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Autographed Jim Lemon Baseball and
1958 Jim Lemon Topps Baseball Card.
This purchase includes a Rawlings baseball signed by power
hitter, Jim Lemon and inscribed, "To Paul Rees, Best Wishes & Good Luck Jim Lemon."
The stats show that Lemon hit .284 with 17 home runs in 1957. As a rookie, he
hit 27 home runs and 11 triples. The 1958 Topps number 15, Jim Lemon baseball
card is in good condition with minor wear at the corners and edges. It has
been kept in a plastic sleeve.
Item CL9114 $150.00
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Brass Camel Corps Bell.
The strange experiment of the U.S. Camel Corps was spawned in 1855 by
Secretary of War, Jefferson Davis. His emissary, Army Major H.C. Wayne completed
a brief fact-finding mission overseas, and then set sail from the North
African coast on a Federal cargo ship bound for Indianola, Texas. His
valuable cargo was 32 government camels accompanied by 3 Arabs and 2
Turks. Major Wayne was anxious to put his dromedary line into action. He knew
they would outpack a mule, could walk for miles without water and
were content to graze on almost anything. Later the plan to utilize camels
as a courier line from Drum Barracks to Fort Mojave and other outposts proved
less than successful and they were soon ordered sold by Secretary of War
Edwin Stanton. I have included a picture of a camel shot by photographer
Rudolph D'Heureuse showing one of the camel bells. We offer this bell,
purportedly used on camels in Army service during the 1850's and '60's
thus being referred to as a "camel" bell. A small number of specimens exist
in museum and private collections in the Western United States and there is
speculation that they were also used on tethered horses in the East since
several have been found in Civil War camps in Virginia.
Item CL9111 $395.00
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General Robert E. Lee.
General Robert E. Lee, the south's most beloved general, is immortalized
in this exquisite statue. Only 75 casts were made and this one is number
51 (marked in the bronze casting). The artist paid great attention to
detail in both the face and the uniform of this great man. Produced in
1993 and signed by artist, Francis Barnum, this 10", 15 lb. bronze bust
displayed on a 5" polished marble base was produced for the Chilmark
Collection. (Purchased by its owner and admired for several years, it
was recently traded at our shop for a Minelab GPX 5000 metal detector.)
Item CL9110 $1795.00
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Personalized gold pick.
I recovered this gold pick on one of my many excursions in
Virginia. Found at the site of an old gold mine in Goochland County,
this appears to have an identifying mark hammered into the side.
This small pick (11" x 2"), cleaned with electrolysis, shows much wear
with one end retaining a point while the other has a blunt tip. And, yes,
there's still gold in "them there hills"!
Item CL9109 $79.95
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Rare Colonial period horse bridle rosette.
This beautiful and rare brass artifact was recovered in King and Queen County,
Virginia, & is shaped like a sea shell---measures 1.6875 inches at its widest.
Item CL9108 $39.99
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Vintage tobacco cutter in good condition.
This heavy piece was used to cut Plug tobacco or cigars. Raising the handle lifted
a guillotine-like blade, and lowering the handle made the cut. The base is
17.8125 inches long and the name "SUPERIOR" is on the base under the handle.
There is also a fancy design on the base and blade support. An interesting item
for any collector of tobacciana.
Item CL9107 $74.99
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Early 1900s Dietz Octo Driving Lamp.
This original kerosene-style lamp has been repainted and appears to be in working order.
The back has a red lens, and around the lens it reads, "Dietz/ Octo Driving Lamp/
New York U.S.A./ Patented Sept*25." The half inch wick is present. The front rim
is bent where paint popped, and there is some surface rust on the lower portion,
but all this can be repaired. This piece stands about 9.5 inches tall, and the
front is about 5.5 inches in diameter.
Item CL9106 $79.99
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Civil War newspaper journal of Cassius F. See Jr.
The inside cover reads, "Non-incautus futuri/ Deo Vindice./ Volume Nineteenth/ From
September 18th 1863/ To February 29th 1864/ Cassius F. See. Jr./ Alexandria Virga. C.S.A."
Mr. See began by copying a portion of the Declaration of Independence on the first 2 pages.
He then meticulously pasted newspaper clippings of the war into this journal. It appears that
he placed the clippings over previously written on pages. In the back, he has hand-written
an index, as well as references to Official Reports of both the Union and the Confederacy.
"Non-incautus futuri" is Latin for "not unmindful of the future"; it is the Lee family motto
and appears on the crest of Washington and Lee University. "Deo Vindice" can mean "With
God as our champion" or "God will prove us right"; it was the motto of the Confederacy.
