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Item #15342 Beautiful quarter plate tintype of Colonel Joseph Moesch of Co.B, 83rd New York Infantry. This is a beautiful image. Crystal clear. The white areas you see in the image are glare from the camera and not on the image itself. Col. Moesch is shown here in a double breasted coat and sporting a eagle waist belt plate. His rank on the shoulder boards indicate Lieut. Col. which means this photo was taken sometime between his promotion to that rank on Jan.18th of 1863 and the time he was promoted to Colonel in October of 1863. He definately had no bones about leading the 83rd into battle. He was wounded at Fredricksburg, played a major role at Gettysburg before finally meeting his end at the Wilderness. Just a wonderful image from a very hard fought unit. Housed in a full leatherette case. $700.00
Item # 231727 Your not going to find to many of these I can assure you of that. This is a beautiful reunion pin for the 6th Annual Reunion of the 12th Virginia Cavalry. This particular example belonged to Seth Mason Timberlake of the 12th Va. Cavalry. I just picked this up directly from the family. Seth enlisted into Co. G of the 2nd Virginia Infantry in June of 1861. He took a bullet thru both legs less than a month later at Manassas. He returned to the ranks in October but was back in the hospital by December. At some point he transfered into Co. B of the 12th Virginia Cavalry although a date is not given. He managed to survive the rest of the war and died in Brooklyn in 1907. This is a real gem and from a soldier that was in the thick of it. Beautiful condition. Retains the original pin back as well. $800.00
Item #2180 This is one of the more rare thermoplastic cases which features the profile of George Washington on the front and back. Sixth plate in size and this one is a double case. Latch works perfectly and the case is just about mint. Your not going to find a nicer one of these anywhere. As close to perfect as you are going to find. $300.00
Item #7931 This is a beautiful early sixth plate ambrotype of a Federal 2nd Lieut. from a New York regiment. The image is absolutely flawless. Crystal clear. One of the most eye appealing officer images I have come across. Dressed in a frock coat with 2nd Lieut. shoulder straps and sash. A chasseur cap rests on the table with " NY " insignia pinned to the front. Just a great officer image. The light areas which appear on the image are just glare from the camera and not on the image itself. Housed in a full leatherette case. Immaculate image $380.00
Item #231701 This is one of the most exciting and exceptional images to come to market recently. As far as Confederate images go this one has to rank among some of the best. This was purchased directly from the family and I was very excited to be able to enjoy it. This is a sixth plate ambrotype of brothers Simeon and Thomas Asbury of the 8th Georgia Inf. This is part of a grouping attributed to the brothers. Included in this grouping are 7 other photo's of the brothers including 1 half plate ambrotype and a sword which is believed to have been picked up on a unknown battlefield by Thomas. One of the 7 other photos is an identical pose to this one only they do not wear the revolvers in that photo. Presumably taken during the same sitting as this image. The two brother enlisted into Co. E of the 8th Georgia Inf. on May 14th, 1861. Both served with the 8th until June 28th, 1864 when Simeon was killed during the Seven Days fight. Thomas would transfer to into the 1st Infantry Cavalry of Georgia, Co. C. He was promoted to 2nd Lieut. just before Christmas in 1864. The photo itself is exceptional. Crystal clear with zero flaws. Both brothers are dressed in grey frocks, caps and trousers. Georgia State seal buttons adorn both jackets. Both wear a very rigid cap with chin strap and a thin waist belt which appears to be more of a type of ribbon material than a belt. Simeon looks to have his tied in a knot in order to keep the belt in place rather than having the use of a buckle. Simeon also wears a small ribbon with a Georgia State seal button attached to it pinned to his chest. Both are armed with a revolver which is holstered although the type cannot be determined. They are most likley photographer props as they are not worn in the other photo. This is with out a doubt the most incredible image I have had the pleasure to own. SOLD!
