I received a notice of an upcoming auction that will include a number of American Civil War items in excellent condition. The auction will be held at Fontaine's gallery facility, located at 1485 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield, MA.
The Civil War session will be chock full of offerings, beginning with some
very sharp frocks and jackets. These will include a circa-1860 U.S. New
York Regiment militia frock coat, enlisted man's gray with seven large
New York state buttons down the front; a New York State 71st Regiment
swallow-tailed full-dress dark blue jacket with a row of nine eagle
buttons down the front; and a U.S. Louisville Legion-style wool frock
coat, dark blue, with five Ohio buttons.
very sharp frocks and jackets. These will include a circa-1860 U.S. New
York Regiment militia frock coat, enlisted man's gray with seven large
New York state buttons down the front; a New York State 71st Regiment
swallow-tailed full-dress dark blue jacket with a row of nine eagle
buttons down the front; and a U.S. Louisville Legion-style wool frock
coat, dark blue, with five Ohio buttons.
Revolvers and pistols will feature a wonderful cased pair of Durs Egg percussion
dueling pistols, .62 caliber, with 5 ½ inch octagonal barrels; a
magnificent engraved and gold-filled Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in
excellent condition and with all matching numbers; and a matched pair of
circa-1812 flintlock sea service pistols, .69 caliber, with 9.25-inch
barrels, needing repair.
dueling pistols, .62 caliber, with 5 ½ inch octagonal barrels; a
magnificent engraved and gold-filled Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in
excellent condition and with all matching numbers; and a matched pair of
circa-1812 flintlock sea service pistols, .69 caliber, with 9.25-inch
barrels, needing repair.
Sword enthusiasts will not be disappointed. Two examples in particular will
pique the interest of the crowd. One is a Model 1862 Infantry
presentation sword with a 30-inch blade in near-mint condition and a
tight leather handle; the other is an Ames Model 1832 artillery short
sword with scabbard, signed and dated (1835) on the blade. Both could
command up to $2,500.
pique the interest of the crowd. One is a Model 1862 Infantry
presentation sword with a 30-inch blade in near-mint condition and a
tight leather handle; the other is an Ames Model 1832 artillery short
sword with scabbard, signed and dated (1835) on the blade. Both could
command up to $2,500.
Also to be offered in Session Two: a Model 1861 U.S. percussion rifle-musket
made in 1864 and with papers from the New York Militia; a metal-bodied
Queen's Lancer drum, 10 ½ inches high by 15 ½ inches wide, colorful and
complete with two drumsticks; and a hand-made Confederate leather belt
with buckle (the "E Pluribus Unum" is upside-down) and cartridge box.
made in 1864 and with papers from the New York Militia; a metal-bodied
Queen's Lancer drum, 10 ½ inches high by 15 ½ inches wide, colorful and
complete with two drumsticks; and a hand-made Confederate leather belt
with buckle (the "E Pluribus Unum" is upside-down) and cartridge box.
