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H 32in. x W 32in. x D 16in.  H 50in. x D 32in. QUANTITIES AVAILAVBLE  H 26in. x D 30in.  H 15in. x D 4in.

CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL WALL SCONCE $0.00

  

LARGE PENDANT LIGHT $1000.00

  

STEAMPUNK LAMP $850.00

  

VINTAGE TABLE LAMPS 1 PAIR $650.00
H 46in. x D 22in. 50 IN STOCK  H 54in. x D 42in. AVAILABLE IN QUANTITY AT CUSTOM SIZES  H 18in. x W 36in. x W 8in.  H 30in. x W 18in. x W 9in. 6 in stock

LARGE HOLOPHANE GLOBE LIFGHT $0.00

  

HUGE PENDANT IN VINTAGE MESH $950.00

  

INDUSTRIAL BARN LIGHT $1500.00

  

INDUSTRIAL PENDANT LIGHTS $1800.00
5 x 7 3/4, imprint. Headquarters Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, May 27, 1862 General Orders No. 39 No person coming as a commissioned officer, to join the troops of this Department, shall be assigned for duty until such person shall have first reported himself to these Headquarters. By Command of MAJOR GENERAL BUTLER R.S. DAVIS, CAPT. AND A.A.A.G. Excellent condition. Scarce.   <b>United States Congressman from Ohio</b> (1808-92) Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1831, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1833 and practiced in Cincinnati. Served as a member of the Ohio State House of Representatives, 1835-39, and was the speaker in 1838 and 1839. He served in the Ohio State Senate, 1839-43, and was its presiding officer, 1841-43. He was the associate editor and proprietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper, 1844-81. Served as U.S. Congressman, 1845-49, and was chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. Was the mayor of Cincinnati, 1855-57. Appointed by President James Buchanan, Postmaster of Cincinnati, 1855-59. Delegate to the Democratic Convention of 1860. <u>Signature with City and State</u>: 5 1/2 x 1 1/2, in ink. Jas. J. Faran, Cincinnati, Ohio.  We have a small quantity of mid 1800s vintage tallow soap acquired some years ago and are offering the individually wrapped personal size cakes individually for those who would enjoy having an example of the real thing to display with their collection of Civil War personal items. All original and period from decades of attic storage each cake comes wrapped in brown butcher paper secured with period twisted jute string. Pan made from tallow and wood ash lye, mixed together and allowed to cool before being cut into individual cakes measuring approximately 2 1/8 X 1 ¼ X 3/8 inches thick. A simple every day item seldom surviving and a wonderful complement to lay in with any personal grouping without spending a lot of money. Will go especially well with a shaving cup and brush! We have unwrapped one for illustration, yours will come as originally offered, wrapped and bound with natural twine. <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>  Photographed here with a quarter for size comparison is a scarce military issue combination screwdriver for the Indian War era Sharps 50 / 70 cartridge conversion. The piece remains in excellent untouched and all original condition retaining its period blue – black military finish. (see: Shaffer, Rutledge & Dorsey <I>GUN TOOLS HISTORY & IDENTIFICATION</I>) A nice companion piece for the early post Civil War cartridge conversion carbine or cartridge box. As with <U>all direct sales</U>, we are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with refund of the purchase price upon return as purchased!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

Commissioned Officers Must Report to Gen $15.00

  

Autograph, James J. Faran $15.00

  

original 19th century - tallow CAKE SOA $45.00

  

