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Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, suffice it to say that this mourning cockade remains in pleasing original condition with good evidence period originality. Knowledgeable collectors will agree that material utilized, construction method and retention of the period <I>japanned</I> straight pin offer special appeal. Popularly worn on the breast, left sleeve or on the hat in the time of loss, the mourning cockade had an unfortunate presence in the time of the Civil War with those of patriotic overtone such as this example frequently worn as a general display of Union support as well as passion for military loss of life. A standout offering that will be especially appreciated by the <I>purest</I> collector / historian of American Indian memorabilia, this authentic pair of <I>working</I> moccasins will be recognized as seldom surviving daily use footwear as opposed to the more commonly encountered and frequently later beaded sale or trade examples. A true rarity, offered in as found and as used condition the soles of this pair of hide moccasins measure 10 inches heal to toe, the naturally tanned hide remains soft and pliable with good evidence age and period wear. Best described here as to condition and eye appeal, this pair of Native American moccasins will enhance any quality frontier Americana collection. <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>  Offered here in untouched and as found condition after decades of storage, this unmarked pre-patent issue R. Egan Pat. 1865 sailmaker’s awl remains in excellent condition and will make a nice addition to any Civil War vintage 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>  Best described here by our photos as to condition and appeal, this vintage cast brass candlestick will be of special interest to the period military collector as well as the antique lighting enthusiast as it is designed specifically for travel. Accepting the small personal use candle of the period and measuring a mere 2 inches in height minus the candle with a screw off base for takedown and easy carrying in haversack, satchel or carpet bag, this unusual scaled down personal candlestick will go well in any Revolutionary through Civil War era 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>   Gallery wrapped canvas print on a 16 x 24 wooden frame and ready to display. The original painting was done by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, an American painter from Philadelphia who is best known for his American History Series depicting famous moments in American history. This historic scene shows the interior of a room in Philadelphia circa 1777 with seamstress Betsy Ross who is credited with sewing the first American flag having just presented an American flag to General Washington who is seated in uniform at the left of the view with a pretty young girl at his side. The central figures in this scene are Colonel George Ross, a very respected Continental Army officer from Philadelphia, and Robert Morris, one of the wealthiest men in the American colonies, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The complete series done by Ferris was put on display at Congress Hall, in Philadelphia, and was later shown at the Smithsonian Institute, in Washington, D.C. Excellent. Footnote: Born Elizabeth Griscom Ross, "Betsy Ross" was born in Gloucester, New Jersey on January 1, 1752, and died on January 30, 1836.

Civil War vintage MOURNING COCKADE $225.00

  

Civil War Pat. - Sailmaker’s Awl $55.00

  

later 18th century through Civil War era $105.00

  

General George Washington, Betsy Ross & $150.00
Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, this all original, working iron padlock measures 2 7/16 inches wide by 3 ¼ inches high and retains a good portion of its period lacquer finish. Maker marked D M & Co. on its brass key slot cover, this Civil War vintage working lock is a product of Davenport Mallory & Co. founded in 1834 of New Haven, Conn. <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 40in. x D 28in.  H 48in. x W 6in. x D 48in. Price per each.  H 35in. x W 6in. x D 25in. Price per each.

Civil War vintage Davenport Mallory & Co $95.00

  

H 40in. x D 28in. $2400.00

  

H 48in. x W 6in. x D 48in.


Pr $900.00

  

H 35in. x W 6in. x D 25in.


Pr $750.00
Showing good evidence of age and originality in style of manufacture, material and condition, this all period flag sling offers a stitched leather socket attachment secured to a 1 5/8 wide leather sling fitted with a classic brass buckle for adjustment. Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal suffice it to say the sling remains flexible and in solid unrepaired condition with no tears, repairs or weak spots. Not <I>minty</I> as in unissued but a nice honest service example that will set nicely in any Civil War issued and used 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>  This pair of early iron framed spectacles with hinged ribbon loop bows are in excellent, all original condition and are untouched after decades of storage leaving a wonderful soft age patina. <B>Don't forget to give our search feature a try</B> for special wants. A simple <B>key word</B> in lower case works best.  First produced for actual use in the late 19th century then popularly reproduced as decorative Americana, <U>original period examples</U> of the American Bull Dog folding boot jack such as offered here are seldom encountered on today’s collector market and will be especially appreciated as such. Cast in iron in by the John Poorman Co. of Trimble, Illinois, this nicely marked figural pistol boot jack measures approximately 8 1/8 inches in length is untouched and as found remaining in excellent condition with no issued while offering good evidence of age and originality. <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> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  H 44in. x D 22in.

