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“FAN OF CORNUCOPIA” UNION CASE

“FAN OF CORNUCOPIA” UNION CASE

Adorned with cornucopia’s fanned in the center inlayed with floral motifs, this union case is perfect for anyone looking to frame a daguerreotype and/or ambrotype.  This frame case is empty and… (1043-209). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF FAMILY

QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF FAMILY

Image shows a full view of a well-dressed family. Mother is wearing a plaid silk dress with white collar and undersleeves, and brooch, ear bobs and ring. Her baby sits on her lap wearing a printed… (2022-270). Learn More »

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MAN IN EXCELLENT UNION CASE

NINTH PLATE TINTYPE OF MAN IN EXCELLENT UNION CASE

Image shows a middle-aged man in a dark civilian suit with a slightly lighter color vest. Image has good clarity but contrast is a little dark. Mat and frame are the usual scroll type. Union case is… (1043-259). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $150.00

HALF PLATE TINTYPE OF A WOMAN IN A WONDERFUL UNION CASE TITLED “AMERICAN COUNTRY LIFE”

HALF PLATE TINTYPE OF A WOMAN IN A WONDERFUL UNION CASE TITLED “AMERICAN COUNTRY LIFE”

Image is a half-plate tintype of a young woman wearing a dark colored dress with a small white lace collar. She has a dark bow in her hair and a brooch at her throat. The image is clear but the… (1043-179). Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $400.00

NINTH PLATE IMAGE OF YOUNG MAN IN VERY NICE UNION CASE

NINTH PLATE IMAGE OF YOUNG MAN IN VERY NICE UNION CASE

Image is a chest up view of a young man, possibly in his late teens, wearing a dark civilian suit, white shirt and bowtie. Image has very good clarity and contrast and comes housed in the usual… (1043-273). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $150.00

UNION CASE WITH TWO NINTH-PLATE TINTYPES

UNION CASE WITH TWO NINTH-PLATE TINTYPES

Very nice Union case with an exterior decoration titled “CHILDREN AT PLAY.” Both the front and back of the case have a raised scrollwork border while at center are raised figures of three children… (1043-281). Learn More »

$150.00
Originally $225.00

SMALL BOOK SHAPED GEM SIZED PHOTO HOLDER WITH TWO PHOTOS

SMALL BOOK SHAPED GEM SIZED PHOTO HOLDER WITH TWO PHOTOS

Small brass book that when closed meas. approx. 1.00 x 1.00 x 0.50 an inch. The cover is decorated with a crossed anchor and Christian cross with a heart at center surrounded by scroll decoration.… (1043-291). Learn More »

$95.00
Originally $125.00

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF FARRIER SCENE IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF FARRIER SCENE IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE

Image shows an outside scene by a barn of a farrier shoeing a horse, while another man holds the reigns. To the right, two men are observing. Image is very clear with excellent contrast. Oxidation has… (P13934). Learn More »

$400.00
Originally $550.00

VERY CLEAR, CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE MAJOR

VERY CLEAR, CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE MAJOR

This image is a half-length seated view and remarkably clear. The sitter is a rather robust, bearded Confederate major wearing a kepi showing some officer’s braid and a dark civilian style coat with… (1138-1787). Learn More »

YOUNG VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE TAKEN SEPTEMBER 2, 1862

YOUNG VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE TAKEN SEPTEMBER 2, 1862

This ninth-plate ruby ambrotype shows a Confederate soldier sporting a large bowtie cravat and wearing a black-trimmed gray kepi and battle shirt, the latter clearly showing two-piece Virginia… (1138-1889). Learn More »

PAIR OF PRE-WAR AMBROTYPES OF A GENTLEMAN & HIS LADY

PAIR OF PRE-WAR AMBROTYPES OF A GENTLEMAN & HIS LADY

From the style of dress and hair these images look to date from the 1850’s. The first is a sixth-plate of a seated couple. The gentleman wears a stove pipe hat, dark jacket, trousers and bowtie with… (1138-1930). Learn More »

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A GRIEVING MOTHER & HER CHILDREN IN A MOURNING THEMED UNION CASE

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A GRIEVING MOTHER & HER CHILDREN IN A MOURNING THEMED UNION CASE

Wonderful, clear image of a young mother dressed in a long black dress with a white lace collar and black bow at her throat flanked by her two children. Leaning against the mother’s knee is a young… (1138-1945). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DRAWING A COFFIN-HILTED, GUARDLESS BOWIE

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DRAWING A COFFIN-HILTED, GUARDLESS BOWIE

This ninth plate ambrotype is housed in figural thermoplastic case with a scene of farm implements: a plough, rake, scythe, and beehive with bees. In contrast to that pacific scene, the soldier in the… (1138-1903). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH LARGE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH LARGE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE

This Confederate soldier is seated with one arm resting on the table beside him. He wears dark trousers and a simple dark jacket showing six small brass buttons down the front and a short, standing… (1138-1882). Learn More »

SAMUEL J.D. McCARGO, CO. B 14th VIRGINIA CAVALRY, WITH PISTOL AND SABER - DIED OF WOUNDS AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3 ON THE EAST CAVALRY FIELD!

SAMUEL J.D. McCARGO, CO. B 14th VIRGINIA CAVALRY, WITH PISTOL AND SABER - DIED OF WOUNDS AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3 ON THE EAST CAVALRY FIELD!

This sixth-plate ambrotype of Samuel J.D. McCargo was published with its identification in the 1979 Confederate Calendar by Lawrence Jones and sold in April 1998 at Swann Galleries in New York.… (1138-1985). Learn More »

$3,950.00
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YOUNG CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN QUARTERMASTER ISSUE SHELL JACKET

YOUNG CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN QUARTERMASTER ISSUE SHELL JACKET

This young Confederate wears a gray shell jacket with shoulder tabs, a low, standing collar, and showing nine small buttons. It is likely a Richmond Depot product, fitting the specifications for a… (1154-02B). Learn More »

VERY UNUSUAL AMBROTYPE OF A CS CAVALRY TROOPER

VERY UNUSUAL AMBROTYPE OF A CS CAVALRY TROOPER

This 6th plate ambrotype is quite wonderful in showing a real Confederate cavalry trooper much as Hollywood liked to portray him. In fact, this is one of those images that excites loud comments from… (1138-1820). Learn More »

PRE-WAR VIRGINIA MILITIA OFFICER

PRE-WAR VIRGINIA MILITIA OFFICER

This sixth-plate ambrotype is from the collection of the late Bill Turner and was marked by him as a Virginia militia officer, an identification with which we agree. The state’s 1858 regulations… (1138-1901). Learn More »

NINTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF DOUBLE ARMED REBEL

NINTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF DOUBLE ARMED REBEL

Waist-up view of a bearded soldier wearing a jacket made of a heavy looking horizontal striped material that could be corduroy. The jacket has turned down lapels which reveal a white shirt and white… (1139-42). Learn More »

LARGE OVAL FRAMED FULL-PLATE TINTYPE OF VERMONT BRIGADE DRUMMER NELSON L. BAXTER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

LARGE OVAL FRAMED FULL-PLATE TINTYPE OF VERMONT BRIGADE DRUMMER NELSON L. BAXTER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

Full-plate tintype identified as Drummer Nelson L. Baxter of Company F, 5th Vermont Infantry. This wonderful image shows 16 or 17-year-old Baxter posed as if ready to play his drum. He wears a dark… (1117-91). 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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