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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 |
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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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CS bridle bit made by Shay, Williamson & Co.This
bit is also referred to as a Virginia bit. The Richmond Arsenal granted
this company a contract to produce 5,000 of these bits; this was the only such contract they
granted but only 3,000 were produced before this contract was ended. Made of soft,
solid brass, branch-piece construction, the overwhelming majority
of recovered bits are bent or broken. This bit is referenced in Confederate Saddles & Horse Equipment
by Ken R. Knopp, page 100 and pictured on page 102. (You are purchasing one of the side braces.)
Item AC9017 $149.99 |
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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 |
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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 $124.99 |
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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 |
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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
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Civil War horse's heart-shaped harness buckle shield
According to Howard R. Crouch's Horse Equipment of the Civil War Era, page 168, these
items protected the hair of the horse's tail from being pulled out on the buckle
tongues. The heart motif was very popular. This piece is just over 2-1/4 inches
long and a unique piece of the past.
Item H9014 $29.99
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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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Civil War Model 1859 Union Officer's Spur.
This beauty was dug recently here in the Richmond, Virginia area. This brass spur has intricate detail
and reflects a nice, even, green patina. Certainly a nice addition to your Civil War collection
at a reasonable price!
Item H3013 $140.00
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Richmond Confederate Spur.
This is a good, solid spur with a field replaced rowel. Recovered at
Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, it has some ground action but displays beautifully
and is guaranteed not to be repaired. Satisfaction guaranteed. (It measures 2.75"
between the sides.)
Item H9013 $285.00 SOLD
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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
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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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