfaces are mostly smooth with small scattered areas of oxidation. Brass frame has an untouched patina. Cylinder rotation and trigger mechanism is very sharp. Walnut grips are original and in excellent condition. Minor restoration work consists of a replaced brass grip screw escutcheon, thumb bolt flange, and loading lever catch. When the gun originally surfaced in Texas, it had a marked contrast between the smooth metal and spots of oxidation, this was toned down to be more consistent and the grips were lightly treated. A detailed 12 page John Sexton Authentication report accompanies the revolver. NRA condition: “Good-Very Good, complete, authentic and matching. Fine by Confederate standards”. Note photos of gun before restoration. I have watched auction results of these revolvers with major issues bringing $35-45K at auction. Here is a chance to acquire an attractive and very solid Spiller and Burr Confederate revolver at a reasonable price without the auction buyer’s premium.
$28,500.00
WP 2. US M-1860 Spencer Repeating Cavalry Carbine .52 Cal.
Here is the iconic American Civil War Spencer Carbine in excellent condition. Mostly smooth and consistent metal surfaces. Lever action, trigger and hammer mechanism is sharp. Serial # 36622, according to the Springfield Research compendium lands between # 36612 which was issued to Co. E, 19th NY Vol. Cavalry Regt. (Sept. 1864) and # 36630, which was issued to a member of Co. I, 3rd Michigan Vol. Cavalry Regt. Note sharp Spencer patent address on top of breech. Long range sight present. Bore very clean and bright. Stock shows very minor service wear, no missing wood, cracks or repairs. Two visible US Military Inspector’s Cartouches present on the wrist. These earlier issue Spencer’s are more desirable and certainly saw service in the war. Spencer Cartridges are also available.
$3250.00 HOLD R.R.
CSBP 1. Dug Confederate Cavalry Saddle Shield.
These brass “CS” marked plates were affixed to Cavalry (and probably officer’s) saddles that were produced at the Richmond Arsenal complex. Excellent condition with an untouched patina. Provenance uncertain.
SOLD
MS 1. Dug Gen. George B. McClellan I.D. Badge.
Scarce “War of 1861” badge with a lot of gold plating. Note initials “JA” on reverse. Provenance of Central VA.
SOLD J.B.
MS 2. Dug Confederate Silver Crescent Badge.
Probably lost by a Louisiana Unit. Found near Richmond VA.
$650.00 HOLD W.S.
CSBTN 1. Dug Confederate Cavalry Coat Button.
CS 200, 25 mm. Large button with a bold stippled “C” on a plain field. Slick brown patina and no issues. “HT&B MANCHESTER” bm. Provenance unknown.
$595.00
CSBTN 2. Dug General Service Coat Button.
CS 86, 21.5 mm. Scarce cast brass “CSA” button with a nice untouched patina. Dug at Chickamauga GA.
$595.00
CSBTN 3. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.
CS 5, 24mm. These buttons are fairly common non-dug but nice excavated examples are rare. This one is superb with sharp details and a lot of gold plating. “EXTRA RICH/TREBLE GILT” bm. Provenance unknown.
$795.00
CSBTN 4. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.
CS 1, 26mm. Rare dug Staff Officer’s button with a highly detailed face featuring a Confederate droop winged eagle with “C.S.A.” in a shield on its chest. No ground action and highlighted with gold plating. Shank broken. Light push. “RIVET’D & SOLDER’D” bm. Provenance of Spotsylvania Court House VA.
$1494.00
CSBTN 5. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.
CS 36, 24mm. We are offering all three buttons in this series. They are all in nearly identical condition. This one is the largest variant. Flawless excavated example with bright gold, sharp details and no ground action. “HT&B MANCHESTER” bm. Provenance unknown.
$1250.00
CSBTN 6. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Vest/Cuff Button.
CS 36 B, 16 mm. Rare size. Nice example with bright gold and no issues. “HT&B MANCHESTER” bm. Provenance unknown.
$650.00 HOLD B.M.
CSBTN 7. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Kepi Button.
CS 36 C, 13 mm. Very rare button with bright gold, sharp details and no ground action. “HT&B MANCHESTER” bm. Provenance unknown.
$950.00 HOLD B.M.
CSBTN 8. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.
