Monroe County antiques dealer Norm Sauer is offering a group of Civil War mementoes that he hopes to sell at this weekend's Antiques in April show at Monroe County Community College. The items belonged to Maine soldier John Renshaw, whose family kept them together for 143 years before deciding to sell them.

The collection includes the soldiers Civil War musket, his Union cap, a bullet mold, his portrait, a congratulatory certificate signed by Col. Joshua Chamberlain and a picture taken at the 25th reunion of the Battle of Little Round Top at Gettysburg.

Mr. Sauer said it's unusual for all these items to stay together; usually they are split up among family members. He is selling the group as a whole for $2,850. Sold separately, the items could total more than $3,000.

"You'll never see another collection like this for sale." he said.

Although the items have no local connection, Mr. Sauer expects strong interest from Civil War collectors. He acquired the collection from a college friend who got to the know the family in Maine. When they were ready to sell it, they offered it to Mr. Sauer's friend.

This is the eighth year for Antiques in April. About 60 dealers are expected to be on hand for the show and sale Saturday and Sunday.

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