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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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
1/4 PLATE THERMOPLASTIC CASE WITH AMBROTYPE OF WOMAN & TINTYPE OF 2/LT. BAKER 20TH PA. INFANTRY – THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877
Left half of this hard case houses an ambrotype of a finely dressed woman. Her cheeks and forehead are tinted. The image is matted, framed, and under glass as is typical. The right side of the case… (1221-53). Learn More »
CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE: SOLDIER WITH FEZ POSED WITH FATHER
This is a very clear ¼ plate tintype showing a soldier seated at left, wearing a military frock coat with brass buttons, light-blue tinted trousers and a fez with tassel. He rests one hand on the… (160-546). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER
This grouping came from the Healy family of Vermont and relates to John Haley, Jr., (1843-1901,) who enlisted at Mt. Holly, VT, on August 7, 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 4th Vermont Infantry as a… (915-22). Learn More »
TINTYPE OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
Size is slightly larger than a 1/8 plate. Full length standing view posed in photographer’s studio next to ornate prop wall and column with cascade of flowers. Wears overcoat with cape; cap with… (172-5126). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $65.00
QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A JOVIAL SOLDIER SMOKING A MEERSCHAUM PIPE
This tintype features a jovial young Union soldier seated with his legs crossed, pipe at the corner of his mouth. His hands rest in his lap in a relaxed way. He wears a forage cap, sack coat, and… (1273-02). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Philip M. Arnold was born in King George, Virginia in 1837. According to records, he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant on February 10, 1862 and mustered into Company C of the 15th Virginia Battalion… (1266-1009). Learn More »
RARE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF FAMILY IN MOURNING CASE
This sixth plate tintype photograph is unique in that it features what is presumably the female members of a family, mounted in an ornate Victorian era mourning case. Finished in a rich, black lacquer… (1221-102). Learn More »
A FINE FAMILY OF PHOTOGRAPHS – FOUR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES IN ONE UNION CASE
A rarity to find four photographs, a complete family, contained in a single large case. This thermoplastic case, when opened to view the images, measures 6” x 7.5” overall. Containing four… (1266-446). Learn More »
REMARKABLE DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF US CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This very rare double view of a Federal enlisted man is a standout among Civil War photographs. The first half of the case features a Federal soldier, sporting a light blue trimmed infantry frock and… (1221-89). Learn More »
VERY NICE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF STANDING CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This lovely tintype features a young Civil War soldier in a light blue trimmed dress or “frock” coat. He stands proudly with his hand placed over his abdomen, obscuring several of the eagle… (1221-42). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This classic image of a Civil War enlisted man features him seated with leg and arms crossed, a federal issue frock or “dress” coat with light blue piping trim, federal eagle buttons, and shining… (1221-19). Learn More »
$375.00
SOLD
EXQUISITE UNIQUELY-CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED PAIR
This crisp image features two enlisted men in fatigue blouses or “Sack Coats”, with legs crossed under Federally issued trousers. Each man is sporting a cocked wide-brimmed hat, not regulation,… (1221-25). Learn More »
SUPERB DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES OF CIVIL WAR ENGINEER AND FAMILY
This exceedingly rare image of a Union enlisted man offers us several clues as to his military career: a frock trimmed in a lighter color, buttoned vest with a pressed collared shirt, and a wide… (1221-18). Learn More »
TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVY ENSIGN
Tintype photograph of Union Naval Ensign in uniform. Standing view with officer in double-breasted frock with drawn sword held up across chest. Cuffs show rank. Image is slightly dark. Tintype is… (431-64). Learn More »
HALF-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER IN MOUNTED GREAT COAT
This is a nice full-standing view of an unidentified soldier. He stands with one hand resting on a side table and he holds what may be a Hardee hat in the other. He is wearing a mounted great coat, a… (160-626). Learn More »
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EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA
Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band… (2020-912). Learn More »
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