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H 15in. x D 6in.  H 36in. x D 12in. price per item  H 36in. x D 9in. price per pair  A classic pair, best described by our photos, these spectacles remain in pleasing condition with the scarce feature of retaining their original iron pocket case. All original and in nice condition with lots of eye appeal, this offering will fit well in any Revolutionary War / early Americana setting. (Neumann and Kravic’s <I>Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution</I>) <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

antique pendant light $450.00

  

Acrylic smoked pendat lights MCM 3881 -3 $450.00

  

pendant lights $950.00

  

18th early 19th century iron Spectacle C $125.00
Published in 1856 by the Phonographic Institute; Cincinnati, Ohio, this <U>First Edition, First Printing</U> of Benn Pitman’s <I>The Phonographir Reader</I> remains in pleasing condition, complete with no loose, torn, marked up or missing pages yet with some period staining on the covers with clear evidence of age and period handling. A desirable rarity in and of itself as, not only was its author responsible for the <I>Pitman Shorthand</I> method as adopted in the United States, but served as the <U>Recorder for the Lincoln Assassination Military Commission</U>. Responsible for the recording of the trial of the conspirators, Benn Pitman compiled and arranged the trial record for publication. Pitman also served as official stenographer during the </I>Sons of Liberty</I> and <I>Ku-Klux Klan</I> and other period high profile government prosecutions. Of additional interest to the Civil War enthusiast and especially for the New Hampshire in the Civil War collector will be the book plate of <I>T. E. HUNT – GILFORD N. H.</I>. <B>Thomas E. Hunt</B> was a 25 year old, just married, resident of Gilford, New Hampshire when he enlisted and was mustered in on 8/14/1862 as a Private of Co. G of the soon to be hard fought <B>12th New Hampshire Infantry</B>. Less than a month later he was designated as <B>Regimental Hospital Steward</B> serving the 12th New Hampshire Volunteers in that capacity until mustering out in Richmond, Virginia on June 21, 1865. Per Bartlett’s regimental history, Thomas E. Hunt, who was the brother of the 12th NH Regimental Surgeon, was present at the battles of Fredericksburg, <B>Gettysburg</B>, Swift Creek, Drury's Bluff, Port Walthall, Cold Harbor, and Capture of Richmond. He was <U>Chief Steward</U> at <B>Point of Rocks Army General Hospital</B> in 1864 and at <B>Camp Lee Army Hospital</B> at Richmond in 1865. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  H 36in. x D 20in.  H 60in. x D 20in.  H 32in. x D 10in.

rare! period shorthand instruction book $95.00

  

early electric 3 armlight $950.00

  

Brass antique Sanctuary light $3500.00

  

Regency pendant antique light. $1500.00
H 19in. x D 13in.  H 36in. x D 18in.  Close-to-ceiling ornate feature light fixture ca 1920 Very artistic. H 8in. x D 36in.  H 25in. x D 12in. 4 available priced per item

Single globe light fixture with antique $650.00

  

Pair deco pendant lights $1800.00

  

Large Ornate Regancy flush mount iron li $4400.00

  

Halophane industrial pendant lights $850.00
H 24in. x D 38in.  H 24in. x D 20in.  H 21in. x D 14in.  H 20in. x D 17in.

double gas light $1500.00

  

Large Classic cieling light. $1800.00

  

Old hanging bowl light. $950.00

  

