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Wanted!!

Any early German covers postmarked Meiningen; also Meininger Beer advertising!

AND information, pictures, etc. on Christian Meininger, boot maker, Washington DC. 

His shop was at 2025 14th Street, NW and he made boots and shoes for President Theodore

Roosevelt while in office.  Christian was our great grandfather!   He and the President were friends

 and rode their bikes together around Washington, DC and in Rock Creek Park.

 

If you like A Cappella music, visit these websites

  www.euphonism.com  www.iwantasnowday.com

 

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Many items are on display and for sale at Journey’s End Antiques located in

Town and Country Antiques Mall, (11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tues-Sat)

206 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen, NC 28315  Contact Paul Brill  910-944-3359 (Shop) 910-638-4542 (Cell)

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New!! Listings of Paper Americana New!!

The Catalog of Union Civil War Patriotic Covers:  William R. Weiss, HB, 839 pp. 8.5x11,

superb reference book, 1995, only comprehensive work of its kind. 

Limited Edition!  Comes with a value guide.  Shipped book rate as it is quite heavy. Drop shipped from the publisher .

$115 includes shipping from the publisher.  One of our best sellers!

******************************************************************************************************************************************32 32 caliber Teat Fire pistol, Daniel Moore and Daniel Williamson,   Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7   Pic8       $1595    Inscribed James D. Perkins who mustered into the 14th Vermont, Co F on 9-3-1862 and was wounded at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.   He mustered out on July 30, 1863 probably due to his injuries.  The consensus is that Perkins or his family purchased the pistol in late 1863 or early 1864 and he may have used it as a civilian.  The Moore Caliber .32 Teat-fire, which used a unique cartridge to get around patents owned by Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson, proved very popular during the Civil War, with both soldiers and civilians.  Moore and Williamson operated both the Moores Firearms Company and National Firearms Company.

This pistol is inscribed on the cylinder D. WILLIAMSON’S PATENT JANUARY 5, 1864; it is inscribed on the barrel MOORES PAT FIRE ARMS CO. BROOKLYN N.Y.  It should be noted that both of these inscriptions which are bold and complete are DIFFERENT than what appears in Flayderman’s Guide.    On this pistol, January is spelled out, there is no ‘ before the S in Moore, and there is no period after PAT.   We have not found any references to these inscription varieties. 

 

The pistol is in perfect working condition (the inner workings have been evaluated and oiled by our expert colleague), has great patina and has nearly 100% silver, quite RARE for a pistol of this type.  As collectors know, Moore and Williamson were sued by Smith and Wesson for patent infringement.   It is not easy to find a Moore pistol inscribed with both names.  This is an opportunity to purchase a wonderful firearm at a modest price.   The images give a good idea of this item but our policy is a 3 day inspection and return if not satisfied after receipt of full payment.   If a return is made, a full refund will be dispatched.

 

Robert E. Lee    Pic1    Pic2    $2195    Excellent autograph, “Fort Hamilton, 31 December 1845, R.E. Lee CaptEngrs  clip taken from a larger document with vertical red lines, someone’s initials at the left side, overall dimensions are about 3x4 inches although the signature, place, date, and rank are in the upper half of the clip.  Backside shows some minor mounting tape at the edges (archival) that could easily be removed or trimmed off.    Fresh and VF.  RELee signature is bolder than the other writing, apparently the document was prepared by an aide and that writing is a tiny bit lighter.

 

Robert E. Lee    Pic1   Pic2    $395    Very nice CDV published by E&H.T. Anthony, in uniform, extremely clean.   Excellent backmark, perhaps just a tad light but overall a solid images.   Compare to exact image on the internet priced at $875, this one being a bit darker than ours.   Some minor archival adhesive tape on back upper left corner decided.

 

Abraham Lincoln –War Date Autograph Note Signed August 20, 1864 that states “I shall be glad if any Department of Bureau can give Mr. Waugh the desired clerkship, A. Lincoln Aug 20, 1864”  Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   $8450  Lincoln is responding to a letter received by Sec. of War Stanton on August 20, 1864 from Mr. Waugh in Georgetown DC stating that “…he is from Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia…is a refugee without means or employment…desires clerkship…”    Overall frame is 17x29 inches, matted area about an inch smaller all around with 4 insets of engraving, legend, Lincoln’s ANS on back of letter, and laser copy of letter to which Lincoln is replying back to Stanton.  This item is investment grade and of the highest quality.  A similar ANS on the web right now is priced at $16,000.  It is interesting to note that Lincoln replied on the same day the letter was written so it must have been hand carried to Stanton from Georgetown. DC. This item is fantastic and ready to hang.  Consignor will consider a partial trade.

 

Ulysses S. Grant – War Date Autograph Letter Signed  One page, 7.75x9.75 inches, February 9, 1865.  Pic1  Pic2  Pic3  Pic4  Pic5  $5450   Grant writes from City Point, Virginia to Maj. Gen(s) Ord and Meade.  In full “City Point Va, Feb 9, 1865, I will leave here at 12 m. for Washington to remain absent four or five days unless sooner recalled.  Please inform Col. Bowers of all movements or changes so that he may keep me advised., U S Grant, Lt. Gen.”  He adds the word in upper left “Cipher” indicating letter was to be encoded before transmittal, also a pencil note upper right “11 am” in a different hand.  At bottom is a copy print of Grant and his two generals.  Details surrounding the date Grant wrote this letter are described in the Certificate of Authenticity.  Fabulously framed 16x21 inches and ready to hang.

