Lot  1

PR. US MILITIA OFFICERS CROWN BUCKET SHAKO’S C. 1825. Both of traditional “tar bucket” form, the example with feather plume displaying large shield shaped eagle plate, scalloped chin scales, with star rosette on one side and the other with Federal Eagle rosette, bullion draped cord, and feather plume, retains original leather sweatband, and the interior with makers paper label (indistinguishable). The other example with rectangular eagle plate, scalloped chin scales with matching star rosettes, retains original sweatband. Both overall are in good condition with typical crazing and expected period commensurate wear to the tarred black finish over pressed leather.

Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000  € 850 - 1,700

Lot  2

M1858 CIVIL WAR INFANTRY HARDEE HAT. Comprising a good honest Union infantry Hardee hat. Dark brown to black two piece felt body, with grosgrain ribbon hatband, double stitched brim, 9-inch stitched ostrich feather, blue wool infantry cord with acorn tassels, die struck gilt infantry bugle, brass company letter “F” and silvered metal regimental number “3”. Some discoloration and good even overall wear/patina. Diameter of brim 14 inches x 13.25 inches. Brim to crown 6 inches.

Estimate: $600 - 900  € 510 - 765

Lot  3

BLAKESLEE QUICK-LOADING CARTRIDGE BOX FOR SPENCER CARBINES. Comprising a good and scarce Civil War Issue Blakeslee “Quick-Loading” Cartridge Box for Spencer Carbines. Of hexagonal form with a tightly sewn leather cover, brass hinged lid opening to reveal a hexagonal wood block drilled for 70 rounds or 10 tubes (8 original tin tubes are present) with ‘D’ ring side suspension loop, and back flap strap on verso of base. Missing tip of lid closer strap and bottom front angular suspension strap and ring also absent. Otherwise, overall good condition with no alterations or restoration. The front with faint US above E GAYLORD/CHICOPEE/MASS. Overall height 12.25 inches. The Blakeslee cartridge box was invented by Col. Erastus Blakeslee (1838-1908) who commanded the 1st Connecticut Cavalry during the Civil War. His unit was armed with 52 cal. Spencer carbines early in 1864. Blakeslee saw a need to increase the effectiveness of the Spencer carbine by increasing its rate of fire. This box allowed the soldier to load 7 rounds from a tin tube in roughly the time it took to load 1 rd. prior to his invention. The box can be found in 6, 10 & 13 tube variations allowing the soldier 42, 70 or 91 quick loading rds. enhancing the effectiveness & rate of fire. This box represents 1 of 32,000 produced by Emerson Gaylord in 1864-1865.

Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500  € 1,275 - 2,125

Lot  4

FOUR M1881 CALVARY PISTOL HOLSTERS. Comprising four M1881 leather holsters, each with US oval stamp, two with modifications and two marked Rock Island Arsenal. The greatest length 14.25 inches.

Estimate: $750 - 1,000  € 638 - 850

Lot  5

GOOD US CIVIL WAR UNION ACCOUTREMENT GROUP. Comprising a blue wool Union kepi, and leather cartridge box on sling belt. The belt with round brass eagle plate and the flap of cartridge pouch with brass oval US plate. Together with period leather belt with oval US belt plate, leather cap pouch, and leather bayonet frog with bayonet, the ricasso stamped US. As well as a good blue wool covered canteen and canvas sling.

Estimate: $150 - 300  € 128 - 255

Lot  6

3 U.S. M1881 HOLSTERS. Comprising a type 1 and two type 3 (with increased belt loop size). Each with U.S. oval stamp on flap, one stamped ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, another with faint inspectors’ stamps and one with brass hanger. Average length 13 inches. 

Estimate: $250 - 500  € 213 - 425

Lot  7

GOOD CIVIL WAR SHOULDER BELT & PLATES. Comprising a good NCO leather shoulder belt in very good condition, supple leather, minor crazing with round eagle belt plate. Together with another round belt plate with rich reddish patina.  Length of belt 27 inches.