CS 23, 22.5 mm. Brilliant blazing gold gemstone. Super slick with no ground action. You will look long and hard for another one of these local staff buttons in this condition. Provenance unknown.
$995.00 HOLD K.S.
CSBTN 9. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Cuff/Vest Button.
CS 25 B, 15 mm. Extremely rare variant with stars surrounding the eagle. Most likely produced by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans. Provenance unknown.
$995.00 HOLD S.H.
SSBTN 1. Extremely Rare Alabama Volunteer Corps Vest/Cuff Button.
This off the charts rare button is not listed in Tice or Albert’s. 15.5 mm. Features “AVC” over a standard Federal Style Eagle with wings up. “SCOVILL MFG. CO.” bm. Condition is superb with 90% gold and no pushes or issues. I believe that this button was dug many years ago near Murfreesboro TN. Possibly the only known example.
$2995.00 HOLD B.T.
SSBTN 2. Dug Alabama Volunteer Corps Coat Button.
AB 3 A, 22 mm. Superb dug example with 75% gold plating, no ground action and scarce “JAS. CORNING* MOBILE” rmdc.
SOLD J.R.
SSBTN 3. Dug Alabama Militia Coat Button.
AB7 B, 21 mm. Confederate local button produced by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans featuring the Great Seal of the State of Alabama. No issues at all. You can make out the legend “ALABAMA” on the map. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Chuck Thompson collection.
$995.00
SSBTN 4. Dug Alabama Militia Staff Officer’s Cuff Button.
AB 1, 15 mm. Solid little “Map on Tree” cuff with good detail and gold highlights. Wartime “SCHUYLER H&G/N-YORK” bm. Provenance uncertain.
$695.00
SSBTN 5. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button.
VA 1 A, 20 mm. Early 1st version one-piece Virginia with super sharp details and no ground action. “PHIL A D A” bm. Provenance uncertain.
$995.00 HOLD T.D.
SSBTN 6. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button.
VA 6, 22 mm. Scarce 2-piece button loaded with silver plate. Nice detail. “G. FLOYD & CO. SUPERFINE” bm. Provenance uncertain.
$795.00 HOLD Major B.
SSBTN 7. Dug Virginia Militia Cuff Button.
VA 18, 15 mm. Brilliant little gemstone with 98% blazing gold. Can’t make out the back mark. Provenance uncertain.
$275.00
SSBTN 8. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button.
VA 1, 21.5 mm. Early one-piece Virginia. Strong details and bright silver plating. bm. Provenance uncertain.
$1250.00 HOLD P.A.
SSBTN 9. Dug Virginia Military Institute Kepi Button.
SU 408, 14 mm. Fine looking button with gilt. “ROBINSON*EXTRA” bm. Very low convex. Found by Chuck Thompson. N. Virginia.
$250.00
SSBTN 10. Dug Albemarle Military Institute Coat Button.
SU 23, 22 mm. Very good example of this very rare Virginia school cadet button. Details nicely highlighted by the patina. Push to center. “HORSTMANN BRO. & ALLIEN” rmdc. Provenance uncertain.
$995.00 HOLD T.D.
SSBTN 10. Unknown Military Cuff/Vest Button.
Unlisted and rare button with “H.C.I.” over eagle with upturned wings. Measures 16 mm. Definitely Civil War period. Any ideas?? High quality with gold. “SCOVILL MFG. CO.” bm. Provenance uncertain.
$295.00
SSBTN 11. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button.
VA 1 B, 21.5 mm. As good as it gets. 100% silver plating. A super sharp example of this desirable early Virginia button. “EXTRA TREBLE PLATED” bm. Provenance uncertain.
$1795.00
SSBTN 12. Dug Mississippi Militia Artillery Coat Button.
MP 2, 21.5 mm. Super slick with gold highlights. “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” rmdc. Provenance of Fredericksburg VA.
$1350.00 HOLD Major Brown
SSBTN 13. Dug South Carolina Militia Coat Button.
SC 224 (Tice) 21 mm. Super low convex button loaded with silver. Note distinct spiky Palmetto Tree. Shank missing in action. “EYLAND & HAYDEN” bm. Provenance uncertain.
$450.00
SSBTN 14. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.
