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This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a classically posed Confederate soldier who is seated with one arm resting on a table. The image was taken by a talented photographer who understood how to properly add color. The soldier’s battle shirt has a nice tint to it, which was emphasized by how…$3,150.00 -
This CDV depicts Captain Robert Wilson Livingston seated in front of a backdrop with a tree behind his shoulder. He is in his Captain’s uniform of single-breasted frock coat, vest and trousers, without rank insignia. Obviously an older gentleman, Livingston enlisted on 8/20/1862 at age 52 as a captain in…$375.00 -
Very nice condition CDV of a US Navy Lt. Commander. The shoulder straps and 3 & 1 sleeve braid are correct with respect to the 1863 regulations for officers. The verso of the CDV is dated Jan. 1868 with an unreadable notation, except for the ship name “Guerriere.” An old…$100.00 -
Crystal clear sixth plate ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate soldier. He is wearing a militia style jacket with collar trim that was popular in the South, particularly in Virginia and South Carolina. It was also used by other Southern states. The soldier is posed from the chest up and the…$1,250.00 -
This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a seated Confederate soldier wearing a uniform jacket with black cloth epaulettes. He is also wearing a checked shirt under the jacket. He is posed as many soldiers were, with one arm resting on a table. He is most likely from Virginia, as his belt…$2,150.00 -
This sixth plate clear glass ambrotype has very nice content. A confederate soldier is viewed from the waist up presenting a Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver to the camera. He is wearing a shell jacket with shoulder straps and a dark kepi. His cheeks are tinted and he has a very…$2,550.00 -
This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a simply dressed Confederate soldier who is well equipped with leather belts and straps. His waist belt likely has some kind of buckle, but it is not visible. The narrow shoulder strap looks like it would support a canteen. The wider shoulder strap has a…$2,650.00 -
This sixth plate tintype depicts a simply dressed Confederate soldier wearing a checked shirt with bowtie and kepi. He is nicely outfitted with early war white web cross belts and an oval breastplate which has been gilded. This belt configuration was intended to carry a cartridge box and usually was…$2,150.00 -
This nice ninth plate ruby ambrotype depicts a young Confederate soldier wielding a knife and pepperbox pistol. The knife is very similar in appearance to a Richmond style clip point side knife. Many such knives were manufactured in the South during the war. He is dressed in a decorative “battle…$2,750.00 -
The soldier in this sixth plate tintype is double armed with a pistol and S-Guard Bowie knife in his belt. The pistol looks like a Smith & Wesson Model 1. The soldier is wearing a belt with an oval belt plate that has been gilded. Under a loupe the belt…$695.00 -
– This fine, war period albumen depicts Captain Jerome B. House, Co. C of the 7th New Hampshire Infantry. House enlisted, at age 38, in November of 1861. The 7th NH was initially on duty in Florida and South Carolina, engaged in non-combat related activities, until the summer of 1863 when the…$595.00 -
Exceptional half plate ambrotype of an early war Virginia militia officer. He is posed with his foot officer’s sword, kepi and two piece Virginia buckle. The state seal on the plate is obviously Virginia, but it is not crystal clear, so the image is priced accordingly. The uniform buttons are…$6,500.00 -
Confederate postal cover from Lexington, VA, addressed to Major E. G. Lee, who was a cousin of R. E. Lee and a Confederate general. The address is care Col. A. C. Cummings, 33d Reg’t. Va. Vol., Manassas Junction, Virginia. Arthur Campbell Cummings was colonel of the 33rd VA at First…$595.00 -
This sixth plate tintype of a seated militia soldier is likely from Massachusetts based on images of soldiers identified to Massachusetts with nearly identical uniforms. The frock coat with black collar, shoulder tabs and cuffs has been seen on Massachusetts militiamen. The soldier is seated in a classic period pose…$325.00 -
Ruby Ambrotype, 9th plate This image of a seated militia soldier is likely from Massachusetts based on images of soldiers identified to Massachusetts with nearly identical uniforms. The frock coat with three rows of buttons and extensive collar, cuff and chest decoration has been seen on Massachusetts militiamen. The uniform…$325.00 -
This nice sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a New York soldier has some interesting content. The soldier is seated in a classic pose with his elbow on a table. Under his elbow is a book. Resting on the book is a nice beehive hat, certainly not a common Union soldier…$365.00 -
This sixth plate clear glass ambrotype depicts a Confederate soldier nicely posed in an upright seated position. The soldier is wearing a frock coat that is open to reveal his vest, shirt, and tie. His cheeks are softly tinted, and his ring and buttons are gilded. The image is very…$1,950.00 -
Non-dug tinback CS Artillery button CS-117 per Albert (Tice CSA-243). In very nice condition with good patina.$275.00 -
Non-dug Confederate Artillery button CS-117 per Albert (Tice CSA-243). Nice condition with small flaw in the metal above the A which is not very noticeable to the eye.$250.00 -
This rare outdoor image was originally made some time after the capture of Confederate Fort Harrison east of Richmond. The original wet plate that was the source of this albumen now resides in the Library of Congress Civil War image collection. The title accompanying the wet plate says the following: …$950.00 -
This pair of sixth plate tintypes are the only cased images I have ever seen of Civil War ironclads. The images were found together in a very nice thermoplastic case. They are matted and framed with identical mats and preservers. The images are somewhat dark, but show very well. The…$8,950.00 -
Ambrotype, 6th plate Inside the case, in period writing, is written WC then what is either an M or another WC followed by Carter. Below the name is written 2nd SC Reg Richmond Va 1861. A review of service records for the Second South Carolina Regiment identified two men named…$3,450.00 -
The soldier in this fine quarter plate ambrotype is dressed as a militia officer, most likely pre-war. He is wearing a dress uniform with a two-piece buckle that is likely of the eagle variety. His sword appears to be a model 1850 foot officers sword. The image is in excellent…$525.00 -
This quarter plate ruby ambrotype presents a nicely posed standing confederate soldier. It has an early war and possibly western theatre look about it, given the unadorned double-breasted frock coat and overall simplicity of dress. The soldier is likely a cavalryman based on his accoutrements. He is armed with a…$3,250.00