2 ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR TOBACCO PACKETS

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1800: item #708040
tob-34

About two years ago, we obtained a previously overlooked hoard of tobacco and smoking items. Descended in the family of an employee of the Scotten Dillon Co. of Detroit, the items have now been revealed to be unissued Civil War production. The Scotten Dillon Company was founded in 1856 and flourished when the Civil War created a demand for packaged tobacco and inexpensive smoking accessories. They produced smoking and chewing tobacco under several brand names as well as producing and packaging t... Click for details

Miao powderhorn

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1920: item #708036
1676

Very rare powderhorn for a flint lock musket carved from buffalo horn. This piece is circa 80 to 100 years old from one of the hill tribes of Guizhou in Southern China. As the Miao are the largest of the many ethnic groups in Guizhou, I am giving it this assignation but it might be Dong or Yao as well. The structure on this piece is exactly the same as the previous listing but the pattern is more vigorous also probably not as old. The geometrical design reminds me of the Yao textiles, b... Click for details

ANTIQUE ITALIAN MUSKETEER’S FLASK

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1700: item #707963
74-195

C.1600.Cloth covered sides. Both faces covered with a single iron plate boldly chiseled as a portrait above a village scene. Height 6 1/2". Condition typical for the period.

CANADIAN COAST GUARD DURALINE DINNER PLATE

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1980: item #705128
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A 10-1/8" dinner plate from the Canadian Coast Guard. This plate has the Coast Guard crowned emblem, and it was made by Grindley. It is marked DURALINE SUPER VITRIFIED GRINDLEY HOTELWARE CO. ENGLAND 4-72, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs - please note there are a few cut marks from use.. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of... Click for details

WWI Round Canteen 1915 made by Gillette

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1920: item #704369

This is an early WWI era round pressed aluminum canteen. It measures 8 inches in diameter and is 2 inches thick. There is minor surface rust and some minor dings and scratches. It has a screw in top with a small chain attaching it to the canteen. A very rare and interesting piece.

Colts Patented Powder Flask Kriegs Marine Navy KM 102

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1900: item #701922
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A vintage Colts powder flask made for Kriegs Marine Navy. Front of flask has KM 102 (Kriegs Marine) at the top over crossed rifles and pistols which are above Colts Patent. The scene at the bottom is beautifully detailed with a cannon, cannon balls, tools and a stand of flags in the background. This is light, very minor splits on the side seams and has several dents / dings. The spring works fine. Flask measures approximately 6 1/2" tall. Flask has great patina. A very fine collectible ... Click for details

300 YEAR OLD ANTIQUE EUROPEAN POWDER FLASK

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1700: item #699387
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This is a continental European, probably German powder flask dating c.1660-1700. That was a time of great conflict on the heels of the English Civil War and leading to the War of Spanish Succession. It is flattened cow horn with a horn spout threaded into the top. The top and bottom are walnut. That form is as used for wheellocks and in fact wheellocks were still made and used in 1700. It is 9” overall. Condition is as shown. U65... Click for details

ANTIQUE JAPANESE SAMURAI HORSE BIT ARMOR

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1900: item #690311
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This is a genuine antique Samurai horse bit of the 17th-18th century. Other examples are shown in Stones Glossary of Weapons and armor. It is hand forged of eight interlocking pieces and quite light for maximum efficiency. It has a good stable rusted surface as these always do. Condition is as shown. BF58

WWII ~ WW2 ~ German Gas Mask

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1940: item #686147
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This is a W W II German Gas Mask from the 1930's. It measures 10 3/4" X 5" X 4 3/4".

MEXICAN COLONIAL PERIOD BRONZE CANON

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Accessories Pre 1900: item #683222
TEH.119

This 12 5/8” long, 8 ½ pound cast bronze canon (TEH119) was purchased in Morelia, Mexico in 1960 by the late Chester Howard, adventurer, collector, and founder of the Colorado Mineral Society in 1936. Believed to date back into the early 19th century colonial period, the canon has no markings and except for its bent ball handle, is in excellent condition. Obviously too small to have been effective as a fearsome weapon, it was most likely used to issue a salute or a warning. The canon would make ... Click for details