post Civil War Military Issue Sharps 50 / $65.00
Best described by our illustrations, this neat little tiddlywinks game is complete with a full complement of natural bone game pieces and its original heavily lacquered cup. Initially a popular skill game of adults particularly of the gambling persuasion, later versions became more frequently associated with children. In any case vintage bone tiddlywinks games are seldom complete and will be of special interest. Ready to play or display. please note: <B>ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!  Founded in 1844 Lamson & Goodnow is the oldest American cutler still in business. Well known to Civil War collectors as contractors for the manufacture of the <I>Lamson – Goodnow & Yale</I> infantry rifle musket, the Shelburne Falls cutler has produced all manner of cutting utensils since its inception with one of the most enduring products being their classic serrated backed, clip point <I>fish knife</I> with the bold diamond checked American walnut grip. While the basic blade design of the Lamson fish knife is still in production, the grips are now smooth. Aside from the classic <I>look</I> of the earlier knife, many a wet handed old-timer has lamented the lack of the course diamond cut of the vintage grips. We have acquired two <I>old-model</I> Lamson fish knives from old store cutlery stock and are offering them here <U>individually</U> priced. Original and as new measuring 8 7/8 inches in total leingth with the just post war <I>LAMSON STAINLESS STEEL / MADE IN U.S.A.</I> blade marking and original early grip design, this knife will make a welcome <I>user</I> addition to the tackle box or is worthy of display as a collector among period fishing gear or cutlery. <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. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!  This attractive 48 star GAR stick flag, is printed in the traditional old style on coarse cotton gauze measuring 18 X 10 1/2 inches. Recovered from a defunct G. A. R. Civil War veteran hall some years ago, we have had a small number of these flags in storage since. They without the stick and easily framed if you wish they remain in excellent unused condition yet offer the charm of the early printed construction on course gauze expected of these flags from the 1860s through to the earliest c.1912, 48 star flags. (After about 1913 these stick memorial and parade flags can be expected to be printed on cotton of a much tighter weave.) Anyway as part of our <I>clean out / pick up</I> effort we are offering the few that we have individually priced while they last. A nice all original decoration piece without spending a ton of money. <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. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !  Our photographs will speak best for this crisp cased 6th plate tintype. A nice item for the medical collector, this image dates in the later 1860s through the early to mid 1870s. A nice Indian Wars / Western Frontier era piece for enthusiasts of that period. <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. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!

antique TIDDLYWINKS GAME $53.00

  

old model - Lamson FISH KNIFE $65.00

  

c. 1912 G. A. R. PARADE / MEMORIAL FLAG $40.00

  

post Civil War cased 6th plate NURSE TIN $165.00
We have a number of original Maine Civil War Lithograph Memorials printed in the period and are offering them here to the collector / historian who has a special interest in one of the Maine Regiments included in our offering. They average 17 X 21 inches and offer good evidence of age and originality while remaining in pleasing condition once framed. Most have one degree or another of age staining which is removable by a conservator. (We’d leave the age as original with the charm of decades of exposure to old pine frame backings.) Each will come loosely rolled in a protective tube. Most are colored and all will make an attractive showing, framed up and mounted on the wall. If you see something of interest from among the memorials listed here below send us an inquiry regarding the specific one and we will send you a photo with particulars and price. <CENTER><B><U> MAINE</U></CENTER> <CENTER><B> 3rd Inf. Co. F 5th Battery Lt. Art. 7th Battery Lt. Art. 11th Inf. Co. G 13th Inf. Co. C 16th Inf. Co. F 17th Inf. Co. F 25th Inf. Co. C 27th Inf. Officers & NCOs 27th Inf. Co. G </B></CENTER> <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>  Our photographs will likely do best to describe this striking mother of pearl gold nibbed ink dipping pen. An exceptionally attractive antique writing instrument remaining in fine original condition even to its as new <I>Norton & Co. No. 2</I> gold nib. As with <U>all direct sales</U>, we are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with refund of the purchase price upon return as purchased!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  All original and ready to play yet remaining in excellent condition, this staple of the Civil War camp has been well documented by Civil War site <I>diggers</I> and offers lots of eye appeal and period charm. With clear evidence of period construction and a rich age patina this old <I>Jews Harp</I> will be neat relic for the personal item collector or musical enthusiast. <B>ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!  We have rediscovered a small number of antique hard rubber cigar holders acquired years ago when such neat items showed themselves from defunct lodge and G.A.R. hall cleanouts. Offered here individually priced for the collector / tobacciana enthusiast who would like one. We have used a quarter here for size comparison. These old <U>hard rubber</U> holders are, despite their obvious age, in new, unused condition and came from the final cleanout of the <B> BOSWORTH MEMORIAL Post #2 G. A. R.</B> which had been located in Portland, Maine. One of the last of the functioning Grand Army of the Republic halls in Maine, I remember watching the historic old building fall to the wrecking ball in the 1960s. Maine collectors since then, we have been fortunate to acquire a number of Maine in the Civil War and Maine Veteran treasures since that time. <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> <CENTER><FONT COLOR=#800000>If you have an interest in neat Civil War period things or Maine in the time, you may enjoy our museum site at:</FONT COLOR=#800000></CENTER> <CENTER><B><I>MaineLegacy.com</I></B></CENTER>

