A118
Black leather .58 caliber cartridge box has embossed "US" oval cartouche on the flap. Interior has Henry G. Haedrich,
Philadelphia contractor stampon the interior flap. Reverse has belt loops, and the closure strap is worn but intact. All
leather remains in good pliable condition, and remains Pecard-free. Has a bit of light verdigris on the rivits, normal
light craquelure on the leather finish, but overall a rather nice box. Includes the original tins. Sling has a small
stitched repair where it has worn against the sling guide on the back of the cartridge box, has heavy finish craquelure
and spots where the finish has flaked away entirely, but remains in good pliable condition. Does not appear to ever
have been pierced for a breastplate. II
$425
Civil War 1864 Pattern .58 Caliber Cartridge Box & Sling
A119
Brown leather box has shield-shaped outer flap just like a rifle cartridge box, marked "U.S. / WATERVLIET /
ARSENAL". Shows wear around the edges where it overlaps the interior portion of the box, but the leather remains in
good pliable condition, and is Pecard-free. Stitching is solid. Has some verdigris around the brass finial. Leather
closure tab remains intact and in good condition. Sides have stitched 'ears' and interior flap remains intact. 1-1/4"
(3
cm) wide simple brown leather belt has roller buckle over protective chape, no visible markings. The belt has
several weak spots, and exhibits some of the negative effects of leather 'preservative', but remains fine overall for
display. The belts are far more scarce than the fuse pouch itself, which is by no means a common artifact. II-
$695
Civil War Artillery Gunner's Fuse Pouch And Belt
A120
Brown leather haversack has exterior flap with "WATERTOWN / ARSENAL / 1864 / U.S." stamped markings, billet
and roller buckle closure, and complete with adjustable leather shoulder strap. Leather is a bit dry but remains fine for
display. Shows stains and wear, but the stitching remains solid. Has several worn spots and partial fractures on the
shoulder strap - not overly fragile per-se, but one should exercise normal good care when handling the strap. These
were used for transporting individual rounds of ammunition from the limber chest to the muzzle of the gun to prevent
accidental premature discharge from flying sparks and other inherent hazards of the battlefield. II
$1150
Civil War Artillery Gunner's Haversack
A121
Double folded natural linen sling, 84 cm x 3 cm, with a brown leather adjustment strap sewn on the center reverse, a
leather standing loop and an iron wire hook. While the top stitching along the edges of the sling are machine sewn, all
the other components are hand stitched using a back stitch method common in the mid 19th. century but seldom used
by the reproduction makers and fakers of today. Well known as a Confederate pattern, a number of these slings were
acquired by Bannerman after the war, accounting for a relatively high rate of survival. See "Echoes of Glory: Arms
and Equipment of the Confederacy", page 199 for an identical specimen. Shows good age. II
$725
Civil War Confederate Linen and Leather Rifle Sling
A122
Federal cavalry carbine box has exterior flap with sewn and riveted closure billet, opens to reveal implement pouch and
interior flap with oval maker's stamp "Hoover - Calhoun & Co. / Makers / New York", a firm which had a contract for
7,000
Cavalry cartridge boxes in 1864-65. Interior has wood block drilled with twenty .60" holes. Box is 20cm long
x 9cm tall x 4.5cm wide. Base has sling buckles and brass closure finial for the outer flap billet, reverse has two
horizontal sling guide strap and two sewn and riveted belt loops. Leather shows craquelure from age and heat, but
remains in good pliable condition and Pecard-free. Nice box, II
$325
Civil War Cavalry Carbine Cartridge Box
A123
Federal cavalry carbine box has exterior flap with sewn closure billet, opens to reveal implement pouch and interior
flap with maker's stamp "E. Gaylord / Chicopee / Mass.". Among many other accoutrements, this well-known firm
had wartime contracts for over 33,000 Cavalry cartridge boxes. Interior has wood block drilled with twenty .55"
holes. Box is 19cm long x 8.5cm tall x 4.5cm wide. Base has sling buckles and brass closure finial for the outer flap
billet, reverse has two horizontal sling guide strap and two sewn and riveted belt loops. Leather shows normal finish
craquelure, remains in good pliable condition and Pecard-free. Nice box, II
$285
Civil War Cavalry Carbine Cartridge Box
A124
54
cm overall length, black bridle eather saber knot has turk's head knot above the tassels, and two slide keepers, one of
which may be a replacement. Has several damaged or missing tassle ends, but overall the leather remains nice, appears
to be unissued. Scarce, II
$295
Civil War Cavalry Enlisted Saber Knot
A125
11.5
cm diameter x 15cm tall, tinned iron boiler has removable lid and heavy wire bail handle with riveted attachment
loops. Standard mid-century era flat seam construction. Has dark gray age patina on the exterior, a few spots of light
surface corrosion on the interior. II
$325
Civil War Coffee Boiler
A126
20.5
cm diameter at the top and 5cm tall, this thin iron folding skillet has a rather clever fold and lock handle which
locks into the closed position for travel, and locks again on the other side of the skillet when deployed for use. Handle
is marked "PATd MAY 3 1864". Handle base and locking mechanism are riveted to the sides of the pan. Dark patina
throughout.. but I've certainly eaten bacon cooked in much less likely appearing contraptions, and you know you have
also! The collector who owned this notes that it came with a folding metal wire cooking grate, and a black tarred linen
carrying case, both of which remain with the skillet. The carrying bag is fragile with numerous rips and tears, but the
fact that it survives at all is cause for celebration. Of all the dodgy contraptions produced during the war then pitched
for government contracts and marketed for sale to the individual soldiers themselves, this is one that a sutler could
peddle with his head held high. II
$495
Civil War Folding Skillet
A127
Blackened buff leather saber belt, sewn and riveted construction, has blackened buff sword hanger straps and a nice
Model 1851 rectangular eagle belt plate with silver finished wreath. Lacks the shoulder strap. Tip of the belt catch is
bent but still quite functional, and the reverse side has some light adhesive residue from an old identification label.
Leather remains pliable, but a bit dry. Has one large chewed section along the bottom edge near the side of the belt
with the catch; apparently something in the attic where it was stored decided to give it an audition for dinner, and
passed it over for tastier temptations after a few bites. There is a bit of surface tracking on the exterior of the belt to
the right of the square ring attachment as well. Clearly this was once stored in an unhappy environment, but it is
priced accordingly, and still well-worth adopting into your collecting family! III
$645
Civil War M1851 Enlisted Saber Belt
