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Description | Price |
| MISCW7- Y1000 |
Civil War Period Folding Horn Comb |
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Horn case and comb, with pins and metal inset. Approximately 3-1/5" when closed, 5-1/2" open. Typical item carried in the soldier knapsak. | SALE $35.00 |
| MISCW7- DB843 |
Civil War Period Bone Nail Brush. |
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Curved bone handle with five rows of bristles inset into curve of bone. Has brass (?) handle. Approximately 2-9/10" in length overall, 1-1/" wide. | SALE $28.00 |
| MISCW7- P413 |
Civil War Period Leather Wallet |
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Has partial black stencil that looks like it could be "French". Dad labeled it for T. French, from the 6th New York Cavalry so not sure if it was part of a lot of itmes belonging to him. Thomas French was a 2nd Lieutenant and was discharged on account of wounds received in action in 1863. Folds with strap to hold closed. Accordion style pockets, and another section that folds out with linen backing (not sure original). Has embossed oxen and farmer scene. Approximately 4-1/2" x 3" when folded, 7-3/4" when open. | SALE $60.00 |
| MISCW7- V1125 |
19th Century Wooden Ink Sander |
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Sander of "pounce pot" turned with old ink stains and one chip along rim (see image). Approximately 2-9/10" high and 2-9/10" diameter at the top. | SALE $40.00 |
| MISCW7- 79-D118 |
Civil War Surgeon's Leather traveling Mirror |
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Leather case, approximately 5x 7-1/4" closed. Leather flap closes to protect beveled oval mirror. Missing tie down tab but has metal post. Evidence of gold stenciling on back. Came with a lot from Elehus S. Foster, Asst. Surgeon in 7th Vermont Vols. | SALE $85.00 |
| MISCW7- H2911 |
Civil War Period Pewter Mirror |
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Circular zinc case, approximately 2-3/5" in diameter. Typical for the period, carried by soldiers, it has a purplish red liner inside. Back has an embossed design and small metal ring to pull the two halves apart. Edge of cover damaged (see image). See Lord's Civil War encyclopedia Vol. I pg. 179 and Vol. 2 pg. 201. | SALE $50.00 |
| MISCW7- H2912 |
Civil War Period "Housewife" |
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Leather and velvet housewife with home for thimble (see image). Velvet pile is mostly worn away on the pincushion ends. Often made for soldiers by the wives, mothers or girlfriends to hold sewing supplies. | SALE $45.00 |
| MISCW7- B1724 & O1351 |
Civil War Period Candle Wick Trimmers |
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Candle wick trimmers by "W.B. Barnard, Pat'd Dec. 27th, 1864" model. For maintaining candle wicks of lamps by removing carbon build-up and left over oil residue. Have one with patent date and one stamped just with "Barnard". | SALE $45.00 each |
| MISCW7- H2963 |
Civil War Period Playing Cards |
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Four playing cards, see image. Nothing oSet of four.n reverse of card. Typical cards used by soldiers to "while away the time" in camp. Traditional French suits of hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades. Some foxing to cards but otherwise in excellent shape. | SALE $40.00 For the set |
| MISCW7- 100A173 |
Civil War Period Bone Toothbrush |
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Bone with bristles, approximately 3-3/10" long. See Lord's III, pg. 188 and Lord's I pg. 263 for similar. | *SALE $40.00 |
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