Civil War ID tags eased the fear of dying unknown
Facing the prospect of impending death, Civil War soldiers fashioned their own ID tags from coins and tokens. These Civil War ID tags are collectible today.
Civil War Collectibles
Appraisal: Confederate anthem may be by two different composers
Independent antiques appraiser and dealer Susan Mullikin, who is a graduate of the Asheford Institute, appraises the value of a Confederate anthem.
Valuable denim crossing the auction block April 13
In the firm’s April 13 auction, Daniel Buck Auctions will be offering almost a dozen vintage Levis and Lee jean pants and jackets.
Semi-retirement reveals unexpected surprises
Since closing our shop doors over 18 months ago, Jay and I are still making adjustments to routines, not only in our daily lives but with each other.
‘Unrivaled’ militaria, firearms sale slated for September
An antique Bowie knife with a storied provenance which includes Davey Crockett and the earliest Winchester M1 rifle are just two of the many historic military arms headlning an 'unriviled' collection set to sell Sept. 12.
Evaluation turns up unexpected treasures
You never know what you'll find when people open the doors to their homes for an antiques appraisal. In this feature article, Antique Trader contributor Dr. Anthony J. Cavo shares the story of unexpected finds, including an 1863 blueprint of a Civil War fort, during an assessment.
Satirical Russian political painting may top $1M
Wartime and political memorabilia, including a satirical Russian painting depicting leaders Stalin, Hilter, and what is said to be Roosevelt, is at the center of Milestone Auctions' Jan. 27 Historic Military & Firearms Auction.
Winchester rifle commands $7,000 in militaria auction
A Winchester Model 1866 rifle with a connection to the Civil War soldier for whom Ricketts Glenn State Park is named topped all lots during Cordier's Dec. sale.
Samuel Colt-presented revolver in Dec. 1-3 firearms auction
Winchester, Colt, Parker, and more legendary makers will be represented in Rock Island Auctions' Dec. 1-3 Premiere Firearms Auction. Among the headliners is a Henry rifle with silver gilding, and a Colt revolver presented personally from Samuel Colt, himself.
‘1 of 1,000’ Winchester rifle may strike $400,000
More than 2,000 antique and vintage firearms and accessories, from 12 esteemed collections, will cross the auction block Oct. 31-Nov. 2 through James D. Julia, Inc.
Civil War dealer just can't stop dealing
There's no retiring for Civil War dealer Jay Thomas. He's still happy to be brokering deals and selling historic artifacts.
10 Things You Didn't Know: Military Men and Quilts
In the midst of wartime conflicts and during recovery from the wounds of war, military servicemen of the 18th and 19th centuries skillfully transformed worn-out military uniforms and blankets into quilts. An exhibition of such quilts opens Sept. 6 in New York.
Civil War presentation sword commands $2,300
A sword presented to a Civil War foot officer in 1862 was the top lot of a June 21 online estate auction presented by Everything But the House.
D-Day battle-scarred U.S. flag soars to $55K
A U.S. flag, with a remarkable and historic provenance, sold for $55,000 during Heritage Auctions' June 11 Arms & Armor, Civil Ear & Militaria Auction.