Item #79711 This is a beautiful image. A quarter plate tintype identified as Augustus Fitzwilliam Wheeler. This image is just fantasic. Nicely tinted and crystal clear. The white areas in the image are glare off of my camera. Augustus enlisted at the age of 19 on Sept. 15th, 1862. He mustered into Co. F, 53rd Mass. Inf. He was later wounded in the fight for Port Hudson on June 14th, 1863. Several months later he would be mustered out of service at Camp Stevens. This is just a really great image. Somebody had better snatch it up quick before I change my mind and decide to keep it for myself. Housed in a half leatherette case. $850.00 SOLD!
Item # 231605 I just love the look of this image. This is a sixth plate tintype of a Federal infantryman. He is dressed in a frock coat and a fantastic Hardee hat. Probably an early war image as that hat would have been long gone after the first hard march. His trousers have been tinted a great shade of sky blue. He wears a US waist belt with cap box and bayonet attached. A cartridge box is worn over one shoulder and a haversack is worn over the other. He is armed with a rare Austrian Lorenz rifle. Don't see these pop in images to often. These were mostly issued to western units and this fellow definately looks like he came from the Western theater of war. The is a name penciled in behind the image of "Erasmus Malloy". I could find no soldier by that name so I dont know if it has anything to do with this image or not. The image does have some slight crazing but image just looks outstanding regardless. Housed in a full leatherette case. $450.00
Item #231706 This is a sixth plate tintype of a Federal infantryman with full accounterments. Dressed in a frock coat and bummers cap. He holds his musket in front of him with bayonet attached. Cartridge box is worn over the should while he wears a US waist belt. The frog for his bayonet is attached to the belt and holds a seperate bayonet. There is a dark line across the top portion of the image which was due to the cover glass having been broken at some point and not being replaced for quite sometime causing the line. The image does have a complete piece of cover glass now. Your text book Federal soldier. A very appealing image. Housed in a full patriotic thermoplastic case. $300.00
Item #231704 Sixth plate tintype of a Federal officer. He stands propped up against his sword and wears a frock coat with a M1851 sword belt rig. He has a revolver tucked into his belt which is unusual for an officer. Probably a photographers prop as I see no holster attached to his belt. The image suffers some solarization mostly towards the top of the image but still a very neat image. Housed in a full leatherette case. $275.00
Item #14321 Well this is an interesting image. Eighth plate tintype of a Federal soldier holding hands with his young daughter. What makes this image so interesting is this young soldier and his uniform. The uniform is very nicely tinted. He is shown wearing a shell jacket with the trim having been tinted red for artillery. Here's where things get interesting. On his cap he has pinned cavalry insignia for Co.G and next to the cavalry insignia he has a rooster pinned to his cap. The rooster insignia was specific to the 7th Ohio infantry only. No other unit wore that badge. No we have a soldier dressed in an artillery shell jacket with cavalry and infantry insignia pinned to his cap. I am pretty sure he belonged to one of those branch's of service. Which one I have no idea. The image is housed in a full leatherette case $375.00
Item #23160 CDV of Gen. Marcy and staff. This is a Brady Album Gallery view No. 355. Marked on the reverse as General Marcy and Friends at Camp Winfield Scott near Yorktown May 2, 1862. This is a really nice view. Some rounded corners but otherwise fine. $200.00
Item #3219 This is a very nice CDV of Col. Charles Zagonyi. He was an aide on Fremont's staff and served as commander of his bodyguard. He was best known for " Zagonyi's Charge" in which he led 300 mounted men in a charge into Springfield, Missouri and routed the Confederates which were holding the town. His service was short lived and he resigned after Fremont was removed from command. Pencil identification on the front and there is also one on the back. The image is backmarked by E.H. Anthony. Excellent condition. $150.00
Item #23139 Beautiful sixth plate tintype of a young reb. This young man is identified as Mason Sutton of Louisiana. Mason is dressed in a home spun double breasted frock coat with what appears to be wooden buttons. The clarity of this image is flawless. The image is identified by a note written in 1939 by a nephew of Mason's. The note reads, "This is my Uncle Mason Sutton my mothers brother who was wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga in the Civil War and died from effects of the wound some time afterward. He was from Louisiana". The note is dated 12-30-39. I had a hell of a time tracking Mason down but finally found him as a Corporal with Co. K, 25th Louisiana Inf. Records are pretty sparse on Mason but this is definately our guy. Just a beautiful image. Comes housed in a full thermoplastic case. $1200.00 ON HOLD!