Classic hanging light. $1200.00
H 33in. x D 17in.   A fine 1930s dining room light fixture 28in. x D 16in.  From the bowels of our many years of seeking out and accumulating <I>neat stuff</I>, comes this all original period decorated 18th century powder horn. A relic of the pre-Revolutionary War burning of the British warship HMS Gaspee by colonial patriots, this<I>common man’s<I/> powder horn is period decorated with ships and bears the scratch engraved period inscription <B> HMS Gaspee</B> and is boldly dated <B>1772</B>. While our photographs will offer the best description, suffice it to say that with a period lead <I>hole</I> repair that adds rather than detracting from the horn’s charm and lots of good evidence of age and originality, the horn remains in pleasing condition with no cracks or splits and offers an attractive surface with natural age patina. The horn measures approximately 15 ½ inches from the spout around the curve to the butt which offers the name <B>E.BEW</B>. ( We did find a Revolutionary War clothing issue record for a 13th Pennsylvania troop identified simply as <I>’Bew’</I> With particulars too extensive to present here a quick internet search of the <I>Gaspee Affair</I> will bring details of the 1772 boarding and burning of the Gaspee as the British vigorously enforced unpopular trade regulations off Rhode Island.) An important remnant of building Colonial resistance in the pre-American Revolution period, this historic powder horn was yielded up years ago at the Brimfield, Massachusetts antique extravaganza where we discovered it laying unrecognized on a dealers table. (Those were the days so fondly remembered by the thousands of antiquers who, three times a year, plauded the fields of Brimfield tables.) <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  A mark of the Victorian genteel , the mid-19th century smoking cap was an especially comforting accessory to many a socially minded officer of the more leisurely geared life of winter camp. A demonstration of individuality with a frequently rich gaudiness, the smoking cap, designed and stitched by loving hands, offered a most popular remembrance from home when shipped to the front. Examples of these highly prized 'camp' or smoking caps may be seen in the more advanced public and private collections with published illustrations appearing in both of Time Life’s <B>Echoes of Glory</B> volumes. This offering is of colorfully hand embroidered black silk with quilted silk lining. The cap is in excellent all original condition yet with the most minimal evidence of age and period use as testimony to originality. A wonderful all original example remaining in fine condition. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

Brass ceiling pendant ca 1920 $0.00

  

Pan fixture with old glass $650.00

  

historically important ! 1772 ‘HMS Gaspe $845.00

  

Civil War era SMOKING CAP $335.00
This nice original earlier to mid-19th century W. Smith & Son needle packet still contains an original content, maker marked # 14 <I>SAIL MAKERS NEEDLE</I>. A necessary utility to the soldier in the field for repair of heavy shelter half or Sibly tent canvas or leather accoutrement, these heavy steel needles were a staple among entrepreneurial soldiers and sailors who considered them a primary tool as they cut fanciful scrimshaw decorations in beef, whale bone or ivory for trade, sale, or to send back home. A nice original and as found period item with goog evidence of originality with period use and carrying. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Well documented by Civil War camp site <I>digger</I>/ historians and publications of their finds, (see: <I>Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields & Campsites of the Civil War</I> by Stanley Phillips) these, emboss decorated, zinc travel mirrors seldom survived to reach todays collector market. This one is best described by our photos except to advise that it is all original with good evidence of age and originality even retaining its period mercury backed mirror. A nice original Civil War era personal item. As with <U>all direct sales</U>, we are pleased to offer a <B>no questions asked three day inspection with refund of the purchase price upon return as purchased!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !  We have a small number of original as new, from period stock, slate pencils and are offering them here <U>individually</U> price for the collector who would like an example to go with a period marking slate. Fashioned from slate mined here in Maine, these pencils are the product of period manufacturing practices in which freshly mined slate slabs were cut into ¼ inch square rods, turned round, cut into 6 inch lengths and hand <I>sharpened</I>. (Not sharpened to a point but left blunt, simply hand cut to a slight taper at one end as one would use the pencil on a slate.) Each pencil is a bit unique with slight variances as evidence of early manufacture. Not a big deal but a common utility in the days of hand carried marking slates and seldom seen in unused condition. A neat period item for the Civil War era personal item collector or writing implement enthusiast without spending a lot of money. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  A nice Civil War vintage telescoping pewter cup, all original and in pleasing, untouched condition with nice age patina. Though the soft pewter of these handy travel cups was somewhat fragile, they were commonly found item in the soldier’s collection of personal items. Period examples remaining in nice condition and retaining the period <I>japanned</I> finish carrying case are popular with collectors and are now seldom found. We have left this pleasing example as found and uncleaned just as it came from decades of attic storage. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

Civil War era W. Smith & Son #14 SAIL MA $75.00

  

Civil War vintage traveling SHAVING MIRR $85.00

  

original 19th century hand cut - SLATE $18.00

  

