Bidspirit auctions | Donley Auctions Auction Dec 14, 2024
Donley Auctions, Dec 14, 2024. 388 lots, estimates 30 - 40000 $.
Donley Auctions -
This is the most amazing Civil War Collection we've ever seen - even in museums!
This meticulously curated collection boasts an impressive array of artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, documents, and photography, offering a rare glimpse into the tumultuous era that shaped American history.
Highlights from this Unmissable Collection:
- Weapons of War: A comprehensive selection of firearms, including muskets, rifles, carbines, and revolvers from renowned manufacturers such as Springfield, Sharps, Colt, and Remington. Examine Civil War artillery swords, cavalry sabers, and even a rare LeMat "Grapeshot" revolver with fascinating provenance.
- Uniforms & Headwear: Step into the shoes of Civil War soldiers with an array of uniforms, kepis, hats, and shell jackets. Discover rare pieces like a Union Colored Troop officer cloak, a well-known drummer boy jacket and kepi, and identified kepis from various regiments.
- Everyday Essentials: Explore the personal effects of Civil War soldiers, including canteens, belt buckles, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, bugles, and drums. Uncover unique items like a Civil War stadia range finder, a rare Civil War CSA 5th Texas Cavalry canteen, and a Civil War Black drummer boy captured CSA canteen.
- Faces of the Past: Connect with the individuals who lived through the Civil War through a poignant collection of tintypes, CDVs, and ambrotypes. See a fantastic tintype of a lounging soldier with gear, a cased CDV of Maj. Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, and a tintype & ambrotype of Civil War officers.
- Words of History: Delve into the written record of the Civil War with a selection of autographed documents, including pieces signed by Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Discover a Civil War Lincoln signed Major Commission document and a framed Andersonville Prison litho by Thomas O'Dea.
- Flags & Banners: Witness a piece of history with a fantastic large CSA battle flag with documentation and a Civil War Confederate swallowtail guidon pike flag.
- Art & Prints: Admire the artistic interpretations of the Civil War with a selection of framed prints and lithographs, including works by Don Troiani and Donna Neary.
More than just an auction, this is a journey through time.
Lots in this catalog (388)
- Lot 1: Civil War Union Officer's Belt Buckle-Pebbled — $250 - $400
- Lot 2: Civil War Union Officer's Belt Buckle 1863-1864 — $200 - $300
- Lot 3: Civil War Union Officer's Belt Buckle W/ Keeper A — $200 - $300
- Lot 4: Civil War Union Officer's Belt Buckle W/ Keeper B — $200 - $300
- Lot 5: Civil War Union Officer Belt & Buckle W/Straps A — $400 - $600
- Lot 6: Civil War Union Officer Belt & Buckle W/Straps — $250 - $500
- Lot 7: Early Civil War Union SNY Belt & Buckle Set-Storms — $700 - $1,100
- Lot 8: Civil War Union Officer Belt & Buckle-51th NY Inf — $300 - $400
- Lot 9: Civil War Union Cavalry M1851 Belt Buckle & Hanger — $500 - $1,000
- Lot 10: Civil War Union Named Presentation Sword-Mass — $1,200 - $2,400
- Lot 11: Civil War Union M1840 NCO Sword-Collins 1862 — $200 - $300
- Lot 12: Civil War Confederate Cut Down Sword Bowie Knife — $200 - $400
- Lot 14: "The Bonnie Blue Flag" Don Troiani Signed Print — $250 - $450