SPECIAL! Original Civil War Maine REGIM $265.00

  

antique Mother of Pearl / Gold nibbed DI $95.00

  

Civil War vintage JEWS HARP $55.00

  

Mid to late 1800s antique hard rubber – $35.00
V-AFM419510 ITEM CODE: 5704 ITEM NAME: 5 Civil War Cavalry letters: exchanged between Co. D 1st U. S. Drag. then 18th NY Cav. friends. SELLING PRICE: 365.00 DESCRIPTION: This group of five soldier’s letters consists of 4 letters by Sgt. then <B>Lt. Wim. Dubois</B>, a veteran of Co. D <B>1st U. S. Dragoons</B> now serving in the <B>18th New York Cavalry</B>, to <I>Friend</I> <I>Solomon O’Rielly</I> (needs research but clearly had some connection to the <I>old Co. D,</I> 1st Dragoons) and one letter on <U>Christian Commission Stationary</U> comes from <B>Sgt. Wm. Shackelford</B> to Solomon O’Rielly. Also a veteran of Co. D 1st Dragoons, Shackelford in now a member of the 18th N. Y. Cavalry but has been hospitalized at Jefferson Barracks by virtue of a gunshot wound for nearly a year. Best described by our photos and a brief synopsis of each, below, the letters are penned in ink and are relatively easy read. All remain in decent condition save one that though complete is torn in half. Dubois’s letters offer a sprinkling of the usual between friends but offers an interesting insight into Cavalryman life in Texas among the deeply pro Confederate population. Other friends of D Co. and the 18th Cavalry are mentioned with salutations passed along. <B>Sgt. George Rork</B> (<I>old Rork</I>) of the 1st Dragoons then 18th Cavalry is mentioned along with the shooting of the 18th’s Capt. Nowlan (Henry James Nowlan) by a <I>local desperado</I>. (Lt. Dubois seems quite contrary to life in Texas except for the abundance of <I>plenty of Mexican girls</I>.) Sgt. Shackelford’s letter on Christian Commission stationary from Jefferson Barrack’s Hospital may be a favorite of this group as it is penned in light blue ink in a pleasing hand and is devoted almost entirely to a lament of the recent loss of <B>President Abraham Lincoln</B> #1 January 18, 1865 - La Fourche, La. : Sgt. Wim. Dubois to "Friend Sol" (Solomon O’Rielly needs research) : Has been <I>out on scout for the last two weeks and just returned to this place</I>. Reports on the wellbeing of mutual friend Wim. Shackelford who is not doing well <I>laying in hospital so long</I> (We learn in another of these letters that their friend had been shot). Dubois encourages <I>Sol</I> to write their ailing friend <I>Sergt. William Shackelford</I> at <I>Ward C Jefferson Barracks, Missouri</I>. Advises that <I>old Rork is well</I> and wishes to be remembered. ( Geo. Rork Co. G 18th N.Y. Cavalry, like Dubois and Shackelford, had prior service in D Co. 1st U. S. Dragoons) It is clear that Solomon O’Rielly was a veteran of D Co. as well as Dubois inquires of him if he had <I>heard anything from the old Co</I>. (additional general interest content) #2 March 4,1865 – Kennerville, La.: Lt. Wim. Dubois to "Friend Sol" (Solomon O’Rielly needs research) : Advises "Sol" he has received a commission to 2nd Lt. mentions mutual friend George Rock again and advises that he has made Sargent. Received a letter from Shackelford and advises that "it has been eleven months today since he was shot". "That is a good while to lay in a hospital" says Dubois. He expresses doubt as to the optimism of his friend that "the war is almost over". "There will be a good deal of hard fighting yet" exclaims Dubois penning his opinion that the "Rebs will have to be well whipped". He advises of a buildup of Union troops in the area and rumors of an impending "expedition". He expects that "Mobile is the place". #3 April 24, 1865 – Jefferson Barracks Hospital, Missouri (on U. S. Christian Commission stationary) : Sgt. Wim. Shackelford to Solomon O’Rielly : The long hospitalized Sgt. Shackelford expresses distress at the death of Abraham Lincoln "all the world will mourn him" writes Shackelford. "We all looked to him as a father; a heavy blow to our country exclaims. The obviously distraught wounded Cavalryman expresses his pleasure at the letter he has received from his friend Solomon yet devoted the majority of his letter mourning the loss of the President. He does mention Dubois and pleasure at receiving a letter from Sgt. Geo. Rock. Sgt. Shackelford closes with assurance that <I>my wound is about healed up</I>. #4 Aug. 24, 1865 - San Antonio, Texas : Lt. Wim. Dubois to ‘Friend Sol’ (Solomon O’Rielly needs research) : Has been on the move and now has been in San Antonio about ten days; <I> We came from New Orleans, La. to this place by land and a long march it has been.