Civil War era – cased Telescoping PEWTER $95.00
<b>Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution First President of the United States of America</b> Very nice antique portrait engraving, of the "Father of Our Country," President George Washington, in an oval format. Executed from the original painting as done by Stuart. Published by John, Fry & Co., New York. 8 x 10 3/4. Light age toning. George Washington was revered by citizens from the North and South alike, and portraits like this one hung in the parlors of many homes during the American Civil War years, 1861-1865.   <b>At Valley Forge, Pennsylvania</b> 10 1/4 x 8, antique, 1856 engraving. Titled, Valley Forge...Washington & Lafayette. Executed from the original painting by A. Chappel. H.B. Hall, engraver. Published in 1856 by Martin, Johnson & Co., New York. Very fine and historic Revolutionary War illustration.  This colorful old Red, White & Blue patriotic cap is fashioned from the classic 19th century <U>polished cotton</U> that will be appreciated by Civil War era collectors and while offering good evidence of age and period originality, remains in pleasing condition. With potential application to patriotic, political, military or even as a winter camp smoking cap sent from home, this simply made cap will make a showy addition to any period grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   <b>United States Senator from Louisiana</b> (1801-54) Born in Montgomery County, Tennessee, he graduated from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1823, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1826, and commenced practice in Bayou Sara, West Feliciana Parish, La., and in New Orleans. He was United States attorney for the district of Louisiana 1845-1847, and a member of the Louisiana State Constitutional Convention. Served as U.S. Senator from 1847-1853, and was the chairman, of the Committee on Engrossed Bills, and also served on the Committee on Private Land Claims. Downs was appointed collector of the port of New Orleans in 1853 by President Franklin Pierce. <u>Signature with State</u>: 4 3/4 x 1 1/2, in ink, W.S. Downs, with Louisiana written above in another hand.

George Washington Portrait $15.00

  

General George Washington & The Marquis $25.00

  

19th century Polished Cotton - PATRIOTI $225.00

  

Autograph, Solomon W. Downs

<b>Gave the keynote speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863! U.S. Congressman & Senator, Governor of Massachusetts, and U.S. Secretary of State 1853 Letter Signed when Secretary of State</b> (1794-1865) Famous American orator and statesman. He made many famous speeches for the Union cause, the best known being his 2 hour oration preceding President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. He also served as U.S. Congressman, Governor of Massachusetts, Minister to Great Britain, President of Harvard University, Secretary of State and U.S. Senator. <u>1853 Letter Signed</u>: 8 x 13, in ink. Department of State Washington, January 4th, 1853 Hon._ble T.H. Crawford Judge of the Criminal Court Washington, D.C. Sir: The enclosed papers, praying the pardon of Albert H. Beach, now confined in the Washington Penitentiary, under conviction of forgery, have been referred by the President to this Department, with directions to request of you a statement of the facts of the case, and also your opinion in connection with that of the District Attorney, as to whether the prisoner is a fit subject for the exercise of the executive clemency. The President also desires a statement from the Keeper of the Penitentiary as to the conduct of the prisoner during his confinement. I am, respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Edward Everett Light age toning, light fold wear, and some archival tape repairs on the reverse. The body of the letter is very neatly written. The signature only is in the hand of Mr. Everett. Very fine content written while Secretary of State on the behest of President Millard Fillmore. Very desirable. The president mentioned in this letter was Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States. Fillmore served from July 9, 1850, to March 4, 1853. He was the last president to be a member of the Whig Party. He was elected as the 12th Vice President of the U.S., in 1848, and became president on July 9, 1850, upon the death of President Zachary Taylor. The recipient of this letter was Thomas H. Crawford (1786-1863). He was a Jacksonian member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving 1829-1833. Born in Chambersburg, Pa., he graduated from Princeton in 1804, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1807, and commenced practice in Chambersburg. Crawford was elected as a U.S. Congressman, and served, 1829-33, and was a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1833-1834. He was appointed commissioner to investigate alleged frauds in the sale of the Creek Indian Reservation in 1836. President Martin Van Buren appointed him Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and he served in that position from 1838-1845. He was appointed by President James K. Polk as judge of the criminal court of the District of Columbia in 1845, and served until 1861, when the court was reorganized. He died in Washington, D.C., in 1863, and is interred in the Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.   Copper token, with a raised vignette of spread winged eagle at center, and United States Copper stamped around the edges. The opposite side has a Union shield at the center with Good For One Cent stamped within, and Tradesmens Currency at top and bottom edges. The token is not dated, but it is circa 1863, with a beautiful even brown patina, and it is in about uncirculated condition. An excellent example for your collection.   <b>United States Congressman from Louisiana</b> (1803-50) Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he pursued classical studies, and graduated from Jefferson College, Washington, Mississippi. He moved to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, in 1830, was engaged in agricultural pursuits, studied law, and was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice. Was a member of the Louisiana State Senate in 1844. Harmanson served in the U.S. Congress from 1845, until his death in New Orleans, La., on October 24, 1850. He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department. <u>Signature with Place</u>: 5 1/2 x 2 1/2, in ink, J.H. Harmanson, Atchaffalaya, Point Coupee, La.   <b>Winner of the Pulitzer Prize</b> By Ron Chernow. Published by Penguin Books, 2010. Paperback, 6 x 9 1/4, 904 pages, index, notes, bibliography, illustrations. Minor wear, very fine to excellent condition. This magnificent study of the life of Washington won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize. A must read for anyone interested in George Washington! Celebrated biographer Ron Chernow, winner of the 2015 National Humanities Medal, provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation and the first president of the United States. With a breadth and depth matched by no other one volume biography of George Washington, this crisply paced narrative carries the reader through his adventurous early years, his heroic exploits with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, his presiding over the Constitutional Convention, and his magnificent performance as America's first president. In this groundbreaking work, based on massive research, Chernow shatters forever the stereotype of George Washington as a stolid, unemotional figure and brings to vivid life a dashing, passionate man of fiery opinions and many moods. (Book Review)