NC 13 (Alberts) NC 230 (Tice) 22.5 mm. Thick and heavy NC “Sunburst” with plain background and 98% bright gold. Shank intact. Provenance uncertain. Scarce button.
$995.00
SSBTN 15. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.
NC 14 (Alberts) NC 233 (Tice) 21 mm. Very nice example with gold in all the right places. Shank intact. Found by Chuck Thompson near Orange VA.
$995.00 HOLD Major Brown
SSBTN 16. Dug Louisiana Militia Kepi Button.
LA 252 (Tice) 12.75 mm. Rare button produced by Bellenot & Ulrich. Back mark is present but hardly legible. Chocolate brown patina with no issues. Provenance unknown.
$450.00
SSBTN 17. Dug Louisiana Militia Cuff/Kepi Button.
LA 220 (Tice) 14 mm. Fine little gemstone with no issues and blazing gold. Provenance unknown.
$295.00
SSBTN 18. Dug Louisiana Militia Cuff/Kepi Button.
LA 4 (Alberts) LA 210 (Tice) 16 mm. Rare size with good details and gold. Found by Chuck Thomson at Culpeper VA.
$695.00
CSBTN 10. Dug Confederate Navy Officer’s Coat Button.
CSN with sharp details. “COURTNEY & TENNENT*CHARLESTON SC.” bm. Provenance- Bamberg SC church yard.
$795.00 HOLD B.M.
CSBTN 11. Dug Confederate Navy Coat Button.
Unlisted. 18.5 mm. Lead button field cast by Confederates at Fort Fisher NC. Note “E” scratched on reverse. Found many years ago by Albert Jewell.
$250.00
CSBTN 12. Dug Confederate Navy Coat Button.
CS 119 (Alberts) CSN 272 (Tice) 23 mm. Rare cast pewter with slick patina and good detail. Shank bent but intact. Found by Albert Jewell near Fort Fisher, NC.
$695.00
CSBTN 13. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button with Stars.
CS186, 23 mm. One of the scarcer Confederate made infantry buttons. These were produced late in the war and are mostly found in the Richmond/Petersburg VA. area. Condition is excellent with all stars visible. Iron back is solid and retains a perfect brass shank.
$495.00 HOLD D.A.
CSBTN 14. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button with Stars.
CS186, 23 mm. One of the scarcer Confederate made infantry buttons. These were produced late in the war and are mostly found in the Richmond/Petersburg VA. area. All stars are visible and super sharp. Probably the best face I have seen on this type of button. Iron back is solid, shank missing in action. Spotsylvania VA.
$395.00
NSBTN 1. Dug Massachusetts Militia Coat Button.
MS 19, 25 mm. Sharply detailed one piece button ca. 1820’s with standing Indian and 95% silver. “WARRANTED TREBLE PLATED” bm.
$350.00
NSBTN 2. Dug New York Militia Coat Button.
NY 12, 22 mm. Sharp one piece button featuring an eagle with “EXCELSIOR” on ribbon and 90% silver. “CLARK & PELLEIREAU-NEW YORK” bm.
$295.00
NSBTN 3. Dug New York Militia Coat Button.
NY 9, 24.5 mm. Fantastic condition. Large one-piece button with 100% silver plating intact.
$395.00
USBTN 1. Marquis de Lafayette Commemorative Coat Button ca. 1824.
PC 31, 21 mm. Non-excavated and fully gilt. Interesting early button. “L. H. & SCOVILL/EXTRA” bm.
$95.00
MS 3. Dug Confederate Star Hat Insignia.
Crudely cut from sheet brass and in very good condition. Provenance uncertain.
$350.00
MS 4. Dug Soldier’s Lice Comb Fashioned from Lead.
Lost by a Civil War soldier camped near Fredericksburg VA. One of the coolest carved pieces I have seen in a while.
SOLD J.B.
MS 5. Excavated Confederate Enfield Bullet Lodged in Wood Fragment.
Relic found long ago on the Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.
SOLD D.A.
MS 6. Dug Clay Inkwell Bottle from Atlanta Campaign.
Excellent condition. Found many moons ago by Steve Mullinax near Maddox Pike.
$35.00 HOLD D.C.
MS 7. Dug Pair of Confederate Field Made Company “I” Hat Insignia.
