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Antiques & Collectables — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:896
Sale Title:Antiques & CollectablesLots with images:855
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:534
Date:5-Dec-2010
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Medical Manuals, Practical Surgery by Robert Liston, 588 pages and 100 illustrations published in 1844 by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co. 250 Market street Philadelphia, One Vernier scalpel with a chequered ebony handle, one card board box of medicine vials, vials are complete with corks and labels
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2 carte-de-visite's A front on stitting studio view from the hips up of a full bearded Union officer wearing a single breasted frockcoat with belt, buckle and over the shoulder strap. He is wearing a model 1850 foot officer's sword, Photographer's backmark Washington DC, Pencil Id on back Captain Littlefield of Maine, superb Image. A sitting 3/4 studio view of a full bearded officer wearing a double breasted frock coat with belt and buckle. Identified as Colonel Thomas Roberts commanded the 17th Maine…
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A sailor's letter written by John Cosby to his wife Irene on the 16th July 1864, while he was serving on the U.S.S Cinnamon at Port Royal, South Carolina, complete with cover and stamp, Another letter with sailing ship letterhead written in ink by a Union sailor to his sister Irene, no cover
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A below knees studio view of a sitting mature Union soldier of solid build, with a determined look on his face, he wears a single breasted frock coat, full beard, but no moustache, left arm resting on a table, right arm resting on right thigh, Circleville Ohio photographers back mark. A sitting waist up studio view of a union soldier wearing an open non regulation sack coat with outside pocket showing handkerchief. Top button is fastened, waist coat and watch chain are visible. He wears his forage cap,…
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Carte-de-visite album of embossed leather containing forty civil war period carte-de-visite's including Gen Winfield Scott, John Wilkes Booth, the Wisconsin eagle, old Abe, the Humiston children, other soldiers, politicians, women etc
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1/6 th half cased ambrotype of a sitting knees up view of a bearded artillery officer, he wears a single breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. His Hardee hat with crossed cannon insignia sits on a table to his right. Military manuals, Instructions for field Artillery 588 pages, Published in 1863, a good tight copy. Instructions for Field Artillery 348 pages and numerous illustrations, published in 1863 by D Van Nostrand, 192 Broadway, New York, front and back cover water stained
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Antique American Civil War shirt, made of light cotton, has Mother of pearl buttons, good sound condition
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A large set of naval binoculars in leather case, 2 carte-de-visite's A front on full standing studio view of Daniel Chester, Acting assistant Engineer, U.S.N, he wears a double breasted frock coat, with shoulder straps and gold bars at wrist. Right hand rests on back of chair, left arm by his side, Photographer's back mark, Brooklyn, N.Y. Head and shoulders view of Henry Tudor Harris, Acting Assistant paymaster, U.S.N, he wears a double breasted frock coat with shoulder stripes, photographers back mark,…
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Artillery group, Scarlett enlisted man's hat cord, sponge head for cannon bore, enlisted man's brass crossed cannon insignia, age discoloured, artillery gunner's gimlet for putting hole in the wooden cartridge bag prior to firing, A sitting with legs crossed studio view of a young Union artilleryman, along with a full standing studio view of a union soldier with bushy moustache, wearing a breasted frock coat. Period hand written id on back Wm T Merril, Portsmouth Nh, it is believed to be Merril served in…
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Navy sail makers kit, Cotton bag stencilled Usn, containing needle containers stag handled jack knife, palm thimble etc
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Officer's side arms belt, eagle plate, sword straps, cap pouch, cartridge case, holster, all in excellent condition, (a rare set)
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Artillery russet brown gunner's implement pouch with belt and buckle
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2 packets of sealed arm documents, containing approx, twenty to thirty orders and reports. Sealed with red wax, one dated 3rd November 1864 the other 4th November 1864, Have not been opened since that date
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Army grave flag holder, made of cast iron in the shape of a Gar medal and fixed to a metal rod. Was pushed into the ground at the site of a Union Civil War veteran's grave, a small national flag placed there on Memorial Day inducted the last resting place of a Civil War veteran. A report of the Soldiers national Cemetery at Gettysburg, 212 pages by Singerly and Myers, Harrisburg 1865, Contains the names of all Union soldiers buried there along with the plans for the dedication that was held there on the…
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U.S model 1816 Flintlock musket by Pomeroy 69 cal 42 ' barrel secured vy 3 bands, breech marked US 1826, lock marked L Pomeroy US 1826, fitted with a re enforced cock and brass pan, iron regulation furniture, wear to profiles, patchy grey patina to barrel, bands and furniture, fine salt and pepper pitting to lock and cock, stock with Ch carved to lhs and faint cartouche, complete with rod, swivels and correct socket bayonet
