Civil War Auction
By Donley Auctions
Dec 14, 2024
8512 South Union Road. Union, IL 60180, United States

This is the most amazing Civil War Collection we've ever seen - even in museums!

This meticulously curated collection boasts an impressive array of artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, documents, and photography, offering a rare glimpse into the tumultuous era that shaped American history.

Highlights from this Unmissable Collection:

  • Weapons of War: A comprehensive selection of firearms, including muskets, rifles, carbines, and revolvers from renowned manufacturers such as Springfield, Sharps, Colt, and Remington. Examine Civil War artillery swords, cavalry sabers, and even a rare LeMat "Grapeshot" revolver with fascinating provenance.
  • Uniforms & Headwear: Step into the shoes of Civil War soldiers with an array of uniforms, kepis, hats, and shell jackets. Discover rare pieces like a Union Colored Troop officer cloak, a well-known drummer boy jacket and kepi, and identified kepis from various regiments.
  • Everyday Essentials: Explore the personal effects of Civil War soldiers, including canteens, belt buckles, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, bugles, and drums. Uncover unique items like a Civil War stadia range finder, a rare Civil War CSA 5th Texas Cavalry canteen, and a Civil War Black drummer boy captured CSA canteen.
  • Faces of the Past: Connect with the individuals who lived through the Civil War through a poignant collection of tintypes, CDVs, and ambrotypes. See a fantastic tintype of a lounging soldier with gear, a cased CDV of Maj. Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, and a tintype & ambrotype of Civil War officers.
  • Words of History: Delve into the written record of the Civil War with a selection of autographed documents, including pieces signed by Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Discover a Civil War Lincoln signed Major Commission document and a framed Andersonville Prison litho by Thomas O'Dea.
  • Flags & Banners: Witness a piece of history with a fantastic large CSA battle flag with documentation and a Civil War Confederate swallowtail guidon pike flag.
  • Art & Prints: Admire the artistic interpretations of the Civil War with a selection of framed prints and lithographs, including works by Don Troiani and Donna Neary.

More than just an auction, this is a journey through time.


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LOT 64:

CW Folk Art Painted Woman Canteen-1863 MVM Mass

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Sold for: $750
Start price:
$ 100
Estimated price :
$200 - $300
Buyer's Premium: 21% More details
sales tax: 7.25% On the full lot's price and commission
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Auction took place on Dec 14, 2024 at Donley Auctions
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CW Folk Art Painted Woman Canteen-1863 MVM Mass
This folk art canteen has a oil based painting of a dark haired woman and is dated 1863 and is marked a regiment of the MVM (Massachusetts Volunteer Militia). The rest of the painted inscription and pencil writing is very hard to read and understand. Below the woman is looks like "H M co B REGT M.V.M. 1863." and on the back in pencil it reads 'Henry" but there are at least 5-8 more words that are very hard to read and see. Condition shows old dents,dings and rust to canteen with some paint loss to image. It is no actively flaking but should be handled with care. There is research possibilities with this canteen.