| Civil War Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, & Tintypes |
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| Excellent Gutta Percha Cased 6th Plate US Soldier Tintype |
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| NEW !
This is a nice sixth-plate tintype of a Union Soldier in State Jacket !
His coat is open from the bottom revealing a row of smaller buttons
on his vest, and the Nine buttons on the coat itself. He is seated with
one arm draped over the back of a chair, and piping is evident on
both of his cuffs. He is also wearing a goatee. Image is in a full brown
gutta percha case, that appears to have been repaired along the left
side in the third picture, though barely visible. Case is tight though,
and opens and closes easily with no looseness. Very nice displaying
Union Soldier Sixth Plate tintype, in a nice full case !
$145 plus shipping
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| Nice Ambrotype Pair of US Soldiers w/One ID'd New York Soldier |
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| This is a super nice sixth plate ambrotype featuring two seated
soldiers, with one being identified ! The ambro has taken on an
even blue tone, with a slight halo near center but still looks very
sharp & clear. Both soldiers are dressed in what looks to be "state
jackets", with eight or nine buttons, and piping outlined cuffs and
collars. Both men also have their hands crossed. Except for the
toning, the image is actually quite clear and focused, with the
intent stare of each soldier quite evident. Nice brass matt and
frame, and all comes in a half case. Underneath the image when
I got it, was a small yellow piece of paper, denoting Samuel
Boice, as being someone's [ see note ] grandfather's uncle, and
explaining how he was in the NY State Militia, and later the
army. Note goes on to say he was wounded at Chancellorsville,
and died of the wounds in 1862. A little research quickly done
at civilwardata.com revealed a Samuel Boice, enlisted in Co. A,
120th New York Infantry. It also shows Boice was wounded
at Chancellorsville, on May 3rd, 1863, and died of wounds on
May 30th, 1863. So, the year on the note is obviously incorrect,
but the rest of it fits the bill ! The note is not of the period, but
rather I would guess, early to mid 20th century. It has seen a
lot of handling, and the lower half is torn, along the vertical fold.
Likely, placed in the image case by someone years ago, so the
younger generation would not forget their ancestor's service.
Only wish they had indicated which man of the pair, was
Samuel Boice ! Guess if you were family, the resemblance
would have been obvious, but dog gone it ! What about the
rest of us ! Still a super nice displaying ambrotype, of a pair
of determined looking US Soldiers, one of which died for
his country, at Chancellorsville !
$225 plus shipping
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| Likely Young Drummer Boy In Front of Military Backdrop |
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| Here is an outstanding Sixth Plate tintype, that I am convinced
depicts an extremely young recruit, probably about to become a
drummer boy ! Notice that except for his hand on the chair, his
pose is just about at "attention", with left hand at his side, and
straight, standup bearing. He's got a great little pork-pie hat on his
head, and dark jacket, but the real clue may be the photographer's
military type backdrop. It portrays the muzzle of an artillery piece,
in front of stacked muskets, and several shells on the ground !
Drummer boys as young as 11 years old, were enlisted, and this
fellow sure looks to be about that age, give or take a year or two.
Very possibly his Mother or parents had this image made, before
he went off "to war" with the older boys. A nice clean image, with
some very minor hazing, but only noticeable when held at the right
angle. Comes in a full-case, with leather repaired hinge. Rare to find
images of such young troops, but this one will display beautifully in
any Civil War Collection !
$220 plus shipping
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| Nice Ninth Plate Ambrotype of US Artilleryman |
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| Here's a neat looking Ninth-Plate Ambrotype of a young US
Artilleryman ! Most of the image has developed a light blue halo,
but details are still sharp and focused. The young artilleryman
is wearing a state jacket with false epaulets, and waist belt with
eagle sword-belt plate. His kepi sits on the small table next to him,
and quite visible on the top are crossed cannon artillery insignia,
and hat letter denoting Battery -B-, but I can't for sure make out
the unit number. Comes in a half case. When I got it, the image and
half case, were in a small ryker with label that said, "Artilleryman
from PA," and I will send it just as I got it. Not sure how that ID
was arrived at, unless perhaps the image originated in
Pennsylvania. Still a very nice image of a "no doubt" Union
Artilleryman !
$149 Reduced To- $110 plus shipping
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| Sixth Plate Tintype Soldier w/Nine Button Frock Coat |
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| Here is a good US Soldier Tintype at a quite reasonable price !
Image is Sixth Plate in size, and depicts a young trooper from
the waist up. He's wearing a nine-button jacket with collar, and
kepi, and image is clear and focused. Soldier's cheeks are very
lightly "pinked" by the photographer. Comes in a full-case with
repaired spine. Tintype has 3-4 diagonal creases in it that are
noticeable, but don't really detract from the image. However, it
is priced accordingly. Still a nice displaying Sixth-Plate of a
US Soldier !
$115 Reduced To - $99 plus shipping
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| Clear Bearded US Veteran Soldier Tintype |
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| This is a nice clear tintype image of a stern, serious looking Union
Soldier ! What a beard ! He is seated with his forage cap on knee,
and arm resting on the back of the chair. Coat has piping along the
cuffs, and appears to be a State Type . Several buttons are visible,
along his cuffs, down the front of his coat, and on the lower portion
of his vest. Tintype has some areas of minor flaking, and a few
scuffs near the top, but nothing that affects the subject. A nice
displaying and serious looking US Soldier Tintype !
$155 Reduced To- $115 plus shipping
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| Sharp Ambrotype of a Very Young Civil War Soldier |
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| Here's a nice 1/9th plate size ambrotype, of a very young Civil War
Soldier ! He appears to be wearing a state jacket, with collar and
false epaulets. Six of his buttons are clear, and look like the three-
piece staff type button. The entire image is very clear, with only a
minor blemish under the soldier's right eye, and dark area between
his 4th and 5th button. A very sharp ambrotype image of what is
certainly an extremely young trooper. Comes in a half case that
will display it well in any Civil War photography collection !
$175 Reduced To- $122 plus shipping
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| Excellent Condition Sixth Plate US Soldier Tintype |
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| This is a nice and very clear 1/6th plate tintype of a Union Soldier !
No flaking or scratches on this one, with good contrast and focus.
Soldier is seated in front of a backdrop, with trees, mountains, and
one Sailboat. One arm is resting on a book. The visible buttons
on his Nine-button frock coat have all been hand gilded, and his
cheeks are slightly pinked. An unusually clean and sharp tintype
in a half case, with a US Soldier's image that displays beautifully !
$165 Reduced To- $125 plus shipping
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| Nice Ninth Plate Tintype - Soldier in State Jacket & Kepi |
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| This is a very clean little Ninth Plate tintype image of a US soldier !
He's wearing his State Troops Jacket with false epaulets, a bowtie
at the open top, and a great kepi . Staring straight into the camera
for his image to be made, with quite a serious look. Tin has a couple
of minor bends, but only visible when held at an angle. Comes in a
half case, and ready to add to your display !
$145 Reduced To - $110 plus shipping
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