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¼ PLATE AMBROTYPE OF TWO US SOLDIERS WITH REVOLVERS IN BELTS

¼ PLATE AMBROTYPE OF TWO US SOLDIERS WITH REVOLVERS IN BELTS

This image features a pair of soldiers – one a Sergeant and one enlisted – in true, federal-issue style.  Both men sport dark blue trousers of the pre-sky-blue variety, enlisted dress frocks,… (2026-1485). Learn More »

EXCELLENT AMBRO OF US ENLISTED MAN WITH MUSKET AND DRESS TRIMMINGS

EXCELLENT AMBRO OF US ENLISTED MAN WITH MUSKET AND DRESS TRIMMINGS

This attention-grabbing ambrotype features a young soldier in an enlisted dress frock - complete with epaulettes, dark blue trousers, full complement of infantry rifle/musket gear, and what appears to… (2026-1483). Learn More »

CASED 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA CORPORAL, WITH LOCK OF HAIR

CASED 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA CORPORAL, WITH LOCK OF HAIR

This striking tintype features a finely-appointed corporal of militia in his unit’s variation of full dress. Contrast and resolution are good, with gold accenting done by hand. The image is framed… (1309-310). Learn More »

$225.00
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QUARTERPLATE DAGUERREOYPE US DRAGOON 1st LIEUTENANT WITH M1840 SABER

QUARTERPLATE DAGUERREOYPE US DRAGOON 1st LIEUTENANT WITH M1840 SABER

This is a great, large- quarterplate size- cased daguerreotype of a U.S. Army officer proudly showing off a U.S. M1840 “Heavy Cavalry” saber, recognizable not only from the substantial scabbard,… (2025-1893). Learn More »

$1,750.00
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FRAMED NINTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF SOLDIER IN UNION PATRIOTIC MAT: EX- BILL TURNER COLLECTION

FRAMED NINTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF SOLDIER IN UNION PATRIOTIC MAT: EX- BILL TURNER COLLECTION

Formerly in the collection of well-known Virginia collector and author Bill Turner, this ninth-plate daguerreotype shows a soldier from the waist-up wearing a military winter great coat and a forage… (1138-2018). Learn More »

1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND MAJOR JAMES WALTON THOMSON, STUART HORSE ARTILLERY, KILLED IN ACTION AT HIGH BRIDGE, APRIL 7, 1865

1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND MAJOR JAMES WALTON THOMSON, STUART HORSE ARTILLERY, KILLED IN ACTION AT HIGH BRIDGE, APRIL 7, 1865

This sixth plate ambrotype is from the collection of the late Bill Turner, who acquired many images directly from Virginia families and was published on p. 62, bottom left, of his “Even More… (1138-1847). Learn More »

1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE KENTUCKY CAVALRYMAN WITH GREAT CHARACTER

1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE KENTUCKY CAVALRYMAN WITH GREAT CHARACTER

This sixth-plate ambrotype shows  a well-bearded soldier with lots of character looking directly into the camera with enough clarity to see studio lighting reflected in his eye and clearly see the… (1138-1974). Learn More »

1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE - THOMAS SIMPSON COOPER 48th TENNESSEE

1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE - THOMAS SIMPSON COOPER 48th TENNESSEE

This sixth-plate cased ambrotype comes from the collection of Ray Richey, President of the Texas Civil War Museum in Fort Worth, and has a family identification as Thomas Simpson Cooper of Tennessee.… (1139-85). Learn More »

PIATT ZOUAVE, 34th OHIO, WITH TASSELED EDMANDS HAT, SHORT JACKET, GAITERS AND FIELD GEAR!

PIATT ZOUAVE, 34th OHIO, WITH TASSELED EDMANDS HAT, SHORT JACKET, GAITERS AND FIELD GEAR!