Civil War era COLOR BEARER SLING $245.00

  

late 1700s / early 1800s – IRON FRAMED S $135.00

  

Original! American Bull Dog folding BOO $75.00

  

H 44in. x D 22in. $950.00
H 27in. x D 16in.  H 24in. x D 18in.  H 26in. x D 22in.  H 16in. x D 20in.

H 27in. x D 16in. $900.00

  

H 24in. x D 18in. $1200.00

  

H 26in. x D 22in. $1200.00

  

H 16in. x D 20in. $500.00
H 18in. x D 9in.  H 28in. x D 10in.  Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, suffice it to say this little 4 ¼ X 6 5/8 inch, 36 page, November 1864 published <I>INFORMATION for ARMY MEETINGS<I> booklet remains complete and in pleasing original untouched and unrepaired condition with no tears or stains while offering good evidence of period use and carrying. A nice addition to any Civil War personal item 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>  H 26in. x D 22in.

H 18in. x D 9in. $750.00

  

H 28in. x D 10in. $750.00

  

original Civil War Christian Commission $70.00

  

H 26in. x D 22in. $850.00
H 10in. x W 6in. x D 5in. Sold as a pair.  H 20in. x W 12in. x D 21in.  H 44in. x W 12in. x D 34in.  H 38in. x W 12in. x D 20in. Sold as a pair.

H 10in. x W 6in. x D 5in.

Sold as $650.00

  

H 20in. x W 12in. x D 21in. $2400.00

  

H 44in. x W 12in. x D 34in. $6500.00

  

H 38in. x W 12in. x D 20in.

Sold $8000.00
H 24in. x W 14in. x D 22in.  H 18in. x W 8in. x D 18in. Sold as a pair.  H 24in. x W 14in. x D 24in. Sold as a pair.  H 32in. x W 14in. x D 26in.

H 24in. x W 14in. x D 22in. $5400.00

  

H 18in. x W 8in. x D 18in.

Sold a $4500.00

  

H 24in. x W 14in. x D 24in.

Sold $6000.00

  

H 32in. x W 14in. x D 26in. $4000.00
H 16in. x W 9in. x D 21in.  H 20in. x W 8in. x D 12in.  H 16in. x W 10in. x D 13in. Sold as a pair.  H 20in. x W 7in. x D 22in.

H 16in. x W 9in. x D 21in. $1850.00

  

H 20in. x W 8in. x D 12in. $1800.00

  

H 16in. x W 10in. x D 13in.

Sold $3000.00

  

#1722 / 2980 / 2981 / 2982 / 2983 / 3264 $1800.00
H 20in. x W 12in. x D 15in. Sold as a pair.  H 40in. x W 14in. x D 20in. Sold as a pair.  H 34in. x D 12in.  H 34in. x D 18in.

H 20in. x W 12in. x D 15in.

Sold $6000.00

  

H 40in. x W 14in. x D 20in.

Sold $9500.00

  

H 34in. x D 12in. $6500.00

  

H 34in. x D 18in. $4500.00
H 38in. x D 9in.  H 24in. x W 14in. x D 24in.  H 24in. x D 12in.  H 25in. x D 16in.

H 38in. x D 9in. $4800.00

  

H 24in. x W 14in. x D 24in. $4600.00

  

H 24in. x D 12in. $1200.00

  

H 25in. x D 16in. $3200.00
H 48in. x D 18in.  H 22in. x W 10in. x D 16in.  H 31in. x W 10in. x D 12in.  H 54in. x W 14in. x D 18in.

H 48in. x D 18in. $1500.00

  

H 22in. x W 10in. x D 16in. $2450.00

  

H 31in. x W 10in. x D 12in. $4500.00

  

H 54in. x W 14in. x D 18in. $3800.00
H 58in. x D 18in.  H 44in. x 18in. x D 26in.  H 40in. x W 12in. x D 18in.  Best described here by our photos as to condition and appeal, this all-original bolo style patriotic tie slide was hand fashioned from a nut with an inlayed silver star, likely from a coin, and a red shield sealing wax shield. A nice little example of a popular Civil War soldiers folk-art, the making of such trinkets not only filled some monotony of military camp but provided keepsakes for personal use, remembrances for someone back home or trade material for such as a haircut, twist of tobacco or portion of coffee beans. <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 58in. x D 18in. $6250.00

  

H 44in. x 18in. x D 26in. $8500.00

  

H 40in. x W 12in. x D 18in. $2800.00

  