Found in a CS camp along the approach to Shiloh and neatly cut out from sheet brass.
$55.00 ea.
WP 3. US M-1840 NCO Sword Marked “C. ROBY” and dated 1863.
Brought into the shop by a North Carolina family and in really good condition. Totally untouched.
$295.00 HOLD C.C.
WP 4. US M-1795 Springfield Military Musket .69 Cal. Converted to Percussion.
A very fine early gun dated 1810 on the lock and 1811 on the butt plate. Lock and trigger mechanics are sound. Smooth gray metal surfaces overall. Lock is strongly marked with early Federal Eagle and “SPRINGFIELD”. Ramrod is original. Stock is in very good condition with attractive wood. No repairs. Early script US Military Inspectors Cartouche present on flat opposite the lock. The really great thing about this gun is that it was almost certainly used in the War of 1812, possibly used in the Mexican War and probably converted to percussion for use in the American Civil War.
$1650.00
WP 5. P-56 Enfield Saber Bayonet and Scabbard.
Very good condition. These were imported by the Confederacy to fit the P-53 Two Band Rifle .577 Cal. No British Army proofs. See page of Corky Huey and Russ Pritchard’s reference book “The English Connection” for an identical example.
$350.00
USBP 1. Dug US M-1851 Enlisted Man’s Saber Belt Buckle.
Excellent condition with an untouched patina. These were worn by Cavalry and Artillerymen.
$295.00
MS 8. Confederate Tin Drum Canteen with Original Linen Strap.
Excellent and untouched. This canteen surfaced near Salisbury NC. Ex. Terry Teff collection.
$1250.00
CSBTN 15. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button Found on Malvern Hill VA. Battlefield.
CS 177, 23 mm. Found back in 1968 by Steve Mullinax and comes with his meticulous documentation. Condition speaks for itself.
SOLD
SSBTN 19. Dug North Carolina State Militia Staff Officer’s Coat Button.
NC 2 A2, 23 mm. Good button overall with light push to face. Traces of gold. Mild ground action. Rare “GOLDSBORO RIFLES”. bm. Found in North Carolina.
$1250.00
SSBTN 20. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.
NC 8 (Alberts) 23 mm. Very nice example with a lot of silver plating. Drilled shank intact. Found near Fredericksburg VA.
$295.00
SSBTN 21. Dug Hillsboro (NC) Military Academy Coat Button.
SU 150, 19 mm. Slick beauty with gold highlights. “SCHUYLER H&G N.Y.” bm. Found near Fredericksburg VA.
$450.00
SSBTN 22. Dug Hillsboro (NC) Military Academy Kepi/Cuff Button.
SU 150 BV, 14 mm. Very rare button. Cannot make out back mark but probably “SCHUYLER H&G” bm. Found near Fredericksburg VA.
$395.00
SSBTN 23. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.
NC 14 (Alberts) NC 233 (Tice) 21 mm. Probably the most desirable “Sunburst” variant. Very nice example with gold in all the right places. Shank intact. Found Northern VA.
$995.00
SSBTN 24. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.
NC 16 B (Alberts) 23 mm. Very nice “Sunburst” with a lot of silver plating. No shank. Found near Fredericksburg VA.
$265.00
SSBTN 25. Dug Mississippi Militia Artillery Coat Button.
MP 2, 21.5 mm. Fine looking button, nicely highlighted with gold. “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” rmdc. Reverse lightly pushed. Provenance of Fredericksburg VA.
$1150.00
SSBTN 26. Dug Alabama Volunteer Corps Vest/Cuff Button.
AB 3 av (Albert’s) 15.5 mm. Features “AVC” over a droop winged eagle. “SCOVILL MFG. CO.” bm. Smooth brown patina with gold highlights. No pushes or issues.
$325.00
SSBTN 27. Dug Louisiana Militia Coat Button.
LA 3, 22 mm. Killer example with blazing gold. Preferred “HYDE & GOODRICH NEW ORLEANS” bm. Provenance of Northern VA.
$695.00
SSBTN 27. Dug Virginia Military Institute Coat Button.
VA 294 F-1 (Tice) This button was hit hard, possibly by a small case shot ball, not your run of the mill push. Provenance uncertain but likely Northern VA. Scarce “FIRMIN & SONS/LONDON” bm.