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French pattern 1842-3 band percussion musket, 69 cal, 40.5 ' barrel, plain unmarked lock, iron regulation furniture, slight wear to profiles, dark blackish patina to all metal, good looking stock with a couple of areas of old borer holes, complete with swivels and rod
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Windsor Percussion rifled musket, 577 cal: 39 ' barrel: p bore: standard front and rear sights: slide missing from rear sight: lock marked with Royal Cypher Windsor 1856: mellow brass regulation furniture: wear to profiles and markings: silver grey finish al all metal with considerable areas of pitting'p stock complete with swivels and rod
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Spencer breech loading 3 band rifle, 56 cal: 30 inch barrel, f to g bore, standard front and rear sights: breech marked Spencer repeating rifle Co Boston mass Patd March 1860: g profiles and clear address: blue/ plum finish to barrel 5 bands, grey to action and fittings, generally good stock and forend: rhs of butt has an oblong recession inlet to stock 3 inch x ¾’ where plaque has been removed: complete with original leather sling and socket Bayonet
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Scarce U.S model 1860 enlisted men's naval cutlass, 26 inch curved blade with light and dark patches, single fullers by Ames, ricasso marked U.S A.D.K 1864, soft mellow patina to brass ¾ bowl guard and pommel, ribbed leather over wood grips, brass wire binding missing, correct leather scabbard with copper rivets
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Enlisted man's side arms, consisting of belt, brass oval U.S buckle, cap pouch, model 1855 socket bayonet, complete with scabbard and frog. Shows some wear due to use
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Oval cabinet photograph of a standing Union army officer, with bushy sideburns, he is wearing a single breasted frock coat, with 2nt Lt's shoulder straps. He stands with his right hand in his coat. To his right stands very attractive woman wearing a full sleeved plaid patterned dress, her left hand is resting on his right arm, some light foxing to the image, modern frame
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Two Union army discharge certificates. One to a sergeant Major John A Bodanier 24th Regiment N.Y Cavalry at Cinds Mills Maryland 24th June 1865. disability discharge to William Gaily, company C 199th New York Infantry, front of Richmond 30th January 1865 due to his very poor eyesight. Both are in modern frames. Carte-de-visite shows a group of Union army officers with English civilians and British Army Officers, taken during General McClellan's Peninsula Campaign in 1862, Image lacks card board backing,…
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2 oval framed 1860's photo's of civil war women. album sized oval cabinet photograph in a lovely period walnut frame of Mrs. Georgina Hoad of Connecticut. Her brother Assistant paymaster George Work went down with his ship during the battle of Mobile bat 5th August 1864. A cabinet sized hand coloured photograph in a period oval frame of an attractive young woman, identified as a Mrs Pollack
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One cabinet size framed photo, of a seated view of a young Union soldier wearing a fine quality opened four button sack coat, showing waist coat and watch chain, In an unusually shaped period walnut frame, Image has some light fading
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Two discharge certificates, Thomas Moss a musician in the band of the 1st New Jersey. He is described as thirty five years 5' 7' in height, dark complexion hazel eyes light hair at time of enlistment his occupation was a weaver, served for 8th July 1861 - until 16th February 1862. Daniel Taylor drum Major in the Band 44th Regiment of New York Volunteers, Served from 16th October 1861 until 7th April 1862, discharged by surgeons ticket of disability suffering form Rheumation. Both in modern frames (2)
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A set of non regulation leather cavalry saddle bags, with iron buckles on sides.Stenciled inside is 1st Nh 1861, condition very good
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Soldiers mess kit, consisting of a coffee pot, tin plate, knife, fork and spoon, various mugs, food containers and cooking utensils
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Civil War Artillery grease bucket, cylindrical metal construction 8 inches high 7 inches diameter, pivoting domed lid, suspension chains, flaking black paint, leather limber pad, fits over end of the pole to prevent damage to the horses
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Officer's hospital fine cotton pyjamas, with white mother of pearl buttons, embroidery around button holes, one leg is buttoned to allow access to wound, cloth is discoloured by medication
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Two Civil war blankets, one grey with three stripes at either end, reputed to be a Union soldiers army blanket. One cream with large brown stains identified as human blood, claimed to be a blanket form a civil war army hospital
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Model 1863 Artillery bit and 1863 leather bridle
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Model 1859 enlisted man's McClellan saddle complete with frnders, woollen girth, carbine thimble, straps etc, some tears in the rawhide and lacks saddle bag hook
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A set of six wooden splints for lower leg, arm and shoulder, Made by A.M Day of Ohio
