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OVAL CASED TINTYPE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY

OVAL CASED TINTYPE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY

This attractive lady gazes out at us from the distance of 160 years. The bust view reveals that she is wearing a patterned dress with a bit of lace along the inner edge of the neck line.  Her… (2025-223). Learn More »

$45.00
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IMPRESSIVE HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE BROTHERS WILLIAM AND RUFUS BEARDEN IN GEORGIA UNIFORMS WITH PRESENTATION NOTE TO THEIR SISTER

IMPRESSIVE HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE BROTHERS WILLIAM AND RUFUS BEARDEN IN GEORGIA UNIFORMS WITH PRESENTATION NOTE TO THEIR SISTER

Strong eye-appeal, historic interest, and provenance are combined in this striking half-plate tintype that descended in the family of William Morgan Bearden (1840-1925.) This is an impressive, large,… (846-568). Learn More »

1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

This is a nice image of a seated Confederate soldier in uniform. This is a 1/9-plate tintype with mat, glass, and wrapped frame; all in a hard gutta percha case. Soldier wears a buttoned up jacket and… (2025-231). Learn More »

$1,150.00
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IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

This grouping came from the Healy family of Vermont and relates to John Haley, Jr., (1843-1901,) who enlisted at Mt. Holly, VT, on August 7, 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 4th Vermont Infantry as a… (915-22). Learn More »

CRISP QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE UNION SOLDIER IN LADY WITH FALCON CASE

CRISP QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE UNION SOLDIER IN LADY WITH FALCON CASE

This ¼-plate tintype shows a Union infantryman seated at a table from the knees up. He leans on the table, covered with a tablecloth, with one elbow and is clothed in a regulation single-breasted… (2025-56). Learn More »

TINTYPE OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

TINTYPE OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

Size is slightly larger than a 1/8 plate. Full length standing view posed in photographer’s studio next to ornate prop wall and column with cascade of flowers. Wears overcoat with cape; cap with… (172-5126). Learn More »

$50.00
Originally $65.00

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A JOVIAL SOLDIER SMOKING A MEERSCHAUM PIPE

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A JOVIAL SOLDIER SMOKING A MEERSCHAUM PIPE

This tintype features a jovial young Union soldier seated with his legs crossed, pipe at the corner of his mouth. His hands rest in his lap in a relaxed way. He wears a forage cap, sack coat, and… (1273-02). Learn More »

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A SERIOUS SOLDIER SMOKING A MEERSCHAUM PIPE

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A SERIOUS SOLDIER SMOKING A MEERSCHAUM PIPE

Maybe you’ve seen the recently posted tintype of this same soldier with his pipe [item 1273-02], but this time the soldier rethought his pose. This tintype features a more serious young Union… (1273-03). Learn More »

$495.00
ON HOLD

IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Philip M. Arnold was born in King George, Virginia in 1837.  According to records, he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant on February 10, 1862 and mustered into Company C of the 15th Virginia Battalion… (1266-1009). Learn More »

RARE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF FAMILY IN MOURNING CASE

RARE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF FAMILY IN MOURNING CASE

This sixth plate tintype photograph is unique in that it features what is presumably the female members of a family, mounted in an ornate Victorian era mourning case. Finished in a rich, black lacquer… (1221-102). Learn More »

$450.00
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A FINE FAMILY OF PHOTOGRAPHS – FOUR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES IN ONE UNION CASE

A FINE FAMILY OF PHOTOGRAPHS – FOUR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES IN ONE UNION CASE

A rarity to find four photographs, a complete family, contained in a single large case. This thermoplastic case, when opened to view the images, measures 6” x 7.5” overall. Containing four… (1266-446). Learn More »

REMARKABLE DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF US CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

REMARKABLE DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF US CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

This very rare double view of a Federal enlisted man is a standout among Civil War photographs. The first half of the case features a Federal soldier, sporting a light blue trimmed infantry frock and… (1221-89). Learn More »

VERY NICE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF STANDING CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

VERY NICE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF STANDING CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

This lovely tintype features a young Civil War soldier in a light blue trimmed dress or “frock” coat.  He stands proudly with his hand placed over his abdomen, obscuring several of the eagle… (1221-42). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

This classic image of a Civil War enlisted man features him seated with leg and arms crossed, a federal issue frock or “dress” coat with light blue piping trim, federal eagle buttons, and shining… (1221-19). Learn More »

EXQUISITE UNIQUELY-CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED PAIR

EXQUISITE UNIQUELY-CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED PAIR

This crisp image features two enlisted men in fatigue blouses or “Sack Coats”, with legs crossed under Federally issued trousers.  Each man is sporting a cocked wide-brimmed hat, not regulation,… (1221-25). Learn More »

SUPERB DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES OF CIVIL WAR ENGINEER AND FAMILY CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

SUPERB DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES OF CIVIL WAR ENGINEER AND FAMILY

This exceedingly rare image of a Union enlisted man offers us several clues as to his military career: a frock trimmed in a lighter color, buttoned vest with a pressed collared shirt, and a wide… (1221-18). Learn More »

LOVELY GEM TYPE CDVS OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. LINCOLN

LOVELY GEM TYPE CDVS OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. LINCOLN

This extraordinary pair of CDV’s come to us in excellent condition and feature many desirable characteristics. Each CDV is a “gem” style portrait, surrounded by nice, period framed cards. … (1202-265). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

Offered here is a classic Southern soldier photograph. This is a sixth-plate tintype matted and framed in a hard "Union" case. Image shows chest up view of soldier in uniform. He is wearing a collared… (1179-1873). Learn More »

TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVY ENSIGN

TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVY ENSIGN

Tintype photograph of Union Naval Ensign in uniform. Standing view with officer in double-breasted frock with drawn sword held up across chest. Cuffs show rank. Image is slightly dark. Tintype is… (431-64). Learn More »

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER IN MOUNTED GREAT COAT

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER IN MOUNTED GREAT COAT

This is a nice full-standing view of an unidentified soldier. He stands with one hand resting on a side table and he holds what may be a Hardee hat in the other. He is wearing a mounted great coat, a… (160-626). Learn More »


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RARE EBERLE 1796 CONTRACT MARKED BAYONET

This rare bayonet is marked by the maker in a sunken cartouche with raised letters on the base of the blade reading “Eberle.” Charles Louis Eberle emigrated to the U.S. from Germany with brothers George A. and Henry J. in 1794, arriving in… (1052-86). Learn More »

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