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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott
The Heroes of War in 1865 “American Liberty” proudly greets Generals Grant, Sherman, Meade, Howard, Sheridan and Admiral Farragut as the Heroes of the Civil War, “Liberty” grasps the “Emancipation Proclamation” in one hand and hold’s the shackles of a Freed Slave in the other.” Lot #101 A magnificent historical painting of the heroes of the Civil War in 1865, painted by Dumas Malone Carter, New York in 1865 (signed and dated) Carter was a historical painter, and was one of the original members of the Artist’s Fund Society, which he helped found in 1859. He also exhibited at the National Academy of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy, the American Art Union as well as the Boston Athenaeum. This is one of the most historically important Civil War Paintings of The Civil War in existence, painted by Carter just after the fall of the Confederate Capitol in Richmond, VA. This is the only important monumental Civil War painting of the Hero’s of the Civil War” still in private hands, and the artist’s masterpiece done at the height of patriotic emotion during the last days of the Civil War (oil on canvas, 34 x 47 inches, signed lower left, “D.M. Carter, New York 1865.” In original ornate gilt 6-inch wide frame. ……………………..$250,000 Lot #102 Captured “Santa Anna’s Staff Officer’s” Sword Presented to an American Lieutenant during the American Occupation of Mexico City in 1847 This sword was captured from Santa Anna’s office during the fall of Mexico City from one of his bodyguards, on September 14, 1847. Inscribed and presented to an American officer on the scabbard, “Presented to/ Lieut. J.S. McCabe, by his company for his Gallant Conduct in the battles of Mexico 1847”. The initials “L.P.” are engraved below the inscription, by the engraver. James S. McCabe was mustered into service as a staff officer in the 2nd New York Volunteer Infantry in November 1846, serving with the regiment throughout the Mexican War including the American Occupation of Mexico City. This sword, is an ornate French import heavy cavalry officer’s saber. The 34” fullered blade is etched with military motifs, of arms and flags and the iconic Mexican eagle perched on a cactus with a rattlesnake in its beak. The silver scabbard has all brass mounts. The practice of using captured war trophies from President Santa Anna’s executive office in Mexico City is well known as well documented including a number of silver items from his desk, which I have sold in previous catalogs. An impressive and historically important presentation sword and war trophy captured from the President of Mexico’s Executive office. ……………………..$17,500
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott
Lot #103 Famous Photograph of “Mosby’s Men” taken in Richmond, VA ca. 1864 A superb CDV albumen- group photograph of Mosby’s Rangers; John Munson, Ben Walter Gosden and Alexander Babcock all wearing their Confederate uniforms. The daring “ Gray Ghost of the Confederacy” Colonel John Singleton Mosby and his command of partisan rangers used guerilla warfare tactics to out maneuver the Union Army. Mosby and his Men, of the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion became famous throughout the Confederacy, photograph taken from life by Anderson photographers in Richmond at the zenith of their military career ca. 1864.………$7,500 Lot #104 Keith Brothers of Mosby’s Rangers, 1/6th plate early war ambrotype photograph. James, Isham and Jerome Keith of Warrenton, Virginia, served in John S. Mosby’s 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion at the time of this photograph was taken. James and Isham are wearing civilian clothes, although Jerome is wearing his Confederate uniform. James and Isham had served in the famous Black Horse Troop, Company “H”, 4th Virginia Cavalry, and their younger brother Jerome’s served entirely with Mosby. A Superb image. .$4,500 Lot #105 Watercolor Painting of Colonel John S. Mosby’s Raid at Catlett’s Station in 1864 This striking battle watercolor painting was done by Alfred Von Erickson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, a wartime Confederate artist. Erickson followed the events of the Civil War documenting the battles and historical engagements of the Confederate Army near his home. In this 12” x 14” walnut-framed watercolor and pencil drawing entitled ‘Mosby’s Men Destroying The Railroad Train at Catlett’s Station, May 28,’ a band of Confederate Colonel Mosby’s Raiders are seen on top of a hill riding from the scene of railroad cars burning in the background. Alfred Von Erickson’s paintings were important accounts of Mosby’s Cavalry activities during the civil war that this painting was used to make the wood block engravings used in Mosby Raider Lieutenant J.G. Beckham’s book Life of Mosby published in 1866. Signed “A.E. Pencil sketch Fredericksburg, VA” at bottom right. It is from Mosby’s personal collection…….$12,500 Lot #106 Mosby Executing Custer’s Men in 1864 - Custer’s Cavalrymen drawing lots to see who will be executed, a watercolor painting by Alfred Von Erickson Confederate Colonel John Mosby’s cavalry raiders had continuously disrupted Union supply lines during 1864. General Ulysses S. Grant had told General Philip Sheridan that if any of Mosby’s Rangers were captured, to line them up and execute them on the spot. That order was carried out by General Custer’s men on September 22nd and Custer’s