</I> Lt. Dubois reports that <I> There are a good many troops in this state and at present, what they are going to do with us is more than I can say</I>. He advises that <I>the talk is that we are going to Mexico to fight the French</I>. Seems to like the place in general though all are eager for discharge. <I>Plenty of Mexican girls here</I> says he. As always remembers mutual friends Rock and Shackelford. #5 April 1, 1866 San Antonio Springs, Texas : Lt. Wim. Dubois to ‘Friend Sol’ (Solomon O’Rielly needs research) The Lieutenant’s opinion of Texas seems to have waned somewhat since his arrival in August of 1865. <I>Still laying in this old camp doing nothing of any impotence. Dull</I> says he though they did have some excitement recently when Capt. Nowlan of the 18th NY Cavalry was shot by a local <I>desperado. The people in this state with few exceptions are as much rebels now as they ever was. For my part I would rather fight them than to try and live in peace and hear them curse the Yankees every day. The very worst Rebels here get the best deals.</I> Lt. Dubois writes of a corral master in the place that is paid $100.00 a month who was Captain of a band of gorillas. The man boasts of the number of Yankees that he and his band murdered. Dubois writes of a dispute with the man over retrieval of horses from x-gorilla Captain’s corral. <I>I hit him over the head with a six-shooter and fetched him to his knees</I>. The fallen Reb soon threatened that he would shoot our Lt. Dubois next time he saw him but the Lieutenant advises that there is little danger. <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!  A nice <U>single</U> example of a classic Civil War vintage sand weighted, spun brass candlestick. All original and standing approximately 5 3/8 inches high, stick will polish up well though we think that would be a shame and so have left such bad acting to the choice of the new owner. With only the slightest bit of evidence of period use and a very light age patina after years of attic chest storage, this candlestick offers lots of charm and will fit in nicely in any Civil War period grouping. Until it was unfortunately broken up, an example of this style was, for many years included in the old <I>Gen. Robert E. Lee Headquarters Museum</I> collection in Gettysburg. please note: <B>ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!  Heavy cast iron safety match box, this neat little remnant of every day Civil War era life is boldly marked on the cover, <B>Self Closing – for matches & c., Patented Dec. 20, 1864, D. M & Co</B>. A nice example in a desirable size (illustrated here with quarter for size comparison) this example offers remnants of its original black enamel finish and good evidence of age and originality. An attractive piece for the antique wood stove or country kitchen as well as to the Civil War collector. <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. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  This attractive turned, hand cut bone chess set is complete and in exceptionally nice <I>as new</I>condition yet with good evidence of age and originality. The set is housed in its original 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 X 2 3/8 inch dovetail box. A desirable offering to suit a wide variety of collector interest to include antique games and Civil War personal items. (see: Gettysburg Visitor’s Center Civil War Museum 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 !

