Blades & Bloodlines: Ephemera & Antique Weapons
Sep 26
3pm to 7pmSep 27
12pm to 5pmTerms & Conditions
As this sale involves so many fragile and sharp items, please refrain from touching any items with your hands. We're happy to give you a closer look at anything!
Cash and Credit Cards Accepted – A 3.5% processing fee applies to all credit card purchases. Valid ID is required for all credit card transactions.
No Checks, Please – We kindly do not accept personal or business checks.
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Not Responsible for Accidents – Shop safely and watch your step—you're entering at your own risk.
All Sales Final – Everything is sold as-is, where-is, with no returns or refunds. Statements made on the day of the sale override all printed materials.
Number System for Entry – Numbers will be distributed 30 minutes before the sale begins to ensure a fair and orderly entry.
Limited Entry for Comfort – To keep the experience safe and enjoyable, only 25 guests will be allowed inside at a time. We appreciate your patience!
Please Be Kind and Respectful – We're so glad you're here! We appreciate your courtesy toward fellow shoppers and our staff.
Enjoy the Treasures! – This sale is full of unique finds, and we’re excited to share them with you.
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Description & Details
This remarkable collection includes a rare and poignant collection of artifacts from the era of the Philippine–American War (1899–1902), preserved across several generations of one family. Together, these items form a tangible record of service, sacrifice, and daily life during and after the conflict.
The Philippine–American War marked a turning point in U.S. history, bridging the Spanish–American War and the early 20th-century rise of American influence overseas. Collections of this depth are seldom encountered outside of institutional archives. The juxtaposition of official artifacts with intimate family papers offers an unusually complete view of the conflict; not just as history, but as lived experience.
Military Relics
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Uniform elements & insignia: Period buttons, medals, patches, and related accoutrements that reflect the American presence in the Philippines.
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Antique swords and daggers, including: Moro Gunong (Philippine dagger-sword), Moro Kris (Philippines, Mindanao/Sulu), Philippine Moro Barong short sword, Filipino bolo knife, German Hunting Hirschfänger, French Model 1866 Chassepot Yataghan Bayonet, Indonesian Golok, U.S. Model 1892 Krag Bayonet, 19th Century Hunting Dagger, KA-BAR hunting/utility knife, Meiji export bone daggers, Solingen-made German Imperial Navy officer’s lion-head saber, Type 98 Shin-Guntō, Boker-made U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword, Civil War Emerson & Silver cavalry saber
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Personal gear: Field equipment and keepsakes carried by soldiers, still bearing the patina of use. Tourist souvenirs including Japanese kiseru, Aboriginal boomerang.
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Photographs & ephemera: Original images of servicemen in uniform, group portraits, personal correspondence, and rare snapshots of life abroad during the campaign, including c. 1898–1905 H. H. Stratton photogravure catalogue.
Scrapbooks & Personal Papers
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Hand-assembled volumes: Dozens of antique family scrapbooks meticulously kept by family members, containing photographs, news clippings, handwritten notes, and illustrations that chronicle both battlefield events and domestic life on the home front.
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Two antique wedding dresses and corresponding albums and photographs.
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Vintage nurse's cape, stethoscopes, and various Augustana nursing school ephemera.
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Vintage furniture maker's wood and caning sample display, business ephemera, advertising materials.
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Correspondence: Letters exchanged between soldiers and loved ones, filled with firsthand accounts, reflections, and expressions of longing across continents.
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Newspaper clippings & articles: Period coverage documenting the conflict, the political climate, and public sentiment at the time.
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