Item #16578 This is a neat couple of items. The first item is a CDV of the steamer Belle Memphis docked along the shore bank with passengers on board. The second item is a pass from the Office of the Provost Marshal which was issued on Nov. 27th, 1861 to a James S. Johnson of the steamer Belle Memphis to travel from the city of St.Louis to Philadelphia. The pass was issued by George E. Leighton, Captian of the 19th Missouri Vols. The pass itself measures apprx. 5" x 8" and it does have a front and back to it. The back has James description, signature and his notation as being from the Belle Memphis. A pretty neat group of items $475.00 ON HOLD!
Item #48324 Here we have a very nice CDV of J.D. Husbands Jr. who was the acting assistant paymaster aboard the steamer Western World. This is a very nice view of Husbands dressed in his uniform with a small dog resting near his feet. Accompanying this image are a couple of clippings taken from the Official North Atlantic Blockading Squadron records which mention Husbands and how he actively led and captured Confederate bloackade runners near Hampton Roads in June of 1863. The image is signed on the reverse in pencil by J.D. and reads, " Yours respectively J.D. Husbands Jr acting asst. Paymaster on steamer Western World". One small black streak along the side which looks to be from a grease pencil. Backmarked J.W. Black of Boston. Neat item. $375.00
Item #23126 Ninth plate tintype of a Federal corporal. Dressed in a frock coat with his corporal stripes and a bummers cap. A pretty sharp looking image. His corporal stripes stand out really well in this image. Housed in a full leatherette case. $165.00
Item #23099 Consignment This is a interesting item. It's a sixth plate ambrotype on clear glass of Union General Irvin McDowell. I have not seen one of these before, at least not on clear glass. I believe this is something like a milk glass image. The image is on clear glass and then a white piece of paper was put behind the image in order to view it which is the white background you see in the image. Possibly a generic method of producing what would appear to be an image on milk glass. I have seen these views of generals on milk glass before and this may have been used as a substitute when there was no milk glass available. Interesting format. Housed in a full leatherette case with a seperated spine. $120.00
Item #23081 This is a beauty and a super neat image. Ninth plate ambrotype of a Federal infantryman dressed in his overcoat and cape. A really great view of this type of coat. A US waistbelt plate is worn and you can just see his cap box peeking out from under the cape. His musket is held in front of him and you can see the sunlight just a gleaming off that bayonet. What's really neat about this fellow is if you look at his lower hand which is grasping his musket he is minus the top two fingers. Looking at the fingers under magnification you can see that they are all mangled up with scar tissue. Compliments of a minie ball perhaps. A really sharp looking image. The image is housed in a half leatherette case which has seen some better days however. $300.00
Item #23095 Here is a very nice CDV of a Federal Lieut. from the Medical Staff. Dressed in a frock coat and holding his kepi in hand. You are just able to make out the " M S " on the shoulder boards under a loop. This image came from a grouping of items from the Union hospital ship, "Ginnie Hopkins," which served on the Mississippi River during the war. The corners are rounded off otherwise fine. Backmarked by Mansfield's City Gallery of St. Louis, MO. Nice, clean image. $175.00
Item #2199 Well here is something your not going to stumble onto very often. CDV portrait of a unidentifed Confederate Captian. Posed in a full dress uniform with chassuer cap in hand. Even better this one is backmarked by Charles R. Rees & Co. of Richmond, Virginia. Images by Rees are highly sought after and very few remain and this one is a wonderful example. A beautiful image and very hard to find by this photographer. $850.00
Item #23051 On the rarity scale this one is a 10! I just picked this up this weekend at a small backwoods auction. What you are looking at is a sixth plate tintype of a post mortem Federal surgeon . Do you know how often you find a Civil War soldier post mortem image. Neverrrrr!!!! He is all decked out for this photo. Dressed in a frock coat with 1st Lieut. shoulder straps. Arms folded tightly across his chest while his legs are also as close together as can be. His sash is worn over his shoulder with tassles at his side. M1851 sword belt rig around the waist with a very elaborate sword hung at his side. His head is tilted down with his eyes closed and atop his head is worn a great hat with " M S " insignia pinned to the front. The flap of his coat is pulled back and bunched up behind the sword I believe in a attempt to hold the sword straight out at his side instead of laying flat along his hip to be better able to photograph it. I have seen thousands upon thousands of images of soldiers in my day and I can count on one hand how many were post mortem and of those they have all been waist up shots and usually in a coffin. never have I seen a image like this. This is a exceptionally rare image. You will never find another one like this I can assure you. SOLD!
