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CASED 9th PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A UNION CAVALRYMAN

CASED 9th PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A UNION CAVALRYMAN

This Union cavalry private is shown seated, from the waist up, and wears a regulation issue forage cap and a mounted services jacket whose piping the photographer has helpfully tinted gold, along with… (2025-228). Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

VERY RARE AMBROTYPE OF VMI CADET W.P. ROBINSON – 1st LT. 13th BATTALION, VIRGINIA ARTILLERY (RINGGOLD’S BATTERY), PHOTO FEATURED IN CONFEDERATE VETERAN MAGAZINE

VERY RARE AMBROTYPE OF VMI CADET W.P. ROBINSON – 1st LT. 13th BATTALION, VIRGINIA ARTILLERY (RINGGOLD’S BATTERY), PHOTO FEATURED IN CONFEDERATE VETERAN MAGAZINE

This singular ¼ plate ambrotype photograph shows a future Confederate Lieutenant “Willie” Robinson standing proudly in his Virginia Military Institute uniform.  His hair is closely cropped, his… (846-580). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF STEPHEN BROWNE

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF STEPHEN BROWNE

This is a waist-up seated view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat, vest and white shirt with cravat. Some light oxidation has occurred on edges of the image. Enclosed with the image is… (516-234). Learn More »

$105.00
Originally $140.00
ON HOLD

KILLED AT GETTYSBURG! ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPE OF HENRY KING BURGWYN, JR, “THE BOY COLONEL”

KILLED AT GETTYSBURG! ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPE OF HENRY KING BURGWYN, JR, “THE BOY COLONEL”

This is an outstanding cased image of a well-known casualty of the Battle of Gettysburg, featuring Burgwyn, Jr. in his Virginia Military Institute cadet uniform. He was just 21 years old and the… (846-569). Learn More »

$27,500.00
ON HOLD

WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!  1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF PVT. AURELIUS JAMES DULA, 22ND NORTH CAROLINA

WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG! 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF PVT. AURELIUS JAMES DULA, 22ND NORTH CAROLINA

Sixth plate hand-gilt ambrotype. Leatherette case. Anonymous artist. North Carolina. Private Aurelius James “A.J.” Dula (1843 - 1913), a member of Company A (the "Caldwell Rough and Ready… (846-577). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR AMBROTYPE OF LARGE GROUP

SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR AMBROTYPE OF LARGE GROUP

This is a sixth-plate ambrotype photograph of a group posed outdoors. They appear to be in front of a cemetery or church yard with a tall iron fence. Nineteen individuals are posed in the photo. The… (1266-468). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

This is a clear image of a Southern soldier posed in his uniform. He is seated with legs crossed and hands in lap. He wears a single-breasted jacket with button-down shoulder tabs and three-piece… (1266-721). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF YOUNG SCHOOL BOY OR CADET IN UNION CASE WITH “FIREMAN” MOTIF

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF YOUNG SCHOOL BOY OR CADET IN UNION CASE WITH “FIREMAN” MOTIF

Full standing, studio view of this young boy wearing kepi, jacket with gilted buttons, and with haversack or book bag over his shoulder. He is posed holding a book on side table. Besides the gilted… (1221-244). Learn More »

STUNNING QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER AND FRIEND

STUNNING QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER AND FRIEND

This exceedingly unique photo of a young soldier with his friend or relative has many desirable details to the Civil War collector. The soldier himself has removed his cover to show his closely… (1221-420). 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 »

$575.00
ON HOLD

SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE

SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE

This unknown subject wears a light-colored kepi with a dark band around its base and a light colored shell jacket with high collar. The jacket has an eight button front with all the buttons being… (286-1175). Learn More »

VERY NICE QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF FIRST LIEUTENANT WITH SWORD IN PATRIOTIC CASE

VERY NICE QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF FIRST LIEUTENANT WITH SWORD IN PATRIOTIC CASE

Disheveled man posed in uniform. His outer appearance is that of a Union First Lieutenant with a saber. He wears a 9-button frock coat with First Lieutenant embroidered shoulder straps and holds a… (1221-50). Learn More »

SEATED VIRGINIA ENLISTED MAN, EX-TURNER COLLECTION

SEATED VIRGINIA ENLISTED MAN, EX-TURNER COLLECTION

This is a ninth-plate ambrotype in figural thermoplastic case with mat, frame and glass in place, but missing the facing pad. It comes from the collection of the late Bill Turner, noted Virginia… (1138-1937). Learn More »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY FIRST LIEUTENANT SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY FIRST LIEUTENANT SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE

There is no doubt about this Confederate officer’s branch of service or rank. He has adopted the U.S. officer’s 1858 pattern army hat complete with turned-up brim held by an embroidered bullion… (1139-01). Learn More »

$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00

SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MILITARY BANDSMAN WITH OVER-THE-SHOULDER HORN

SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MILITARY BANDSMAN WITH OVER-THE-SHOULDER HORN

This bandsman wears a dark frock coat and kepi, and cradles an over-the-shoulder horn against one shoulder. His coat has the usual nine button front, with the buttons lightly gilt by the photographer.… (1139-20). Learn More »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00

BEFORE AND AFTER ENLISTING IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY

BEFORE AND AFTER ENLISTING IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY

This pair of sixth-plate ambrotypes is housed in a nice thermoplastic case with a geometric and floral border imitating a rustic frame, surrounding a scene of birds picking at a flowering plant. This… (1138-1834). Learn More »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN UNIFORM, LOY FAMILY OF VIRGINIA

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN UNIFORM, LOY FAMILY OF VIRGINIA

This sixth-plate ambrotype shows a young Confederate soldier seated, wearing a dark forage cap or kepi, and light color uniform jacket with standing collar and shoulder tabs. Eight buttons are visible… (1138-1861). Learn More »

$1,000.00
Originally $1,200.00

VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE

VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE

The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a… (1138-1975). Learn More »

$2,400.00
Originally $3,000.00

AMBROTYPE OF EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE OFFICER WITH SWORD

AMBROTYPE OF EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE OFFICER WITH SWORD

This ninth plate ambrotype shows a young Confederate officer from the knees up, seated in a studio with arm resting a table beside him, clutching his sword so that the hilt is visible to the camera.… (1138-1888). Learn More »

$1,400.00
Originally $1,750.00

AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA

AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA

Formerly in the collection of Bill Turner, this sixth plate ambrotype has a great pedigree, having been published as Figure 2 in Albaugh’s landmark “Confederate Faces.” Identified there as a,… (1138-1866). Learn More »

$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00


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A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"

This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3 7/8 inches high in the front and it rises to as… (1268-554). Learn More »

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