A large fragment (4 3/4 inches in length) from the base of a Schenkl shell that still retains a little bit of the matrix including what appears to be a small case shot in the cavity. It was from a collection of relics that was reported to have been recovered on the Eastern half of the Antietam Battlefield in the 1930s.  The exact area was not given, but, based upon the type of relics in the collection (which are primarily artillery), it seems logical to assume that it was the East Woods, the Eastern half of the Cornfield or perhaps the Mumma Farm. These relics were all in untouched, as dug condition. This is a really great Antietam relic!  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - A071

This is the larger size canister ball at 1 3/4 inches in diameter - they are not near as common as the 1 1/2 inch canister balls.  This one was found by a local relic hunter northeast of Culp's Hill along the Hanover Road (Confederate area on the 2nd and 3rd days) - on private property, with permission.  It has been nicely cleaned and coated. I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G140

Two large portions (the base cup with the bottom of the nose section and a big chunk of the nose section with attached sabot) of a large caliber Hotchkiss shell that were found together at Vicksburg, likely indicating that the shell exploded after impact with the ground.  This large caliber shell was made for the 14 pounder James rifled cannon and was intended to replace the unreliable James shell.  The base cup is 3.75 inches in diameter and, with the portion of the nose that it is still attached to, stands 3 3/4 inches tall.  The portion of the nose section including the sabot is 4 7/8 inches in length and 3 1/2 inches wide.  I am including a third fragment from the nose section of a Hotchkiss (but does not appear to be from the same shell) that was found by the digger nearby - this fragment is 3 1/4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - R106

SOLD!

This is a very nice fragment from the top section of a Hotchkiss artillery shell with complete hole for the fuse.  This example had flame grooves as well.  It is 2 3/4 inches long on the longest side.  Included is the original identifying tag which does not appear real recent.  This fragment has been nicely cleaned and coated.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number -R105

 SOLD!

This fragment from the nose of a Confederate Archer shell with the remnants of the fuse hole came from a group of fragments that were found at Harper's Ferry and South Mountain.  Since it is highly unlikely that Confederate shell fragments would be found in the sites taht are hunted at Harper's Ferry, it seems probable that this fragment came from South Mountain.  It is 3 inches long and about 2 1/2 inches wide.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - R088

Price - $15.00

This large fragment (3 5/8 x 2 1/2 inches) from a 12 pounder spherical shell with the remnants of the fuse hole came from a group that was found either at Harper's Ferry or South Mountain.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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 Item Number - R087

Price - $9.00

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Confederate Mullane Shell Base Recovered from

the Eastern Part of the Antietam Battlefield in the 1930s

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This is a fragment from the base of a Confederate Mullane shell for a 3 inch rifled cannon. Evidence of two of the three iron prongs that held the copper sabot in place are evident on the base - the third prong and central iron bolt are missing.  The bottom of the cavity section (top side of the fragment) rises at the center.  This was probably from a sub-pattern I Mullane shell (see Fig. III A-109 in Melton & Pawl, Introduction to Field Artillery Ordnance). It is 3 inches in diameter. It was from a collection of relics that was reported to have been recovered on the Eastern half of the Antietam Battlefield in the 1930s.  The exact area was not given, but, based upon the type of relics in the collection (which are primarily artillery), it seems logical to assume that it was the East Woods, the Eastern half of the Cornfield or perhaps the Mumma Farm. These relics were all in untouched, as dug condition, thus the rust on this fragment is flaking. This is a really great Antietam relic!  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in Case 63 at The Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - A030

Price - $45.00  REDUCED TO $30.00

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Base Plate from a Canister Round for a 12 Pounder

 Recovered from the Eastern Part of the Antietam Battlefield in the 1930s

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A very nice base plate from a 12 pounder canister round!  The plate is heavy and the indentations for the seven canister balls can clearly be seen. It was from a collection of relics that was reported to have been recovered on the Eastern half of the Antietam Battlefield in the 1930s.  The exact area was not given, but, based upon the type of relics in the collection (which are primarily artillery), it seems logical to assume that it was the East Woods, the Eastern half of the Cornfield or perhaps the Mumma Farm. These relics were all in untouched, as dug condition.  The plate is 4.54 inches in diameter and the rim has been bent in several places from firing. This is a really great Antietam relic!  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in Case 63 at The Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - A029

Price - $95.00

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Confederate Artillery Shell Fuse Picked up by Noah Getz, a Young Boy, at Gettysburg

in the Weeks After the Battle

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This Confederate artillery shell fuse for a spherical shell was picked up by Noah Getz, a young boy from Lancaster County, PA., who came with his father to Gettysburg in the weeks after the battle to bring supplies to the wounded.  While at Gettysburg, Getz picked up various relics of the battle including bullets, bayonets, artillery items, etc - this fuse adapter was one of the items he recovered.  These relics remained in the Getz family until a few years ago when they were sold with the estate at auction.  They were purchased by a local reputable antiques dealer who was given the story by the family at the time of the auction.  I acquired this item from him.  I recently was in contact with a descendant of Noah Getz who confirmed the story.  The fuse measures 1 1/8 inches in length and 1 1/8 inches in diameter across the base. The rim is a little bent and there are some marks from impact, but overall it is in good condition.  There are also some scratches on the base that look like they have made when or before the fuse was inserted into the shell.  I will include a letter, signed by me, guaranteeing this provenance and a copy of the portion of the Getz family tree that shows Noah.  This item may be seen in Case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Inventory Number - G018

Price - $110.00   REDUCED TO $90.00