Someone has put a put a plastic book cover on this journal to help protect it. The cover and
spine of this volume appears solid, and the pages are intact, though somewhat stiff.
All-in-all, this is quite a nice historical piece.
Item CL9105 $895.00
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Beautiful Yorktown Bicentennial medallion/ paperweight.
The front of this thick 2 inch diameter piece shows a scene from Yorktown over the
date October 19, 1781. The reverse reads "YORKTOWN BICENTENNIAL/ 1781*1981" around
the rim. Top center displays an eagle and shield, "One nation/ under God/ indivisible"
in the center, and bottom center shows 3 flags. "Solid Bronze Participant" is on
the side of the rim. Perhaps this medallion was given as a token of appreciation for
a donation towards the bicentennial.
Item CL9106 $19.99
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Vintage Post cereal Detective Sergeant badge premium.
This is a 1.5" wide badge from a General Foods Post cereal 1932-1933 promotion
advertised in Sunday newspaper comic sections and on their cereal boxes,
offering young members manuals edited by Inspector General Post with the
awarding of badges and manuals for ranks from Detective up to the level
of Captain. Finished in bright brass featuring two accent stars for the
rank of "Detective Sergeant." This piece was excavated in Caroline County,
Virginia, in April 2011.
Item CL9104 $23.99
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Vintage Naval hat and epaulettes with original case.
We believe these are circa 1870-1890. The Navy fore and aft hat is made of sealskin with
gold bullion attached. There are 2 epaulettes in gold bullion with rank insignia attached.
Both pieces are marked "Right". These pieces are housed in the original case, and under the
hat rest is a compartment with a sword belt with hangers. The case measures 18.5 inches long,
8 inches wide, and 6.25 inches tall.
Item CL9103 $395.00
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Vintage Shumate Cutlery Corporation straight razor.
This pretty razor still retains a nice edge. One side of the tang reads,
"SHUMATE/ TUNGSTEN." The handle is embossed, " SHUMATE/ TUNGSTEN." The
other side of the tang reads, "Shumate Cutlery Corp./ St. Louis, MO."
Originally based in Austin, Texas, Shumate moved to St. Louis around 1900
and operated under the name Shumate Cutlery Corp. from 1920-1932. Fully extended,
this razor is 9.425 inches long, and the main portion of the box reads,
"SHUMATE Professional for Barbers/ Fully guaranteed." The other part of
the box appears to be from another razor; the lettering isn't clear.
Item CL9102 $39.99
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Vintage P. Khouri "The King of Rome" straight razor number 230.
This very pretty razor was made in Germany and comes in the original box. One side of
the handle has an engraving of a horseman, and the side of the blade reads,
"THE KING OF ROME/ Trade Mark." Underneath, there is a fancy design and picture;
the tang reads, "P.K.". The tang on the other side reads, "Made in Germany/ 230."
This lovely piece measures 9.5 inches long fully extended.
Item CL9101 $49.99
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3 vintage ax heads.
The largest is a trade ax that was found in New York state;
it is about 7.5 inches long. The others were recovered in Virginia.
The largest is 6.5 inches long and has an octagonal peen. The other,
which has been sprayed with acrylic, is about 5.125 inches long and
has an elongated peen. The part that grips the handle is broken vertically,
and it may have been discarded because of it.
Item CL9100 $89.99
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Group of vintage match safes and lids.
One safe stands 2 inches tall and has a Pabst beer logo on one side.
The opposite side says, "Pabst/ World's Greatest Beer." Another was made by
Gormully and Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. of Chicago to promote Rambler bicycles.
The face reads, "Ride a Rambler and Be Happy." We have enhanced it with talc in
one photo. The back of this 2.25 inch tall piece is missing, but it shows nicely.
A nice variety for the collector of tobacciana or brewiana.
Item CL9099 $39.99
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Vintage original Knights Templar uniform and trunk.
Items with the trunk include a long black coat, hat, skull cap, sword belt and sash.
The buttons on this coat are covered in cloth; a couple of the front ones are missing.
"W. Van Vleck/ Jamestown/ N Y" is embroidered into the back of the inside of the coat,
and there is an inside pocket on the left side. It does have a couple moth holes,
and something has adhered to the lower back of the exterior. The hat reads,
"Jamestown No. 61," and we believe this refers to the Knights Templar of the
U.S. Commandery No. 61 in Jamestown, New York. The trunk has a removable divider
under the lid that may have been used for storage, and the bottom portion has dividers
to hold the various articles. The trunk lid still shuts securely, and much of the leather
on the exterior has flaked off. This is a very nice item for templar enthusuasts.
