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Civil War relic horse watering bit.
This piece, recovered in central Virginia, was used when watering horses.
It measures about 7 inches from ring to ring.
Item H9039 $24.99
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Civil War relic Confederate silver-plated rosette.
The design is similar to the Confederate battle flag, though we can't say for
sure that is what it represents. This heavily silver-plated rosette has a
lead-filled back. This piece, found in Virginia remains a beautiful artifact,
despite being broken.
Item H9038 $39.99
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2 antebellum heavy iron stirrups- great for reenactors.
These pieces
are in very good condition for their age, though there
is some surface rust.
They stand 6.375 inches high and are 5.75 inches
at their widest, and each stirrup weighs 1 pound.
Item H9037 $39.99
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Indian Wars vintage (or later) brass horse bit.
Both sides are marked "Non-corrosive" and with a whale logo. One side is
better than the other, and the letters "I.M.C." are inside the whale. It
measures about 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches long. This is a very solid
piece and will display beautifully.
Item H9036 $49.99
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Non-dug Civil War era Confederate-style spur.
This small (2.75 inch gap) spur was found in the Antietam area
and will display quite nicely.
Item H9035 $185.00
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Excavated Richmond spur.
Recovered in Ashland, Virginia, in 2010, this style spur is referenced in Howard R. Crouch's Historic American Spurs
on page 50. Crouch says that these spurs "were likely produced at the
Richmond Arsenal and from the same reddish, high copper content brass that
was used to make the CS two-piece waist belt plates. This medium-size spur
is Crouch's number CS 1.
Item H9034 $295.00
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Enlisted man's M1859 gutter-back spur.
This uncleaned specimen was recovered in Petersburg, Virginia.
Most of the rowel is present, though it no longer moves. (The gap
is 3.125" at its widest.) This piece will show nicely in your collection.
Item H9033 $79.99
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Beautiful Richmond spur.
This non-dug specimen was found in a barn in Virginia. This style spur is referenced
in Howard R. Crouch's Historic American Spurs on page 50. Crouch says that these spurs "were
likely produced at the Richmond Arsenal and from the same reddish, high copper content brass
that was used to make the CS two-piece waist belt plates. This medium-size spur is
Crouch's number CS 1.
Item H9032 $495.00
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Civil War era 1859 cavalry bit.
This specimen, recovered in Virginia, is in good condition. The rosettes have
long since fallen off and one side of the bit is slightly bent but this
is a genuine period piece.
Item H9031 $75.00
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Original WW I U.S. rosette
with horse bridle harness.
This piece was found in Virginia
and measures 10" at its longest.
Much of the stitching is missing,
but this authentic relic from WWI
will display well.
Item H9030 $24.99
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Civil War era iron stirrup.
This syle of stirrup, used by both
cavalry and civilians, is commonly
found in Civil War sites.
This one has been cleaned with
electrolysis to maintain
its condition
Item H9029 $25.99 |
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2 Civil War era stirrups from Virginia.
One stirrup is quite similar to one pictured in Horse Equipment
of the Civil War Era, by Howard R. Crouch. On page 141, it is figure 5. Mr.
Crouch says that it is based on a European military pattern and that there
are a number of close variants to this 5.125 inch tall stirrup. Some may have been
in captured blockade goods intended for the South. Crouch adds that stirrups like
these are often found at Confederate cavalry sites in Virginia and elsewhere.
Some may have seen civilian use. The other stirrup, which stands about 5.5 inches
tall, was abused at some point. Stirrups like this one saw both military and civilian
use.
Item H9025 $29.99
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Indian Wars era McClellan Saddle in very good condition.
The high peak on the saddle is indicative of saddles of this era: we think 1870's or 80's.
3 grommets are missing from the inside of the back side of the saddle, but the others are
present. It features bent oak stirrups. We can find no maker's marks, but there is a design
along the perimeter of the fenders. There is some minor cracking of leather, as you must expect
from an artifact of this age, but it is not severe. I think you can throw this one on a horse
and go to re-enactments.
Item H9023 $349.99 SOLD |
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Civil War relic picket post.
This 12 5/8 inch piece was recovered last year and this year at Cold Harbor, Virginia.