This soldier is no-nonsense and ready for the march or campaign. He is posed in front of a plain backdrop in this sixth-plate tintype, looking straight at the camera and with his arms down at his… (2021-785). Learn More »

$650.00
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1/6 PLATE TINTYPE IN PATRIOTIC CASE OF UNION OFFICER WITH PAIR OF PISTOLS AND SWORD

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE IN PATRIOTIC CASE OF UNION OFFICER WITH PAIR OF PISTOLS AND SWORD

A smartly-dressed Union Junior Officer is featured in this tintype photograph – sporting a pair of Colt revolvers and cradling his sword.  He wears his sword belt, single breasted junior-officer… (2025-889). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - MOUNTED US CAVALRY TROOPER HOLDING COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - MOUNTED US CAVALRY TROOPER HOLDING COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

A 2 ¾ inch by 3 ¼ inch lightly tinted1/6 plate tintype of a mounted US cavalry trooper. He is riding a dark colored mare and seated on a McClellan saddle with saddle bags at the rear. The best part… (534-42). Learn More »

DOUBLE-ARMED UNION SOLDIER WITH HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: CASED 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE

DOUBLE-ARMED UNION SOLDIER WITH HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: CASED 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE

This sixth-plate ambrotype shows a young soldier armed and equipped for service in the field. The soldier is shown full-standing with one hand resting on a narrow, round-topped waist-high table… (149-61). Learn More »

$525.00
Originally $575.00

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 »

$165.00
Originally $225.00

SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & CHILDREN

SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & CHILDREN

Image shows a three-quarter view of a lovely lady sitting between her daughter and son. Mother is wearing a dark colored dress with white collar and chemisette. Daughter on left is wearing a printed… (2022-312). Learn More »

$50.00
Originally $75.00

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE OFFICER

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE OFFICER

A half-length, seated portrait of a Confederate officer. This is a 6th plate tintype, with ornately embossed gilt brass mat, cover glass, and gilt brass frame crimped around the edge, house in the… (2025-3670). Learn More »

THE HAPPY COUPLE

THE HAPPY COUPLE

A sixth-plate ambrotype, dating from the early to mid-1850s, matted, glassed and framed in the bottom half of geometric and foliate embossed leatherette case. A young couple are shown from the knees… (1221-431). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

Waist-up view of a young Confederate wearing a dark forage cap and a light-colored nine button shell jacket with high collar and cloth epaulettes. The subject also wears a leather waistbelt with a… (2021-1170). Learn More »

$1,600.00
Originally $1,850.00

ID’D GROUPING – JAMES HARDING, 207th PA – GAR BUTTONS, MEDAL DROP, TINTYPE, PRE-WAR DIARY, ANTIQUE BUTTON

ID’D GROUPING – JAMES HARDING, 207th PA – GAR BUTTONS, MEDAL DROP, TINTYPE, PRE-WAR DIARY, ANTIQUE BUTTON

James H. Harding was a resident of Montoursville, in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted as a private and mustered into Company I of the 207th Pennsylvania on 9/5/1864.  His term of… (2025-2780). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE, J.H. DOYLE, 7TH S.C. CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE, J.H. DOYLE, 7TH S.C. CAVALRY

This ambrotype photograph features young James Hogan [Hagan] Doyle posing in plain uniform coat with hands across his waist. Three plain buttons are visible on his jacket which also has a standing… (141-190). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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¼ PLATE TINTYPE, SHOULDER STRAPS & HAT INSIGNIA – CAPT. E.T. WILSON, 2ND N.Y. VOLS.

¼ PLATE TINTYPE, SHOULDER STRAPS & HAT INSIGNIA – CAPT. E.T. WILSON, 2ND N.Y. VOLS.

Tintype photograph features Captain Edgar T. Wilson in uniform with sword. The quarter plate is approximately 3” x 4” within a typical velvet lined case. Captain Wilson wears a single-breasted… (2025-900). Learn More »


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RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK

Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S. government in 1794, purchased by them in 1801 and… (490-6824). Learn More »

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