Autograph, U. S. Statesman Edward Everett $175.00

  

Civil War, U. S. One Cent Tradesmens Curr $50.00

  

Autograph, John H. Harmanson

 

Book, George Washington; A Life $10.00
<b>A Kentuckian who gallantly defended the Union garrison of Fort Sumter at the outbreak of the Civil War!</b> (1805-1871) Graduated in the West Point class of 1825. He participated in the Black Hawk, Florida Seminole, and Mexican Wars, and was twice brevetted for gallantry. In November 1860, he was ordered to Charleston Harbor to command the three United States forts there; Castle Pickney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter, in the face of South Carolina's imminent secession. Anderson refused a formal demand for his surrender and in the early morning hours of April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter was bombarded, and the Civil War began. His small garrison withstood 36 hours under fire before being compelled to surrender. Anderson became a national hero for his heroic actions. He personally raised the United States flag over Fort Sumter on April 14, 1865, exactly four years after he had hauled it down. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Standing view in uniform with rank of brigadier general, his kepi with hat wreath insignia sits on the fringed table at his side. 1861 C.D. Fredricks & Co., New York imprint on the front mount. Backmark: Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 587 Broadway, New York. Period ink signature on the reverse, From S.H. Moseley, with a period ink ID written below, "Maj. Gen. Robert Anderson." Light corner, and edge wear, with a couple of tiny pin pricks near the top edge, and a thin vertical scratch at the top of the card which does touch the side of his head, but it is not deep enough to go through the card mount. Very sharp image. Priced inexpensively to compensate for the surface scratch. Very desirable, and uncommon 1861 pose of the Union hero of Fort Sumter, whose well known name instantly conjures up visions of the bombardment of Fort Sumter, and start of the War Between the States.   <b>Wood salvaged from the C.S.S. Virginia, also commonly known as the Merrimack</b> The C.S.S. Virginia, more commonly known as the "Merrimack," fought the Federal Ironclad U.S.S. Monitor, in the first ever duel between ironclad warships, on March 9, 1862, at Hampton Roads, Virginia The CSS Virginia was the first steam-powered ironclad warship of the Confederate States Navy, built during the first year of the American Civil War; she was constructed as a case mate ironclad using the raised and cut down hull of the scuttled U.S.S. Merrimack. The Virginia was one of the participants in the Battle of Hampton Roads, opposing the Union's U.S.S. Monitor in early March of 1862. The battle is chiefly significant in naval history as the first battle between ironclads. Prior to that encounter on March 9th, the Virginia had sunk the U.S.S. Cumberland and the U.S.S. Congress on the previous day before the arrival of the Monitor. The fight between the two ironclads was basically a draw, and the Virginia moved back into her port. With the capture of Norfolk, her Captain Catesby ap Roger Jones was ordered to destroy her rather than allow her to be captured by the enemy which he did on May 11th, 1862, after her guns had been removed for future use. Starting around 1883, numerous souvenirs, made from recently salvaged iron and wood raised from Virginia's sunken hulk, found a ready and willing market among eastern seaboard residents who remembered the historic first battle between ironclads. Known examples still exist today, being held in both public and private collections, rarely coming up for public auction. The specimen of wood from the Virginia in this display came from an old collection of relics including those of the Virginia. 11 x 14, double matted in gray and red. Comes with certificate of authenticity. Please note that the image displayed here is cropped. It has nice full borders and looks great!  Best described here by our illustrations, this Civil War vintage grooming brush measures approximately 9 x 4 ½ inches and while remaining in excellent original condition, sports a classic mid-19th century <I>tarred</I> finish as testimony of its age and originality. Appropriate as a companion with any Civil War period grouping, this horse grooming brush will be of particular interest to the Civil War Cavalry or Mounted Artillery enthusiast. . <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our illustrations, such wood mounted <I>Magic Lantern</I> slides saw considerable use through the mid 1860’s though the type actually predate the wet plate generated photo slides popular in the Civil War era. This one offers a colorfully hand colored and artist rendered Revolutionary War view of a of a young maiden assisting her <I>Continental Army Officer</I> <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