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott troopers executed seven of Mosby’s men. Mosby swiftly retaliated and as depicted in this painting he captured and executed seven Union troops of Custer’s Command. Depicted here in this painting are seven of Custer’s men drawing lots to determine who among them will be executed. Mosby sits at the left astride his white horse as a Mosby Ranger passes the hat from which the unfortunates will draw their death card. This watercolor painting of that historical event is titled Captives of General Custer’s Division Drawing Lots and is signed “A.E.” with his notation “Fredericksburg. VA. ” The artist, Alfred Von Erickson lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia and painted scenes of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. This watercolor was important enough to have been given to John S. Mosby and used as a wood block engraving template for woodcuts that were used to reproduce images in Mosby Ranger J. G. Beckham’s book of 1866, The Life of Mosby, thus dating it to the war years. Matted and framed 11” x 14” signed war date watercolor……….$17,500 Lot #107 The Cavalry effects of James Keith, Black Horse Troop and Mosby’s Rangers James Keith rode with famed Confederate Cavalry Colonel John Singleton Mosby and his 43rd Battalion of Cavalry, “Mosby’s” Rangers. While originally joining the 4th Virginia Cavalry, Company “H” as a private with the famed Black Horse Troop, he ended the war riding with Mosby and his 43rd Battalion. An attorney and judge at Warrenton, Virginia after the war, Keith practiced law with Mosby for a time and later served on the Virginia Court of Appeals. Keith lived at Brentmore in Warrenton, which he sold to Mosby in 1877. These are the cavalry accouterments Keith used during the war and include his spurs, heavy brass stirrups, “Black Horse” hat plume, and binoculars. United Confederate Veterans reunion medals, and relics from the war. James Keith’s ostrich plume he wore in his Mosby style cavalry hat measures over one foot in length and still has the metal rod running through it that would have kept attached to the hat. His captured field glasses “Marchand de Paris” binoculars are in perfect working condition. With the engraving “Day & Night” and “U.S. Signal” engraved on the top of the binoculars. The focus lens works perfectly James Keith was also an active member of the United Confederate Veterans Organization at Warrenton, Virginia after the war. Formed in 1889 to assist Confederate widows, orphans and disabled veterans; Keith was a member of the Joe Kendall Camp of the U.C.V. at Warrenton. Reunions were held all over the south including Washington D.C. where the former Confederates met their former enemies in blue. This painted tin button from that June 1917 reunion has a red and white ribbon extending from the bottom of the pin with the gold-stenciled words “Virginia, Warrenton, Joe Kendall Camp No. 9 C.V.” Made by Herman Company of Boston, it is of the stickpin variety. The front of the button reads “Official Reunion Badge UCV Reunion Washington, DC, June 5-6-7-1917”. An additional reunion ribbon and pin is for Keith’s own membership in the Black Horse Troop, Company “H” of the 4th Virginia Cavalry, it has a white oblong gold-trimmed device with a pin on the back. It is enameled and has the word “member” on the back with a green ribbon attached that bears the words “1900” and “Company H”. Two 1907
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott United Confederate Veteran’s two-piece medals are included with this lot as well. They are very attractive with one having a Confederate and Virginia flag on the top device and a monument on the bottom pendant. The other medal is specific to the “Veteran Cavalry Association” of the Army of Northern Virginia and features a casting of a statue of General J.E.B. Stuart. James Keith saved war trophies including, a brass pair of crossed sabers and a federal eagle device hatpin and a Virginia Confederate button made into a stickpin. An amazing archive of Virginia Cavalry, from the friend and law partner of Colonel John S. Mosby. …….$7,500 Lot #108 An important two-piece “Gold” Virginia Confederate Belt Plate belonging to Mosby’s Ranger C.F. Wood of Warrenton, Virginia Rarely does a Confederate plate in this condition reach the market. This near-pristine gold-plated jeweler made buckle set is a museum piece in quality. The central disk which is inserted into the receiving mechanism of the buckle is the Virginia state seal with “Virginia” above the figure of Virtues, the Roman goddess of virtue with the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” when translated meaning “thus always to tyrants”, appearing below the figure. The overall condition of the buckle is magnificent. Virtues stand in a victorious pose with her foot ceremoniously on top of the defeated tyrant whose crown has fallen from his head. A variant of the 1776 approved design is still in use as Virginia’s state seal today. There is an inspector’s mark “3” on the obverse of the buckle beside the disk next to the rectangular attachment where a leather belt would be attached. The receiving device of the buckle is a magnificent oak wreath, intricately engraved and broken at the top and bottom by ribbons forming two St. Andrew’s crosses. Inside the interior of the oak wreath where the disk is inserted is another, separate inspector’s mark of a reversed “4”. The plate measures 80mm x 50mm and is similar to Plate 418 in Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates by Steve E. Mullinax. A letter of authenticity from Mullinax accompanied this buckle. This is a highly important ‘Gold’ Virginia Confederate two-piece belt buckle ……..12,500 Lot #109 Sgt. Hamilton, 4th Virginia Cavalry Cased 1/9th plate ambrotype of an identified Confederate Cavalryman………… $2,500 Lot #110 An ambrotype of Lt. Colonel and Mrs. John Lilley in a double small size frame of the period, c. 1850 Also with a letter from the photographer inviting Lilley to sit with Lee at the White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia photo of 1869; in addition Col. Lilley’s Cabinet Card………..$4,500
