Accoutrements

This is a beautiful example of the famous Leech & Rigdon (Memphis Novelty Works) Cavalry Spur. It was found in Northern Mississippi and was originally in the prestigious Ken Wall Collection. The iron rowel is completely intact and turns freely. The brass has a gorgeous undisturbed deep bronze patina.....SOLD

WOW.....JUST WOW......I intended to keep this jewel but alas....it  was taken along with a pinfire pistol from a Southern Boy on Southern Soil and sent home by a Massachusetts Boy as a war trophy. It was sold to an antique dealer in Massachusetts in 1969 who subsequently sold it to a New England collector of Rebel Artifacts.....it has been safely tucked away since 1969 and we just acquired it......I'm not sure when some nut removed the hooks to mount it on a relic board but the deed was done.....

The large oval pattern is the rarest and most sought after of the South Carolina ovals.....this example has zero damage to the face and retains full lead....if the hooks were not removed the plate would rate a "mint condition" status. Mullinax rates its rarity at "8" and estimates that only between 16 and 30 are known to exist.....I thought of having the puppy paws and hook professionally replaced but decided to leave that decision up to the collector....It displays great just like it is.....SOLD

This is a non dug thick Atlanta Arsenal Style CSA Rectangle Buckle on leather. The buckle is as fine as we've seen with loads of character and a gorgeous bronze patina. All three hooks are intact and undamaged....It has been in the collection of a friend in Connecticut for many years and we just recently acquired it....None Better....SOLD

This Cavalry Saber Knot is in great condition with just a couple of the thin tassels missing.  All stitching is tight, the leather is supple and it can be used on your saber. This are becoming increasingly difficult to find.....SOLD

This Leech & Rigdon two piece CS Buckle was dug together in Northern Mississippi from General Forrest's Camp. There was a bend in one of the loops when it was dug. It has been professionally straightened and it's perfect. You can't see any marks and we mention it only for accuracy. Outstanding Buckle....SOLD

Here's an Honest Confederate Cap Box on an Honest Confederate Belt with an Honest Iron Roller Buckle ....There's no way to know for certain if they were born together but the age patina matches and they are both older than dirt. The rig came from an old and respected Franklin, Tennessee collection where it has resided unmolested for some time. It is my considered opinion that the rig is NOT A MARRIAGE and was worn as seen by a Confederate Soldier during the Civil War....The cap box, belt and iron roller buckle are all  in wonderful condition....all stitching is intact and solid....there are no tears or damage on either piece. The box has everything the Serious Collector looks for in a Confederate Cap Box ...Lead Finial, Single Belt Loop, No tool marks on the sides....The original closure tab was re-sewn during its period of use. This is only  mentioned for accuracy as it's very difficult to see the repair.  Generous amounts of the wool remain and the overall appearance is a solid "10".......The belt is in equally fine condition with no damage or flaws....this rig could be worn today. Confederate leather has become very scarce and finding a rig today in this condition is almost impossible....SOLD

Enlisted man's 1851 pattern waist belt plate...O'Donnell and Campbell plate number 665...page 401. This buckle is unmolested and has a very deep bronze patina that even covers the nickel silver wreath. It's non-dug and was found uncovered and unprotected in a Kentucky barn....great eye appeal on this late war plate and priced to sell....SOLD

Here's a very cool Staff Officer's gold bullion Sword Knot in wonderful condition.....these are becoming increasingly scarce and difficult to find. This one is in fine condition with no tears and just enough soiling to let you know that it was there. Both sides used the same pattern so write your own story......SOLD

  This is one of the finest and most unusual pieces of soldier art carving that we've ever seen.  The piece is carved from horn and consists of a spoon, knife, fork and tooth pick.  All of the components are secured with iron pins and fold into the body similar to a folding pocket knife.  The artifact is completely functional and could have been used as the soldier's mess utensils.  It's also possible that it was carved by a prisoner with a lot of time to fill.....

It is in excellent condition and is of museum quality...a conversation piece like no other and will make your relic room shine.......SOLD