Item CL9098 $179.99
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Copper U.S. 1886 token in good dug condition.
The top of this token reads, "U S", with a hole between
the letters. "1886" runs across the center. We aren't sure
exactly how this 35.3 mm piece was used.
Item CL9097 $19.99 SOLD
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Antique jail, House or Cemetery key in very good
condition.
This key, which looks as if it could be used today,
is about 4.875 inches long and was found in Virginia.
Item CL9096 $19.99
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Vintage antique brass jail key.
This key is about 4.5 inches long and was recovered in Virginia.
Item CL9095 $19.99
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Vintage antique jail, house, or cemetery key.
This key is about 4.5 inches long and was found in Virginia.
Item CL9094 $19.99
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Thick Civil War era jail or Cemetery key.
This heavy iron key is about 5 inches long and
was recovered in Virginia.
Item CL9093 $16.99
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9 Civil War era harness rings.
Recovered in Virginia, these specimens were
used on period wagons and buggies and are also
referred to as terret bolts.
Item CL9092 $24.99
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Civil War era silver-plated bugle mouthpiece.
This piece from a Civil War bugle was recovered recently in Petersburg, Virginia,
and has not been cleaned. It still retains some "sacred soil" in the stem.
Item CL9091 $65.00
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2 antique slave hoes.
These tools, both recovered in Virginia, have seen a lot of use on the
plantation. The hoe on the right was used until it could not be used any more.
The left hoe is about 9" wide. Both represent the period and would show nicely in your collection.
Item CL9088 $17.99
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Very pretty Colonial silver rosette.
I believe this silver rosette dates to around 1800. It is 1.5" in diameter
and there seems to be some lead fill in the back. Otherwise, it is solid silver. Someone
diligently over-polished the front, eliminating some of the patina. The rosette
comes nicely displayed in a Sgt. Riker case.
Item CL9087 $65.00
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19th Century pewter flask
intricately embelished
with hunt scene
This flask has interesting detail.
The lever at the top still works
and the attachment ring is present
on one side. The opposite side has a
crack along the seam where the loop
the loop was attached. This piece is
approximately 8" tall.
Item CL9086 $49.99
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1866 deed
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
This document, between Jonathan Jacoby & wife to Jacob S. Smith,
was recorded August 31, 1866; the Recorder signed the document and
affixed his seal on October 2, 1866, and the indenture, which
details the property involved, was made Februrary 22, 1862. It
is intact though portions are torn on the creases and measures
21" by 16.375". This is an interesting piece for anyone who has
intrigue of Franklin County, the parties involved, or the time period.
Item CL9085 $59.99
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Vintage Pro-Phy-Lac-Tic tooth brush medallion or watch fob.
The front of this 30 mm diameter piece features a mother and children; the words, "A clean
tooth never decays," runs along the upper rim. The back reads, "Presented by the/
Florence Mfg Co/ Florence Mass. U.S.A./ makers of the/ Pro-Phy-Lac-Tic/ Tooth Brush."
The Florence Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1866 and became the first company to
package its toothbrushes in sanitary individual boxes. Because of the success of its
toothbrushes, it changed its name to the Prophylactic Brush Co. in 1924. This indicates
that this piece was distributed before then, as the Florence Mfg. Co. name is used.
In 1930, the company was bought by Lambert Pharmaceuticals. This piece was probably
distributed as a premium for purchasing their products.
Item CL9082 $29.99
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4 1890s tobacco pins made for Sweet Caporal cigarettes.
Each of the .875" diameter pins celebrates a state of our country. One features Louisiana,
two highlight New Jersey, and the last displays California. All but one still retains the
insert in the back that reads, "SWEET CAPORAL CIGARETTE/ Buttons made by Whitehead Hoag Co./
Newark, N. J./ Pat. July 21-1896/ Pat. July 17-1894/ Pat. Apr. 14-1896."
Item CL9081 $24.99
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3 vintage Civil War period star buttons.
These are sound, period buttons. Often flower buttons were often used when
military buttons were lost. Two are about 21 mm in diameter. The smallest
is about 15 mm. Great buttons from the Civil War era for your collection.
Item CL9080 $14.99
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Original matted 1899 lithograph of
the First Continental Rhode Island Infantry.
