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TINTYPE OF UNION THIRD CORPS SOLDIER IN MOURNING FRAME

TINTYPE OF UNION THIRD CORPS SOLDIER IN MOURNING FRAME

Plate is an unusual size measuring 2 5/8 inches wide x 4.00 inches high and shows an unknown Union soldier posed seated and resting one arm on a table in front of a painted backdrop of a lakeside… (2021-924). Learn More »

$295.00
Originally $395.00

NINTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF DOUBLE ARMED REBEL

NINTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF DOUBLE ARMED REBEL

Waist-up view of a bearded soldier wearing a jacket made of a heavy looking horizontal striped material that could be corduroy. The jacket has turned down lapels which reveal a white shirt and white… (1139-42). Learn More »

$1,675.00
Originally $2,500.00

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 »

$315.00
Originally $475.00

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 »

$265.00
Originally $396.00
ON HOLD

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 »

$1,575.00
Originally $2,360.00

FRAMED FULL PLATE TINTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED UNION INFANTRYMAN

FRAMED FULL PLATE TINTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED UNION INFANTRYMAN

Housed in a period wooden frame is this seldom seen full-plate tintype of an unidentified Civil War Federal infantryman. The waist high, front view image shows the uniformed soldier armed and fully… (172-2152). Learn More »

$250.00
Originally $300.00

NINTH –PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN

NINTH –PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN

The unidentified subject wears a double-breasted frockcoat with gilt tinted buttons and on his collar are the three gilt bars of a captain. The cheeks have also been slightly tinted with rose. Image… (1139-43). Learn More »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,800.00
SOLD

PIATT ZOUAVE, 34th OHIO, WITH TASSELED EDMANDS HAT, SHORT JACKET, GAITERS AND FIELD GEAR!

PIATT ZOUAVE, 34th OHIO, WITH TASSELED EDMANDS HAT, SHORT JACKET, GAITERS AND FIELD GEAR!

This soldier is no-nonsense and ready for the march or campaign. He is posed in front of a plain backdrop in this sixth-plate tintype, looking straight at the camera and with his arms down at his… (2021-785). Learn More »

$650.00
ON HOLD

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE IN PATRIOTIC CASE OF UNION OFFICER WITH PAIR OF PISTOLS AND SWORD

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE IN PATRIOTIC CASE OF UNION OFFICER WITH PAIR OF PISTOLS AND SWORD

A smartly-dressed Union Junior Officer is featured in this tintype photograph – sporting a pair of Colt revolvers and cradling his sword.  He wears his sword belt, single breasted junior-officer… (2025-889). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - MOUNTED US CAVALRY TROOPER HOLDING COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

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

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

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

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 »

1/4 PLATE THERMOPLASTIC CASE WITH AMBROTYPE OF WOMAN & TINTYPE OF 2/LT. BAKER 20TH PA. INFANTRY – THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »


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RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET

This item is a circa 1820 Boston Militia Dragoon Helmet, a very unique & rare tarred leather helmet (patterned after the US Regulation Dragoon Helmet of May 1833). A very finely constructed helmet, on the face is a cockade of leather with an 1820… (1273-108). Learn More »

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