BLOCKADE RUNNER INC. is proud to offer our customers and friends an assortment of American Civil War and Pre-Civil War Relics, books, etc.
Some are from my collection, from time to time my interest change and I "sell off" one type of relic to buy another. Some of these are brought in by friends and customers. All of them are guaranteed original. They are listed here in no particular order. If the page becomes too large I will categorize them to make your viewing a little easier. Feel free to contact me should you need more info regarding any of the relics listed here.
As always, I'll consider any trade! Any and all relics have a 10 day inspection period and you can return them during that time only with no restocking fee. After the 10 day inspection period there will be a 15% restocking fee. There are no returns after 30 days of receipt.
Well this thing is getting a little too large for one page so I'm going to start categorizing it. Just click the link below to go to the topic you would like to see.
ARTILLERY
Projectiles, primers, frag.s, grape shot, etc.
BOOKS
Original books & newspapers along with a few reprints and reference books.
BOTTLES
Original bottles, jars and glassware.
BUTTONS
Original buttons both military and civilian.
EYEGLASSES
Original Eyeglasses of the Civil War Era.
HARDWARE
Original Hardware of all various discription.
IMAGES
Original CDV's, Dags, Ambro & Tintypes.
MONEY
Original Money, Paper & Coin from the Civil War Era.
SOLD
Photos of some of the more interesting items that we have sold lately.
NEW ITEMS LISTED BELOW
PRE-WAR SILVER SPOONS
What a find! I've recently acquired a fist full of pre-war silver spoons. Those who know how to read hall marks tell me that all of these spoons date between 1820 and 1850. Could that be any better for your impression? I think not! These are NOT SILVER PLATE but either sterling or coin. All have either monograms or complete names engraved on the handles. I understand the monogram but you whole name? I guess that would keep them from "accidentally" falling into your guest coat pocket. Here are a few of the engravings, "Hattie M. Hall", "J.W.C. on the top and C. E. K." on the bottom (must have been handed down), "A. Mc. C.", "W. E. Mason", "ELISABETH HALL", "N.M.C.", "H. C. Hack", "Jennet", "A" and "K". Some of the makers are Smith, Washburn, Harding, Steward, Stevenson, S&D and Wetmore. A few have no maker's name but are marked sterling with a few hall marks, so if you have a good hall mark book you can find out who the maker was.
When the Yankees were coming and granny was hiding the spoons under her mattress - these were the spoons!
PRE-WAR SILVER SPOONS
# SP049 $14.95 BUY NOW!
HUGE ORIGINAL SHIP'S LANTERN
This is one of those items you just hate to get rid of but unfortunately I can't keep them all. At least that's what Connie keeps telling me.
This find is fresh from an estate sale here in Mid. Tn. How it got here I don't know unless it was from a river boat which is the most plausible scenario. The Tennessee River and the Cumberland saw heavy steam ship traffic until they were replaced by the truck. I don't think this lantern is Civil War Era, even though the design is just like the C.W. lanterns it just does not look old enough to me. I would guess that it was made around 1880 to 1910. You can bet it was on a steam powered vessel. It's been setting somewhere in the dry for a long, long time. There is just a little surface rust on it, not deep at all. There is a trace of green paint on it as well. I guess that would make it the starboard side lantern. The only thing missing is the wire glass guard on one side. I don't think that detracts from this pieces over all "coolness". It would not be that hard to replace the glass guard or simply display it where the missing guard does not show. Everything else is tip top. I've not cleaned it and don't intend to. It is just as found, fill up the lantern with kerosene and your in business. There is no reason not to use this lantern. It's that sound.
I've not quite figured out how to get a photo of this thing that will do it justice. I'll keep trying though. As stated above it is huge. It's 10 wide and 19 inches tall. That's a full size kerosene table lamp sitting inside of it. Since the Union troops were moved all about the South via steam ship how uncommon would it have been to find a lantern like this in a Union officers H.Q. or on anywhere near the water front for that matter? A great piece for anyone collecting nautical, navy or sea faring gear.
HUGE ORIGINAL SHIP'S LANTERN
$149.95 BUY NOW!
