Ambrotypes

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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 »

$2,100.00
Originally $3,160.00

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DRAWING A COFFIN-HILTED, GUARDLESS BOWIE

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DRAWING A COFFIN-HILTED, GUARDLESS BOWIE

This ninth plate ambrotype is housed in figural thermoplastic case with a scene of farm implements: a plough, rake, scythe, and beehive with bees. In contrast to that pacific scene, the soldier in the… (1138-1903). Learn More »

$1,650.00
Originally $2,500.00

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 »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,800.00
ON HOLD

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 »

$1,325.00
Originally $2,000.00

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 »

$295.00
Originally $440.00

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 »

$800.00
Originally $1,200.00

CONFEDERATE GENERAL LUNSFORD LINDSAY LOMAX AS A U.S. CAVALRY SECOND LIEUTENANT

CONFEDERATE GENERAL LUNSFORD LINDSAY LOMAX AS A U.S. CAVALRY SECOND LIEUTENANT

Formerly in the collection of Virginia collector and dealer Bill Turner this sixth plate ambrotype shows Confederate General Lunsford Lindsay Lomax as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, sometime… (1138-1830). Learn More »

$8,350.00
Originally $12,500.00

VERY UNUSUAL AMBROTYPE OF A CS CAVALRY TROOPER

VERY UNUSUAL AMBROTYPE OF A CS CAVALRY TROOPER

This 6th plate ambrotype is quite wonderful in showing a real Confederate cavalry trooper much as Hollywood liked to portray him. In fact, this is one of those images that excites loud comments from… (1138-1820). Learn More »

$1,325.00
Originally $2,000.00

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 »

$935.00
Originally $1,400.00

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 »

$1,325.00
Originally $2,000.00
ON HOLD

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 »

$800.00
Originally $1,200.00

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 »

$275.00

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 »

$1,500.00
ON HOLD

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 »

$950.00

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

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 »

$95.00

1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION

1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION

This ambrotype image features Oliver J. Putnam, a young cavalryman wearing a “wheel” cap - more reminiscent of the m1830 Fatigue Cap or civilian style caps popular with working-class folks of the… (2025-892). Learn More »

$650.00

DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

These two fantastically clear images are housed together in a Union case that is also in excellent condition. Both sides show a beautiful scene of a lady riding a  horse with a dog resting in… (846-517). Learn More »

$3,500.00

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 »

$13,500.00

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