Estimate: $75 - 150  € 64 - 128

Lot  8

U.S. CIVIL WAR PISTOL HOLSTERS & ANOTHER. Comprising a pair of good slightly different 1860 colt holsters and a 1909 dated R.I.A.  .38 revolver holster, 5th type. Greatest length 15.5 inches.

Estimate: $200 - 400  € 170 - 340

Lot  8A

A COLT MODEL 1848 1ST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Comprising a nice, cased reproduction Colt made M1848 1st Model Dragoon revolver in .44 cal. with six shot engraved cylinder and 7 ½ inch barrel and walnut grips. Contained in a custom fitted velvet lined walnut case with accoutrements including a brass powder flask, bullet mold, take down tool, mini balls, and caps. With original Colt owner’s booklets and literature as well as original issuance box. Serial number 26987. Likely never fired.

Estimate: $200 - 400  € 170 - 340

Lot  9

RARE M1868 US LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX. With leather scalloped front flap, mounted with an oval US plate, the interior with double flaps covering a wood block insert drilled on each side for 20 rounds (holds 40 rounds total), approximate .56 caliber, with an additional inner pouch with flap, verso with riveted belt straps and below buckles, the inner flaps marked SICKLES & CO ST. LOUIS MO, and another flap marked U.S. WATERVLIET ARSENAL. Height 7 inches, width 8 inches.

Estimate: $200 - 300  € 170 - 255

Lot  10

RARE US M1841 MEXICAN WAR DRAGOON BELT W/ PLATE & SABER STRAPS. Comprising an exceedingly scarce U.S. M-1841 Dragoon white buff leather belt with original oval US puppy paw belt plate with leather shield on verso and with original saber straps for the model 1833 Dragoon saber by Ames. The Dragoons were the earliest U.S. Cavalry and served on the western frontier. Both Lee and Stuart served in the Dragoons before the Civil War. Buff leather was used because it did not deteriorate like other types of leather.  US regulations called for white buff (like the offered lot) until 1851, when the color was changed to dark buff leather. This then would make this a pre1851 example. Verso of belt perhaps unit marked with the number 13. Length of belt 38 inches.  Exceedingly scarce. For a similar example see Dorsey’s book on Military Belts, page 153.

Estimate: $250 - 500  € 213 - 425

Lot  11

US M1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. Comprising a US M1860 Light Cavalry Saber, WKC Solingen Blade, Ca. 1860s. Overall length 41 inches, 35 inch single edge steel blade with fuller marked with a knight's head at the ricasso. Having a brass guard and pommel cap. Wire and leather wrapped grip. Includes original steel scabbard.

Estimate: $150 - 300  € 128 - 255

Lot  12

SCARCE 1861 MAJOR ROBERT ANDERSON FORT SUMTER MEDAL. Comprising a beautiful bronze specimen of a1861 Major Robert Anderson Defense of Fort Sumter Medal, by George Hampden Lovett, published by Augustus B. Sage, diameter 70 mm. Obverse depicts detailed view of the bombardment of Fort Sumter, name SUMTER above, dates APRIL 12 & 13 1861 below in exergue. Reverse with wreath and shield at bottom encloses inscription PRUDENS, FIDELIS ET AUDAX. INVICTAE, FIDELITATIS PRAEMIUM. / TO / MAJ. ROBERT ANDERSON, / U.S.A. / FROM THE CITIZENS OF / NEW YORK CITY, / AS A / SLIGHT TRIBUTE / TO HIS / PATRIOTISM. Signed G.H. LOVETT N. YORK / AUG. B. SAGE PUB. A handsome and fully original piece, both sides exhibit a rich brown even overall patina. Sharply struck throughout with crisp detail. The dies for this type were engraved by George Hampden Lovett, and the medals published by Augustus B. Sage. After his defense of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, the bombardment of which on April 12 and 13, 1861, marked the beginning of the Civil War, Major Anderson was carried to New York City by the steamer Baltic. He arrived there on the morning of April 18, widely celebrated by the city's residents. The many honors bestowed upon Major Anderson in the following days provided Augustus B. Sage with another opportunity to publish a metal struck from dies prepared by George Hampden Lovett. As with the Lovett-Sage Field medal, a single gold example of the Major Anderson-Fort Sumter medal was to be presented to its honoree. Major Anderson's medal was to be paid for by subscriptions from private citizens, which were limited to 200 at $5/subscription, each contributor to receive a bronze example of the medal. Eighty-two subscriptions were immediately forthcoming, pointing to a mintage of at least that many examples in bronze. Other specimens were struck in silver, brass and white metal, all of which are rare.

Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000  € 850 - 1,700

Lot  13

3 U.S. CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOXES WITH PLATES. Comprising a M1839 with US oval plate and original tin inserts, marked DINGEE N. YORK, and a pair of M1861 boxes, one marked Boyd & Sons Boston, fleece lined with brass US oval plate and another box also with US oval plate and original tin inserts.  Greatest measurement 9 inches x 6.5 inches. A good grouping.

Estimate: $200 - 400  € 170 - 340

Lot  14

A GOOD U.S. CIVIL WAR CARBINE SLING. Comprising a supple 2 ½ wide leather belt measuring 50 inches in length terminating in a brass riveted tip on one end and brass two toothed buckle on the other end. Buckle is secured to strap with three copper rivets. Standard issue carbine spring loaded hook. Leather belt with circular cartouche with indistinguishable text. Length 50 inches.

Estimate: $75 - 150  € 64 - 128

Lot  15

3 CIVIL WAR /INDIAN WAR KEPIS. Each of fine dark blue wool two with tarred leather reinforced crowns, cotton lining, original leather sweatbands, standard federal eagle buttons, leather chin strap with brass buckle and tarred leather brims. The other example missing chinstrap and one button and with period gilt crossed rifles and company letter “B” below the letters “UI” likely for University of Iowa, no sweat band and polished cotton lining stamped “COAST & EASLEY IOWA CITY, IOWA. Greatest length 10 inches.

Estimate: $150 - 300  € 128 - 255

Lot  16

SCARCE CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS MEDAL. Comprising a finely struck bronze medal commemorating the Battle of Fair Oaks, the obverse depicting General Naglee holding up a saber and urging on soldiers, on horse that is being felled from under him; in background to right, cannon firing, with explosion taking place overhead; 31 MAY 1862. Verso // THE PENINSULA * CHICKAHOMINY * THE CAROLINAS, TO / GEN. H. M. NAGLEE / A TOKEN / OF ADMIRATION / AND RESPECT / FOR HIS / GALLANT SERVICES. A good specimen with rich even overall patina. Diameter 60 mm.

Estimate: $150 - 300  € 128 - 255

Lot  17

SIX US CIVIL WAR SLING PLATES. Comprising six individual variations of circular Union Eagle sling plates, each lead filled, some with fasteners and one dug example id’d to Williamsburg Va., each approximately 2.5 inches in diameter. A good variety.

Estimate: $150 - 300  € 128 - 255

Lot  18

5 U.S. LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOXES C. 1860-1870. Comprising a Wood’s patent cartridge box with roller buckles (one buckle detached), together with a J.A. Baker NY marked box with original tin insert, a rare Wilkinson & Cummings marked 60 round capacity cartridge box (leather covered 60-hole drilled block) with tool. A Crispin pattern 45/70 version of the 1870’s trial ‘D’ box, with original 40 hole double sided drilled block, and a very nice 1870’s trial ‘D’ box front flap stamped ‘D’ above U.S.  Watervliet Arsenal and inside also stamped in green on inside of flap ‘D’. A good offering.