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott Lot #111 Virginia Button Confederate Ladies Hatpin Approximately 2.75” overall length, three-piece staff button with extra quality back mark. Nice old toning and in excellent condition…………$450 Lot #112 Confederate Courier Belt worn by Inman Payne of Mosby’s Guerilla’s The cotton oilcloth belt is 29” x 5” and fitted with shoulder straps, string, and bone button fasteners. The belt is named in ink four times (inside and out) with “Inman H. Payne, Warrenton, VA.” Inman was cousin to General William Henry Fitzhugh Payne of the 4th Virginia Cavalry, who appointed him Captain Commissary for Warrenton in 1862. The belt is accompanied by a handwritten note reading, “This Belt Father wore all during the Civil War. G.H. Payne”. The son, G.H. Payne, served with Mosby’s cavalry. Inman Payne, the original owner, was a member of the ubiquitous Payne family of Warrenton in Fauquier County, Virginia who served with the locally raised Black Horse Troop. The unit was established in 1858 as a part of the Virginia Militia. Following John Brown’s capture at Harper’s Ferry, a detachment of the Black Horse escorted Brown to his execution. When Virginia seceded from the Union, the company was then called into regular service. At First Manassas in July 1861, the Black Horse caused widespread panic among the enemy on the retreat into Washington. On the day after the battle, Confederate President Jefferson Davis praised the Black Horse for their part in the Southern victory, particularly for the capture of 20 enemy cannons. After Manassas, the Black Horse served as bodyguards and escorts to General Joseph E. Johnston, commander of the Confederate Army. In their remaining war service, the Black Horse spent much of its time on detached duty serving as escorts for Stonewall Jackson, and on scouting and reconnaissance duties.………………$2,500 Lot #113 Engraved Ladies Silver Sash Buckle, worn by wife of one of Mosby’s men 65 x 91 mm, ca. 1850s-1860s. The style of this imported English product hearkens back to the early 19th century; however, it is marked “Sterling” and, as such, likely dates to mid-century. The face is engraved with floral designs while the owner’s name, “R E Payne”, whose husband rode with Mosby, appears on the underside. This buckle is from the Payne Family of Warrenton, Virginia. Lightly tarnished, else excellent condition.………….$450 Lot #114 Manuscript “Tribute” to JEB Stuart by the doctor that tried to save his life in 1864 A beautiful manuscript document signed, “Charles Brewer M.D.”, shortly following the mortal wounding of J.E.B. Stuart who was brought to his home in Richmond and was with Stuart there when he died, after which Dr. Brewer penned this eloquent eulogy. Three pages, 15.5” x 9.75”, n.p., n.d. Titled “The Raid. The Charge. – At Rest”., this 50line poem is prefaced “In Memoriam To my old friend and comrade, one of the gallant
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott leaders of the Confederate Cavalry, the lamented General James E.B. Stuart of the Army of N. Va. These lines are affectionately dedicated.” Penned by a professional hand except for the signature and, oddly enough, the introductory phrase “affectionately dedicated”. Effusive Victorian language and imagery is used here in this flowery tribute to Stuart. A brief excerpt, by example, reads: “From fair Richmond’s spires steal the church bell chimes, as they tell down the twilight air/ of Virginia homes now redeemed from the dust, and of rose wreaths clustering there, / Whilst as long as Virginia’s name shall last, and her soil be trod by the free, / Sire to son shall tell, how bold Stuart fell, and shall treasure his memory.” Evenly toned paper with smoothed folds and light soiling. Small, consistent area of loss in upper left corner and minor splits along folds. Two small tape repairs. Overall in very good condition and worthy of framing. A unique and heartfelt tribute by the anguished physician who was unable to save Stuart’s life. After being shot through the abdomen at Yellow Tavern on May 11, 1864, the mortally wounded general was transported by ambulance to the Grace Street home of his brotherin-law, Dr. Charles Brewer in Richmond. Stuart, remaining lucid much of the time, lingered until the following evening.…………..$17,500 Lot #115 Engraved Silver “Presentation Sword” plaque from J.E.B. Stuart to Thomas Rosser 4” x 1.5” A American eagle has been cut from a piece of sheet silver and forms the top border of this plaque. The face is engraved, “Lewisville / Sept. 11th, 1861 / Presented to Capt. T.L. Rosser by Brigadier General J.E.B. Stuart”. The verso has seven applied attachment pins and is stamped “Lewis” by its maker, a reference to the Richmond silversmith Ian Lewis, who was also a button maker. Virginia born West Pointer Thomas L. Rosser commanded a battery in New Orleans’s famed Washington Artillery during the opening months of the Civil War. He was present in support of Stuart’s First Virginia Cavalry when they opposed a Federal force operating in Fairfax County, Virginia. The Yankees were driven away with casualties while the Confederates emerged victorious and unscathed. Stuart acknowledged Rosser’s pivotal role in his official report of the incident: “The officers and men behaved in a manner worthy of the General’s highest commendation, and the firing done by the section under the direction of Captain Rosser and Lieut. Slocum (all the time under fire from the enemy’s battery) certainly, for accuracy and effect, challenges comparison with any and every made.” Rosser had gotten J.E.B. Stuart’s favorable attention and went on to become a Confederate Major General of Cavalry………..$17,500 Lot #116 Dramatic oil on canvas rendering of a Cavalry Sabre ‘Duel’ between Confederate and Union cavalrymen during “Stuart’s Ride” by William B. Trego……………….$27,500 Lot #117 Ambrotype of General Randal S. Mackenzie as a West Point Cadet A very rare cased ¼ plate Ambrotype of Mackenzie as a West Point Cadet, along with three other cadets. Destined for not only the Civil War but also the Indian War’s Randal Slidell Mackenzie (second from right; front row) graduated West Point in1862. He was