CDV, General Robert Anderson

 

Relic from the Confederate Ironclad War

 

Civil War vintage horse Grooming Brush $95.00

  

early hand painted LANTERN SLIDE $35.00
<b>United States Congressman from Louisiana, 1846-1851 Major 10th Louisiana Infantry, C.S.A. Chief Quartermaster, Trans-Mississippi Department, Confederate States Army</b> (1802-82) He was born on the island of Santo Domingo, in 1802, and moved with his parents to New Orleans, La., about 1805. Elected sheriff of the Parish of New Orleans in 1840, he served in this position for several years. He was a U.S. Congressman from 1846 to 1851, serving as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department. During the War Between the States, he fought in the Confederate Army, as major of the 10th Louisiana Infantry. Afterwards he served as the Chief Quartermaster of the Trans-Mississippi Department. He was chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee for more than fifteen years. Served as president of the Tehuantepec Railroad Co., in Mexico. He was interred in the Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, in 1882. Among the notables buried here are Confederate Generals P.G.T. Beauregard, and John Bell Hood. Others include William C. C. Claiborne, the first Governor of Louisiana, and Mel Ott, Baseball Hall of Fame player from the New York Giants, (1926-47), and member of the 500 Home Run Club. <u>Signature with City</u>: 6 x 1 3/4, in ink, Emile La Sere, New Orleans.  How often have those of us who enjoy such things have read in a Civil War soldier’s letter, a page from a winter camp journal or other first-hand life account, where the writer phrases the arrival of a carefully got up package of home preserves, or has lamented the fact that he received such but alas the glass preserve jar had been broken in transit? This offering of a quart size preserve jar, boldly marked <B> MILLVILLE ATMOSPHERIC FRUIT JAR</B> on one side and <B>WHITALL’S PATENT JUNE 18th 1861</B> on the other will make a wonderful companion piece in any Civil War collection and will go especially well in any winter camp, medical and sanitary fair grouping. Much more difficult to find than the more common MASON preserve jar of the period, this nicely marked and dated jar retains its equally well marked and dated glass lid with its cast iron lid clamp. All in nice condition with that pretty light aqua bubbled glass, the jar remains in fine condition with no chips. A scarce collectable complete with original components each as collectable as the jar its self. An exceptional example of period everyday life seldom seen today. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   <b>Sunk in 1862 off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina.</b> The "Minho" ran the Union blockade between Charleston, S.C., and Bermuda. On October 2nd, 1862, she ran aground and was struck by a shell from the U.S.S. "Flambeau," while trying to enter Charleston Harbor. Her cargo consisted of arms for the Confederate Army. This lot includes a .577 caliber Confederate Enfield bullet, and a brass percussion cap. Confederate marine relics are rare and quite desirable.   <b>United States Congressman from Louisiana</b> (1812-66) Born on St. Bridget plantation, near Thibodeaux, Terrebonne Parish, La., he was the son of Governor Henry S. Thibodaux. He studied law in Hagerstown, Md.; was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, La. Was a member of the Louisiana State constitutional convention in 1845 and 1852. He served as U.S. Congressman, 1845-49. After his term in congress Thibodaux resumed his law practice in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, La., and was also engaged as a sugar planter and manufacturer. <u>Signature with State</u>: 6 1/4 x 1 1/4, in ink, Bannon G. Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Autograph, Emile La Sere $35.00