5 Civil War Cavalry letters: exchanged b $365.00

  

CIVIL WAR ERA BRASS CANDLESTICK $48.00

  

PAT. 1864 SELF CLOSING MATCH BOX $95.00

  

Victorian era antique - BONE CHESS SET $225.00
Not a big deal but a nice companion item to go with Civil War era personal items, period writing instruments or just to lay with an old slate. All original with good age but likely never used. please note: <B>ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!  This attractive jeweler made identification pin was fashioned from a period silver quarter, smoothed on its face and engraved with the Harp and Shamrock design of the hard-fought <B>Irish Brigade</B>. The initials of the original wearer <B>AO</B> appear in <I>old English</I> under the harp. The back of the disk bears the stamped marking <B>88 NY</B> (<U>Clearly period to the piece</U> but struck after the pin was made, the additional identification was likely the afterthought of the wearer.) Our research uncovered <U>only one</U> <B>A.O.</B> in the 88th N.Y.. Per the Regimental roster found in Vol. III of the 1893 publication of the N.Y. Adjutant’s Report Anthony O’Boye (a.k.a. Anthony O’Bogle) served as a Private in Co. E of the 88th. He was wounded art <B>Totopotomy, Virginia</B> and was listed as <I>absent, wounded, at muster-out of company</I> on June 30, 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>  A bit of a departure from our usual fare to be sure but we couldn’t resist this wonderful WW II vintage child’s representation of an Army Air Corps uniform. Clearly made in the period for a young boy of four or five years of age the outfit includes cap, <I>Ike</I> style jacket, <I>Sam Brown</I> style belt, tie and trousers. All remain in nice condition with no tears or repairs. Pleasing condition yet obviously lightly used in the period. Our photos should describe the outfit best. A really neat pre US Air Force outfit. <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!  Referred to in the period as a <I>fly bonnet</I> or <I>fly veil</I> back in the day these netted ornamentations served far more as a practical utility than as a decoration. Our background illustration of such is from a crochet instruction sheet published in an 1863 <I>Godey’s Ladies Book</I>. Acquired years ago when such neat things sometimes surfaced, this antique hand crocheted bonnet remains in fine apparently unused condition after decades of attic storage and some years in our own accumulation. please note: <B>ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!

1800s SLATE PENCIL $15.00

  

88th New York IRISH BRIGADE Identificati $425.00

  

WW II - CHILDS ARMY AIR CORPS UNIFORM $250.00

  

original Civil War vintage ‘fly bonnet’ $65.00
H 16in. x D 8in. PRICE PER LIGHT  H 40in. x D 14in. 7 in stock  H 40in. x D 16in.  H 16in. x W 10in. x D 12in.

ANTIQUE PENDANT LIGHTS. . . SET OF 4 $350.00

  

COOL PENDANT $1200.00

  

INDUSTRIAL PENDANT LIGHTS $1200.00

  