SCV MAGAZINE FIRST YEAR 1893
  
  
 
I've been trying to complete my "first year" SCV Magazine collection for many years now. Every few years I will find an issue and if it is better than the one I have I will upgrade. I'm still looking for Vol. 1, # 1, and I really would like to have a better #2. so if you have one and want to get rid of just let me know. It seldom takes me this long to complete a set of anything! There is no need for me to hold on to these extra copies. I'd rather help you complete or upgrade your collection. All are very reasonably priced.
If you are looking for a real piece of Son's of Confederate Veteran history then look no further. I have 8 copies of Vol. 1, numbers 5 through 12, that's May through December of 1893. Most are in Good to VG condition. Looking at the photos, May is the top left, to it's right is June, etc. etc. I'll be happy to give you the details on any issue your interested in, just email. A few are harder to come by than others, some are in better shape than others. That is why you see the variation in prices.
Editor and Manager, S. A. Cunningham, a member of the 41st Tenn. Inf. and a good Bedford County boy does not receive nearly the credit he deserves for founding this magazine. It was a link between Veterans who often used their letters to the magazine to find or find out what happened to old comrades. Sometimes to correct others when they thought the details of a particular battle account were incorrect. Wonderful battle stories straight from the veterans which can be found no where else. Some heroic, some benevolent and some tragically heart breaking.
MAY VOL. 1, #5 1893 $39.95 BUY NOW!
JUNE VOL. 1, #6 1893 $29.95 BUY NOW!
JULY VOL. 1, #7 1893 $14.95 BUY NOW!
AUGUST VOL. 1, #8 1893 $24.95 SOLD
SEPTEMBER VOL. 1, #9 1893 $24.95 BUY NOW!
OCTOBER VOL. 1, #10 1893 $19.95 BUY NOW!
NOVEMBER VOL. 1, #11 1893 $24.95 BUY NOW!
DECEMBER VOL. 1, #12 1893 $39.95 BUY NOW!
IRON STIRRUPS
This original pair of civil war era iron stirrups is quite unusual. They are the smallest pair I have ever seen! A grown man's foot will not fit in these. One would be perfect for a side saddle as a ladies foot should fit just fine or even better if you are building a period correct saddle for your "future trooper" then these would be great. How cool would your ten year old think Dad was if you put these on these on his saddle? VERY! that's how cool you would be. These are right as rain, they are not post war. As stated above I have never seen a set this size in 40 years of collecting. The bottom (where your foot rest) measures just over 3 inches wide. At their widest inner dimension they are 3 5/8 inches. They stand 4.5 inches tall.
IRON STIRRUPS $39.95 BUY NOW!
1861 SPRINGFIELD BAYONET .58
This original 1861 Springfield bayonet for a .58 caliber is in very good condition. Very straight, the retainer ring turns freely. Overall it is very nice. It is a "barn find" so as you would expect and as you can see from the photos there is some small amount of pitting around the socket. The blade has almost no pitting as the scabbard protected it for many years but it (the scabbard) fell to pieces when removed from the bayonet. This bayonet will look just as good on your rifle as it would in your relic collection.
SPRINGFIELD BAYONET $129.95 BUY NOW!
SMALL FORK
This little fork is in great shape. We are showing it next to a regular size fork for scale only, the large fork is not included. I sometimes hear people refer to this seldom seen fork as a childs fork and that may be the case but I believe that a lady of small stature would have been more comfortable using this size fork rather than the larger ones.
SMALL FORK 9.95 BUY NOW!
1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN
This original 1858 smooth side canteen is in good solid condition, it will actually hold water. It is very sound. All the sling loops are strong and in tack. There are some small dents on both sides but nothing you would not expect to see on a canteen that actually saw service. The spout is in good shape, not mis-shaped at all. You can see from the photo that it received a light coat of silver paint (could be removed with a little work) at some point after the war. It was common for GAR halls to paint relics silver or gold and display them on their trophy wall but I do not know if that is the case here. If you would like a good solid relic at a very reasonable price it's going to be hard to beat this one.
1858 SMOOTH SIDE CANTEEN $149.95 BUY NOW!
WOOL CARDS (COMBS)
This unmarked set of wool cards are in very good condition, you can use them for cotton if you like - we won't tell. They are very old but still sound enough for heavy use. They may not be civil war vintage but they are made exactly the same as. Even if you don't actually "use" them just imagine what a great prop these will be sitting next to a basket of wool or cotton at the foot of your spinning wheel.
WOOL CARDS $39.95 BUY NOW!