- Lot 15: "General Patrick R. Cleburne" Troiani Signed Print — $250 - $450
- Lot 16: "Union Drummer" Don Troiani Signed Numbered Print — $120 - $200
- Lot 17: "Even To Hell Itself" Donna Neary Signed Print — $150 - $300
- Lot 18: Civil War Union Infantry 2nd Lt Shoulder Boards — $250 - $350
- Lot 19: Civil War Union Enlisted Brass Shoulder Scales — $120 - $170
- Lot 20: Union Buckle, Infantry Cap Bugle, Button Display — $230 - $300
- Lot 21: Civil War Union Infantry Colonel Shoulder Boards — $350 - $700
- Lot 22: Noted Union Drummer Boy Jacket & Kepi Set — $5,000 - $8,000
- Lot 23: Civil War Union Drummer Belt & Stick Carrier Parts — $400 - $700
- Lot 24: Civil War Union Tintype-Soldier With Wife — $120 - $200
- Lot 28: Civil War 1st Div. 2nd Corps Cap Badge CDV Photo — $120 - $220
- Lot 29: Remington 1863 Perc. Navy Contract Rifle(C)nsn — $1,500 - $2,500
- Lot 30: Springfield 1842 .69 Musket (C) nsn — $500 - $1,500
- Lot 31: Snyder-Enfield P1864 .577 Rifle (C) nsn — $700 - $1,000
- Lot 32: Whitneyville Plymouth Navy .69 Musket (C) nsn — $800 - $1,500
- Lot 33: J.H. Merrill Balto 1858 .54 Rifle (C) 2706 — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 34: Civil War Starr 1863 S/A .44 8" Revolver (C) 26109 — $1,200 - $1,800
- Lot 36: Civil War Starr 1858 D/A .44 6" Revolver (C) 21592 — $800 - $1,600
- Lot 37: Civil War! Savage 1861 Navy .36 Revolver (C) 8919? — $1,500 - $2,500
- Lot 38: South Car LeMat "Grapeshot" Revolver W/ Provenance — $35,000 - $45,000
- Lot 39: Civil War Union "Peace" Powder Flask — $200 - $400
- Lot 40: Civil War Union Complete Cartridge Box Rig — $750 - $1,000
- Lot 41: Civil War Union Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt B — $500 - $850
- Lot 42: Civil War Union Model 1850 Cartridge Box — $120 - $200
- Lot 43: Civil War Union Model 1864 Cartridge Box — $250 - $400
- Lot 44: Union Connecticut Captain Sword-Photo Grouping — $1,800 - $2,400
- Lot 45: Civil War Lincoln Signed Major Commission Document — $6,000 - $9,000
- Lot 46: CSA 23rd Miss Infantry Kepi-Identified W/Ambrotype — $5,000 - $8,000
- Lot 48: Civil War Union Third Div 3rd Corps Artillery Kepi — $1,600 - $2,200
- Lot 50: Civil War Union Artillery Zouave Officer Kepi — $2,000 - $3,500
- Lot 51: Civil War Union C Co. Forage Cap Kepi-Named — $1,800 - $2,500
- Lot 52: Union Massachusetts Colored Troop Officer Cloak — $2,500 - $5,000
- Lot 53: Civil War Union M1858 Cavalry Shell Jacket A — $2,200 - $3,000
- Lot 54: Civil War Union M1858 Artillery Shell Jacket B — $2,200 - $3,000
- Lot 55: Civil War Union M1858 Artillery Shell Jacket D — $2,200 - $3,000
- Lot 56: Union 35th NY Infantry Officer Frock Coat & Kepi — $4,000 - $6,000
- Lot 57: CW General Oliver Howard Autograph Etching-MOH — $250 - $400
- Lot 58: CW Union Navy Admiral David Porter Autograph — $250 - $400
- Lot 60: 1861 Harper's Weekly Abraham Lincoln Page Portrait — $120 - $160
- Lot 62: James Muir Bronze "Through Shot and Shell" CSA — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 63: Civil War Confederate Drum Style Canteen — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 64: CW Folk Art Painted Woman Canteen-1863 MVM Mass — $200 - $300
- Lot 65: Civil War Union Folk Art Canteen & Tintype KIA — $500 - $850
- Lot 66: Civil War Percussion Cap Box, C.S. Storms Maker NY — $100 - $200
- Lot 67: Civil War Union Bull's Eye Canteen W/ Strap — $150 - $300
- Lot 69: Civil War Union Enlisted Wood Frame Backpack — $150 - $300