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A leather doctor's bag believed to have belonged to Dr Benjamin Rush, 13th New York Cavalry, bag shows use, very similar to one featured on page 34 Volume 1 Civil War Medical and Surgical Instruments by Damman
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Union enlisted man's artillery shell jacket, regulation dark blue wool with crimson trim, sleeves lined with white muslin. Twelve small eagle buttons down front, two on each collar, two on each cuff. Some slight mothing, condition very good
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Single breasted black clerical frock coat, with eleven black cloth covered buttons (one Missing) circa early 1900's, excellent condition
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Union army officer's single breasted frock coat with 2nd Lieutenant's shoulder straps, all buttons present, coat shows wear with some slight mothing, name of Woodard written in ink on one sleeve lining, possibly 2nd Lt George Woodard 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
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Union infantry officers single breasted frock coat with captain's shoulder straps, Uniform is complete with all eagle buttons, coat has nice quilted chest lining Condition very good comes with a half cased 1/6 ambrotype of a young boy found in the coats inside breast pocket
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Naval officer's uniform, double breasted frock coat with two rows of nine gilt navy buttons, no buttons on cuffs or tail. Both coat and trousers are in excellent condition, comes with two spare Navy Buttons
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Union army officers double breasted frock coat with Rhode Island Buttons Lt Colonel staff shoulder straps, but not fixed to coat, some minor mothing
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Soldier's personal items, leather covered glass hip flask, with pewter cup, silver folding cup with Japanned container one japanned metal drinking cup
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Non regulation brass spur with original leather straps and a regulation brass spur with original leather strap
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Full standing studio view of a full bearded U.S army officer, wearing a double breasted frock with shoulder straps. He stands with left hand on hip, right hand on back of chair.2 cent orange stamp on back, Back mark Buffalo. Head and shoulders view of a young Union soldier with a small moustache, he wears an unbuttoned single breasted coat showing his unbuttoned waistcoat, no back mark. A group of Union army officers, with several British army officers and civilians taken on the peninsula during General…
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U.S Civil War 5th Massachusetts Regiment Musicians Shako, black pressed felt skull with black patent leather trim to crown, 2 tone green woollen pom pom, black leather visor with brass musician's buttons brass bugle shako plate with central 5, sweat band and lining, along with a leather flag holder
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Full plate oval album photo head and shoulders view of a full bearded Union Army Captain, he wears an unbuttoned single breasted frock coat, showing waist coat. He wears a Mc Dowell style forage cap with infantry horn insignia
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Two cotton with brass buckles tourniquets, one still wrapped in original brown paper, two surgeons instruments, one for holding swabs, the other could be an obstetrics hook
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Two officer's razor strops and one razor in case, one strop used by asst/Surgeon Marshall Perkins 14th Regt N.H.V and so marked. The other marked Maj J.H Chandler 7th N.H.V
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Surgeons pocket kit made from red Moroccan leather by Sharp and Smith of Chicago, most instruments intact, and have tortoise shell handles, clasp is broken, outside leather shows wear
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Naval Manual ‘Regulations for the Government of U.S Navy’ Government Printing Office Washington D.C 1865, a nice tight copy in very good condition. U.S Navy enlisted man's dark blue woollen hat, with serrated cloth circle designs on top. No moth damage, a rare item in excellent condition. Envelope with pink 3 cent stamp cancelled 11th June 1864 addressed to Act/Assistant Surgeon Joseph Cottrell U.S.N. U.S.S Mackinaw James River Via Fortress Munroe. U.S Navy pay voucher hand written in ink on printed form…
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Full front on standing view of a young Union army officer. He wears a single breasted frock coat with shoulder straps, belt eagle buckle and sash. He stands with left hand on photographer's column, right arm by side. Studio view of two young women, one sitting the other standing. Both are holding letters in their hands. Written in ink on the bottom border of the images is ‘With the love of G and J
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Cased civil War Union naval officer's dress epaulettes with fringe. At sometime the emblems of rank have been removed, Japanned tin box is post war
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Union Officer's single breasted waist coat, complete with State of Massachusetts buttons, white cotton lining, has small chamois pocket watch bag in one pocket. Excellent condition
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Union Officer's crimson silk sash, complete with tassels, worn under the leather waist belt to avoid wear to the uniform coat. Sash has some minor staining, and one tassel is a little loose, condition very good