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott wounded during the Siege of Petersburg, and served in the US Engineers throughout the war all the way to Appomattox. However he earned his stars in West Texas and New Mexico where he defeated the Cheyenne at the Battle of Pala Douro Canyon, and the Dull Knife Fight. Anything of Mackenzie is quite rare, his letters never come on the market, and this photograph is an important and historical rarity…………$7,500 Lot #118 An 1865 Manuscript “official” copy of Robert E. Lee’s Farewell Address Also known as “General Orders #9.” 11/4 pages, 8” x 10” letterhead of the State of Virginia Executive Department at Richmond (1863 watermark), Head Quarters A.N.V., April 10, 1865. A war-date transcription on official State of Virginia letterhead of Lee’s touching and heartfelt farewell to his troops in the Army of Northern Virginia. It reads, in full: “After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Va has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I need not tell the brave survivors of so many hard fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them. But feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that would compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen. By the terms of the agreement, Officers & men can return to their homes & remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty, faithfully performed; and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing & protection. With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration of myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell. R.E. Lee, General” This very well could be Virginia Governor William “Extra Billy’ Smith’s personal copy of the order since he fled the capital to Lynchburg and then to Danville taking government documents with him, directly responsible for the survival of documents such as these. ……………$25,000 Lot #119 Confederate Lieutenant General’s “Battle Flag” sword belt set similar to General Hood’s This magnificent Southern icon is applied to a fine English-made 51mm x 44 mm gilt brass sword belt plate having a stippled face and smooth beveled edges. The resulting contrast between silver and gold is stunning. A maker’s stamp reading “Webb & Bonella / 23/ Old Bond Street/ London” is on the back of the plate between two brass pins securing the flag device from behind. The plate and its keeper are sewn to a light brown leather belt embellished with four horizontal rows of gold bullion. A similar belt rig held by the Museum of the Confederacy figures prominently in a wartime photograph of General Hood. Less than six of these extremely rare Confederate buckles are known to exist. This is the finest one in existence and the rarest Confederate belt buckle.……………$75,000
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott
Lot #120 Virginia Sword Belt Plate on Leather The cast brass plate measures 84mm x 50mm and is nearly identical to Plate 435 in Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates by Steve E. Mullinax. Its bold, distinctive and almost modern, design consists of “VIRGINIA” within a laurel wreath set against a stippled field. The plate and keeper have matching “811” benchmarks and are sewn to a US officer’s sword belt. The belt proper remains intact.………….$12,500 Lot #121 A remarkable two-piece gold Virginia Confederate Belt Plate belonging to Mosby’s Ranger C.F. Wood of Warrenton, Virginia Rarely does a Confederate plate in this condition reach the market. This near-pristine gold-plated jeweler made buckle set is a museum piece in quality. The central disk which is inserted into the receiving mechanism of the buckle is the Virginia state seal with “Virginia” above the figure of Virtues, the Roman goddess of virtue with the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” when translated meaning “thus always to tyrants”, appearing below the figure. The overall condition of the buckle is magnificent. Virtues stand in a victorious pose with her foot ceremoniously on top of the defeated tyrant whose crown has fallen from his head. A variant of the 1776 approved design is still in use as Virginia’s state seal today. There is an inspector’s mark “3” on the obverse of the buckle beside the disk next to the rectangular attachment where a leather belt would be attached. The receiving device of the buckle is a magnificent oak wreath, intricately engraved and broken at the top and bottom by ribbons forming two St. Andrew’s crosses. Inside the interior of the oak wreath where the disk is inserted is another, separate inspector’s mark of a reversed “4”. The plate measures 80mm x 50mm and is similar to Plate 418 in Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates by Steve E. Mullinax. A letter of authenticity from Mullinax accompanied this buckle. This is a highly treasured gold Virginia Confederate two-piece belt buckle in almost unseen, fine condition.…………….$12,500 Lot #122 Major General William Mahone’s Sash, belt set and two-piece Virginia Buckle This Confederate Major General Officer’s sword belt, two-piece Virginia buckle and sash were presented to Confederate General William Mahone who was honored by the people of Petersburg, Virginia as their gallant defender due to his tenacity during the ten-month siege of their city. General Mahone was there to thwart the attempts of Union General Ambrose Burnside as Burnside’s troops affected one of the most famous maneuvers of the war, the subterranean explosion under the Confederate trenches that became known as the Battle of the Crater. After exploding a cache of gunpowder placed in the trenches, Union General James Ledlie’s troops poured into the crater left after the explosion but were decimated by General Mahone’s troops. In March of 1865 the people of Petersburg honored General Mahone with the presentation of this leather general officer’s belt set and sash as an accompaniment to his Boyle and Gamble presentation sword given to him on the same occasion. Constructed