- Lot 72: Named Union CT Officer Haversack Document Bag — $300 - $500
- Lot 73: Civil War 3rd New Jersey Light Artillery Bugle — $2,000 - $2,800
- Lot 74: Civil War to Indian Wars Officer Copper Bugle — $120 - $250
- Lot 75: Civil War to Indian Wars Officer Brass Bugle — $100 - $180
- Lot 76: Civil War 12 Pounder Cannon Ramrod Set-NJ MD — $350 - $600
- Lot 77: Civil War Union Officer Folding Camp Chair-Named — $250 - $450
- Lot 78: Civil War Union Regular Army Drum Major Baton — $200 - $300
- Lot 79: Civil War Union Irish Brigade Kepi Cap Badge — $150 - $300
- Lot 80: Civil War Era Carpet Bag-Dated 1866 & Named KY — $250 - $450
- Lot 81: Union WIA Wood Peg Leg W/ Documentation — $250 - $450
- Lot 82: Civil War Era Eyeglasses In Case — $30 - $50
- Lot 83: Civil War New York Union Officer's Belt Buckle — $400 - $550
- Lot 84: Post-Civil War New York NY SNY Belt Buckle Lot (3) — $150 - $250
- Lot 85: Civil War Era "MASS" & "NJ" Belt Buckle- Lot — $90 - $150
- Lot 86: Pre-Civil War US M1839 EM Belt Buckle-Boyd & Sons — $300 - $450
- Lot 87: Civil War Union M1839 EM Belt Buckle — $200 - $350
- Lot 88: Civil War CSA Virginia State Seal Belt Buckle — $3,000 - $4,000
- Lot 89: Civil War Union Breast Plate-Ground Dug Gettysburg — $200 - $300
- Lot 91: Pre-CW US 1832 Foot Artillery Short Sword-1835 — $500 - $850
- Lot 92: Civil War Union M-1840 Artillery Sword-Ames #ed — $400 - $700
- Lot 93: Civil War M1840 EM Artillery Sword-Ames1864 — $700 - $1,100
- Lot 94: Civil War Union M1850 Officer Foot Sword- Tiffany — $700 - $1,150
- Lot 95: Civil War PS Justice M1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword — $600 - $800
- Lot 96: Civil War Union Marching Side Drum A — $400 - $800
- Lot 97: Civil War Union 2nd Regiment Snare Drum-Restored — $400 - $800
- Lot 98: Civil War Union 16" Snare Drum W/ Eagle & Flag — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 99: Civil War Union Infantry Side Drum W/ Eagle — $500 - $1,000
- Lot 100: Civil War Union M1858 Cavalry Shell Jacket D — $2,500 - $3,000
- Lot 101: Civil War Union M1858 Artillery Shell Jacket C — $2,200 - $3,000
- Lot 102: Civil War Union Cavalry Musician's Shell Jacket — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 103: Early Civil War Union Enlisted Great Coat-Cape — $2,500 - $3,500
- Lot 105: Civil War Union Tintype-Man W/ Kepi & Musket — $150 - $250
- Lot 107: Civil War Union Tintype-Soldier in Hardee Hat,Gear — $150 - $200
- Lot 108: 1/9 Oval Tintype Of Officer In A Mourning Case — $100 - $200
- Lot 109: Harpers Ferry 1852 .69 Percussion Musket (C) nsn — $1,500 - $2,500
- Lot 110: Rare Civil War Stadia Range Finder With Pouch — $2,500 - $3,400
- Lot 111: P.S. Justice Type III .69 Rifled Musket (C) nsn — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 112: Tower 1853/62 .577 Rifle (C) nsn — $1,500 - $2,000
- Lot 113: Springfield 1838 .69 Rifle Musket (C) nsn — $1,000 - $1,500
- Lot 117: Civil War Union EM 3rd Div. Fifth Corps Kepi-Named — $2,000 - $2,900
- Lot 118: Civil War CSA Canteen Captured By 26th PA Regt — $1,200 - $2,000
- Lot 119: Civil War Folk Art Painted Smooth Canteen — $120 - $200
- Lot 120: Civil War Union/CSA Field Butternut Brown Canteen — $200 - $400
- Lot 121: Civil War Confederate Grey Wool Canteen & Cup — $250 - $450
- Lot 123: Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber Sword-1846 Ames — $550 - $900
