PERSONAL

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Civil War Era Child Size Leather Boots
Leather is stiff but in good condition. Soles are pegged and seem to have been resoled several times to extend wear.  A wonderful  display piece.
$350.00 - PI120

Gutta Percha Covered Flask
Screw cap is marked "India Rubber Comb Co. Goodyears Pat. 1865".  Two piece smooth body has a removable cup. Gutta Percha covering is in excellent condition. Flask measures 8"H x 4"W.
$385.00 - PI121
Ref.: India-Rubber & Gutta Percha In the Civil War by Woshner, pg. 56.

Hard Rubber Covered Flask
Screw on cap is marked "IND. RUBBER COMB CO. / GOODYEARS PAT. 1865".  Bottom comes off to use as a cup.
$425.00 - JS342

Masonic Motif "Composition" Collar Box
Bottom of box is maker stamped "Scovill Mfg. Co. NYC" / PAT. ___ 28-1877".
$235.00 - PI182

19th Century Collar Box
Gutta Percha lid with "Grapes" design - no chips or cracking. "Ward's" stamped on front of box.  "Pat. 8.28.77" stamped on bottom. Box measures 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 3 1/4".
$225.00 - PI169

Civil War Era Officers Warming Plate
Spout opening to fill with hot water and 2 fold down handles on sides. Bottom is very nicely maker marked "James Dixon & Sons / Sheffield". Plate measures 7 3/4"
$295.00 - MS264

3 Piece Officers Cutlery Set in Leather Case  
"Jonathan Crookes" marked on knife ~ fork and spoon are hallmarked "WH & S B P". Circa 1860-1880's
$695.00 - JS304

JS343 Gettysburg combo knife

Gettysburg Battlefield Pick-up
Combination Knife / Fork / Spoon
Base of knife is clearly marked "Union / Knife Co. / Naugatuck". Base of fork is marked "Army (Knife) / Union". Spoon is unmarked. This type of utensil was a common personal item for soldiers.  All utensils are firmly secured and knife side detaches easily. Wood grips are in good condition.
Small sticker attached to knife reads "Gettysburg" and a letter accompanying this Combination Knife certifies that this is one of 2 pocket knives picked up off of the Gettysburg Battlefield by the writers Great Grandfather and has been in possession of the family ever since.  
$650.00 -  JS343

Civil War Slot Knife / Fork Set
Very nice example of a "slot knife" set mfg. by "Union Knife Co. Naugatuck".
$250.00 - JS227

Civil War Era Ivory Pocket Diary
Silver shield has initials "C.A.S." and closing latch is marked "M". Some writing is still visible inside.  1 5/8" x 3 1/8"
$235.00 - PI187
Ref. Lords Civil War Collectors Library Vol. 3

Mother of Pearl Cover
Civil War Era Pocket Diary
1 7/8" x 2 1/2". Inside sheets are ivory with a beautiful Mother of Pearl cover and silver closing tab.
$275.00 - PI188

Civil War Era Carved Diary
Very intricate design - fine condition.
$295.00 - PI118

Civil War Era Swivel Mirror
Large size mirror measures 7 1/4" x 4 1/4" when closed.  Beveled glass mirror is original and intact.
$250.00 - JS303

Open Face Pocket Watch
Beautiful European mfg. pocket watch w/ case and key.  Protective carrying case is lined with Confederate jeans cloth. Watch has 5 jewel movement. It has an engraved back showing a village scene. Watch runs well but picks up approx. 5-10 minutes per day. A wonderful example.
$450.00 - PI103

CW Era Woven Hair Pocket Watch
Table worked hair measures approx. 12" long - over all length with clasp measures16 1/2" long. Woven hair is tight and in excellent condition. A wonderful example.
$350.00 - PI102

CW Era Woven Hair Pocket Watch Chain
Approx. 11 inches long.
$185.00 - PI101

Gutta Percha Cigar Holder
Excellent condition cigar holder with no cracks.
$85.00 - PI168

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