Miscellaneous

This incredibly beautiful, all silk Battle Flag trimmed in Gold Fringe was presented to Veterans of the Bluff City Grays on June 14th, 1877, by the citizens of Memphis. The flag has red silk attachments ties and are fully intact. Each star is individually sewn.....they are made of silk and are sewn on both sides of the flag.....It's approximately 36" X 60" in size and perfect for you wall. The flag is accompanied by a newspaper article describing the presentation to the "Grays" in June of 1877.....This is a significant Flag of perfect "wall size"....You don't have to spend $75.000.00 of more to own an historical Confederate Flag.....this one missed the War by a few years but it's 19th century with impeccable credentials from Memphis, 1877......SOLD

Here's a superb Louisiana UCV Delegate 1906 Ribbon in wonderful condition. The colors are crisp and radiant and the ribbon is very scarce and desirable..These Louisiana pieces are getting hard to come by......$475.00

Very Nice Leather Surgeon's Kit with assorted implements......It appears all original and complete and is in fine condition.....$375.00

This is Naval Civil War Era Telescope in extremely fine condition.....It extends to nearly 4' and is a four pull structure. It has perfect optics and is the best of it kind that we've had in many years......The body is brass and painted with black lacquer.....there are no dents and it will display with the best of them.....make your relic room shine.......SOLD

We just purchased several  hat numbers and letters and are offering them at only $25.00 each. Here's a perfect number  "1"  with the wires fully intact.......$25.00

This incredible coin silver castor set (thanks David) and the engraved M.A.F. ladle were owned and used by Nathan Bedford Forrest and Mary Ann Forrest. The pieces are from their Pre Civil War home in Memphis and ultimately sold in the estate sale of  Forrest's Great Granddaughters, Kathleen and Cecil Bradley. Memphis attorney, historian and collector, John Ryan purchased the silver along with many other fine Forrest collectibles directly from the Bradley Sisters. These great treasures have resided comfortably with Mr. Ryan since the early 1970's. We acquired them just last week and now offer them to the next serious collector.....sold

General Nathan Bedford Forrest's Adjutant General and Right Arm, Captain [later Major] Charles W. Anderson owned this Hope Confederate Saddle and rode it throughout the Civil War. Anderson inscribed his name on the cantle in bold dark ink and amazingly both the saddle and signature survived the many years and many battles of Forrest's Campaigns. Anderson was a comrade during the War and a true friend to the General Forrest after the War. He went to Memphis at General Forrest's request to say his goodbyes in October of 1877, when he was informed that The General was near death.

Both the saddle and signature are guaranteed authentic. Anderson's Military Records and copies of correspondence between he and General Forrest are included. It would have to be General Forrest's Saddle to be more collectible....A truly one of a kind Museum Piece.....SOLD

This gorgeous oil on canvas painting hung in the famous Morgan House in Lexington, Kentucky for many years. The painting was done by an unknown artist in the 1940's and is housed in an ornate gold leaf wooden frame that measures 33"X 38"X 5" deep.....This is truly a magnificent work that would be a centerpiece in any upscale collection....all that's need in a new hanging wire and a new home...SOLD

Very difficult to find 1897 Nashville UCV Reunion Badge....Three pieces with Gold Color Brooch and Drop held by a Red/Grey Ribbon...Drop Reads Reunion, Confederate Veterans, Nashville, June 22-24, 1897.....Great Vignette in the Center of Crossed American and Confederate Flags (enameled)...Wonderful Overall Condition and Very Displayable....$595.00

Rare 1906 UCV Ribbon dedicating the Sam Davis Monument in Pulaski, Tennessee.....$875.00