Item #23066 This is a grouping of 7 images. 3 are in uniform and the rest in civilian clothing. The majority are ninth plate ruby ambrotypes with one quarter plate and one sixteenth plate. All are identified as Nathaniel Shoupe of Co. C, 84th Penn. Inf. This is a great grouping of images. Nathaniel would succomb to Typhoid Fever near Alexandria, Virginia on June 29th of 1862. Two notes identifiy the images. Nathaniel is buried in Arlington National Cemetary. While the note states he is buried in grave number 59 the HDS has his burial place in grave number 55. Just picked this up this weekend from a estate sale so this is fresh to the market. $800.00
Item #23054 Ninth plate tintype. Interesting star located on the breast of his jacket. Tailored jacket with low cut collar and 9 buttons down the front. The cuff of the sleeve bears a veteran service stripe and also some unusual cuff trim almost in a Zouave sort of fashion. I spoke with a noted authority on uniforms and he stated that these jackets were often worn by veterans of volunteer units after they had re-enlisted. He stated that most were a simple 9 button short jacket with no decoration other than the service strip worn on the sleeve but that some had tailor made jacket's adorned with elaborate trim almost in a Zouave style. I am pretty certain that is what we have here. The star most likely represents the 12th Corps I would imagine. Some crazing to the image but it does not appear nearly as bad in person as it does here highlighted by the camera flash. The emulsion is very sound. $275.00
Item # 6503 A rare find these days. This came out of Kansas and was found at a garage sale of all places just recently. This is one of the largest photo albums I have ever come across. 23 images from the 4th Arkansas United States Cavalry. 15 of those are id'd in ink. The album also contains another 50 or so civilian cdv's dating from the 1860's thru the turn of the century. The album is not identified but I believe it belonged to Lieut. Col. Horace L. Moore of the 4th Arkansas as I found at least 3 of the images with his name written in pencil on the reverse. The album is in some pretty ruff shape. The covers and spine are in great condition but all of the pages have come loose from the spine and the previous owner practically destroyed all the pages in an attempt to remove the cdv's from the album. If anybody is interested in more photos you can contact me and I can get you what you need. A outstanding grouping of id'd images from a unit you almost never see. The 15 identified soldiers are as follows. SOLD!
George Stewart Co. C
John W. Ayres Co. C, also served in 3rd Missouri Cavalry
John J. Storm Co.B, also served in Co. F, 2nd Colorado Cavalry and Co. H, 2nd Colorado Inf.
George R McPherson Co. B, Deserted on 5-20-64 at Dardanelle, AR
Porter I. Andrew 1st Lieut, Co. D
Franklin M. Warford Surgeon 4th Arkansas Cavalry
Nathaniel W. Williver 1st Lieut. Co. D
Samuel B. Evans 1st Lieut.