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Naval navigation instruments and two naval carte-de-visite's, Ebony and brass parallel rule dated 1862 (in original cardboard box) and brass protractor, both stamped U.S.N. carte-de-visite full standing studio view of a U.S Naval officer, he wears a single breasted frock coat with shoulder straps, coat is un buttoned showing waistcoat, he holds coat lapel with his right hand. Carte-de-visite sitting waist up studio view of a U.S naval officer with small moustache, he wears a single breasted frock coat open…
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Cased regimental flute stamped 5th Mass Inf in a blue velvet lined case which is separated the hinges and outside shows wear
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Three cased images, cased ambrotype of a waist up view of a Union soldier with a moustache, and small goatee beard, he wears his forage cap and an unbuttoned single breasted coat with shoulder tabs, and corporal stripes. Waist coat and watch chain are visible. Slight hand tinting to subjects cheeks. Cased ambrotype of a young soldier wearing a dark single breasted frock coat, with a dark collar, he sits with left elbow on table and clenched right hand on his thigh. Hinge of case is weak. Cased tintype of a…
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Soldier's letter from Brandy Station, Virginia dated 14th September 1863, complete with cover and pink 3 cent stamp. Soldiers letter for Louisiana tells of rebel torpedos sinking Yankee gunboats, complete with cover and printed title Office Provost Marshall, Paris of Jefferson, 3 cent pink Washington stamp
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Carte-de-visite's Full standing front on studio view of a full beared Union arm sergeant, he wears a single breasted frock coat with sergeants stripes, he stands with left hand on hip and right hand rests on back of chair, no back mark. An ankles up sitting front on view of a young Union soldier. He wears a large four button blouse showing waistcoat, Right arm rests on a table, left hand left thigh, period hand written Id on bottom of image William Rose Company B, Photographer's back mark. Providence,…
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Report of the Superintendent of the U.S Coast Survey for 1855. A large book containing information about tides, ocean currents etc large folded maps in rear of book large volume, covers a bit loose. A head and neck profile view of a U.S naval cadet, anchor insignia on collars, back mark Newport Rhode Island. A full sitting studio view of a young U.S naval officer, he wears an unbuttoned single breasted frock coat with shoulder straps, buttons around cuffs his partially unbuttoned waist coat is also visible
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Cased ambrotype of a young sitting soldier wearing a four button blouse. He holds his forage cap in his left hand, B16 on top of cap. Piece of paper taped to outside of case, Id him as a private in Company B 16th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, case separated at hinge but repaired with black tape. Full case ambrotype waist up view of a young soldier wearing a nine button single breasted dark grey shell jacket, two buttons on cuff. All buttons have been gilded. Case is separated at hinge but has been repaired…
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Circa 1860's stethoscope or hearing aid and two medical manuals, ‘Consumption How to prevent it How to cure it by James C Jackson M.D, published by B.Everett Ermerson Boston 1862. Anatomy of Physiology by Dr Calvin Cutter published by Benjamin Mussey Boston 1847
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Civil War Mortar and pestle, eleven medical instruments some with ebony handles including swaps, probes, trocars etc
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Soldiers Tobacco group, 3 cigars, one twist of tobacco leaf, one packet of Honey Dew tobacco, a strip of matches
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A beautiful embossed leather portfolio, border outlined with gold leaf, with hand written inscription inside cover. Edwin Hale Abbot from his Grandfather, 1st February 1850, complete with blotting paper, some period documents and envelopes, brass catch
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Military Commission Report on The Art of War in Europe 1854 - 1856, A report by major A Mordecai of the U.S Ordinance Department 232 Pages and fold out plates of European arms and ammunition. George W Bowman, printer Washington 186 Covers show wear and some foxing throughout
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Two artillery powder bags, and two carte-de-visite's head and shoulder view of a young soldiers wearing the single breasted shell jacket
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Leather musicians pouch with German silver initials on flap H C B, white leather musician's belt with brass half buckle Lyre emblem.2 carte-de-visite's - Full standing studio view of two drummer boys, arms folded drum sticks held in left hand, they are wearing a four button sack coat, forage cap, with wreath insignia, side drums and sling. No back mark. Full standing with legs crossed studio view of an army musican.He wears a single breasted frock coat with three rows of buttons, shako with feather plume.…
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Soldiers letters, one written by private Elias Butterbaugh (regiment Unknown) from David's island Hospital N.Y dated 31 st June 1865 to his father and mother advising them how much longer he will be in hospital. Another written by Surgeon W . J McKim form army hospital in Vicksburg dated 28th July 1864.Complete with cover and 3 cent stamp to his friend John Hewes of canton County Ohio advising that he has been placed in charge of Hospital No 2 Written by Thomas Moore from Camp Defiance, Cairo Illinois,…