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott of fine leather, possibly by Boyle and Gamble, with double rows of silk embroidering and gilt denoting his general’s rank, the belt set is accentuated by the fine two-piece Virginia Confederate belt buckle bearing the Virginia state seal and the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” at top with “Virginia” at bottom. Between is the standing figure of the Romas goddess Virtues dressed in Amazon garb with a sword in one hand and spear in the other. She is standing on a figure representing tyranny evoking the translation of the motto as “thus always to tyrants”. The inner piece of the buckle includes an ornate wreath into which the Virginia seal disk is inserted completing the buckle. Accompanying the belt and buckle are General Mahone’s red general staff officer’s silk sash. This too was presented to the General by the citizens of Petersburg, at the same time as this belt as noted by the Richmond Daily Dispatch as follows: “The presentation took place in the presence of a large assemblage of officers, soldiers, citizens, and ladies, who gathered together to witness the pleasing event.” These items are in excellent condition and were treasured by General William Mahone from the citizens of his native Petersburg, Virginia for saving their city…………..$75,000 Lot #123 General William Mahone’s Engineers’ and Mechanics’ pocket book, which was used on the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad General William Mahone was an accomplished engineer before the Civil War and had risen to the position of Superintendent of the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad. This engineering manual was the personal property of William Mahone and bears penciled calculations along with the inscription “W. Mahone of Virginia” at the front of the book. Charles H. Haswell, Chief Engineer of the United States Navy, authored the Engineers’ and Mechanics’ Pocket-Book. This edition was published by Harper and Brothers of 82 Cliff Street, New York and is dated 1848, just after Mahone graduated from the Virginia Military Institute. Mahone engineered at several railroads before becoming the Superintendent at the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad. This is an excellent Mahone item that dates to his early, pre-war career as an engineer building and running railroads in Petersburg, a manual he undoubtedly cherished and kept with him and used extensively through the Civil War and throughout the remainder of his life. Indeed, Mahone returned to the railroad industry becoming president of the Norfolk and Western before being elected to the United States Senate from Virginia..………….$4,500 Lot #124 General William Mahone: A collection of Mahone Three Slave Documents – “A Little Pet” Confederate General William Mahone is known to have owned slaves before and during the war. Although he was renowned for his fair treatment and advocacy of emancipation after the war, evidence of Confederate General actual ownership of slaves is very rare. Two of these documents here are receipts for slaves Mahone purchased. The first document is a receipt of $1,450 for a “negro woman Tamar and her three children James, Mary and Jinny…”from the executor of the estate of George Upshur. Dated December 23, 1850, the document measures approximately 8” x 10” and is in very good condition. The second receipt is for $925 received from William Mahone for the purchase of a “negro slave” named “Celey”. Handwritten into the printed receipt are Mahone’s name
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott and the signatures of Samuel Gregory and William Hall. Dated March 24, 1857 at Norfolk, Virginia the 8” x 4 ¼”. The last document is the most moving and controversial, handwritten on blue paper and measures 7 5/8” x 4 7/8” and is a deed of gift of a slave named Dickie, “son of Caroline” from Robert Butler to his daughter Otelia Butler, the future wife of General William Mahone. Butler refers to Dickie as Mrs. Mahone’s “little pet”. Dated August 1, 1837, the paper is in excellent condition with strong, dark ink. These documents are unique artifacts of slave ownership by one of the Civil War’s most prominent generals.………………$7,500 Lot #125 A Very Rare Confederate Eight-Star First National Flag This Eight-Star Confederate First National flag still retains its vibrant colors and is beautifully hand sewn on polished cotton. At 140” on its fly and 75” at the hoist, this flag is a rare configuration of seven stars arranged in a 36” circle around a central star in the middle of the polished cotton blue canton. The two red bars divided by one white bar make this a classic First National Confederate design, but this particular pattern with eight stars makes up only 10% of the known First National designs. As Virginia was the eighth state to secede from the Union on April 17, 1861 followed by Arkansas as the ninth only 30 days later, this flag was only authorized during that 30-day interval. Most of those known to exist in museums are from the Western Theater of the war, mostly from Louisiana or Mississippi regiments. Units of the famous New Orleans Washington Artillery and the Charles Clark Rifles of the 12th Mississippi are just a few of the units that flew this sort of flag. Indeed this flag was possibly made in New Orleans due to its early dating and construction. A stenciled number “25’, 1” in height appears in black ink on the obverse of the flag on the fly edge. Noted flag conservator Fonda Thomsen examined the flag and there were no alterations or repairs found during the examination. Significantly, the noted author and flag expert Howard Michael Madaus examined this flag as well. His authentication, research and analysis are included with this rare Confederate First National flag adding to its historical importance.……..$65,000 Lot #126 An oil painting of General Ulysses S. Grant by Edward Dalton Merchant (18061887) This oil portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant was done from life by the noted portraiture artist Edward Dalton Marchant. Shown as a lieutenant general, this must have been completed in March, 1864 around the time that President Lincoln called for Marchant to the White House where Marchant completed a portrait of the president. The half-length portrait of Grant in full dress uniform measures 14” x 17”. Grant stands beside an American flag with a scroll in his hand, his gold bullion dress epaulets in vivid contrast to the dark blue dress frock coat he wears. The portrait is on its original stretcher and is in a period wood gilt frame. There is a nameplate at the bottom with Gen. Ulysses