The digger threw it away last year, not realizing what it was. When he discovered what
it was this year, he returned to the site and recovered it again. This picket post has
been sprayed with clear acrylic as a preservative.
Item H9022 $195.00 |
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Perfect M1859 U. S. Cavalry bit.
An example of this bit can be seen on page 93 of Howard Crouch's Horse Equipment of the
Civil War Era. The distance between the sides of this non-dug
barn find is 4-11/16".
Item H9021 $224.99
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4 Civil War period lead-filled rosettes.
One is designated a U.S. rosette while the others may have seen either Union or
Confederate usage, as well as civilian. The largest one is 2 inches in diameter.
Item H9020 $69.99 |
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Non-dug Civil "D" rosette. This 39 mm
Dragoon or Company D specimen is in excellent non-dug condition. Note the
clear, transparent thickness of the front of the rosette. (It tends to
capture the light and accentuate the letter and star detail). Numerous
examples of this type have been found in Civil War camps.
Item H9019 $144.99 |
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Civil War era brass martingale on leather.
This barn find is adorned with the original 1.75" wide
martingale and 11 brass studs. Originally, it had 8 more.
I have personally dug this style and size martingale; see the small photo.
Item AC9018 $189.99 SOLD |
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Perfect, beautiful non-dug martingale.This
heavy brass martingale is a beauty. The back is filled w/lead and all
attachment pins are present. (Someone has made minor scratches on the back to see if
there was underlying lead.) This martingale is faily large (1.75" wide).
Item AC9324 $124.99SOLD |
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Medium sized, Brass Martingale. Lead filled. Another
North Anna piece. The face is covered with a nice chocolate-brown patina. From the center
and to the right as you view the relic, two indentations run virtually the entire length.
There is a hairline crack across the bottom at seven o'clock. The lead along the back in
intact, except on a small area at the bottom, which corresponds with the hairline crack
along the front. There is evidence of an iron or tin attachment and a significant portion
of that mechanism still remains. Several brass attachment wires are present. The piece
measures 1.5" wide and 1.75" tall. A fine example of harness attire. Destined to
become a feature in your relic cabinet! Displayed on a velveteen background in a 3" x
4" Sgt. Riker Display Case (glass top).
Item MS1001 $150.00 SOLD |
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Confederate cavalry farrier's tool is 10 3/4" long.
This all-in-one tool was blacksmith made to service horses. It could be used to
clean hooves, as well as pry shoes off horses. Fashioned from a two-sided
rasp, note the intentional lengthwise bend in the handle for prying leverage.
The third photo shows a close-up of Civil War lead captured on the tool.
One end can also be used as a hammer. It has been cleaned with electrolysis
and sprayed with clear acrylic to preserve it.
Item H9015 $129.99 SOLD
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Small Civil War period spur. This spur measures
2 9/16 inches across the end of the gap. It is a lightweight spur, so it
probably was not used militarily. The rowel still turns.
Item H9018 $64.99
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Beautiful stirrup from a McClellan saddle.
We believe this dates to the Indian Wars. It's seen a lot of usage and is
solid and in good condition. The interior gap at its widest is 5 1/8";
it stands about 7" high.
Item H9016 $24.99
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Two U. S. Grimsley saddle shields. Found in
Virginia, these two saddle shields have good patina. Period additions to your
cavalry collection.
Item H9002 Both for $44.99
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Beautiful heavy duty Colonial Era horse bridle rosette.
This brass rosette was dug in central Virginia. One of the attachment posts is still there.
Surface shows good detail of flowers but has some ground action.
Item H5002 $39.99 SOLD
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Artillery officer's iron stirrup.
Dug in central Virginia, this officer's stirrup was once a magnificent silver-plated specimen. After
undergoing electrolysis, you can see the casting detail of the base, iron stirrup. It has been meticulously and professionally restored and is ready for your collection.
Item C5002 $79.99
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Rare, Eagle Head Spur. Dug in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this
is indeed an unusual spur. Made of brass in basic style with few
decorative flourishes but the intrigue lies in the head of the eagle. Missing
the rowel, this is a very solid spur with no bends, repairs, or cracks. Nice patina.
It is of medium (3-1/4 inch) width.
Item C3003 $595.00
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