The caption reads, "U. S. Army- Commander In Chief, Staff Officer, Colonel and
Private First Continental Rhode Island Infantry- 1782-1796." This is one of a
number of military-oriented prints made by the Werner Co. of Akron, Ohio, in 1899.
The outside dimensions of the matting are 20" by 16". The interior dimensions
are 13.75" by 10.75".
Item CL9079 $45.00
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Original matted 1899 print of the cavalry charge
of the 5th Regulars at Gaines Mill in 1862.
The caption reads, "U. S. Army- Cavalry Charge of the 5th Regulars, Gains Mill-1862."
We are offering another of military-oriented prints made by the Werner Co. of Akron, Ohio,
in 1899. This one depicts the cavalry charge at Gaines Mill in Hanover County, Virginia
on 27 June 1862. Note that "Gaines" is misspelled in the caption. The outside dimensions
of the matting are 20" by 16". The interior dimensions are 13.75" by
10.75".
Item CL9078 $45.00
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Pair of vintage steel race spurs.
These spurs fastened to the back of the boot. In Howard R. Crouch's book,
Historic American Spurs, there are several types shown on pages 25-28,
though they don't match this set precisely. We believe these date to the late
1800s or early 1900s.
Item CL9077 $45.00
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Colonial Virginia child's brass spur.
At the time, horse riding was a way of life. Apparently, the child
who used this one started very young. The rowel is gone, but this is a beautiful
example of early Virginia horsemanship. The gap of this one is about 2.5".
Item CL9058 $39.99 |
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World War I scrapbook of Baltimore Sun clippings.
This book is 14.5" by 12.25" and contains 26 pages
of period newspaper clippings about the war. These clippings document the war
and training activities of Maryland Soldiers and show scenes of devastation from
the war.
Item CL9057 $44.99 |
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Vintage powder horn with a rawhide remnant.
This is not a reproduction. This seldom-seen item is made of cow
horn and measures about 9.75 inches diagonally from end to end. Most of the
strap is gone, but a piece remains on the lower end.
Item CL9049 $65.00
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1840s-1850s vintage working powder flask with a fancy design.
All loops remain on this piece, and there is a remnant of rawhide.
The dispensing mechanism still works. This pretty and solid flask is about
8.5 inches long.
Item CL9047 $125.00
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Vintage copper powder flask with rawhide strap.
All loops remain on this piece, and most of the rawhide strap is
present. There is a crack in the seam at the bottom, and the spring is missing
from the brass dispensing portion, though the piece still screws on and off easily.
This solid flask is about 8.25 inches long.
Item CL9048 $90.00
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Civil War era Griswoldville hammer in good condition.
Samuel Griswold moved from Connecticut to Georgia in 1812. He later moved his cotton gin business
to an area in lower Jones County on the Central of Georgia Railway line and named his factory
village Griswoldville. In addition to his cotton gin factory, he also had a grist mill, blacksmith
shop, a foundry, and a soap and tallow factory. (His rare Confederate Revolvers are among the most
expensive and desirable of all Civil War handguns.) On November 20, 1864, his factory complex and
most of the village were burned during Sherman's March to the Sea. Griswold did not rebuild. The
side of the 12" long hammer's peen is stamped, "GRISWOLDVILLE MG. CO./ CAST STEEL/ WARRANTED
Item CL9046 $79.99
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Jamestown Commemorative Fob.
The Jamestown Exposition was one of several world's fairs held around the turn of the last century, taking place at
Sewell's Point, Virginia, from April 26 to December 1, 1907. Virtually every congressman attended,
and Mark Twain attended twice. Once, he introduced Rear Admiral Purnell Harrington, former
Commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard. Later, on Robert Fulton Day, he filled in for former
President Grover Cleveland. This medallion features the word "Jamestown" running diagonally
across it. "Norfolk, VA" is near the top and "Exposition 1907" is near the bottom. Scenes from
Jamestown fill the rest of the front. The reverse reads, "Schwab Sfs Co./ Milwaukee." This beautiful, excavated
silver-plated copper fob comes displayed in a Sgt. Riker case.
Item CL9040 $54.99
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Vintage frog brass paperweight (anatomically correct).
This interesting piece was recovered at a Richmond house site
about 15 years ago. The rest of the story discloses that it was originally
part of a set of anatomically correct male and female frogs. A novel item,
to say the least!
Item CL9038 $139.99
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Virginia dug gold nugget from Buckingham County, Virginia.