Sam Davis, a young Confederate soldier from Smyrna, Tennessee, was a private in the First Tennessee Infantry. He was a scout under Capt. Coleman, alias Dr. H.B. Shaw. Coleman's Scouts were gathering information about the Union forces moving from Middle Tennessee toward Chattanooga. On November 19, 1863, Davis is said to have spent the night at Campbellsville, at the home of Bob English. The next day Davis, carrying important documents to General Braxton Bragg at Chattanooga, was captured fifteen miles south of Pulaski, Tennessee, on Lamb's Ferry Road, below Minor Hill. Two Union soldiers dressed in Confederate uniforms approached young Davis and told him that they were conscripting. Davis replied that he was already a Confederate soldier and showed them his pass. He was dressed in his own Confederate Uniform. The soldiers led him to their commanding officer, who took his gun. A search revealed papers in the soles of his boots and saddle. He was taken to Pulaski and imprisoned in jail on the northwest corner of the square, at the location of today's Hunter-Smith Furniture Store, in a building that later burned. He was court marshaled, then condemned to death by hanging. General Dodge offered young Davis his freedom if he would reveal the source of his information. Davis replied, If I had a thousand lives, I would give them all here before I would betray a friend or the confidence of my informer. On November 27, 1863, Sam rode in a wagon, seated upon his own coffin, from the Giles County jail to a hill in east Pulaski, overlooking the town. There he died the death of a hero. Giles County erected three memorials in honor of Sam Davis. Each is a stop on the historic Sam Davis Trail. The cemetery in which Davis was buried before his body was moved to his home in Smyrna is also on the trail. The first stop on the trail is a monument erected at the site of his capture by the citizens of Minor Hill in 1926, in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of History and Archives. The second stop is the Sam Davis Museum which is the location of the hanging. The museum was built in 1950 with funds appropriated by the State Legislature. The museum is open on the third Sunday of every month from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., except when that Sunday falls on a holiday. For more information, call George Newman at 931-363-2720. The third stop is Maplewood Cemetery, the location of the resting place of Sam's body before it was taken home to Smyrna. Hopefully, a marker will soon be placed to show the spot where his body lay for a few days. The fourth stop is the Sam Davis Statue on Pulaski's square. This statue was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and dedicated in 1910 during the State Reunion of Confederate Veterans, which was held in Pulaski. Sam Davis was truly a hero, as were so many other young men who gave their lives during those years of our country's great tragedy. Giles County will forever regret the unjust death of this young man. We hope to keep his memory alive through this Heritage Trail. Another statue of this young hero is on the Tennessee Capitol grounds in Nashville. The Sam Davis Home in Smyrna, Tennessee, is another shrine open to the public daily. See Tennessee Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, for additional information about this Confederate Hero.

Very Scarce.....Lefaucheux 12mm cartridges in the original tin box with paper label completely intact. Four cartridges of the fifty remain in the box. This is quite a find.....12mm size pinfire cartridges when available are selling for up to 50.00 each at the shows and the boxes are almost impossible to find.....Box and Cartridges $375.00

Cure Everything....Nervous Diseases A Specialty....Patented March 1854...19th century quackery housed in original walnut case with working lock and key. This is a beautiful conversation piece...it's complete with a powerful  magneto. Hook'em  up and shock away all problems....SOLD

Scrimshawed Powder Horn....Folk Art at its best. This horn is in fine condition; it has a brass butt that's engraved in fine script SEH and HMH.....The horn features a brass flask charger ( broken ) rather than the commom wooden plug. The carving is of a soldier wearing a kepi  and taking aim at fresh food which happens to be an elk at some distance away standing on a stone ledge....This is beautiful work and will stand out in any collection $750.00

This is a wonderful engraved invitation to a dinner hosted by the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Association on April 20, 1923.  The invitation is in near mint condition.  The back cover has some foxing but has little or no affect on the overall appearance.  Among the association's officers and listed as Secretary is Nathan Bedford Forrest which is actually Nathan Bedford Forrest II and grandson of the famous General.  For many years he played an active role in the Ku Klux Klan in Atlanta.  This is a quite rare piece with significant names listed throughout.....$395.00

  Here's a great collection of eleven carved chess pieces all recovered from Western Theatre Campsites. All have a nice white lead patina. These have become quite scarce now and are getting pricey. A must have for your bullet collection....Offered as a collection of all eleven pieces....$495.00