Emory E. Knowlton Capt. Co. I
Alexander D. Ross 1st Lieut. Co. L
Edson S. Bastin Capt. Co. G
Henry R. Newcombe Capt. Co. A
William W. Mitchel 1st Lieut "Vances" Co.
Howard Schuyler 1st Lieut. Co.E
C. W. Adams Brig- General 12th Kansas Infantry. Wounded at Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas
Item #6224 Pair of two CDV's. One a Federal officer the other a Federal infantryman dressed in a frock coat. The CDV of the Federal infantryman has a bend in it which you are able to see in the photograph the other one is in pretty decent shape. $85.00 for the pair
Item #2296 This is a really neat sixth plate tintype of a member of the 13th Wisconsin Vols. Our soldier is seated before a painted backdrop which features a drum and drum sticks along with " 13 REGT. WIS. VOL." which is partially obscurred by the brass matting. The 13th Wisconsin did not see alot of action. Had a lot of gaurd duty and some minor skimishing with rebel forces. Still a neat little image from a state we don't see to often. Some solarization and some minor cracking but the emulsion is very solid with no flaking. Housed in a half leatherette case. $250.00
Item #2290 A very nice CDV of Confederate General Simon Buckner of Kentucky. General Buckner holds the unfortunate distiction of being the first Confederate General to surrender an army during the war surrendering his forces to Grant after his loss at Fort Donelson. He would later be elected governor of Kentucky in 1887. A very nice, clean image. Backmarked E. Anthony out of New York. $100.00
Item #2266 CDV of Union General Quincy Gilmore. If anybody is familiar with the movie Glory and the story of the 54th Massachussetts those troops were under the command of Gilmore and they were actually allowed to take part in that battle at the insistance of Gilmore allowing colored troops to be armed and allowed to fight rather than just religated to menial tasks. This is a fairly nice CDV. It does have some spotting but it is not as bad as it appears in this photo. For whatever reason my camera makes it appear worse than it actually is. This one is backmarked by E. H. Anthony of New York. $100.00
Item #7685 Two beautiful double cased sixth plate ruby ambrotypes of what appears to be a early militia Drum Major and his wife. Dressed in a splendid drummers frock with no shortage of trim adorning the jacket. The froggings on the shoulder's and odd cuff trim together with the stiff, high collar tend to make me think this is probably a Drum Major with a militia unit. Probably just prior to the war by a year or two. A sword is cradled across his lap and a mace is held in his other hand with a nice, shiney brass ball at the top from which tassles hang. Interesting to note he does not carry a musicians sword. It appears to be a M1850 Officer's sword. He definately has the appearence of coming from a very well to do background. Both images a just absolutely beautiful and crystal clear. If you think these two images look great here you should seem them in person. Just two beautiful, beautiful images. The images are housed in a full double cased thermoplastic case which is in nearly mint condition. Just one or two very minor cracks otherwise just as perfect as these two images. $650.00
Item #7649 Nice identified CDV of one of the shortest little Yankee's I have ever seen. This guy can't be much over 5 feet tall. Identified as 1st Lieut. William Inness of Co.C, 19th Illinois Infantry. William enlisted June 17th, 1861 in Chicago. Just over a year after he enlisted he would be captured by guerillas near Winchester, Tennessee on June 26th of 1862. He was later paroled at Aikens Landing in Virginia and was promoted to Captain in Sept. of that same year. In October he reported for duty with the 2nd USC and shortly moved to the 13th USC before moving again to the 15th USC. Great view of William standing in his Lieut's. uniform with his kepi in his hand and resting on a pillar draped with the American flag. Nice ink id on the bottom of the image but some of it has been cropped off to fit into a album. Backmarked Bogardus of New York. Great looking image. Comes with his military records. $150.00
