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SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF “DOCTOR AMISS” EX-BILL TURNER COLLECTION

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF “DOCTOR AMISS” EX-BILL TURNER COLLECTION

This very clear ambrotype shows a young man in officer’s uniform at left with his arm draped protectively behind a younger girl on the right. He wears an 1839 pattern forage cap and an officer’s… (1138-1897). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A MILITIA OFFICER WITH SWORD AND PISTOL, LIKELY VIRGINIA

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A MILITIA OFFICER WITH SWORD AND PISTOL, LIKELY VIRGINIA

This member of a militia company has donned white gloves and shows off a Model 1850 foot officer’s sword for his portrait, but has left the rain cover on his kepi. He wears a light colored frock… (1138-1980). Learn More »

$3,160.00
Originally $3,950.00

EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE SERGEANT WITH SABER EX-BILL TURNER

EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE SERGEANT WITH SABER EX-BILL TURNER

This sixth plate ambrotype shows a seated sergeant from the knees up, wearing a brimmed hat and a dark frock coat that shows both sergeant’s chevrons and shoulder straps. He also wears a white buff… (1138-1838). Learn More »

$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00

CASED QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE

CASED QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE

Here we have a quarter plate cased ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate soldier with a fiery look in his eyes. He wears a shell jacket open and unbuttoned with cloth epaulettes and matching vest… (1138-1817). Learn More »

$1,400.00
Originally $1,750.00

QUAD NINTH PLATE UNION CASE WITH ONE IMAGE

QUAD NINTH PLATE UNION CASE WITH ONE IMAGE

Union case is meant to house four ninth-plate images. Cover shows a raised image of an antebellum mother holding her daughter on her lap with a cat and a dog. One corner at the lower back has a piece… (1054-184). Learn More »

$87.50
Originally $125.00

TINTYPE OF “LIEUTENANT CARPENTER,” EX-BILL TURNER

TINTYPE OF “LIEUTENANT CARPENTER,” EX-BILL TURNER

This oval tintype comes from the collection of the late Bill Turner, noted Civil War collector and dealer. Measuring 2.25 by 2.75 inches, the image shows a man in a double-breasted uniform coat with… (1138-2027). Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00

WONDERFULLY CLEAR RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG SOUTHERN RECRUIT

WONDERFULLY CLEAR RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG SOUTHERN RECRUIT

This ninth-plate ruby ambrotype shows a young man in civilian clothes seated at a table commemorating his new role as soldier by wearing a very southern militia style kepi with band of gold braid… (1138-1899). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN MONITOR CASE

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN MONITOR CASE

This southern soldier is shown seated, resting one elbow on a table beside him. He wears a double-breasted frock coat and is likely an officer, though we don’t see any rank insignia. The image has… (1138-1893). Learn More »

$680.00
Originally $850.00

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION MUSICIANS WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST SAX HORNS EVER SEEN

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION MUSICIANS WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST SAX HORNS EVER SEEN

Outdoor camp scene shows three Union soldiers seated in front of a wedge tent on the edge of a wood. The three soldiers sit amongst a pile of haversacks, cups, canteens, plates, boilers and a coffee… (1139-96). Learn More »

$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF SEATED UNION ARTILLERY CAPTAIN

HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF SEATED UNION ARTILLERY CAPTAIN

Waist-up seated view of an unidentified middle-aged bearded captain. He wears a dark frockcoat with very clear captain’s shoulder straps open to reveal a dark vest beneath. In his lap he holds his… (1139-97). Learn More »

$396.00
Originally $495.00

WONDERFUL OUTDOOR QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION OFFICER AND HIS MOUNT IN CAMP

WONDERFUL OUTDOOR QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION OFFICER AND HIS MOUNT IN CAMP

Image shows a Union captain standing in a field in front of some trees that line a nearby road. Visible in the left background is a line of three Sibley tents with more in the mid background. The… (1139-83). Learn More »

$2,360.00
Originally $2,950.00

NINTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF VERY YOUNG 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY COLOR-BEARER

NINTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF VERY YOUNG 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY COLOR-BEARER

Image is of a very young John T. Morgan Jr. wearing a very light-colored shell jacket with high collar and no epaulettes on the shoulders. The two uppermost buttons on the shell jacket have been… (1138-1829). Learn More »

$2,360.00
Originally $2,950.00

IMPOSING SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER WITH CAP INSIGNIA AND CAPED OVERCOAT

IMPOSING SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER WITH CAP INSIGNIA AND CAPED OVERCOAT

This extremely clear 6th plate tintype shows a scarce example of South Carolina hat insignia on the front of his tall kepi. He wears a light color, probably gray, caped overcoat with falling collar… (1138-1809). Learn More »

$1,560.00
Originally $1,950.00

1840s ARMED MILITIA MAN WITH COCKADE AND “JG” HAT INSIGNIA

1840s ARMED MILITIA MAN WITH COCKADE AND “JG” HAT INSIGNIA

This sixth plate daguerreotype dates to the early or mid-1840s, having a simple octagonal mat and glass with no frame or “preserver.” It is also housed in simple leatherette cast with embossed… (1138-1929). Learn More »

$760.00
Originally $950.00

NINTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF DOUBLE ARMED SOLDIER

NINTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF DOUBLE ARMED SOLDIER

Waist-up seated view of a young unidentified soldier wearing a dark four-button sack coat and light trousers. He is posed holding his musket, barrel forward, by his side and wearing a Pattern 1858… (1138-1852). Learn More »

$440.00
Originally $550.00

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED YANKEE SOLDIER & A WOMAN

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED YANKEE SOLDIER & A WOMAN

This sixth plate tintype features a woman seated to the left of a Union Soldier, who appears to be wearing a New York shell jacket. We can see the staple markings of a New York jacket in this photo:… (1139-36). Learn More »

$475.00
Originally $595.00

SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE CORPORAL

SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE CORPORAL

Straight on waist up view of a seated Confederate soldier sporting long sideburns and a mustache. He wears a very light-colored shell jacket that almost looks to be white. It has a high collar with… (1139-76). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

VERY NICE SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF SEATED 6TH CORPS SOLDIER

VERY NICE SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF SEATED 6TH CORPS SOLDIER

Image shows an unidentified Union private seated in front of a painted backdrop consisting of a lone tree along one edge and a camp of “A” tents on the other. The rows of tents continue into the… (1139-89). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

VERY UNUSUAL AMBROTYPE OF A CS CAVALRY TROOPER

VERY UNUSUAL AMBROTYPE OF A CS CAVALRY TROOPER

This is nice ambrotype of sixth plate size shows a Confederate first lieutenant in gray frock coat, seated next to a table with a floral cover on it and large book on which he rests one elbow, with… (1138-1885). Learn More »

$2,360.00
Originally $2,950.00

CAPTAIN W.W. RANDOLPH: LIKELY WILLIAM WELFORD RANDOLPH, 2nd VIRGINIA, LATER LT. COLONEL, KIA THE WILDERNESS 1864

CAPTAIN W.W. RANDOLPH: LIKELY WILLIAM WELFORD RANDOLPH, 2nd VIRGINIA, LATER LT. COLONEL, KIA THE WILDERNESS 1864

Identified as Capt. W.W. Randolf (sic) in the files of the late Bill Turner, noted Virginia collector and dealer, this six plate ambrotype shows Randolph seated with one hand on his thigh and the… (1138-1803). Learn More »

$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00


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EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE

This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On top being a very hard to find pattern, this one… (870-635). Learn More »

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