RARE Civil War sword MADE by W. H. Horstmann and Sons of Philadelphia. Engraved on blade for James Martin Whitney, 42rd Regiment, from J. M. Beebe and Co. and Fellow Clerks. James M. Whitney was born in October of 1837 and died in December of 1907 at age 70. His rank was 1st Lieutenant. His muster was in Massachusetts on October 25, 1862. His muster regiment was Company S, 43rd Massachusetts Infantry. He survived the war. We show a picture of Whitney with this very sword. It is very rare to find Civil War swords documented by published images of the soldiers who carried them. Photo reference: www.findagrave.com/memorial/259483549/james_martin-whitney Excellent original untouched condition with some of the original gold leaf still present. Measures 38.75 inches long.

Photograph of the Yale University class of 1897 60th reunion in 1957. Excellent condition, no fading. Measures 10 x 16 inches.

Heavy antique cast iron road sign circa 1900. "THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HIGHWAY. DEPT. PUB. WKS." Measures 30 inches wide by 14 inches high by 1 inch deep. Very heavy - weighs 41 pounds.

Hand made leather travel trunk with Cunard Line labels. 19th century. Very good estate condition. Measures 30" long x 20" wide x 12.5" high.

Victorian lady's leather boots circa 1890. Inner label reads "Queen Quality". Each measures 10 inches high by 10 inches long at the sole.