Bronze wall sconce light $0.00
H 28in. x D 14in.  H 20in. x W 12in. x D 22in. Original glas s globes  H 26in. x W 8in. x D 4in.   <b>Hopkins L. Turney, United States Congressman and Senator from Tennessee William M. Cocke, United States Congressman from Tennessee</b> <u>Hopkins L. Turney</u>: (1797-1851) Born at Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee, he fought in the Seminole War in 1818. He studied law, admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Jasper, Tenn.; moved to Winchester, Tenn., and continued with his law practice. Served as a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives, 1828-38. Served as U.S. Congressman, 1837-43, and U.S. Senator, 1845-51. He was the chairman of the Committee on Retrenchment, and also served on the Committee on Patents and the Patent Office. <u>Signature With State</u>: 6 1/2 x 1 3/4, in ink, Tennessee [the one written above the signature is in another hand], H.L. Turney, Tennessee [his name and Tennessee written below the autograph are written in the hand of Turney]. On the reverse side is a second autograph, that of United States Congressman William M. Cocke of Tennessee. <u>William M. Cocke</u>: (1815-96) Born in Rutledge, Grainger County, Tenn., he pursued classical studies and graduated from East Tennessee College at Knoxville. He then studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced in Rutledge and Nashville. Served as a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives, and later as a U.S. Congressman, 1845-49. Was chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions. Afterwards he held many local and State offices, dying in Nashville in 1896. <u>Signature With Place</u>: 6 1/2 x 1 3/4, in ink, Wm. M. Cocke, Rutledge, Tennessee.

CLASSIC PENDANT LIGHT $1200.00

  

Pair of cast iron restored wall sconces $4800.00

  

H 26in. x W 8in. x D 4in. $0.00

  

Autographs, Hopkins L. Turney & William $20.00
<b>He died while on active service in 1863!</b> (1806-63) He entered the navy in 1822, and sailed in the West Indies, off Africa, and along the China coast. He was appointed commander of the western flotilla at the beginning of the Civil War, and in Feb. 1862, with the cooperation of Gen. U.S. Grant, captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. In the ensuing capture of Fort Donelson, Foote was wounded. He aided Gen. John Pope on the Mississippi River, but his wound was not healing and he was obliged to take leave of his command. Having proved himself a gallant fighter on the rivers, he was awarded the Thanks of Congress, and appointed Rear Admiral, June 16, 1862. While still recuperating from his wound, he was put in charge of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, and on June 4, 1863 was given command of the fleet off Charleston, S.C. Unfortunately, Foote's wound never healed properly and he died enroute to his assignment on June 26, 1863. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Standing view portrait wearing naval uniform with epaulettes and holding his sword. Backmark: Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 587 Broadway, New York. Small cut in the extreme lower right edge of the mount. Does not affect the image. Light edge wear.  Dr. Francis Lord’s Civil War show 19 X 22 ¾ inch letter and number display board is offered here untouched just as the pioneer Civil War collector and author created it. The display offers 100 original Civil War period letters and numbers organized in sets according to size and style then wired (a few are glued) to a sheet of heavy art board and backed with a second art board sheet. Please note: We hope this piece will remain intact as a collection and have priced it at much less than half the going retail total of its individual parts hoping that will encourage purchase by an appreciative collector. <CENTER>A breakdown of the display with approximate size is as follows, sizes starting at the top by row: 7- 1 7/16 inch LETTERS ; 4- 1 3/8, 1- 1 5/8, 1-2, 1 2/4 inch NUMBERS; 8 – 1 1/16 inch LETTERS; 9 – 1 inch NUMBERS; 8 -1 inch LETTERS; 7- 1 inch LETTERS; 13 – ¾ inch NUMBERS; 13 – ¾ inch LETTERS; 7- ¾ inch LETTERS; 10- ½ inch NUMBERS; 12-1/2 inch LETTERS</CENTER> Of interest to the collector and preserved in our accompanying letter will be the fact that we acquired this piece several years ago when we were fortunate enough to purchase several groupings from the personal collection of our longtime friend, Dr. Francis Lord. A pioneer Civil War collector from a day when nearly no one else paid much attention to the details of many now valued Civil War collectable categories, Francis authored the widely known, multi volume reference, <I>Lord’s CIVIL WAR COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA</I>. While a lot of detailed knowledge has been gained as the interest and <U>value</U> of Civil War collectibles increased so dramatically over the years, Dr. Lord’s first and second volumes in particular and his <I>Civil War Sutlers & Their Wares</I> continue to offer valuable and reliable reference to Civil War collectors. (Use <I>Lord</I> in our search feature to find any other Lord collection items.) Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Plucked some years ago from a large collection of 18th century tableware, this attractive hand crafted knife and fork remain in exceptional condition with subtle evidence of age while appearing to be unused. Crafted in classic style with a knife offering a wide (1 1/8 inch) rounded blade tip for eating in the 1700s fashion. A classic two straight tine fork, both knife and fork of heavy forged construction, nicely finished yet, upon close inspection, with evidence of hand rasp shaping particularly on the inner surfaces of the fork’s tines. Both pieces have brass pinned, slabbed bone grips on classic tapered iron shanks. An outstanding pair that will display well with period eating and tableware. <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!  A wonderful display item for the 19th century textile enthusiast, this <B>MILLERS RIVER SHEETING</B> marking stamp emanates from the <I>Millers River Mfg.</I> textile mill located in Massachusetts. (see: Civil War years Mass. business directories as well as <I> The New England Business Directory </I>by Adams, Sampson & Co.) Located in a cradle of 19th century water powered manufacturing of all manner of goods, Millers River Sheeting was best known in this period for production of cotton sheeting and printing cloth. This textile hand stamp measures approximately 12 X 14 ½ inches and is a stout 3/4 inch thick. Constructed in the mid-19th century fashion with good evidence of hand chiseling, classic iron hardware and retaining lots of the <I>old blue</I> powder marking paint this hand stamp would have been applied to the outer sheet of large bundles or bales of sheeting destined for textile printing and fabrication mills. Rarely seen outside of dedicated museum collections and even then seldom found, this period original from the heart of New England’s 19th century textile region will make a decorative addition to any 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> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! <CENTER><FONT COLOR=#800000>If you have an interest in neat Civil War period things or Maine in the time, you may enjoy our museum site at:</FONT COLOR=#800000></CENTER> <CENTER><B><I>MaineLegacy.com</I></B></CENTER>

