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GROUP OF IMAGES RELATED TO THE FAMOUS TIPTON FAMILY OF GETTYSBURG
This is a lot of 11 images all believed to be of members of the William H. Tipton family. William H. Tipton was a local Gettysburg photographer who began his association with the battlefield at the… (2021-763). Learn More »
$1,495.00
SOLD
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED SOUTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DISPLAYING A PHOTOGRAPHIC CASE FOR THE CAMERA
This nice view of a young southern soldier comes from an estate in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. No family name has been preserved, but units such as the 4th, 5th, 7th, 12th, 13th and 17th… (141-120). Learn More »
$995.00
Originally $1,100.00
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF UNION GENERAL R.B. MITCHELL: MEXICAN WAR, KANSAS FREE-STATER, WIA WILSON’S CREEK, DIVISION COMMANDER AT PERRYVILLE
This sixth-plate ambrotype shows Brigadier General Robert Byington Mitchell in a seated pose from the waist up, wearing his regulation general’s uniform and turned slightly to display the brigadier… (846-244). Learn More »
$2,750.00
Originally $4,500.00
EXTRAORDINARY SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF COL. DAVID ADDISON WEISIGER, LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL C.S.A., WITH FELLOW VA MILITIA OFFICER AT CHARLESTOWN, VIRGINIA, FOR THE HANGING OF JOHN BROWN 1859
This is an extremely rare, identified ambrotype, one of fewer than a dozen known taken of Virginia militia officers and men assembled at Charlestown, Virginia, in late 1859 as security forces for the… (846-201). Learn More »
$6,790.00
Originally $8,900.00
EARLY 1920’S REPRODUCTION RECTANGULAR C.S.A. BELT BUCKLE RECOVERED NEAR SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE IN 1960
Plate is sand cast brass with nice dark patina overall and a very nice “C.S.A.” at center. Reverse has all three brass hooks. A close examination reveals some lumps and bumps to the casting as… (33-250). Learn More »
DOUBLE SIXTH-PLATE UNION CASE WITH TWO AMBROTYPE IMAGES
Very nice Union case with an exterior decoration titled “THE FAITHFUL HOUND.” Both the front and back of the case have a raised linear border while at center are raised figures of a woman and… (1043-170). Learn More »
$295.00
Originally $375.00
DOUBLE QUARTER PLATE UNION CASE WITH RUBY AMBROTYPE IMAGES
Union case features a raised image called, “Money Musk”, for an old fiddle tune. It shows people dancing as a man plays the fiddle. Floral and fruit border surrounds image. Case shows a small… (1043-180). Learn More »
$275.00
Originally $375.00
VERY NICE HALF PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG COUPLE IN UNION CASE
Image is a full view of a young man seated with a woman standing by his side with one arm resting on his shoulder. The male subject wears the usual dark suit with visible watch chain while the woman… (1043-192). Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $350.00
FANTASTIC HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE IN HOLY FAMILY UNION CASE
Nice half-plate image of a young lady seated in a decorative high-backed chair at a cloth covered table. She wears a dark dress with a white lace collar and a touched gilt brooch at her throat. Image… (1043-320). Learn More »
$400.00
Originally $500.00
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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 »
NINTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF SOLDIER
This is a cased ambrotype of a seated soldier. He is posed wearing a piped frock coat. Image is slightly dark with light oxidation around the perimeter. Stamped copper frame features military motifs.… (P14304). Learn More »
$125.00
ON HOLD
SUPER FIRST-CLASS QUARTER-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A MILITIA MUSICIAN
Full standing image of a militia musician posed between a table and chair. The young clean-shaven subject wears a dark swallow-tail coat and white trousers with dark leg stripes on each side seam. The… (1054-169). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF WOMAN IN VERY NICE UNION CASE
Very nice bust image of a woman identified as Elizabeth Scattergood. She exhibits a typical 1840’s-50’s hairstyle and wears a dark dress with a white lace collar and a cameo brooch. Image has… (P14083). Learn More »
FRAMED QUARTERPLATE AMBROTYPE OF TWO FRIENDS SMOKING CIGARS
Image shows two men seated at a cloth covered table. The man on the left wears a light-colored high crown hat with a matching light-colored suit jacket with matching trousers. Under the jacket is a… (P14100). 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 »
$550.00
Originally $850.00
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG BOY WITH DOG
This is a three-quarter sitting view of a young boy sitting in a chair. Next to him, on top of what appears to be a trunk, is a dog. Boy is wearing a fancy, dark colored jacket and trousers with a… (894-13). Learn More »
$235.00
Originally $295.00
QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF FAMILY, DATED 1856
This is a waist up view of a man who is posed with five women, possibly his wife, mother and three daughters or sisters. Man is wearing a dark colored frock coat with a white shirt and cravat which is… (798-24). Learn More »
QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN AND WOMAN WITH DOG
This is a waist-up seated view of a woman and man with a small dog sitting on the man’s lap. The woman is wearing a dark colored dress with white collar and cuffs, as well as a brooch and ear bobs.… (894-06). Learn More »
$520.00
Originally $650.00
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN WITH DOG
This is a three-quarter sitting view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat and white shirt with cravat. He is holding a large dog on his lap. Image is clear with good contrast. Some very… (894-35). Learn More »
$440.00
Originally $550.00
HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN WITH STEER
This is a full standing view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat, vest, trousers, white shirt with cravat and top hat. He is holding a lead which is attached to a large light colored… (894-38). Learn More »
$550.00
Originally $695.00
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UNIQUE CLAUBERG PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER - WILLIAM SCHILLING, 4TH NEW YORK STATE MILITIA NATIONAL GUARD
If you want to own a unique, one-of-a-kind, high-end presentation sword that is literally, “the one in the book,” this might be for you. This 1840-style cavalry officer’s saber has an etched Clauberg blade, 34.5 inches long, that includes a… (870-275). Learn More »
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