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WONDERFUL PAIR OF QUARTER-PLATE AMBROTYPES IN THERMOPLASTIC CASE
These two ambrotypes are of a family of five. Both are clean and clear as bell! Both images are housed in a thermoplastic case. The central design to the outside of the case is a reclining deer… (30-1581). Learn More »
FRAMED 1/2 PLATE SIZE AMBROTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED OFFICER, POSSIBLY WITH THE 12TH NEW YORK STATE MILITIA
Here is a fine, half-plate size, outdoor view ambrotype of an unidentified soldier set in a contemporary wooden frame. Taken outdoors in what appears to be the backyard of a home, this image is a bit… (P12618). Learn More »
$950.00
Originally $1,250.00
1/8 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A LITTLE GIRL
Nice clear view of a little girl not more than 3 or 4 years old. She is seated on what looks like a high stool and is wearing a gingham plaid dress. Around her waist she has a black belt with a solid… (30-1588). Learn More »
1/8 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG GIRL
Nice clear view of a young girl who looks to be between 9 to 11 years old. She is seated in a chair and is wearing a light colored dress with a printed floral design and frills on the sleeves. Around… (30-1590). Learn More »
¼ PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE - MYSTERY COMRADES IN ARMS
Nearly full length seated view. Young man on the right wears a civilian style coat & trousers that may have been made at the time to look like military attire. The man on the left wears a… (41-44). Learn More »
1/9 PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE – PAIR OF COLT REVOLVERS UNDER HIS BELT
2/3 length view wearing overcoat, vest and kepi. Musket at his side and two Colt revolvers under his belt. Oxidized around edges of image. VF condition thermoplastic case with scroll design. (41-37). Learn More »
1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE – CLEAN CUT YOUNG PRE-WAR MILITIA OFFICER
Wears a gray frock coat with what appears to be Eagle ‘I’ buttons. Shoulder tabs are piped with a heavy cord. Collar is also trimmed. Excellent clarity. Jacket appears to be made from a… (41-04). Learn More »
1/6 PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE – NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRYMAN
Nearly full length seated view of a thin New Hampshire soldier. The crown of his forage cap has a company letter ‘D’, infantry insignia and ‘NHV’ clearly visible. Non-regulation frock coat… (41-33). Learn More »
1/6 PLATE TINTYPE - BROTHERS JAMES & JOHN WHITMAN OF XENIA, IL, BOTH MEMBERS OF CO. I, 48TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY
2/3 length seated view. Both wearing slouch hats, state issue waist coats and each with an ID badge. ID is a period pencil ID written on the yellow piece of paper found behind the image with the date… (41-03). Learn More »
PAIR OF 1/2 PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO GAMBLERS
Offered is a pair of ½ plate ambrotypes with the same two gamblers in each but with different hands of cards and facial expressions. The two gamblers are sitting at a small round table with a… (30-1425). Learn More »
$3,850.00
Originally $4,250.00
1/2 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF AN OLDER WOMAN
Measuring 6 x 8", matted against heavy white card, mounted in wooden period frame with inner gilt trim, measuring 11.25 x 13.75", with newsprint ["The Sun, London, May 17 18__?] covering reverse… (30-1380). Learn More »
ATTRACTIVE 1/6TH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MALE CIVILIAN
Ca. 1860. Full gutta percha case with patriotic cannon motif, with matte. Fabric insert missing from case. Image features a frontal bust shot of a stylishly dressed young man in his early to… (30-1488). Learn More »
1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG GIRL
Circa late 1850s. Full leather case, brass matte, red velvet lining. Seated portrait of a young girl with pink tinted cheeks wearing frock and necklace. Extremely sharp image with great clarity of… (20-2535). Learn More »
1/9 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF UNION ARTILLERYMAN
Three quarter seated view of young, bearded Union soldier wearing an artillery shell jacket with tinted red piping and light trousers. Around his waist is a red tinted sash with sword and sword belt… (558-1076). Learn More »
$235.00
Originally $295.00
SOLD
FOUR 1/9 PLATE AMBROTYPE IMAGES OF A YOUNG FAMILY
Ca. 1850s/1860s. By "S. Shattuck/Ambrotype, Daguerreotype and Photographic Artist, 19 Central St./ Lowell" [MS]. Full gutta percha case, containing four images, with brass mats & protectors.… (30-1543). Learn More »
TWO 1/6TH AMBROTYPE IMAGES OF UNIDENTIFIED 5TH NEW YORK ZOUAVE CORPORAL
The subject appears in uniform dress in one image, and in civilian dress in the other. The uniformed image is a ruby ambrotype which comes in full leather case with oval brass matte & blue velvet… (413-13). Learn More »
1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED UNION INFANTRYMAN
This image of a young Federal infantryman is a wonderful sixth-plate size Civil War ambrotype that resides in a pressed-paper half case. The waist high picture depicts a seated corporal who wears his… (282-111). Learn More »
$275.00
Originally $375.00
1/6TH AMBROTYPE PLATE OF FRENCH ZOUAVE DRUMMER BOY
Ca. late 1850s/early 1860s. Full lea. case [broken hinge] with brass frame matte. Oval image features young ten or eleven year old drummer boy in standing studio pose w/left arm resting on table. Boy… (555-01). Learn More »
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WILLIAM REYNOLDS’ NAVAL OFFICER’S COMMISSION AS COMMODORE, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND SIGNED BY ULYSSES S. GRANT
Presented is an excellent plus, post-Civil War dated naval officer’s commission presented to William Reynolds of Lancaster, PA. William was the older brother of General John F. Reynolds of Gettysburg fame. He was born in Lancaster and enlisted in… (672-12). Learn More »
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