Item #7645 Item #2144 Consignment. Identified Federal soldier CDV. Written across the bottom of the image in ink is " George Mudd Baltimore". I believe this to be George Mudd of Battery A, 1st Penn. Light Artillery. I did a quick check on the HDS and found 4 men by the name of George Mudd. The 1st Penn. Artillery was the only unit out of the 4 listed that spent time in West Virginia and since this image is backmarked Wm Myles of Wheeling West Virginia I figure this is our man. George is shown here in a four button sack coat, trousers and bummers cap. He is posed holding a envelope in his hand. George enlisted on May 29th of 1861 and was discharged December 7th of 1862 for disability. Not a long military career but a very nice identified CDV with a backmark you don't see very often. Cancelled tax stamp on reverse $120.00
Item #1377 Something you dont find everyday. A nice identified drummer CDV. This yankee drummer is identified as Emmett Flood of the 3rd Wisconsin. There is a old pencil id on the reverse which identifies our subject. Emmett enlisted as a private on Sept. 12, 1861 and was mustered into the band of the 3rd Wisconsin on the same day. His date of discharge is not given. Emmett stands here with slouch hat in hand and his drum resting on the floor at his side with drumsticks laying on top of the drum. The 3rd Wisconsin was a 3 year regiment and were pretty much engaged at just about every major battle of the war. Antietam, Gettysburg, Manassas, Resaca, Brandy Station, Kennesaw Mountian and so on. The image is backmarked Armstead & Taylor of Cornith, Mississippi. A few pinholes at the top and the bottom looks to be shaved off a bit but that was obviously done at the time. Probably to better fit inside a album would be my guess. Exceptionally rare image with a rare backmark. $650.00
Item #2250 Sixth plate tintype of a Federal infantryman. Very nice image. Dressed in a four button sack coat, full accounterments and bayonet scabbard with US waist belt plate and his musket held at his side. Nice clean image. Housed in a full thermoplastic case but which is in some pretty beat up shape $275.00
Item #2244 Quarter plate tintype of a Federal Cavalry soldier in this classic pose. Beautifully tinted. Dressed in a cavalry shell jacket and blue trousers. He stands in front of a patriotic backdrop of a camp scene with has been wonderfully colored. Cavalry saber in front with the scabbard hanging at the side from his sword belt sling. Minor mat abrasions otherwise fine. Housed in a half leatherette case $500.00
Item #7457 Consignment Ninth plate ambrotype of a rather dapper looking Confederate Major dressed in a grey frock coat. Interesting to note that he has the collar folded down and the lapels pinned back by his Major's star on each lapel. Behind the image is a old note which reads, " When you look at this sweet girl. Think of him who's image it is and who tho far far from you and all his heart holds dear will still retain the kindest recollection of you together with the few one's who contributed so much to his pleasure while sojourning in your village - Adieu July 28th, 1864". A beautiful note and image which were most likely left to a young lady who caught our major's fancy. Unfortunately his name is left unknown. From a Alabama estate. Housed in a full case $990.00
Item #7459 Consignment Ninth plate tintype of a very young Confederate Lieut. Colonel. Dressed in a frock coat with gold trim around the base of the collar and two stars on either side. My guess would be from the Mississippi or Louisiana area. Unusual too see such a young Lieut. Colonel though. Minor hairline scratch down the right side. Housed in a full leatherette case. $880.00
Item #7485 Consignment Here we have a beautifully tinted sixth plate tintype. What we have here is a Federal hospital steward or member of the ambulance corp. The dark green half cheveron is visiable on his coat sleeve which indicates this unit. Pinned to his chest is a patriotic cockade or possibly a political re-election ribbon. This is a interesting image. The two women standing in the background could possibly be sisters. They have similiar facial features. Originally I thought this to be a hospital steward posed with some nurses which it could be although that is a guess. This fellow is obviously not related to any of these women as he appears to be of some ethnic decent. Possibly seated with his sweatheart but the true story has been lost to time. Gorgoues image. Housed in a full leatherette case with seperated spine. $375.00