ORIGINAL 1842 WRENCH
I was lucky enough to find two 1842 style musket wrenches the other day. Both are in fantastic condition with much of the original blueing still intact. If you would like a great accessory to your original Mississippi rifle this would be a great one. Neither is marked US on the neck, were these made for the civilian market? Perhaps they just never got stamped, maybe one of the workers at the plant "accidentally" dropped these in his lunch bucket, who knows?
Both of these are money back guaranteed to be original for as long as you own them.
ORIGINAL 1842 WRENCH
ON THE LEFT $59.95 EACH BUY NOW!
ON THE RIGHT $59.95 EACH BUY NOW!
CW ERA TIN OIL CAN
This is a first for me. I've never seen a period oil can before. This appears to have been made in a small shop, not a home shop. Everything about it is right as rain from the top to the finish to the soldering. It could not be any better or more correct for the period. It could actually be used for a spirit lamp, just add the wick and you could use it in your "period" tin shop. If you do an armourers impression, how cool would it be to pull this out of your tool box at your next event?
C.W. ERA TIN OIL CAN
$19.95 BUY NOW!
ORIGINAL OVAL TIN PAN
Here's a neat little item and this is the first one I've ever seen for sale individually. It's a Civil War period oval shaped tin bowl. (You see a lot of pre-war oval kitchen ware) It measures 9 inches long by 6 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall. Now that may be a little too large to use for your personal bowl but it is perfect for a serving bowl. I believe this bowl is from one of the pre-war picnic sets. The moment the war seemed eminent the manufacturer simply changed the label on the box from "picnic" to "mess set" and marketed them to the volunteers. I just love commerce! This bowl's exterior is perfect and has only very light rust on the inside that can easily be removed with a little elbow grease and steel wool. This is a great price for a piece of era tin ware.
OVAL TIN PAN
ITEM # SP00 $14.95
SOLD
BRASS HOUSE KEYS
Here's a novel little item for your impression, an original period brass house key. I can think of several ways that this item would be enhance your impression. As the lady of the house you could well be in charge of the keys to not only the home but the smoke house and individual rooms of the house as you may wish to restrict access to some rooms.
It would certainly not be unusual for the gentleman of the home to carry the keys of his office, home, etc.
A police officer, provost or sheriff would carry several don't you think. You can probably think of many ways to use these that I have not even considered.
All keys are originals and are shown actual size.
ORIGINAL BRASS HOUSE KEY $7.95
BRASS HOUSE KEY A $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY B $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY C $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY D $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY E $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY F $9.95 SOLD
BRASS HOUSE KEY G $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY H $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY I $9.95 SOLD
BRASS HOUSE KEY J $7.95 BUY NOW!
 
FOLDING POCKET FORK
I have always been amazed at the wide variety of these folding eating utensils. From the ornate pre-war gentleman's set with ivory or mother of pearl handles to the mass produced plain "soldier's" set which were stamped out by the thousands. There's just something I like about carrying your silverware with you.
This is a great example of the soldiers folding fork. Never an issue item but a prized possession which he purchased or perhaps a gift from home. If you've ever tried to carry a regular two or three tine period fork in your haversack then there is no doubt you've been "pierced" in the leg by it's prongs sticking through. This folding model would have been a welcome replacement to any soldier on the march. This one is unmarked but very well made. It is four inches long when closed, a little over seven when opened. It has a very strong spring, the fork is firm, will not bend as some modern reproductions. It has iron bolsters with hardwood, iron riveted handles. It is very thin and light and I mean that in a good way. It really looks like the guy who designed this one actually had experience carrying one. It could be carried in your pants pocket without discomfort. Some of the nickel plating has worn off the tines but I don't think it effects the overall look or usefulness of this piece.
FOLDING POCKET FORK
ITEM # SP00 $79.95
BUY NOW!
ORIGINAL C.W. RELICS FROM MID. TN.
We get a lot of request for specific relics or relics from a particular camp. So rather than us waiting around for you to call we have tried to put together a few boxes of some of our must requested items. All of the items in the photo will come to you in a 4.5 X 5.5 inch ryker glass front display box.
This box contains 1 of each of the following. A saber belt button, a kepi chin strap buckle, a small union eagle button from the same kepi as the buckle and a .58 cal. three ring minnie ball.
