Lt. John J. Ferris, 19th Massachusetts Volunteers, WIA Gettysburg, KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Exceptional Carved Civil War Pipe 

Massive, burl/ root wood pipe, 3.125 in. high, 3 in. across base, 3.5 in. from front to back of stem holder. Recessed panel on the front with crossed cannon and shield beneath inscribed 19th Mass. Vols., with Fair Oaks carved in relief on the bottom. The name of the pipe's owner Lieut. Ferris, is incise carved on the underside of the bowl. This is John J. Ferris, who enlisted in the 19th Massachusetts on August 13, 1861, and rose through the ranks to his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant on January 22, 1863. Ferris was subsequently killed at Spotsylvania Court House on May 12, 1864, after suffering wounds at Gettysburg on July 3 and Bristoe Station on October 14, 1863. A remarkable record, which is further attested to by the carving on the pipe. Relief carved around the top of the bowl Antietam - Glendale. The underside of the bowl is carved in relief with the following battles: Peach Orchard, Savage Station, Nelsons Farm, Malvern Hill, Forlorn Hope, and Fredericksburg. The top of the stem holder is carved in relief Battles 61, 2 & 3. Each of six flat panels on the sides are incise carved with battles including: Bull Run, Edwards Ferry, Balls Bluff, York Town, West Point, and Flint Hill.
 
The pipe, which shows no signs of ever having been smoked, is in near perfect condition overall with deep, rich patina, and it is one of the most visually impressive and historically significant examples that we have encountered.

The pipe, which shows no signs of ever having been smoked, is in near perfect condition overall with deep, rich patina.