[CIVIL WAR]. Confederate pike identified as having been taken at Tilton, Georgia.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $1,875
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Confederate pike identified as having been taken at Tilton, Georgia.
59 in. ln. pike, including 13 in. blade with inscribed label that reads, "Rebel Pike Taken at Tilton Georgia" (wear consistent with use, oxidation to blade). Provenance: Acquired from GAR museum (consignor's note).
The Battle of Tilton, GA, took place on 13 May 1864, just north of Resaca, GA.
Property from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico
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