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Hello! I came across you online while trying to do research on my sword. I have
The Civil War Collector Q: a Civil War sword I am looking to learn more about. The sword has the ribbons
attached to it still and button-type things that were once attached. The owner of the
By John Sexton sword’s paperwork from the war is with it and framed. Is this something you can help
me with?
I found this buckle at an estate sale. I first
Q: thought it to be a fake until I picked it up
and felt the weight from the lead. Now, I am not
sure. There are no markings on it, and I cannot find
an identical one online anywhere. Can you help me It is doubtful that the private that is the subject on the escutcheon used the
with some information on this thing? JS: sword during the war – infantry enlisted men did not carry swords. The sword is a
Your first impression was correct. This is a Napoleonic, French-made, eagle-head, American, mounted militia officer’s sword. It appears
JS: reproduction buckle. These started production in very good for condition, though the blade is not shown. If the blade is in high condition
about the centennial, so some are 60 years old now. You can find and decorated, the value could double from that of just a plain or average condition etched
these reproductions priced at Civil War shows for $10-$20. sword. In the antique market, similar swords are priced at $1,000-$1,500. The escutcheon is
These are actually just copies of US buckles valued at $100-$300; most fall in the lower part of that range. The buttons are all post Civil
with the U changed to a C. There was never a Confederate War, circa WWI, and have little value.
buckle exactly like this during the Civil War.
I’ve had this picture for 30 years. I do not know MIDDLEBURG
Q: who it is. Maybe you recognize this officer. Also, I Come See Our New Location
would like to know the value.
This is a well-known circa 1885 lithographic copy Now & Then Mall
JS: of a photo of Robert E. Lee in uniform. In fine
condition, they sell for $200-$300. In I came across a strange antique. 420 College Dr
poor condition like this, not much value. Q: Have you ever seen anything like Middleburg, FL
Could you give me a rough estimate of this chest? It has this or have a way of finding out who this 904-375-0454
Q: the soldier’s name on it. captain is? It’s supposedly a tag of some
Similar trunks that can be identified to Civil War soldiers sort. It’s made out of copper. Antiques - Collectibles - Furniture - Jewelry
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JS: will bring a premium, and average ones sell for a few Wow, what a badge or whatever New & Old Merchandise & Whatnots
hundred dollars. Comparable trunks with no significant history JS: it is! Unfortunately, I am sure it
typically sell for between $50 and $150 at auction. is modern made. Someone had a vivid 5600 sq. ft. Mall of Great Dealers
imagination with “Cherokee Mounted with wonderful items! Dealer space available.
John Sexton is an independent appraiser and expert of Civil War Rifles” and “Yankee Slayers.” This type of Thanks for shopping local! We appreciate you!
memorabilia. He is an accredited member of various appraiser item is often encountered at flea markets
organizations. He can be contacted at www. CivilWarDealer.com. and other venues that are not vetted. It is www.nowandthenantiquemall.com
For an appraisal of a Civil War item, email a photo and a description to mclwriter@gmail.com. Open: Mon 12-6, Tue-Sat 10-6 19
a fantasy item of no collector value :-(
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