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Antique pine lap desk, containing two ink wells and period eye glasses
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Surgeons pocket kit made from red Moroccan leather, broken clasp and containing seven small instruments most have tortoise shall handles, John Evans maker
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1/6 plate cased ambrotype of two sitting soldiers wearing dark blue single breasted frock coats, showing watch chains, brass shoulder scales which have also been tinted gold, case has been repaired at hinge with black tape. 1/8 cased ambrotype waist up view of a sitting young soldier, he wears an open nine button shell jacket, showing shirt.Hankerchief in top breast pocket. Left hand resting on back of chair, case separated at hinge, but repaired with tape
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U.S pattern 1864 leather cartridge case, complete with tins, embossed U.S on flap, made at Springfield, Mass case has inspectors mark, G.J Woodbury, U.S Ord Dept sub Inspector, Replacement sling, condition good
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Small surgeons Metacarpal saw with checked ebony handle, name Milliken stamped on blade, Medical book ‘Principles of Physiology Structure of the functions of the Organs of man’ by J Comstock and A.N Cummings Md published by Pratt, Woodford and company New York 1851
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Dug items, A brass oval U.S cartridge box plate, a brass round eagle plate for the cartridge box sling, the barrel of a Colt Navy revolver, cylinder from a Colt Navy revolver, remains of two brass shoulder scales
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A Rare U.S Patt 1852 Naval Officer's sword belt, brass buckle is the 2 piece boy scout type with eagle and anchor centre wreath of leaves outer buckle, good leather with some fine aged cracks, complete with hanging straps, overall very good condition
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A Union arm clothing ledger 15 1/2 inch x 10 1/2 inches, dated February 1864 for Company H 107th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry detailing items of uniforms issued some front pages missing. Paper back arm ledger ‘Company Service Records’ listing promotions, resignations etc no state Just 36th Regiment. List of soldiers killed wounded etc
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Model 1859 McClellan leather saddle girth with a small leather sword knot complete with fringe, leather cavalry carbine thimble, complete with strap and buckle, good condition, curry comb with wooden handle. Carte-de-visite head and shoulders view of a young cavalryman, he wears the regulation shell jacket
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Medical papers, 3 pages from a hospital register listing soldier patients receiving treatment in ward 17 Mc Clellan General Hospital Philadelphia Pennsylvania, dates Saturday 5th December 1863 and Sunday 6th December 1863 Wednesday 20th January 1864 and Thursday 21st January 1863 Monday 13th June 1864 and Tuesday 14th June 1864. Cover of a packet of Medical plaster of Paris, used by army surgeons for setting broken limbs Dr L.R. Herrick's Perforated plaster
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Civil war soldier's Masonic ballot box with black and white marbles along with a Freemason's handbook, edited by Daniel Sickles, a famous Union General, published by Clarke and Maynard, New York, 200 pages, a good tight copy, some scuffing on covers and slight tears on spine
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Cavalry brown leather belt with Model 1851 brass eagle buckle and sabre straps, excellent condition
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Artillery Gunner's Lanyard wooden handle, cord and hook, all complete in good condition
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Opera length facetted jet black bead necklace with Garnet
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Graduated pink pearl high lustre necklace with floral ruby and large pink pearl (10 mm) pendant, 9kt clasp
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Pair of cultured Pearl earrings (Approx 12 mm) with Ruby and Diamonds on 18kt
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Dangle white Pearl bracelet
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Pair of Edwardian Nephrite earrings on gold
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Edwardian large drop Pearl pendant on 15kt gold with seed Pearls
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Amethyst briolette earrings on 9kt
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Loose 16ct Ruby
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Loose Canary brilliant cut diamond, approx 0.56
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Cushion cut Amethyst and Diamond pendant
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Mother of Pearl silver bracelet
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Citrine and Silver pendant
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20cts oval Emerald
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7.5cts blue Topaz in square form
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Jade bangle
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Boden Edelstahl Germany diamond wrist watch with black band c1930
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Platinum ladies diamond wrist watch on white gold plate band
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Ruby bar brooch set in 9ct gold
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Silver bracelet with opal and white stone
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