 

Matched  Pair  GEORGE II  English  Colonial, Light Military Flintlock  Holster Pistols, Marked T. Saunders  Circa 1715 – 1735

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An extremely fine condition original pair of military flintlock pistols.  The pistols have a sculpted/faceted and raised breech, round to octagonal 12 "cannon-form barrels, smoothbore .63 caliber, with proper King’s inspection proof marks.  Early bridle-less flintlock mechanisms with matching gooseneck hammers and early 18th century type accents. The frizzen-backs and lock plates with smooth matching surfaces.   Finely sculpted, 18th century-type, full mounts: Brass stirrup-type butt-caps with nicely turned pommels and long embossed side-stirrups. Finely detailed, classic 18th century etched and chiseled openwork brass Serpent-type side plate of classic English form. The brass trigger-guards with sculpted and nicely detailed and deep fluted bows. Two (2) baluster-turned ramrod-pipes and matching brass tip wooden ramrods.Fine molded and raised carved ebonized-walnut, full stocks with bulbous butt-caps and relief carving around the locks, barrel tangs and the side plates.   The barrels are smooth, choice surfaces, clear markings, sharp contours, very good bores and some light patches of discoloration. Strong lock mechanisms with all original components and matching smooth surfaces with much finish. Fine, early type walnut full stocks with 90%+ finish with expected minor hairlines and handling marks.   A very nice, overall high quality pair of 18th Century English Flintlock Military Holster Pistols made by well known maker T. Saunders of London, Overall length, 19".   

 

New Model 1863 Army Remington Revolver, Surcharged with NJ Mark   $1850

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Serial# 71215, (made and delivered in 1864) .44 caliber. 8" octagonal barrel, very good bore and hammer/trigger action. The State of New Jersey "N.J" militia mark is stamped on the left side of the barrel, all lettering on the metal is in excellent condition. The frame and loading lever work well. The gun has a very nice overall even mellow brown/plum color on all the metal including the cylinder with minimal minor pitting and corrosion. The barrel retains a nice plum patina finish. The brass trigger guard is a spotted mustard brown and the walnut grips show light scratches and a few small marks on light original finish.

 

Civil War Drum, ID’d – Excelsior, Regt. Co. N.G.S.N.Y.  Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 Pic5 Pic6 Pic7 $4995   A wonderful restored drum that belonged to Pvt. William Linde who had transferred into “G’ Co, NY 10th Infantry on June 5, 1865 and mustered out on June 30, 1865.  He had previously served in “M” Co. NY 8th Light Artillery.  The 10th was originally formed in Albany New York.  This rare drum, restored by William Reamer in July 1995, a very famous restorer of drums lived in Fetterville, PA.  The drum has Bill’s hand written label and also the original manufacturer label of William Kilbourn of Albany, New York.  The drum was meticulously restored by Reamer and is all original except for replacement rope of the period and reproduction leather ears.  An extraordinary opportunity for the Civil War drum specialist. 

 

Imperial Albumen, Col. Alexander Duncan Adams, Co B, 27th New York Infantry   Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4    $595

A really nice imperial albumen of Col. Alexander Duncan Adams, Col. 27th New York Infantry, a two-year regiment, fought in Battles of South Mountain, Fredericksburg, and Antietam to name a few; mounted in a nice wooden frame about 24x30 inches which hung in Lancaster Hall, GAR #84.   The image area is about 18x24 inches; frame is in excellent condition.  Quite RARE and desirable for the image collector; comes with other printed photos, paperwork, and summary of his career and that of the 27th New York, known as the “Union Regiment”  Adams was born in Lyons, NY.  Really a wonderful image that is ready to hang.  Shipping extra!

 

Civil War Model 1840 Medical Officer's Sword     Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7    $1550   A nice brass patriotic eagle handle medical officer's sword from the Civil War. The sword is probably a European import, no maker's mark. The handle displays a shield with the letters MS (Medical Staff) and 13 stars with a fancy brass cross bow.  The handle back has another shield for a person's name/initials (none shown).  The blade has a nice consistent light gray color and is faintly etched on both sides with a floral motif.  The front of blade has etched words "United States Medical Staff" in Old English style.  The scabbard is gray polished steel with a couple of dents and a crack on the lower back side. The blade fits well to the scabbard which has two brass mounts and hanger rings.  There is no doubt the sword was in the field during the war but has survived well.   A scarce artifact, generally carried by surgeons and assistant surgeons.  The sword overall length is 37.5 inches and the blade is 31 inches.

 

 

ALERT! 

Box missing from Gettysburg Civil War Show June 26th 2011.  

A $1000 reward is being offered for information leading to the return of the box and its contents.  Detective Tim Guise is handling the case and can be reached at tguise@cumberlandtownship.com

Here is a link to the partial list of missing items     Pic

Here are links to pictures of some missing items  

Pic1 (Broadside)  Pic2 (Newspaper)   Pic3 (Mosby Autographed Photo) 

 Pic4 (Picture of Mosby Friend)  Pic5 ) Picture of Mosby Friend)   Pic6 (Great Britain Cover Interior)  

Pic7 (Great Britain stamp on cover)   Pic8 (Close up of Great Britain stamp on cover)

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