Estimate: $150 - 300  € 128 - 255

Lot  19

7 U.S. LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOXES C 1860-1875. Comprising a Thompson pattern experimental box with double sided drilled wood block, N.Y. brass insignia on front flap, a Cavalry cartridge box with a 20-hole drilled block by Dingee & Lorigan, N.Y., another Cavalry carbine cartridge box with original 20 hole drilled block, stamped W. Kinsey & Co. NEWARK N.J. As well as a US M1872 FRAZIER CARTRIDGE BOX, WITH NEW YORK “NG” PLATE, made by McKenny & Co. N.Y. and original 20 hole drilled wood block, a rare 1870’s Trials “P’ Box Tileston Pattern, front flap stamped P above U.S.  Watervliet Arsenal and inside also stamped P in green. Another rare 1870’s equipment trails Kings Patten cartridge box, clearly stamped JOSIAH R. KING’S / PAT. NOV. 15, 1870 / WM. TILESTON, ASSIGNEE” and “AGENTS / SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHM / NEW YORK”. And a Civil War Pistol cartridge box, J. DAVY, NEWARK, NJ. A good diverse offering.

Estimate: $250 - 500  € 213 - 425

Lot  20

4 USN CIVIL WAR & LATER CARTRIDGES BOXES. Comprising three cartridge boxes, the flap of each stamped USN within oval, as well as a cap pouch (marked METZGER) and including a Hitchcock’s patent USN cartridge box, marked JOSEPH J. WALTON NEW YORK. Greatest measurement 8 inches.

Estimate: $150 - 300  € 128 - 255

Lot  21

FOUR U.S. CIVIL WAR UNION BELTS & BUCKLES. Comprising four Union Civil War U.S. oval brass belt plates, lead filled backs with arrowhead hooks each on a vintage Civil War period leather belt including one example in brown buff leather. A nice offering.

Estimate: $250 - 500  € 213 - 425

Lot  22

SEVEN US CIVIL WAR PLATES & BUCKLES. From top to bottom left to right they include, an oval cartridge box plate, a dug buckle with arrow hooks and id’d to White Oak Swamp VA, and with scratched initials and leather remnant, a dug buckle with puppy paw hooks, id’d on verso to Harrisons Landing, a Martingale style heart shaped plate, an oval US cartridge box plate, a dug US oval cartridge box plate id’d to Cold Harbor and a NCO field belt buckle.

Estimate: $100 - 200  € 85 - 170

Lot  23

GOOD CIVIL WAR IDENTIFIED FLASK & MORE. Comprising a round cushion form plated metal pocket flask with screw on cap. The front with theater engraving “Lt. John Kies Co. F. 11th Conn. Inf.” Together with a leather cap pouch with wool also named on verso to “Lt. John Kies Co. F.” and makers stamp of JEWELL HARTFORD as well as two brass infantry uniform buttons and two .58 cal. bullets. The diameter of flask 4,5 inches. Lt. Kies was promoted to Captain on May 29, 1862 and discharged due to disability on July 10, 1864. As such it is almost certain the enclosed flask was carried with him in battle, for had it been a post war gift the engraving would have been more professionally executed and certainly would have identified him at the rank of Captain. Kies commanded his Company at Antietam on 17 September 1862. He was promoted to Major of the regiment on or before 10 July 1864, but that rank was revoked and he was discharged for disability due to illness effective the same date. A unique and interesting flask almost certainly carried at the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with over 23,000 casualties.

Estimate: $100 - 200  € 85 - 170

Lot  24

INTERESTING CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN’S TRUNK. Of wood construction with square nails, dovetailed joints, slightly domed lid, large bail handles, original paint, the front stenciled BAND MASTER/9TH REGT. IA VOL, and the underside with casters in each corner. The 9th Regiment of Iowa was raised in Dubuque, and marched over 4,000 miles and traveled by steamboat 6,000 miles, including major battles such as Vicksburg and Shermans March to the Sea. Records identify the following as Band Leaders of the 9th: John Engreman, Residence of Dubuque, enlisted and appointed drum major in 1861, Thomas J. Barber, Resident of Dubuque, enlisted 1861 and appointed Drum Major 1863, and Ferdinand Hepp, Resident of Dubuque, enlisted as First Class Musician in 1861. Height 19 inches, width 31.5 inches, depth 18 inches. 

Estimate: $250 - 500  € 213 - 425