RARE Civil War sword MADE by W. H. Horstmann and Sons of Philadelphia. Engraved on blade for James Martin Whitney, 42rd Regiment, from J. M. Beebe and Co. and Fellow Clerks. James M. Whitney was born in October of 1837 and died in December of 1907 at age 70. His rank was 1st Lieutenant. His muster was in Massachusetts on October 25, 1862. His muster regiment was Company S, 43rd Massachusetts Infantry. He survived the war. We show a picture of Whitney with this very sword. It is very rare to find Civil War swords documented by published images of the soldiers who carried them. Photo reference: www.findagrave.com/memorial/259483549/james_martin-whitney Excellent original untouched condition with some of the original gold leaf still present. Measures 38.75 inches long.
17th century Dutch brass bed warmer with engraved design on the lift-top lid. Wrought iron handle. Measures 44 inches long, 12 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches deep. Very good estate condition. Wear commensurate with its age.
Vintage Four Feathers Going to the Drill British colonial era lead soldier set circa 1980. Five pieces in the original box. Box measures 13 x 8.75 x 2 inches. Excellent condition.
Vintage set of 5 American painted lead soldiers for War of 1812 in original box c 1980. The original box measures 4.5 x 10 x 2.5 inches. The mark on these soldiers is OPLOS from Argentina. They were made in 1980 for the American market; the makers name is Mr. Janson. The set is #1500.
Vintage toy collection, four boxes of American Marine Corps soldiers, all original. The mark on these soldiers is OPLOS from Argentina. They were made in 1980 for the American market; the makers name is Mr. Janson. Each box set contains five hand painted soldiers for a total of 20 pieces. We acquired these from the estate of a local collector of antique and vintage toys. Each box measures 10 inches long x 4.5 inches deep x 2 inches high. Each soldier measures 2.75 inches. We have 25 sets of four, and will sell them until they are all gone.