CDV Admiral Andrew H. Foote $45.00

  

Dr. Francis Lord’s own - Civil War LETTE $795.00

  

classic late 18th early 19th century sty $65.00

  

earlier to mid 1800s Millers River Cotto $275.00
<b>Can Leave Without Permission of His Headquarters</b> 5 x 8, imprint. Headquarters Department of the Gulf New Orleans, June 20, 1862 General Orders No. 43 No Officer commanding a Post, can leave said Post without obtaining permission from the Headquarters of the Department. By command of MAJOR GENERAL BUTLER R.S. DAVIS, Capt. and A.A.A.G. Excellent. Scarce Department of the Gulf imprint.  Once a relatively common find as they were released to antique sales from decades of attic storage such little bronze bells with its turned maple handle and iron clapper is now a scarce item on the antique and decorator market. (The awful habit of polishing off the decades of rich age patina only makes the original pure examples more desirable.) Illustrated here with a quarter for size comparison, this little bronze bell stands approximately 6 inches high and measures just under 3 ¼ inches across the mouth. A good size for desk or counter, this bell remains in untouched and completely original with no condition issues. 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 !  This circa 1864 check bears the ink signature of Bvt. Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Allen who served in the Civil War as Lt. Col. 2nd Wisconsin Infantry and then as Colonel of the 5th Wisconsin Infantry. The Civil War history of Gen. Allen includes command service with the famous Iron Brigade and action at 1st Bull Run and South Mountain where Allen lead his command as the 2nd stormed the enemy's position and as the brigade dislodged Confederate forces at Antietam. At Fredericksburg the 2nd held an exposed position taking heavy artillery fire. Thomas Allen’s baptism of fire in the Iron Brigade would serve well as he was commissioned as Colonel of the 5th Wisconsin on Christmas day 1862. Colonel Allen would command at Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and at Petersburg. He was listed as wounded 11/7/1863 Rappahannock Station, Virginia. On March 13, 1865 Colonel Allen was promoted Brig. General by Brevet for meritorious services during the war. The check measures approximately 7 ¾" X 3 5/8" and remains in crisp condition with brown ink signature. Gen. Allen’s bold endorsement is as Wisconsin’s Secretary of State. A nice original item for easy display or framing at a reasonable price. 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 !  All in nice solid condition with no splits or tears, this rare <B>Co. K 82 Indiana Infantry</B> ribbon shows some fading as good evidence of age and originality but will make a hard to find addition to any Civil War veteran collection. The hard fought 82nd Indiana participated in the battles of Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta Campaign, battles of Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Siege of Atlanta, battle of Jonesborough, Sherman's March to the Sea and the battle of Bentonville. <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. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!

