Non-Dug

Price: $185.00

Nice looking unmarked pistol cartridge box which is complete with loops, finial, and latch. The leather remains very pliable with some crazing throughout. It would add to any officer or cavalry display.

 

Price: $385.00

M1858 Smoothside canteen w/ chain & stopper. There are no markings on the spout and the overall condition is very good. The brown cover does have tears on both sides, which can be seen in the pics. There is an 'M' above one of the tears. Because the stitching is on the outside on both sides of the spout, I do not believe this cover is original from the arsenal. However, the weave of the cloth and its condition does indicate that it is within the war era. Although almost all of the canteens that are on the market today without covers (as most did not survive), the wool cover on a canteen did have a purpose. It is written that to keep your water 'ice cold', you are to dip your canteen in water to wet the woolen cover. When the water starts to evaporate from the cover, it will take the heat with it, thus keeping the water cool. So although the stitching on this one is probably not arsenal work, I do believe it to be of period.

 

Price: $135.00

A medium sized 19th century coffee pot made of tin. It measures approximately 4.25" across the base and stands about 7" tall including the handle which is separated on one side of the lid. Otherwise the soldering is stable and it would hold water today. It does have the standard wire carrying handle. These are the types of items that only enhance your infantry or camp display.

 

Price: $95.00

Your basic percussion cap box with no maker's marks noted. The leather pouch has both belt loops and brass finial. The leather closure tab on the outer flap is torn, as can be seen in the images. The bonus with this one, which is missing on most, is that it has the lamb's wool inside. The leather remains pliable and with the exception of the closure the box is in overall great shape. Though it appears insignificant in appearance, its existence and its contents were the life's blood of the infantryman and his weapon.

 

Price: $195.00

A really nice pair of binoculars in partial case. The binocular themselves are in really good condition with both shades present and retractable. The optics are fair and the eye piece does elevate. Most all of the leather wrap around the grips are present as is the "Day & Night" on the extensions. The leather case is missing the lid and the shoulder strap. These most likely date late to post war, but nonetheless are a nice pair of glasses.

 

Price: $225.00

M1858 Bullseye canteen in overall good condition. This unmarked canteen has all of the strap loops and the soldering is solid throughout the piece. There are no rust holes or active oxidation noted and it would probably hold water today. The spout has the initials "BCR" carved into it. It would appear that it had been painted gold at one time and the wear and age of the piece would indicate that it has been there for quite some time, possibly indicative of it being in a G.A.R. Hall or something similar. Nonetheless and great personalized piece from the war.

 

Price: $130.00

Nice looking non-dug flask manufactured by the American Flask & Cap Company. Their mark can be partially made out on the top of the cap. The motif of rabbits and birds represents the "Hanging Game Scene" and can be referenced on p321 of Riling's "Powder Flask Book". The overall condition of this piece is good. It remains solid with no unnatural holes or openings. One of the sling rings is missing and the patent mark can be partially made out on the top. However there are no pushes or deformities noted. It has an overall dark presence and the measurer release trigger still works. This flask dates as early as pre-civil war and as late as 1870.

 

Price: $125.00

Circa 1870's umbrella frame. There is one support that is broken, as seen above, otherwise it raises and locks into place. The top has the an add from where the umbrella came from; "Edward H. Sommer" "1870 West 25 St" "Cleveland Sixth City" It has a wood handle which is partially split down one side. The handle appears to have a gold wash and has the name "Agnes" ornately engraved on the bottom. This is a restorable antique and would clean up nice. It measures 41" long.