  

Pat. 1861 - MILLVILLE ATMOSPHERIC FRUIT $165.00

  

Relics from the Confederate Blockade Run

 

Autograph, Bannon G. Thibodaux

H 30in. x D 17in.  H 28in. x D 19in.  H 38in. x D 21in.  H 37in. x D 21in.

Arts and Crafts pendant light $1500.00

  

pendant light $1200.00

  

Antique 4 arm pan fixture $650.00

  

1920's Hanging light $1250.00
H 14in. x W 11in. x D 9in. Cast Brass  H 26in. x D 16in.  H 32in. x D 10in.  H 29in. x D 18in.

Solid Brass Wall Sconces. . Pair $1800.00

  

antique pendant light $850.00

  

Brass Pendant Light $750.00

  

3 Arm Pendant Light 1920s $750.00
<b>Inventor of the famous Dahlgren gun!</b> (1809-70) Appointed Midshipman in the U.S. Navy in 1826, he served as an ordnance officer for 16 years, during which time he invented the "Dahlgren Gun," a rifled cannon, which became one of the standard weapons used by the Civil War navies, and he also set in motion major advances in gunnery. Dahlgren was given command of the Washington Naval Yard on April 22, 1861, a post previously held by Captain Franklin Buchanan, one of the most experienced Federal naval officers, and the first commandant of the U.S. Naval Academy, when he decided to throw his lot in with the Confederacy. During this early war period, Dahlgren established a good friendship with President Abraham Lincoln, who would often come to the Navy Yard to watch Dahlgren test-fire his ordnance guns. Dahlgren, who had established the U.S. Navy's Ordnance Department, was appointed Chief of the Ordnance Bureau in 1862. Promoted to Rear Admiral on February 7, 1863, he took command of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. His main task was to seal off Charleston Harbor, and his efforts contributed greatly to the capture of both Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga. <u>Signature with closing from a letter</u>: 5 x 1 1/4, in ink- hear from Allan sometimes and wish I had him out here- it would be of service to him. Most truly yours, J.A. Dahlgren. There is content on the opposite side of the paper which reads as follows- capital somewhere or else his Generalship will come to a small figure some day. Light wear. Possibly C.W. date.  H 44in. x D 12in. High quality fixure.  H 20in. x D 16in.  H 11in. x D 8in. price per item glass is all white and the shadows shown are not the way they actually look.

Autograph, Admiral John A. Dahlgren, U. S $95.00

  

Bronze pendant fixture $1800.00

  

Ceiling Light circa 1920 $1250.00

  

MCM pendant lights 3823 3824 3825 $550.00
H 32in. x D 24in.  H 24in. x D 6in.  H 22in. x D 5in.  H 30in. x D 20in.

Antique hanging light $3500.00

  

Brass Foyer fixture $600.00

  

Amber glass pendent lght $600.00

  

Sheffield hanging light $2400.00
H 34in. x D 14in.  H 36in. x D 18in.  H 32in. x D 6in  H 24in. x D 15in.

Classic pendent light $750.00

  

1940's Pendent light $650.00

  

Single pendent light #2326 $300.00

  

Hanging Candlealbra light $800.00


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