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott S. Grant by E.D. Marchant, 1806-1887. This is an important portrait by a noted artist during the Civil War…………$65,000 Lot #127 5 photograph’s of General Grant Carte De Visite, four images of Grant in uniform and one image of Grant with his family; accompanied by the photographer’s calling card: Warren Skedd…………$2,500
Lot #128 An ornately carved Ivory Card Case of Jefferson Davis Held by a Prisoner of War This Civil War era card case has a highly carved ivory, bas-relief scene on the front of the case. Measuring 21/2” x 4”. The carved front is an artistic masterpiece of ivory carving. The scene depicts a young man and woman in a playful stance on either side of a lamppost. Floral and foliate effects at the top are accented by very detailed work of the ground on which the figures stand. The interior of the case is equally ornate and beautiful. Wafer-thin ivory leaves separate the compartments where one could place cards or photographs. Purple silk lines the inside of the case and is still in fine condition. The case came from a Hampton Roads, Virginia African-American family whose ancestor “took possession” of it while Davis was imprisoned at Fortress Monroe and retained it as a memento of the passed rebellion.…………$6,500 Lot #129 Mitchell & Tyler - Large Southern Coin Silver Ladle Made by Richmond, Virginia silversmiths Mitchell & Tyler, c. 1845-66, and is 13” long. The handle of this lovely ladle is engraved with a script initial “B”. The ladle has a scratch on the inside of the bowl otherwise extremely fine condition.……………$2,500 Lot #130 Confederate States Patent, Mechanical drawing and document archive to James M. Lilley – Father of CSA General Robert Doak Lilley An important archive that includes a United States patent document, number 18608, dated November 10, 1857, 14.75” x 19.75”, granted to James M. Lilley of Greenville, Virginia for an improved instrument for surveying and calculating areas including the original schematic diagram illustrating the device and a hand-written description of the device. On the reverse of the official patent document is the hand-written official Confederate States patent transfer information, dated February 4, 1862, with the Confederate Patent Office wax seal and signed by Rufus R. Rhodes, commissioner of patents. These Confederate transfer patents are quite scarce. Document and hand drawing by James Lilley describes his measuring device. It is likely that this document was produced in the early stages of the patent process. Further highlighting the group is a four-page advertising document, 8.5” x 11”, circa 1866 from the Stuart, Lilley &
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott Company, real estate agents based in Staunton, Virginia, advertising the aforementioned surveying and calculating instrument and including endorsements from satisfied users. Noteworthy among those users is General G.T. Beauregard. The document is in fine condition with only light age toning to the first page. James M. Lilley (1802 – 1875) was also an important military presence in the Virginia Militia in the early part of the 19th century. Included in this lot is a one page hand-written document 12.5” x 7.75”, dated 1824 county of Augusta, noting the return men and arms of the 1st Battalion of the 93rd regiment of the Virginia Militia which is endorsed by Lilley, their commander. The document is a bit rough around the edges and toned with age but still in very good condition. A similar one page oblong document, 29.5” x 8”, dated November 1, 1820 to January 13, 1821, in very good condition is also included. Of particular interest is a Commonwealth of Virginia commission document, signed by Virginia governor David Campbell, 10” x 8”, on parchment, with Virginia Commonwealth wax seal, dated November 14, 1838, promoting James M. Lilley to the rank of colonel of the 93rd regiment of the infantry of the line, in the seventh brigade and third division of the Virginia Militia. Lastly is a printed circular of this Lilley patent for a “survey transom” which was endorsed by Robert E. Lee, Beauregard and others. This is an important archive to an important Virginia family. Lilley’s son, Robert Doak Lilley, was a much – celebrated Confederate Brigadier General. He fought at many important battles during the war.……….$17,500 Lot #131 Mitchell & Tyler war date Magnificent Coin Silver presentation vase It was made by Richmond Virginia silversmiths Mitchell & Tyler (1845-1866). 17.5” high, 62 troy ounces. This beautifully made urn is dotted with high relief repose leaves and flowers accented with engraved highlights. The lid is capped with a detailed acorn finial. The top of urn has a beaded rim above a Greek key pattern. The feet are floriated. The handles are decorated with draping flowers and leaves. The heat breaks are ivory. The spirit lamp ingeniously locks into place on the underside of the urn and is invisible once in place. All three pieces, the urn, lamp and lid, are clearly marked “MITCHELL & TYLER”. The bottom is engraved with the date “Feb. 4 1862”. Southern coin silver pieces of this quality, condition, and size are exceedingly rare, particularly items made during the Civil War..………………$9,500 Lot #132 Very Rare Confederate Navy Officer’s regulation folding Navy Chapeau This magnificent hat is 17 ¼” wide at base, 4 ¾” high at front, 5 ¼” high at back. Black beaver skin body with four bullion coils affixed vertically on the center of the front fold, with a black silk tufted and ribbed black silk cockade. At the base of the coils is a coat size regulation Confederate naval officer’s button with “Isaacs Campbell & Co. London” back mark, untouched and absolutely original to the hat. Both sides of the chapeau are edged with a 1” wide black silk ribbon decoratively woven with oak leaf and acorn motifs. The lining is quilted black silk with gold embossed label of “Joseph Starkey/ 23 Conduit St. London”, a manufacturer with known Confederate naval association. An
