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QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF NAVY MASTER ON DECK IN NICE “UNION CASE” WITH MILITARY MOTIF

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF NAVY MASTER ON DECK IN NICE “UNION CASE” WITH MILITARY MOTIF

A quarter-plate tintype photograph of Union Navy officer in full uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with Master’s rank on cuff and with shoulder straps and wears a kepi with insignia on… (1221-430). Learn More »

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 »

OVAL TINTYPE OF BLACK NANNY WITH WHITE CHILD

OVAL TINTYPE OF BLACK NANNY WITH WHITE CHILD

This is an oval tintype photograph mounted in a brass frame with wire stand. Frame measures 2.25” x 3.5” with no glass to cover the image. Emulsion remains firm but with moderate crazing overall.… (1266-355). 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 »

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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 »

UNFRAMED 1/8-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER WITH MISSISSIPPI RIFLE & SABER BAYONET

UNFRAMED 1/8-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER WITH MISSISSIPPI RIFLE & SABER BAYONET

Tintype image only; no mat, no glass, no frame, no case. Full standing view of Union soldier in four-button sack coat, trousers, and forage cap. He holds a Mississippi rifle with attached saber… (160-632). 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 »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

This is a lovely sixth plate ambrotype of two young sisters, Blanche and Gertrude Petrie. Blanche, the elder sister, is seated in the photographer’s chair. Gertrude stands next to her. Both sisters… (1221-36). Learn More »

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

Sergeants had to have a strong character to consort with their men constantly on a very personal level and still maintain authority and discipline. They would make a nice case study or a focused… (2024-635). Learn More »

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

This soldier is shown seated with legs crossed, one hand in his lap and his other arm resting on a small table next to his kepi. He wears a nine-button jacket with a narrow dark band around the lower… (490-6843). Learn More »

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MARINE CORPS OFFICER

Seated photo of officer from waist up. Image is clear with good contrast, but has several small spots of emulsion missing around the head. None actually affect the image however. Identified as a… (2024-372). 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… (2024-1096). 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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