Item #7476 CDV of Confederate General Roger Hanson. The actual image is better than I was able to photograph. The image itself is not as light as this one appears. Hanson commanded the famed " Orphan Brigade " He was struck by a fuse from a artillery shell at the Battle of Murfreesboro just above the knee from which he bled to death from dieing two days later. Very nice CDV. Backmarked 'The Monumental Photograph Company' of Baltimore, Maryland. A hard image to find these days. $300.00
Item #7475 Very nice Brady CDV marked Brady's Album Gallery No. 316. This is a view of the Hecatomb at Sudley Church from the Battle of Bull Run. Over 100 Federal soldiers were buried here after the battle. Full Brady decal on back with description of the scene. Nice sharp corners on this one. Neat outdoor view. $225.00
Item #2238 This is a beautiful CDV of a Federal sergeant. Much, much better than my scan shows. About the most clear CDV I have ever come ascross. Studio portrait dressed in a frock coat with sergeant cheverons. Sporting a US waist belt plate and a M1840 NCO sword. Pencil inscription on the back identifies the fellow but I can't quite make out the name. " Sergt ?? 7th N.Y.H.A.". Shouldn't be to hard to figure out the name as it is fairly legible. Backmarked J.H. Abbott of Albany, N.Y. Just a really sharp image. You won't be disappointed with this one I am certain. $175.00
Item #2149 Nice war date CDV of Major General James B. McPherson. McPherson was later killed during the Battle of Atlanta. Backmarked Barr & Young Army Photographers of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Clipped corners but otherwise fine. $150.00
Item #2212 Interesting sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a Federal soldier dressed in a wonderful overcoat and cape. He is holding what appears to be some type of a cap in his hand but for the life of me I cannot figure out what type of cap it actually is. It is definately not a kepi. His musket is propped up behind him which is a little unusual. Possibly a photographers prop. A few mat abrasions but other wise fine. Housed in a full and very nice thermoplastic case. $350.00
Item # 2194 Well here is a real beauty. This is a wonderful sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a bushy bearded young reb. He is dressed in a nice battle shirt and a kepi over which he has his rain cover attached. Around the waist he sports a c.1850 two piece militia belt plate and you are clearly able to see the eagle on the face of the plate. His cap box is attached to the belt and can be seen poking out from behind his arm and into his belt he has tucked a Colt M1855 Sidehammer pocket revolver. This is a beautiful early Confederate image. The image is currently housed in half of a leatherette case but I am trying to find a better case for it. $1500.00 SALE PENDING!
Item #2133 Nice CDV of General Stonewall Jackson. This is the most common pose of Stonewall taken before his death at Chancellorsville in 1863. This is a really nice example. All the corners are nice and sharp. These are going for $175 with no backmark. This one is backmarked E. H. Anthony. Priced to move at $125.00
Item #7232 Jeremiah Hicks, Co. C, 24th Virginia Inf. Sixth plate ambrotype with outstanding provenance. Born in Carroll County, VA Jeremiah would enlist as a private in 24th on March 8th, 1862. He is dressed in a wonderful shell jacket with cuffs and collar trimmed in what was most likely red and sporting Virginia buttons. Jeremiah was hospitalized at the Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond for a unkown reason in August of 1862. He would return to his company and would be engaged at Gettysburg where he recieved a gunshot wound to the right leg on the last days fight there. He would succomb to those wounds on July 26th of 1862 in Harrisburg. Confederate id's dont get much better than this. Written inside the case behind the image a period note reads, " Jeremiah Hicks 24th Virginia Killed at Gettysburg July 1863 Kempers Brigade". How awesome is that! This guy was there in the grand assult of Picketts Charge! Gives you goosebumps doesnt it. This is without question the best id'd image I have ever had the pleasure to own. The image does suffer from heavy solarization but the outstanding id and Virginia coat buttons make up for the less than stellar condition. Also included behind the image is a note from the buyer who originally picked this image up in 1966 which gives the price paid at that time and a short description on Jeremiah. Housed in a full case. Truely a great and important historical artifact. $2500.00 SOLD!