This natural flat nugget
is just as found. It is 12 mm long and 1.9 mm at its widest. It is 2.2 grains,
.9 pennyweight, 1.5 grams and 7.5 carats. Guaranteed to be real and authentic.
Item CL9604 $129.99
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Antique Sterling silver match safe.
This is a magnificent piece. We estimate
that this safe dates to the 1890s. Note the enlarged detail photo. You will see various markings.
The first, "WHS", is the maker's mark. The anchor indicates that it was made
in Birmingham, England. The lion indicates Sterling silver. The "e" shows that
it has been presented for assaying (the letters change annually). The case is quality,
heavyweight sterling silver with working spring closure, striker on the bottom
and measures 2 1/16" tall.
Item CL9034 $79.99
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Brass Vintage Neverfail Model 1128 cigarette lighter.
This lighter is marked "Made in Hungary". On the main body it says,
"Neverfail Improved Model 1128/ Trade Mark Regd Lights In The Wind." The main body
is about 2 3/8" long. Though slightly rusty, the wheel has some movement and may
be made functional with WD-40.
Item CL9033 $19.99 SOLD
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Original ash tray from the U. S. S. Williamsburg presidential yacht.
This yacht, built in 1930, was commissioned by the U. S. Navy as a gunboat on 7
October 1941. It became the presidential yacht in 1945 under President Harry S.
Truman, and it remained the presidential yacht until President Eisenhower
decommissioned it in 1953. This ash tray from the yacht is 4-1/4 inches in
diameter, and it will make a very nice memento for collectors of ash trays or
presidential memorabilia, particularly Truman memorabilia. Guaranteed to be
authentic and not a reproduction.
Item CL9011 $49.99
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Rare and unusual Wax Seal.
This one piece artifact is both a button and a wax seal with Colonial
Spanish markings. Upon stamping the image in wax, I was
able to see a shield surrounded by the verbiage "Hispania Rex" and "1738". A photo
was submitted to The American Digger Magazine and Charlie Harris' remarks indicate that this
is indeed a rare and unusual piece. It was excavated in 2008 in Virginia and is
slightly smaller than a quarter.
Item CL9010 $1295.00 SOLD
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Twenty-six meticulously hand-painted toy soldiers.
These were part of a trade at my Civil War shop. These are all that I have. There
are 2 flag bearers (2-11/16" tall), 3 w/hand guns(2-1/4" tall), 9 doughboys
(2-15/16" tall), 6 officers on horseback (2-9/16" tall), 6 soldiers on horseback
(2-9/16" tall). These 26 are painted and ready for display and usually sell for $8-12 each.
Bargain priced from Sgt. Riker's.
Item CL9011 All for $79.99
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Colonial period knee buckle.
Excavated in Virginia, the surface design is present
and for its age, the knee buckle is in good condition.
Item CL9008 $14.99
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Two Colonial shoe buckles from Virginia. Large buckles
were once worn as a fashion statement and represented social status. These particular ones
were recovered in central Virginia. One still has remnants of the iron attachment bar.
The larger one is about 3.5 inches by 2.25 inches and the smaller is about 3 inches by 2
inches. There is a break in the larger buckle.
Item CL9004 $34.99 SOLD |
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Staunton Military Academy hat plate. Excavated in Petersburg,
Virginia, we estimate that this beauty dates to the 1940s/1950s. The original, screwing, retaining nut is
still present on the bolt and still screws!
Item CL9603 $74.99 |
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Civil War period, stamped brass VMI hat plate and button.
Both the hat plate and button were found in a Civil War pit east of Richmond, Virginia.
A solid plate with a couple minor holes. Embedded in the edge is a small white stone,
left there just as it was found. The button is the remnants of a VMI button and is in pretty sad shape,
but the two were dug together and belong together. This is a small plate measuring
only 1 15/16" by 1.25".
Item CL9602 $429.99 for both! |
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Vintage Deming Company water pump in good condition.
The Deming Company was based in Salem, Ohio. Perhaps it is still there. Everything moves
in this pump; nothing is broken. This 38 inch high, 34 pound pump has a 22 1/2"long handle.
Local pickup in Ashland, Virginia only.
Item CL9004 $149.99 |
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Brass Saddle Tack. (20 mm diameter) "Prince of Waterloo" (Image is a mounted
Dragoon soldier with sword in hand.) This item was published in The American Digger Magazine and Charlie
Harris is of the opinion that this tack may not be a saddle tack but possibly a trademark for a barrel of wine.
Item CL8001 $45.00
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