Civil War vintage – carved Patriotic BOL $165.00
A period trusted source of weather prediction, farming information and home advice, these four original issues of Leavitt’s Farmer’s Almanac offer a fascinating glimpse into daily country life of the Civil War era. All in pleasing condition with good evidence of age with daily handling, each of these issues remains solid with no tears repairs with no loose pages or covers. <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 10in. x D 13in.  Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, this carved vegetable ivory patriotic bracelet offers good evidence of age, originality and period use while remaining in pleasing condition. Sporting the remains of a clearly identifiable tintype image of Civil War Major General Philip Sheridan, this rarely encountered piece will display especially well in any period ladies grouping or Civil War vintage patriotic collection. <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> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Originally published in 1974 this National Park Service, 177 page, now out of print, soft cover is in like new condition. A duplicate from our own library, it offers a history of the Steamboat Bertrand its excavation and of most interest to collector / historians of the gold rush era American West, an overview of recovered cargo with much <U> technical information on general procedures used in the restoration and preservation of artifacts</U>. Reflective of the wide range of personal use cargo of the Bertrand restoration and preservation techniques utilized by specialists address several categories of artifacts to include, textiles, wood, ferrous & nonferrous metals, copper, brass, lead, pewter, tin, silver, Britannia, bottles, glass, iron stone & porcelain, leather, paper & documents and more. On the personal side, if not familiar with the Bertrand, and the vast array of personal item cargo, much of which is now on museum display at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, located near Missouri Valley, Iowa, a google search for the museum collection will provide insight and a personal visit will blow you away. <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>

Lot of 4 Civil War vintage FARMER’S ALMA $48.00

  

H 10in. x D 13in. $1500.00

  

Civil War vintage Maj. Gen. Phil Sherida $265.00

  

reference - The Steamboat Bertrand Histo $40.00
H 26in. x D 24in.  H 44in. x D 24in.  H 28in. x D 16in.  Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, this turned brass candle holder (shown here with a US quarter for size comparison) was clearly fashioned for travel with its easily packed and carried take-down feature and unusually small size. Of special interest to the antique lighting enthusiast and Civil War era personal item collector. <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 26in. x D 24in. $1250.00

  

H 44in. x D 24in. $2800.00

  

H 28in. x D 16in. $900.00

  

vintage take-down candlestick - TRAVEL $125.00
This nice circa 1876 Centennial era 13 star flag is in the desirable <I>Great Star</I> pattern and is in an easily displayable 5 ½ x 3 ½ size. Remaining in pleasing condition while offering good evidence of age and originality the flag is printed on cotton gauze and retains its original stick. A popular item of the patriotically driven U. S. Centennial of 1876 originals are now difficult to find. <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>  An original pair of hand carding wool combs as were utilized in the preparation of raw wool prior to spinning. Used in pairs, this set was made by Watson Williams - Manufacturing Company, Leicester, Mass. These early carding combs have an interesting history in that a patent was granted for a machine that actually made wool cards in 1797. A textile center in the 19th century, Lancaster had several factories that made cards for textile machines, hand cards and wire for the cards. Watson - Williams Mfg. Co. was the largest manufacturer of these hand cards and also made heddle frames and shuttles. Nicely marked and totally original, this pair will display nicely with any Civil War through Indian War era spinning or knitting wool preparation, or textile 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>  Emanating from sketch books of Xanthus Smith and initially obtained from the Smith family, this pencil sketch will be of special interest to the collector / historian familiar with Smith’s iconic works such as <I>The Monitor and the Merrimack</I>, the USS Kearsarge battle against the Confederate ship Alabama as well as a myriad of other Civil War nautical paintings and a number of pencil drawings in the 6 ½ X 4 inch preferred size he referred to as <I>’small, compact, and neat’</I> now housed in such collections as those of the Smithsonian, U. S. Naval Historical Center, Boston Museum of Art and others. This Xanthus Smith drawing is in the classic 6 ½ x 4 size and is titled <I>’Ship seen through telescope’</I>. Reminiscent of a point in his career when while serving in the Union Navy he studied encountered vessels recording their detail for later reference through drawings such as this one, Xanthus Smith’s work was met with such acclaim that he was considered America’s foremost painter of Civil War naval engagements. A good opportunity to acquire an original example of Smith’s work, this offering will frame up nicely or display well as is. <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 28in. x D 18in. Sold as a pair.

c. 1876 Centennial Period- GREAT STAR - $275.00

  

19th century raw wool - Hand Carding Com $35.00

  

original! Xanthus Smith – NAUTICAL PENC $145.00

  

H 28in. x D 18in.
Sold as a pair. $2500.00


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