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott absolutely correct and completely untouched example of what is doubtless one of the rarest forms of Confederate regulation headgear with only a handful of known surviving specimens..........$17,500 Lot #133 Extremely Rare Confederate Naval Officer’s Kepi Confederate Naval Officer’s Regulation Kepi, made in London of cadet grey wool, with CSN Navy cuff buttons on either side of the chinstrap of the visor, with a 1 inch wide gold gilt quatrefoil band, and a heavy gilt wreath with a “Fowled Anchor” similar to the design of the CSN button, all on a hand sewn patch. Previously on loan to the Museum of the Confederacy, a rare opportunity to own one of the rarest of all regulation Confederate headgear.………………… $35,000 Lot #134 Scarce Pattern 1858 Army Hat with General Officer’s Insignia This example of the officer’s version of the “Hardee” Hat is in exceptional condition. The black felt body is supple and unblemished. Around the base is a ¾” ribbed silk ribbon over which is a set of gold metallic thread general officer hat cords with gold acorns. On the front is the appropriate silver Old English “U.S.” in a gold wreath embroidered on black velvet. The brim is approximately 2 ½” wide with unusually narrow black silk blinding and shows no sign of ever having been looped up on one side. The 2 ½” deep sweatband is intact and in excellent condition. There is no lining. A difficult hat to obtain. Mint unused still in original hatbox.…………………$17,500 Lot #135 Pair of very heavy gilt brass Mexican War – period Officers Spurs, c. 1840’s 5.25” overall. Deeply cast with foliate decoration on the sides and shell-like decoration terminating in scrolls on the rowel mount. The eight pointed 1.75” rowels are also heavily gilded. Heavy 0.75” gilt brass chains for attaching to the boot. The chains attach to the spurs with a floral motif stud at either side. Wonderful untouched condition retaining 50% of the original gilt. A very nice set of spurs, for a very high ranking officer.………….$4,500 Lot # 136 The Spurs of Major General George Thomas – Commander of the Army of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tennessee Impressive for both their size and unusual form. &.5” overall, the five pointed rowels measure a full 2”. The frames are fabricated in two pieces and joined where the rowel post attaches. The spurs overall display show evidence of handwork. A very substantial set of spurs clearly showing both military and Mexican influence. Perfect untouched condition.………….$7,500
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott Lot #137 Magnificent set of dated American made silver Officers Spurs, c. 1840’s Entirely hand fabricated of coin silver. The silver sunburst rowels are attached using US silver dimes, dated 1839 to 1841, as washer/spacers, clearly establishing both the date of manufacture and their American origins. Also, attached to each rowel shaft are two silver teardrops suspensions with a gold washer on the face of the shaft. The heavy rowel posts are pierced and faceted. One side of the frame is rounded and gadrooned, the other is plain and faceted, again most unusual. The studs for attaching the bootstraps are decorated with hand cut cross-hatching. Silver heel chains attach to small holes above these studs. Overall perfect condition. An extremely rare set of American made silver spurs with the added interest of details that clearly validate the date of manufacture and use……..$6,500 Lot #137 Massive pair of American Silver Eagle head Officers Spurs, c. War of 1812 The posts, which mount the eight pointed iron rowels, terminate in eagle heads, which are cast and highlighted with hand engraved details. The sides of the spurs are made in two pieces with the extensions for attachment joined to the frame with heavy silver chain links. The boot and heel chains are fabricated entirely of silver mesh. The boot attachment closes w/an early style two tined silver buckle, which passes through the silver mesh. Both spurs are stamped on the inside faces “VAL” and on the buckles “IP1893”, significance unknown. The lack of hallmarks and the eagle head motif certainly to the American origins with all visible details indicating their date of manufacture as no later than 1830. Perfect condition and a most impressive set of American spurs…………….$4,500 Lot #138 Important set of American Silver Officer’s Spurs, c. War of 1812 Each spur touched with a single cartouche on the inside fame, “J. Merrick” un-located. The spurs exhibit exquisite craftsmanship and utilize a single tine swivel buckle for attachment of the leather bootstrap. Eight pointed steel rowel. The rowels exhibiting some minor surface rust, otherwise the spurs are in perfect condition. A very attractive and very rare set of American silver spurs.…………$4,500 Lot #139 Important set of Silver Eagle head Mexican War Officer’s Spurs inscribed to Victor E. Piollet, Paymaster, Pennsylvania Volunteers Fabricated entirely of silver, each spur is hand engraved on one side of the frame “Jalapa” and on the other “V.E. Piollet”. The eagle’s wings are cast integrally with the frame of the spur while the neck and head are separately affixed by means of a threaded post, allowing them to be unscrewed and detached. The eagle’s wings, neck, and head are elaborately delineated with hand engraved feathers. The silver rowels are cut in a rosette pattern. Posts with studs are utilized for attachment of the boot straps/chains.
