CIVIL WAR ERA TOYS AND GAMES
TOYS!!!!!!!!
All of the wooden toys listed in this section are handmade one at a time in a small toy shop in Tennessee. Special care is taken in the making of each of these toys to make sure that the safety of your child is ensured.
Always inspect every toy for sharp edges or loose pieces, regardless of where you buy them. Never give toys with small pieces to toddlers or teething children. Check for pieces that will break off easily. Always give children appropriate toys for their age. Rifle with leather sling. Measures 28 inches long and is made from walnut cut near the toy shop. #623 $9.95 BUY NOW! Wooden Tomahawk. This tomahawk has a 12 inch long walnut handle. The "Blade" is made from a solid piece of leather. #626 $4.95 BUY NOW! Wooden Pistol with leather holster and belt. #625 $9.95 BUY NOW! Wooden Saber with a leather knuckle bow. 18 inches long. #627 $4.95 BUY NOW! Wooden Percussion Pistol. 8 inches long and made from walnut. #628 $ 4.95 BUY NOW! 
GAME OF MARBLES30 MARBLES AND TWO SHOOTERS IN A COTTON DRAW STING BAG. THAT'S ENOUGH FOR 2 PLAYERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED. #400 $6.95 BUY NOW! 
TENNESSEE CLAY MARBLESNow these marbles do not go back to the CW but they are a very rare find. I think you could pass some of the "swirleys" off as CW if you were of a mind to be a dirty cheat as some are almost a solid color. I'll tell you the story that I was told about these marbles. There was a marble factory in upper central middle Tennessee. Somewhere around Carthage. It burned in the 1920's and was never rebuilt. About 7 years ago some one finally decided to build on the site of the old marble factory. While digging the footer for the new building they hit a large cache of the old marbles. I bought a few hundred from one of the guys who was on the work crew. As usual I forgot all about them until I stumbled across them while looking for some completely unrelated item. But now that they have been re-found I'm going to offer them up for sale. Notice in the photo that some have designs? Each one was hand painted! The "artist" seemed to have had free reign as no two are exactly alike. They have all sorts of designs on them. One has a skunk, another a Christmas tree ornament but most have flower like designs or simple rings. They are certainly a unique part of Tennessee history even if they are not Civil War dated. $2.95 # SWIRLEYS BUY NOW! TENNESSEE CLAY MARBLES PAINTED $3.95 # PAINTED BUY NOW! 
CUP AND BALL TOYTHIS TOY DATES BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES!!.HOURS OF FUN FOR YOUNG AND OLD. NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE. #408 $5.95 BUY NOW! 
MUSICAL TRIANGLEOur triangles are hand forged from steel, not iron and tempered to a hardness that imparts a very pure tone to our little instrument. They have a very "chime" like report, very mellow and easy on the ear. Believe it or not their is such a thing as a bad triangle, they sound like someone dropping an iron pipe on a concrete floor - so beware of fly by night or door to door triangle salesmen. # 2435 $11.95 BUY NOW!  JAW HARP, JAW HARPS ARE FOUND IN ALMOST EVERY CAMP SIGHT WHERE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS SPENT ANY TIME. COMPACT AND EASY TO CARRY. OFTEN THEY WERE PROBABLY THE ONLY MUSIC AROUND THE CAMPFIRE ON MANY COLD NIGHTS. EACH ONE COMES WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND IT'S VERY SIMPLE TO PLAY. #402 $6.95 BUY NOW! 
TIN PENNY WHISTLE, THE EASIEST OF ALL 
FIFE, MADE FROM A HARD BLACK PLASTIC THAT HAS A SURPRISINGLY MELLOW TONE, INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED. THIS IS A VERY GOOD FIFE FOR THE BEGINNER.
#404 $7.95 BUY NOW! 
COOPERMAN MAPLE WOOD FIFECOOPERMAN IS ONE OF THE OLDEST MOST RESPECTED NAMES IN THE BUSINESS. THIS MAPLEWOOD FIFE PRODUCES A BEAUTIFUL DEEP MELLOW TONE. THIS IS A GREAT FIFE FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS, THE BEGINNER OR THE PRO.#405 $14.95 BUY NOW! 
SOLID BRASS BUGLEThis solid brass bugle is very well made. It's 12 inches in length, the seams are well soldered and it's polished to a bright finish. The mouth piece if fair, if your a pro you will probably want to change it out but it is usable. If your a beginner, it'll do for now. There are a lot of more expensive models out there but this is a very good value. # 2406 $39.95 BUY NOW! 
GAME OF GRACESA period correct game foryoung ladies. It's a hoop toss game that is recommended by Mrs L. Maria Child, the most published women author of her time. Said to improve the physical fitness of young girls. In the book, "The girls own book", published in 1834 (for sale in our ladie's book section). Mrs. Child gives you a very good look into the upbringing of what would be a middle aged women during the Civil War period. Any good game is handed down from mother to child. There are several lithographs of children holding this game in magazines of the day. #406 $19.95 BUY NOW!  Harmonica, Honer Brand. Honer is one of the oldest harmonica companies in the world today. According to the best information I have, the harmonica was invented in Germany 1821, by F. Buschmann. The reed plate of many harmonicas (that is all that survives) have been dug by relic hunters in Civil War camp sites and on the battle fields. The one offered for sale here is in the key of C. #409 $7.95 BUY NOW! 