General Butler Orders That No Officer Co $15.00

  

attractive antique BRONZE BELL $50.00

  

Wisconsin’s General T. S. Allen - SIGNE $55.00

  

Civil War Veteran – Co. K 82nd Indiana – $78.00
This Gettysburg souvenir book containing a full complement of twenty chromolithograph images on heavy linen embossed post card like stock as one would expect of mid through third quarter 1900s. The images sport a string binding and cedar covers of battlefield recovered wood. Souvenir knickknacks of battlefield cut cedar have long since passed in the local gift shops and have now become a collectable in and of themselves as so many visiting tourists and earlier day aging Civil War veterans wanted something of the battlefield to take home. (use our search feature to see items 4515 and 2000) The front cover (2 7/8 X 3 ¾ inches) features inset photos of battle commanders Meade and Lee, with <B>Gettysburg, PA July 1, 2, 3, 1863</B> in the lower right corner. Images include such well known battlefield locations as the Pennsylvania State Memorial, Spangler's Spring, Little Round Top and the Warren Monument, Hancock Avenue Looking South, Alabama Memorial, North Carolina Memorial, Statutes of Generals Buford and Reynolds and Hall's Maine Battery, New York Memorial and National Cemetery, Lincoln Speech Memorial, Eternal Light Peach Monument, General Meade's Headquarters, General Lee's Headquarters, US National Cemetery, Minnesota Monument, Jennie Wade House, Big Round Top From The Valley Of Death, Monument of Father Corby - Chaplain of the New York Irish Brigade and Virginia State Memorial. This all original Gettysburg Battlefield souvenir remains complete and in nice condition yet offers good evidence of age. 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 !  H 19in. x W 16in. x W 6in.  H 24in. x D 14in.  H 30in. x W 20in. x W 8in.

Gettysburg Battlefield Souvenir $45.00

  

STEAMPUNK LAMP $450.00

  

GOOSENECK MACHINIST LAMP $850.00

  

STEAMPUNK TABLE LAMP $500.00
H 46in. x W 52in. x D 3in.  H 24in. x W 60in. x D 33in. PEWTER OR ZINC  H 55in. x D 28in. x D 28in.  H 70in. x D 28in. x D 24in.

GARDEN GATES $950.00

  

BATHING TUB ROMAN $2800.00

  

STAGE LIGHT VINTAGE $1250.00

  

STAGE LIGHT VINTAGE $950.00
H 36in. x W 24in. x D 12in.  H 30in. x W 12in. x D 18in.  H 21in. x W 54in. x D 15in.  H 44in. x D 12in. sold as a pair

Large Lucite wall lights $0.00

  

H 30in. x W 12in. x D 18in. $0.00

  

H 21in. x W 54in. x D 15in. $0.00

  

pulley lights vintage industrial $1600.00
H 56in. x D 12in PRICE/EACH  H 77in. x D 10in. MORE AVAILABLE  H 94in. x W 58in. x D 19in.  H 56in. x D 22in.' TWO AVAILABLE PRICE PER LIGHT

INDUSTRIA LPULLEY PENDANT LIGHTS $950.00

  

PENDANT GLOBE FIXTURE $0.00

  

LEGAL FILE CABINET MULTIDRAWER $2500.00

  

DECO PENDANT LIGHT $1000.00


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