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| Very Nice Pair of Enlisted Man's Epaulets or Shoulder Scales |
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| Here's a very nice "set" of non-dug enlisted man's shoulder scales
or epaulets ! Completely intact except for the thin brass support
bar on the back, missing from both pieces. You can see the lead
solder where it would have been attached though. Both scales also
show a tiny bit of rusting on the iron support plate on reverse, but
not bad at all. The fronts of these were cleaned in the 1960's, and
have yet to re-aquire a dark patina to the front, but still display
perfectly, and are 100% original. A beautiful matched pair !
$159 plus shipping
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| Nice Relic Condition Civil War Period Horse Curry Comb |
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Here Is a Nice Relic Condition, Non-Dug Civil War Period
Horseman's Curry Comb ! Same Type commonly used during
the Civil War Period and frequently excavated in camps of both
sides. It has a -Y- shape top support, with 8 rows of teeth on the
bottom. Large wooden handle that is crudely peened at the back.
This one is a little rough, probably from spending decades in the
barn, but it really gives it an almost dug relic look. A Civil War
Period Curry Comb that Displays Great !
$45 plus shipping
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| Nice Confederate Spur typically found in Western & Trans-Mississippi Sites |
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| Here is a Wonderful Non-Dug Confederate Spur ! This
pattern is primarily excavated in Western and Trans-Mississippi
CS Sites, and I have had dug examples from right here in NW
Arkansas. It has squared off strap slots, corners of the strapslots
slightly beveled, and an approximately 45 degree sharp slant angle
on the neck. Shows evidence of crude casting and finishing with
lots of visible file marks on the inside of the heel bands. I think
this one probably had a strap and someone just recently removed
it. I say that due to the bright green verdigris on the right strap
slot. That build up often occurrs from old leather still being
intact. Wish it was still there, but gone when I got it. Spur has
not been in a controlled enviroment, as the iron rowel has mostly
rusted away also.No bends, breaks, cracks, or repairs though.
A Real Nice Example Of An Uncommon Western or
Trans-Mississippi Spur !
$125 plus shipping
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| Beautifully Patinaed Non Dug M1859 US Trooper's Spur |
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| Here is another excellent non-dug M1859, Union Cavalry Trooper's
spur ! It's the pattern with squared off strapslots, and cast in floral
decoration on the back of the heel-band. The iron rowel is missing,
but all the brass has a beautiful old brown patina. There are no
cracks, breaks, or bends anywhere. A nice displaying example of
a Civil War US Spur !
$75 plus shipping
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| Excavated M1859 First Pattern Artillery Bit |
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| Here's a First Pattern M1859 Artillery Bridle Bit in Excellent Dug
Condition ! These bits are uncommon to begin with, and more so in
decent excavated condition. Though lacking US rosettes often seen
on other military bits of the period, this pattern was plated with a
thin sheet of brass on the exterior. This example still has most of
that brass intact and in good shape too. Most of the iron surfaces
on the interior show moderate pitting, but have been coated with rust
neutralizer. Both upper rings still present, with one retaining a tiny
bit of very brittle leather. Lower support bar still present too.
Overall a real decent example of an uncommon Artillery Bit !
Recovered North Georgia.
$229 plus shipping
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| Nice Lead Solder Filled US Bridle Rosette |
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| Here is a Wonderful Early Pattern Dug US Bridle Rosette !
It's the type measuring almost 1.25 inches in diameter, with bold US
letters on the front. Just enough dirt remaining on the face to nicely
highlite the green patina and letters. Reverse shows 95% of the lead
solder fill still in place, and remnants of the iron attachment bar. A
Real Nice example of this pattern.
$55 plus shipping
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| Nice Non-Dug Brass & Tin Stamped Heart Martingale |
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| Here's a Wonderful Condition Non Dug Heart Martingale !
Stamped brass front measures 2.25 inches in diameter, with raised
heart. Reverse shows tinback in good shape with attachment bar
still intact and tight. I know some consider this a rosette, but I think
with it's size, it's actually a martingale. Though often recovered in
Civil War sites, some collectors consider them post war.
A Very Nice Non Dug Example though !
$45 plus shipping
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| Beautiful Excavated Solid Cast -US- Bridle Rosette |
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| Here's a Super Nice Cast Brass US Rosette ! It's the pattern often
seen on M1859 US Bridle Bits, with the swirled sort of stippled
pattern in the background. This one has no damage other than a
few minor dings, and sports a beautiful dark green patina.
Definitely an excavated piece but recovery location unknown.
$55 plus shipping
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| Very Nice Dragoon Rosette - Harper's Ferry |
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| Here's an excellent dug condition, Dragoon Bridle Rosette !
It's got a nice smooth brown patina on the front, with one small
area of rust-thru from the iron attachment bar. Unlike many
dug examples, reverse shows nearly 100% of the lead-solder
fill intact, with remnants of the iron attachment bar. Very tight
rosette, often recovered in Civil War sites, as was this one.
Recovered Maryland Heights, Harper's Ferry.
$50 plus shipping
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| Beautiful Confederate Richmond Spur |
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| Here's one Confederate Richmond Spur with Beautiful
Patina ! It's a super smooth mostly brown with hints of green,
and a few areas of green verdigris that looks like ground action.
Someone suggested that maybe it was non-dug, or sort of a barn
condition, and that's possible. The way the rowel rusted away though,
leaving just remnants of the pin in the slot, seems more likely an early
ground recovery. Either way it's just a beautiful spur, big and
impressive, the large variant of the Richmond pattern ! It's got no
damage, breaks, or repairs of any sort. Original condition, with patina
just a slight bit darker than it looks in my pictures. Really an Excellent
Large Pattern Richmond Spur, CS1 in Howard Crouch's book,
it would be difficult to upgrade !
Recovery location unknown.
SOLD
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| Nice Stippled Solid Cast US Rosette - Pea Ridge Campaign |
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| Here's a Real Nice Solid Cast US Rosette For M1859 Bit !
This one is the stippled pattern and even the attachment tabs are
stippled. It's got a smooth green/brown patina, and no damage
whatsoever. Just a Sharp Looking Cast US Rosette. Recovered
here in NW Arkansas.
SOLD
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| Nice Civil War Period Farm Bit, often dug in Confederate Camps. |
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| This is another example of a bit frequently dug in Confederate
Camps, and often called CS, but actually it's a civilian or Farmer's
Bit of the period. It is very similar to patterns of Farm Bits, that
were recovered from the steamboat Arabia, which sank in 1856.
This one is nice and solid, showing some minor surface rust and
pitting, but could be lightly cleaned, and would look great ! It's
a medium to high port pattern, intended for animals that required
more correction. Will display perfectly with your Civil War bits,
and be representative of Confederate used Bits !
SOLD
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| Super Nice Pair of Bullseye Artillery Rosettes - Providence Forge, Virginia |
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| Here is an Absolutely "First Rate" Pair of Bullseye Artillery
Bridle Rosettes ! I say, "Pair" because they were recovered at
the same site, and condition is equally good on each of them. Really
suspect they are from the same bridle. Both have excellent patina,
with the one on the left being more of a smooth brown, while the
rosette on the right has a light green color. Both Bullseyes show
99% smooth lead fill solder on the reverse, and attachment bar
still present on the left one. Rosette on the right shows where the
attachment bar pulled out. Super Pair of Bullseye Rosettes !
You rarely see them in condition this nice, and never in a pair !
Recovered Providence Forge, Virginia.
SOLD
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