ORIGINAL C.W. RELICS FROM MID. TN. #3
ITEM # SP00 $19.95
BUY NOW!
US & CS MINNIE BALLS
Original minnie balls that have been dug right here in Middle Tennessee. Most have been recovered from sites of the Tullahoma campaign. Liberty Gap, Hoover's Gap and Guy's Gap. As well as some from the Bell Buckle and Wartrace area, both of which were occupied mainly during 1863. Many of these were "drops", some are fired but all are guaranteed to be at least 90%, there may be a very small ding but very slight or we would not offer them. Many are actually perfect. We have Enfield (smooth sides) and Springfield (three ringers)offered here. Either is a great piece of Civil War history that you can hold in your hand. It's amazing to feel the actual weight of these things and to know that some soldier, north or south had his hands on them 145 years ago.
CS ENFIELD MINNIE $4.95 # 2369 BUY NOW!
US SPRINGFIELD MINNIE $3.95 # 2370 BUY NOW!
FIRED MINNIE BALLS
All of these fired minnies are from the Middle Tennessee area with most coming from the Tullahoma campaign. Liberty Gap, Guy's Gap, Hoover's Gap, you get the picture. We try not to include any that are too disfigured. What's the point if you can't tell it's a bullet? Some only have slight dings. If you buy more than one we will try to make sure you get different styles.
FIRED MINNIE BALLS
ITEM # SP00 $1.95 BUY NOW!
BONE BUTTONS
We have a new cache of bone buttons just in. Both two hole and four. 3/8 and 5/8 inch. Just let us know which you want and how many. How can you go wrong at only $0.50 each?!
ORIGINAL BONE BUTTONS $0.50 BUY NOW!
 
CS FRAME BUCKLE
Standard CS Frame Buckle. This buckle looks a lot better in person than it does in the photo, I think I "over lit" it. This one has been out of the ground for several years now. It came from General Bates position at the June 1863, Battle of Hoover's Gap Tn. A local Tennessee boy lost this one! It has a crack, just a crack, nothing missing, that has been professionally repaired by Robert McDaniel. You will not be able to find the repair without a magnifying glass. Most folks will tell you he is the top man in the country for repairs, not the state, the country. I hate to give this one up but I've got another I want to buy.
STANDARD CS FRAME BUCKLE $695.95 BUY NOW!
CONFEDERATE BATTLE SHIRT AMBRO.
I think this is the only one of these I've ever owned. A quarter plate ambrotype of a Confederate Soldier wearing a battle shirt. It must have been cool that day as he still has his overcoat on. Too bad for us but you can still see a large part of the shirt. I think this one will clean up nicely.
CONFEDERATE BATTLE SHIRT PHOTO $1250.00 BUY NOW!
HAIR WATCH CHAIN
This may be the best example of HAIR JEWELRY that I have ever owned. I don't use the term, "Museum Quality" often but it really applies here. Not a hair out of place (Corny jokes provided at no extra charge.) Two different styles of braiding technique were used in the making of this excellent piece, a standard braid and then a spiral braid, very elegant. Now I do not know if the T bar and Lobster claw clip are gold or gold plated but they are a very deep gold color, no flaking, 18k is what it looks like. The center piece is very ornate and a charm or key for your key wind is easily added. The hair measures 12 inches long, overall is 12.5 inches.
Godey's ladies book, 1859 advertises hair jewelry in all 12 issues. Hair jewelry was very popular. It's a shame more of it was not stored properly over the years, we would have a lot more great examples.
HAIR WATCH CHAIN $99.95 BUY NOW!
UNUSED PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE
This is an unused patriotic gummed letter cover with a "Columbia" theme. Ready for battle with flag and shield in hand. The face is perfect. If you have ever wanted to make your own covers this would be a great one to copy. There are no stains or browning from age. The back of the cover has a few small spots. It measures 2 3/4 inches by 5 inches.
PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE COLUMBIA $9.95 BUY NOW!
UNUSED PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE
This is an unused patriotic gummed letter cover with a "Flag" theme. Crossed flags of the Union flying in the breeze with tassels. The face is perfect. If you have ever wanted to make your own covers this would be a great one to copy. It is a light blue in color. There are no stains or browning from age. The back of the cover has a few small spots. It measures 2 3/4 inches by 5 inches.
PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE FLAGS $9.95 BUY NOW!
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