$1.5 Million Heritage Civil War Auction in Gettysburg Heritage Auction Galleries' latest auction of Civil War-era collectibles, held June 30, 2008 in Gettysburg, PA, realized $1,541,812 for 848 lots offered.
Jacket. Accompanied by a Period Ink Tag which is Inscribed. "Rebel Coat Captured by the Union Soldiers at Cumberland Gap":
http://www.HA.com/6002*72299&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $41,825
Xanthus Smith, Sinking of the Alabama, circa 1865-1870, Oil on canvas:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72427&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $38,837
Impeccably Provenanced Gauntlets of Major General Philip H. Sheridan Presented by Him to Captain Augustus C. Paul:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72076&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $32,862
Rare Pattern Character Laden 32-Star American Flag Captured at 1st Bull Run by Thomas Cawood, Co. K, 3d Tennessee Infantry (Mounted) CSA:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72304&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $28,680
100 Identified Confederate CDVs in Photo Album, ca. 1860s:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72424&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $28,680
Unquestionably the Rarest of the Colt Numbered Model Dragoon Series are those Martially Marked 2d Models Bearing "New Hampshire" on the Side Flat of the Barrel Housing:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72190&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $26,887
Sheffield Bowie Knife by Joseph Hawksley with the engraved legend on the ½" X 2¾" silver plaque inset on the grip, "Presented to Chas. E. Dilkes by Dan'l J. Doyle/ Co. C Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves/ Captured by him from one of the Black Horse Cavalry/ at Bull's Run, Va. July 21st 1861":
http://www.HA.com/6002*72259&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $23,900
Striking Plaster Bust of John Singleton Mosby by American Master Sculptor Herbert Barbee:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72056&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $21,510
Scoped Heavy Barrel Sharpshooter's Rifle By Horace Fox, Hydetown, Pennsylvania, with the Original Form Fitted Wooden Case:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72306&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $20,315
Walker Replacement Dragoon, Bearing the Moniker "Fluck" Dragoon in Honor of the Collector who First Identified this Distinct Model:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72191&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $19,120
Historical Inscribed Civil War Military Sharpshooter's Issue Rifle:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72202&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $17,925
Exceedingly Rare US Contract Navy Cutlass, ca. 1800:
http://www.HA.com/6002*72114&type=prte-pr070108a
REALIZED: $16,730
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Prospective consignors and sellers of Civil War material and related collectibles are invited to visit www.HA.com/Sell. Or simply call Dennis Lowe at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1182 or email DennisL@HA.com.