This is a rare folding boot jack in perfect condition.....officers and cavalrymen especially like the folding design as it was much easier to carry....a must have for your cavalry display...SOLD

This is an excellent example of a Civil War Era razor in the original sliding drawer case. The label is still legible on the case and the leather strop on the back is in great condition. The razor's blade is bright and shows limited use....no nicks at all......scarce in this condition......$175.00

   Folks, this is simply a "Must Have" reference work if you 

have even a passing interest in collecting Confederate Knives. We have a rather extensive Civil War reference library

that includes several books by various authors and historians dedicated solely to 19th century knives.  Lee Hadaway's

great work is a no nonsense and very instructive approach to identifying and collecting genuine Confederate Blades 

and I use it more than any other knife reference....the book  gives clear and concise information on how to spot the

 reproductions and foreign imports. So whether you're an advanced and long term collector or a relatively new comer to 

hobby,  you can profit greatly and save yourself a lot grief from Lee's 208 pages of text and photographs. 

 BRAND NEW....JUST OUT AND LOADED WITH NEW PHOTOS....

THE  UPDATED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE GUIDE.  

Lee graciously signed several copies for us and we're pleased to offer our customers an autographed copy for $29.95

    Here is the definitive 

reference book pinfire guns by noted author Chris Curtis. This is an in depth study of the pinfire 

system and a must have for the serious collector and student of Civil War firearms. We only have

two copies of this great work left......discounted price that includes shipping is only $40.00

  Steve was opening his last box of books and I asked him to 
autograph a dozen copies before they were all gone.  I only have six copies left and of course,

they are new and mint. The price is under market at $37.50 and I'll pay the shipping by first class

mail...good deal and great gift. Hurry,  these autographed copies won't last long........$37.50

  By Distinguished Men of his Time. Introductory by Hon. John W. Daniel, United States Senator from Virginia.  Baltimore: R.H. Woodward, 1890. FIRST EDITION. 8vo. xviii, 490pp., frontispiece steel-engraved portrait with facsimile inscription + sixteen additional full-page plates. "Jefferson Davis has been more represented, and is to-day more misunderstood by many than any character that figured in the Civil War of 1861 to 1864. A ripe scholar, a vigorous writer, a splendid orator, a brave soldier, a true gentleman, an accomplished statesman, a sturdy champion, a proud, pure patriot, a lover of liberty, a hero: this is the Jefferson Davis that history will cherish." Wear to spines...covers loose but intact. Book is otherwise clean and all pages are intact...Scarce..$225.00

This is a Yazoo City, Mississippi Tax Receipt for the year 1859.  It's from the The Corporation Of Yazoo City for taxes on the personal estate of James D. Taylor.  It includes lot no. 128 along with taxes for money loaned and WHITE POLL TAX..........AND SLAVE POLL TAX $5.00.........Signed A. B. Johnson, Assessor and Tax Collector Yazoo City. The document is on blue gray paper and is partially printed.  The size is perfect for framing....7 5/8" X 6 1/4"....Excellent condition with no tears....Interesting that there was a Poll Tax for both Whites and Slaves........$225.00

Here's something that you don't see every day.  This very large tin bowl measures a full 14" across from handle to handle and is 6" deep.  The company cook would have this in his mess utensils and would have had multiple uses....wash pan, baking pan or any number of uses.....It has the Civil War era flat bottom with full solder and no dents or damage....a great addition to your camp display.....$125.00

This is a wonderful Old Crow Whiskey Advertisement Sheet from about 1950.  It shows General N. B. Forrest together with Generals John Hunt Morgan and Basil Duke.  Gen. Forrest recalls how he "Got thar fust with the most" is the caption on the advertisement.....of course before parting, a toast with "Old Crow" would be in order....It measures about 10-1/4" X 13-1/2" the condition is mint and it would be beautiful framed.....$95.00