- Lot 124: Civil War 1861 Sharps Bayonet-Collins Hankins — $450 - $600
- Lot 125: Civil War Union Navy Model 1861 Cutlass B — $400 - $750
- Lot 126: Pre-WWI M1860 Cavalry Saber Sword Date 1906 — $200 - $400
- Lot 127: Civil War Confederate Crude Short Sword — $120 - $250
- Lot 133: Named KIA Union Officer Frock Coat & Kepi Group — $18,000 - $25,000
- Lot 134: Civil War 1861 Lincoln Signed Commission Document — $7,000 - $11,000
- Lot 136: General Robert E. Lee Framed Signature Autograph — $2,200 - $3,000
- Lot 137: Union Carbine Socket Lot W/1959 Bannerman Letter — $150 - $220
- Lot 138: Civil War Union M1855 Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt A — $600 - $950
- Lot 139: Sharps 1863 .52 Repeater 30" Rifle (C) C37826 — $2,500 - $3,500
- Lot 140: Civil War Sharps 1863 .52 30" Rifle (C) 42093 — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 141: Civil War Sharps 1863 .52 30 Rifle (C) 43549 — $2,500 - $4,000
- Lot 142: Civil War Sharps 1863 .52 Carbine (C) C1255 — $1,200 - $2,000
- Lot 143: "1865" New Haven Henry .44R Rifle (C) 9071 — $15,000 - $25,000
- Lot 144: Civil War Lincoln Signed Wis General Commission — $8,000 - $14,000
- Lot 145: Civil War Union Heavy Artillery Signal Flag — $650 - $1,200
- Lot 146: Fantastic CSA Battle Flag W/ Documentation 4'x6' — $40,000 - $70,000
- Lot 147: Civil War Union Tintype-Cavalry Officer W/ Pistol — $200 - $400
- Lot 150: Civil War Union Hardee Hat Tintype & Ambrotype — $200 - $300
- Lot 151: Union OVI ID'd Sergeant & Corporal Tintype — $400 - $600
- Lot 152: Fantastic Union Tintype-Lounging Solider W/ Gear! — $900 - $1,500
- Lot 153: Crossbuck Wood and Leather Pack Saddle — $100 - $200
- Lot 155: Late 19th-Early 20th C. Canvas & Leather Feed Bag — $50 - $100
- Lot 157: Civil War Union Cavalry Carbine Cartridge Pouch NJ — $200 - $300
- Lot 158: Civil War Union Cap Box-Wilkenson Springfield Mass — $120 - $200
- Lot 159: Civil War Union Cap Box-Decrow Maker Bangor ME — $120 - $200
- Lot 160: Life Size Bust of General U.S. Grant-1866 — $1,000 - $2,000
- Lot 162: Framed Andersonville Prison Litho Thomas O'Dea — $1,500 - $3,000
- Lot 164: Lost Lincoln Photograph Portrait Set-King Hostick — $800 - $1,500
- Lot 165: Framed Edward Everett Signed Letter-Gettysburg — $120 - $250
- Lot 166: CSA 51st VA Canteen-Cross of Honor Medal Group — $2,000 - $3,400
- Lot 167: Great Union Colored Troop Officer Group-28th Ind. — $8,000 - $12,000
- Lot 168: Civil War Springfield 1839 .69 Musket (C) nsn — $800 - $1,500
- Lot 169: T Ketland & Co Brown Bess .75 Flintlock Musket(C) — $2,500 - $4,000
- Lot 170: Tower Brown Bess .75 Flintlock 32" Musket (C) nsn — $1,200 - $2,000
- Lot 171: Springfield 1878 45-70 Rifle (C) 299969 — $700 - $1,000
- Lot 172: Colt .31 Pocket Pistol Revolver (C) 99543 — $900 - $1,500
- Lot 173: "1848" H. Aston 1842 Percussion Pistol (C) nsn — $1,000 - $1,800
- Lot 174: British Made 1843 Percussion Dragoon (C)nsn — $800 - $1,250
- Lot 176: Civil War Union Enlisted Belt Buckle-Small Size — $200 - $300
- Lot 177: Civil War Union Enlisted 1839 Pattern Belt Buckle — $150 - $220
- Lot 178: Civil War Union Enlisted Belt Buckle-Bright Front — $150 - $220
- Lot 179: Civil War Union Breast Plate-Ground Dug Vicksburg — $140 - $200
- Lot 180: Early Civil War Union Enlisted M1839 Belt Buckle — $200 - $320
- Lot 181: Civil War Union Enlisted Belt Buckle-Puppy Paw — $120 - $220
- Lot 182: Civil War Union Enlisted Belt Buckle-Small Size — $200 - $300