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott Interestingly on each spur one of the studs is broken off with only the post remaining. The Jalapa inscription would indicate that these spurs were custom made for Piollet by a local silversmith during his deployment to Mexico. Piollet was the progeny of a prominent northeast Pennsylvania family and, while serving in the Pennsylvania in 1847 was appointed to the position of Paymaster by President Polk and assigned to duty with the army of invasion under Generals Scott and Taylor. A magnificent set of silver spurs and extremely rare for both their form and historical import.………$7,500 Lot #140 A Beautiful Quality set of New York State Officers Spurs, c. War of 1812 These gilt brass spurs mount iron sunburst rowels in the eagles’ beaks. Where the eagles’ necks join the body of the spurs the eagles’ talons are depicted perched on a globe surrounded by rays, a symbol used extensively and uniquely by New York State at this period on buckles, cap plates, etc. The eagle’s outstretched wings form the body of the spur, which terminates in a foliate design. The buckles are attached to the spurs with silver chains, which also incorporate foliate designs. Absolutely the finest quality, in perfect condition and the first set of spurs we’ve encountered which incorporates this unique New York state iconography.………$6,500 Lot #141 A Silver Mexican Officer’s Hat Badge captured by A.B. Eaton, c. 1840’s. Made in the form of an Eagle in Mexican Silver Amos Beebe Eaton (1806-1877), Zachary Taylor’s chief commissary of subsistence during the Mexican War. Eaton graduated from West Point in 1826 and was a career officer, primarily in the commissary department, being brevetted major general of volunteers during the Civil War. The heavy 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” badge is fabricated entirely of low grade Mexican silver, obviously cast and then finished with hand engraved details. The badge incorporates the iconic Mexican symbol of an eagle clutching a snake perched on a cactus. Horizontal T-bar pin-back, most likely added after its capture to allow it to be worn. Perfect untouched condition and very rare.………..$1,500 Lot #142 A Coin Silver - Cigar “V” Punch, German Mid-19th Century, with a engraved European village scene 9” long…………$450 Lot #143 Pen and ink drawing of the Mexican War Battle of Chapultepec, c. 1840’s 3.75” x 6.5”, matted and framed in a period walnut frame. Although the artist’s name is lost to history, an old note which accompanies the drawing states “Pen & Ink sketch of ‘Battle of Chapultepec” done by a prisoner in Mass. State Prison who had served in the Army of the US during the battle.” The sketch is further accompanied by a partial note describing the battle, which states in part, “This affair filled our raw troops with the wildest enthusiasm, they believe(d) they would annihilate Santa Anna(s) host, by noon the next day.” Indeed Santa Anna lamented as he saw Chapultepec fall that “God is a Yankee.” The drawing includes superb detail, depicting American troops and cannons arrayed on a bluff before the battle. The depth and scale are proportionate with the
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Lot #143 Personal Mexican War journal belonging to Major Giddings 1st Ohio Cavalry Leather bound Mexican War journal with a series of clipped articles, The Battle of Monterey, 1st Ohio Cavalry and hand-written poems……………$2,500 Lot #144 Hand colored lithograph of the Battle of Thames, 5 October 1813, published by O.D. Locher/ Baltimore Depicting Col. Richard Johnson killing Shawnee Chief Tecumseh in hand-to-hand combat during the Battle of the Thames during the War of 1812. Size: 36” x 31”…………..$4,500 Lot #145 A Silver Soldier’s Corps badge & medal – Sergeant Charles F. Browne, Gettysburg Charles F. Browne was a sergeant with the 1st Regiment of Massachusetts Infantry. Organized at Boston on May 23, 1861, the regiment fought at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. As this silver soldier’s pendant clearly shows, they also saw action at the Battle of Gettysburg. This large 1 ¾” pendant is highly engraved on one side with Sergeant Browne’s name and his unit designation. The location of the regiment’s formation, “Boston,” is also engraved on the same side. In the middle of the medal are the major battles, including Gettysburg, at which the regiment fought. On the reverse of the pendant Union general’s names are engraved. McCellan, Pope, Burnside and Meade appear at the four sides with “Hooker” inside the border of the engraving at the top near the attachment loop. Under Hooker are ornate engraving interspersed between the words “corps”, “Division” and “Brigade” in progressively small script denoting the smaller size of the units. In the center of the pendant on this side is a small, decorative foliate engraving with two railroad cars engraved between the words “Division? And “Brigade”. This is a beautiful and unusual engraved Civil War silver medal in excellent condition.……..$6,500 Lot #146 The famous Society of Cincinnati Medal Solid gold and enamel by Stack & Co. The Society of the Cincinnati is an historic organization with branches in the United States and France founded in 1783 to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the Revolutionary War officers and to pressure the government to honor pledges it had made to officers who fought for American independence. On June 19, 1783, the General Society of the Cincinnati adopted the Bald Eagle as its insignia. It is one of America’s first post-revolution symbols and an important piece of American iconography. It was likely derived from the same discourse that produced the Seal……………..$25,000
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Civil War History – Online Catalog 155 by Gary Hendershott Lot #147 U.S. Ordinance Gunner’s Brass Caliper An instrument used to measure the internal or external dimensions of objects and consisting of two curved hinged legs joined at one end belonging to Lt. Thomas c. 1819 Frankford, Pennsylvania…………$1,500 Lot #148 Jamestown, Virginia era “ Dog Lock” musket ca. 1640 A very rare colonial era English Dog Lock – Flintlock Musket ca. 1640. The type used during the early days of British Colonization of America at Jamestown, Virginia. Ex: Peter Finer ( London)…………$65,000 Lot #149 1 of 100 best British Guns in existence, a magnificent pair/brace of Blunderbuss pistols with Brass barrel’s, made by Turton in 1714 A fine and very rare massive pair of brass barreled “ Blunderbuss Flintlock Pistols” made by James Turton London and dated 1714. Weighing over 3 lbs. each, they are truly amazing weapons. Illustrated in “Great British Gun Makers 1540-1740” where they are described a among the Best 100 English Guns ever made. Ex Peter Finer (London)…………$65,000 Lot #150 George Washington – Silver Presentation sword made by Philadelphia Silversmith Milne, to Lt. Colonel Joseph Reed upon his appointment as Adjutant General of the Continental Army in 1776 A superb silver hilted officer sword dated 1776, made by Philadelphia silversmith Edmond Milne who also made George Washington’s famous “Camp Cups” in 1777, as well as Martha Washington’s “Custis Family Silver Service”. Presented by General Washington to Lt. Colonel Joseph Reed upon his appointment by George Washington as the Adjutant General of the newly formed Continental Army in 1776…………$450,000
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