$125.00
USBTN V1. Dug US Regiment of Voltigeurs Cuff Button.
VG 2 AV, 15 mm. This Mexican War era button is mostly found in Confederate camps. Shank missing. “SCOVILLS & CO.” rmdc.
SOLD
SSBTN 24. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.
NC 16 B (Alberts) 23 mm. One piece “Sunburst” button with striking detail and contrast. Truly exceptional. Found in Northern VA.
$175.00
SSBTN MS 1. Mississippi Militia General Service Coat Button.
MP 1, 23 mm. A real screamer, loaded with gold and flawless. “HYDE & GOODRICH / NEW ORLEANS” bm. One of several cut off of an unidentified Mississippi Officer’s Frock Coat.
$2495.00
NSBTN 4. Dug New Hampshire State Militia Coat Button.
NH 6, 23 mm. Fine example of this relatively scarce Northern State button. Looks much better in hand with nice details and 85% rose tinted gold. Blank back. Provenance of Northern VA.
$350.00
NSBTN 5. Dug New Hampshire State Militia Coat Button.
NH 6, 23 mm. 90% blazing gold with no issues other than a small pinhole on the left hand sailor. Blank back. Provenance of Northern VA.
$225.00
NSBTN 6. Dug Vermont State Militia Coat Button.
VT 9A, 23 mm. A fabulous looking gemstone with 90% blazing gold. Sharply detailed Vermont State Seal. “D. EVANS & Co. ATTELBORO MASS.”. Found near Fredericksburg VA. Ex. D. Howe collection.
$350.00
NSBTN 7. Dug Rhode Island State Militia Coat Button.
RI 8, 23 mm. High quality button with no ground action and loaded with gold. “SCOVILL MFG. CO. WATERBURY.” bm. Provenance of Northern VA. Ex. D. Howe collection.
$175.00
USBP 13. Dug State of New York Militia Belt Plate. Lookout Mountain TN. Battlefield.
Found many years ago on the slope of Lookout Mountain, TN. High quality example with intact stud hooks, full lead and a fine chocolate brown patina on the face. lost by a soldier in Gen. Joe Hooker’s Division. It’s not often that I get relics like this from “The Battle Above The Clouds”.
$795.00
USBP 14. Dug US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Old tag on the reverse states “Near Stone Landing-Found 59”. Super sharp and pristine plate. Ex. Frank Davido Collection.
$295.00
USBP 15. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. Kennesaw Mtn. GA. Battlefield.
The classic American Civil War US belt buckle. Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. produced many of these buckles under contract with the US government prior to, and during the war. This example is in fine condition and was found on the Kennesaw GA. Battlefield.
SOLD J.H.
USBP 16. Non-excavated US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
They don’t get any better than this. Allen Bennett Collection.
$295.00
USBP 17. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. Port Republic Campaign.
The classic American Civil War US belt buckle. Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. produced many of these buckles under contract with the US government prior to, and during the war. This example is in flawless condition with a great patina. Found on the Smithland Farm by Charles Loker, Rockingham Co. VA.
$395.00 HOLD L.B.
USBP 18. Dug US M-1851 Enlisted Man’s Saber Belt Buckle.
These were issued to artillerymen and cavalry troopers. Condition is absolutely flawless with a slick brown-green patina and fully intact German Silver wreath. Truly exceptional. Provenance uncertain.
$450.00 HOLD D.A.
USBP 19. Dug US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Sling.
A Super slick and virtually flawless plate. Both attachment loops intact. Provenance of Northern VA. Ex. Glenn Glakas Collection.
$295.00 HOLD K.S.
USBP 20. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Chickamauga GA. Battlefield.
This distinct large variant was contracted by W.H. Smith of Brooklyn NY. Remarkable example with a smooth chocolate brown patina. Full lead and intact stud hooks. Found many years ago on the bloody Chickamauga GA. Battlefield.
SOLD J.H.
USBP 21. Dug US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Sling Marked “W.H. SMITH BROOKLYN”.
Pristine plate found in the early 1970’s. Super slick patina and sharp details. Provenance of Hanover Courthouse VA. Ex. Frank Davido Collection.
$295.00 HOLD K.S.