8512 South Union Road. Union, IL 60180, United States
This is the most amazing Civil War Collection we've ever seen - even in museums!
This meticulously curated collection boasts an impressive array of artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, documents, and photography, offering a rare glimpse into the tumultuous era that shaped American history.
Highlights from this Unmissable Collection:
- Weapons of War: A comprehensive selection of firearms, including muskets, rifles, carbines, and revolvers from renowned manufacturers such as Springfield, Sharps, Colt, and Remington. Examine Civil War artillery swords, cavalry sabers, and even a rare LeMat "Grapeshot" revolver with fascinating provenance.
- Uniforms & Headwear: Step into the shoes of Civil War soldiers with an array of uniforms, kepis, hats, and shell jackets. Discover rare pieces like a Union Colored Troop officer cloak, a well-known drummer boy jacket and kepi, and identified kepis from various regiments.
- Everyday Essentials: Explore the personal effects of Civil War soldiers, including canteens, belt buckles, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, bugles, and drums. Uncover unique items like a Civil War stadia range finder, a rare Civil War CSA 5th Texas Cavalry canteen, and a Civil War Black drummer boy captured CSA canteen.
- Faces of the Past: Connect with the individuals who lived through the Civil War through a poignant collection of tintypes, CDVs, and ambrotypes. See a fantastic tintype of a lounging soldier with gear, a cased CDV of Maj. Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, and a tintype & ambrotype of Civil War officers.
- Words of History: Delve into the written record of the Civil War with a selection of autographed documents, including pieces signed by Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Discover a Civil War Lincoln signed Major Commission document and a framed Andersonville Prison litho by Thomas O'Dea.
- Flags & Banners: Witness a piece of history with a fantastic large CSA battle flag with documentation and a Civil War Confederate swallowtail guidon pike flag.
- Art & Prints: Admire the artistic interpretations of the Civil War with a selection of framed prints and lithographs, including works by Don Troiani and Donna Neary.
More than just an auction, this is a journey through time.
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LOT 102:
Civil War Union Cavalry Musician's Shell Jacket
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Sold for: $2,500
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$2,000 - $3,000
Buyer's Premium: 21%
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sales tax: 7.25%
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Civil War Union Cavalry Musician's Shell Jacket
This is an excellent example of the 12 button M1858 cavalry musician shell jacket. It has coarse brown material lining is very shredded and has green, red and white pinstripe sleeve linings. We see no markings of any kind in interior. All the buttons appear to matching with 8th button present but not attached. Both cuffs have 2 buttons. The buttons are all thin neck eagle types. The yellow bandsman piping is very faded and you can peel back areas and still see the much brighter yellow. The piping is coming unstitched on some of the comers and edges. The buttons are plain thin neck eagle general service pattern. Neck has single eyelet hook and hook loop. The condition is very good plus. The 12 button holes show light wear. The blue wool body appears to be in excellent plus condition with no mothing, staining or discoloration but both shoulder seams have 4" unstitched openings. Lining fair to good condition and has interior pocket. This is a classic musician's shell jacket in excellent condition.
