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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 -
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This rare outdoor image was originally made some time after the capture of Confederate Fort Harrison east of Richmond.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 -
This pair of sixth plate tintypes is most likely a soldier and his wife. Painted on the soldier’s hat are the letters JCR and the number 34. It has been suggested to me by well-regarded collectors that this soldier may be a member of Piatt’s Zouaves, the 34th Regiment Ohio…$350.00 -
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