THE GAME OF JACKS, YOU GET 10 JACKS IN A LEATHER BAGWITH 2 BALLS AND INSTRUCTIONS. ENOUGH FOR ONE OR TWO PLAYERS. I'M A THREESEASE MAN MYSELF. # 401 $6.95 BUY NOW! Wooden Dice
If you have read many soldier's diaries then you know that when they did have any free time one of their favorite things to do was to gamble. Wasn't it Sam Watkins who in his book "Co. Aytch" said that all the boys would throw away the cards and dice before they went into battle. So that if they were killed and their body or belongings sent home their mothers and wives wouldn't find these instruments of the devil in their pockets.
Now you don't have to actually wager to have fun with a pair of dice.
I can shoot craps for hours just for the fun of it, just ask my wife. In camp I have been known to play for hard tack from time to time. I'm sure even if your only rolling "high dice" for who has to stand guard tonight you too will have lots of fun with these wooden dice.
Item # 2155 $2.95 BUY NOW! 
WOODEN DISK FOR CHECKERS ETC.They make great poker chips too! ITEM # 2253 $.15 EACH BUY NOW! 
HISTORICAL SIGNALS AND SEMAPHORES# 2410 $16.95 BUY NOW! 
CONFEDERATE POKER DECKCONFEDERATE POKER DECK ITEM # 2411 $6.95 BUY NOW! 
18th CENTURY PLAYING CARDSThis set will work for any early period, colonial right up through 1812, possibly even the Texas / Mexican War. They are printed on parchment colored card stock. The inks are dull hued so as to give the impression of early inks rather than our bright colors of today. The backs are blank as was the tradition of the time. ITEM # 631 $6.95 BUY NOW! 
ILLUMINATED PLAYING CARDSILLUMINATED PLAYING CARDS ITEM # 640 $11.95 BUY NOW! 
PLAYING CARDS 1862Here's what the original box (and our repro) has printed on it. The American Card Co. Confident that the introduction of NATIONAL EMBLEMS in the place of Foreign, in PLAYING Cards will be hailed with delight by the American People, take pleasure in presenting the UNION PLAYING CARDS as the first and only genuine American Cards ever produced, the the fullest confidence that the time is not far distant when they will be the leading card in the American market. etc. etc. etc. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862. etc. etc. etc. #632 $9.95 BUY NOW!  This deck is an exact reproduction of the originals right down to the hand canceled revenue stamp on the front of the box. (Didn't we start a revolution over that?) This deck was first printed in 1864. Cards were found in camps both north and south. Cards were one of the soldier's favorite past-times. #633 $6.95 BUY NOW!  This deck has a different Union General or Statesman on every card. First printed in 1863 in New York. Original decks are highly prized by collectors and are very expensive, but you can have an exact replica for only $6.95! #634 $6.95 BUY NOW!  This deck has a different Confederate General or Statesman on every card. First printed in 1863 in New York. Original decks are highly prized by collectors and are very expensive, but you can have an exact replica for only $6.95! #635 $6.95 BUY NOW!  You can use this deck just like any other poker deck with one important difference. You can quiz your fellow poker players with the facts printed on your cards. 13 different Civil War generals with facts about them and their career. As a last resort you can read the instruction and play the game listed in the box. #636 $6.95 BUY NOW!  You can use this deck just like any other poker deck with one exception. You can quiz your fellow players on their knowledge of the weapons of the Civil War. Fact after Fact is listed on each of these cards. You could even read the instructions that come with the box and play the game they are made for.... NAAAAH. #637 $6.95 BUY NOW!  You can use this deck just like any other poker deck with one exception. You can quiz your fellow players on their knowledge of the Battles of the Civil War. Fact after Fact is listed on each of these cards. You could even read the instructions that come with the box and play the game they are made for.... NAAAAH. #638 $6.95 BUY NOW!  You can use this deck just like any other poker deck with one exception. You can quiz your fellow players on their knowledge of the women of the Civil War. Fact after Fact is listed on each of these cards. You could even read the instructions that come with the box and play the game they are made for.... NAAAAH. #639 $6.95 BUY NOW!  BUFFALO SOLDIERS This beautifully illustrated deck of 54 cards pays homage to military men who helped change the face of America. From America's Civil War until present day many of these gallant soldiers are listed by name, regiment and their deeds. From the 9th Cavalry to the Tuskegee Airmen, the 5th Mass. Colored Cavalry to Gen. Colin Powell. Men of African decent and their tales of valor are listed in this deck of cards. Many are well known with others you have probably never heard of. It will without a doubt give you a long list of gallant soldiers to research. #2198 $6.95 BUY NOW!  UNIFORMS OF THE CIVIL WAR An educational card game for the entire family. This deck of 52 cards has a different soldier or sailor depicted on each card along with a list of interesting facts from the various units. Great for kids, novices or as a handy little reference guide to even the seasoned Civil War historian. From Berdan's 1st and 2nd Sharpshooters to the Washington Artillery. From the colorful to the mundane. This deck of cards makes a fun and interesting gift for almost anyone interested in the American Civil War. #2199 $6.95 BUY NOW!  FLAGS OF THE CIVIL WAR An educational card game for the entire family. This deck of 52 cards has a different Civil War era flag depicted on each card along with a list of interesting facts regarding each flag. For instance, Who was Stand Watie? How many men did Virginia supply to the Confederate Army? And on and on. Great for kids, novices or as a handy little reference guide to even the seasoned Civil War historian. State and National flags are listed along with Regimental flags and Cavalry Guidon. From the Irish Brigade to the 1st Cherokee Mounted Rifles, This deck of cards makes a fun and interesting gift for almost anyone interested in the American Civil War. #2200 $6.95 BUY NOW! 
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