Item #7233 Sixth plate ambrotype a early war Confederate soldier. He is dressed in a really wonderful checkered battleshirt trimmed in black. He also wears white linen cross belts with what appears to be a plain brass oval center plate. He is double armed with a small revolver which is tucked into a holster attached to his belt and what appears to a M1853 musket with bayonet attached. This is most likely a very early Confederate image. I have seen some photos of the 1st Virginia Volunteers, Richmond Grays outfitted with these white linen cross belts with the oval brass plate but his identity is unkown. The image is a little dirty with some surface grim but could probably be cleaned up nicely by a professional. These images are getting hard to find these days. Fresh to the market too. Housed in a half leatherette case. $2500.00 SOLD!
Item #2112 Sixth plate ambrotype identified as Pvt. Paul George Phillips of Co. B, 4th North Carolina Cavalry also known as the 59th Regiment Volunteers. Paul enlisted in Caswell County on July 8th of 1862 at 18 years of age. The unit saw a fair share of action during it's service fighting at such places as Brandy Station, Culpepper and several others including Gettysburg. Paul is seen here dressed in a a very plain six button grey or butternut coat and sporting a really sharp looking hat. Accompanying the image is a North Carolina Militia coat button and peice of fabric. Paul would lose his life near Petersburg on July 7th of 1864 almost 2 years to the day that he enlisted. This is a exceptionally rare image which we do not often find these days. This is a new image to the market and has been in a collection from the mid 60's. The button alone is worth $200. The image is housed in a wall mount shadow box frame. Exceptional image! $2200.00 SOLD!
Item #1788 Really sharp looking Federal officer CDV. This CDV and the following two were all purchased together and I think they probably all came from a CDV album as they all have pencil identifications on the back and no backmarks. This one is identified in ink on the front as Chas Schooley, 1st Lieutenant ADC. It has the same identification on the back in pencil. It says he is a 1st Lieut. but his shoulder boards carry the rank of 2nd Lieut. He wears a really nice Chassuer cap. I was not able to locate a 1st Lieut. Chas Schooley or a Chas Schooley of any rank. It could be reading the name wrong however. This one again has no backmark but carries a tax stamp. A pretty sharp looking image. $120.00
Item #1755 Beautiful CDV of a Federal 1st Lieutenant. Really sharp looking image. Penciled on the back is " died at the Wilderness " and also a notation that the image was purchased in New Lebanon, NY. No identification as to who the man is however. No backmark on the image either but a very nice looking cdv. $100.00
Item #4367 Consignment. This image has more content than you can shake a stick at. Where to begin. Sixth plate ambrotype. The image is identified as Private Eugene Grover of the 2nd New York Mounted Rifles on a printed out script of paper that came with the image. Eugene is seen here dressed in the distinctive jacket issued to New York troops and wears Corporal cheverons although I was not able to find any information as to when he was promoted to that rank. A hankerchief hangs from a slash pocket on the breast of the jacket. Around the waist he wears a SNY waist belt plate into which he has tucked a very handsome looking Sheffield bowie knife. In his hand he holds an upright bayonet by the socket. Company letter is attached to the front of his bummers cap over which he wears a corps badge for the XI Corps, Army of the Potomac to which this unit was assigned in September of 1864. Eugene did not enlist until December of 1863 after turning 18 years of age mustering into Co. B, 2nd New York Mounted Rifles. This unit saw it's share of action fighting at Cold Harbor, Petersburg and several other engagements. Eugene would live through it all and muster out with his company at Petersburg in August of 1865. This is a killer image. Some slight wipe marks to the image but they do not hurt the image at all. Housed in a full leatherette case. $650.00
Item #1363 Consignment. Sixth plate ambrotype of a dashing looking young yank. He wears a state issue jacket and more than likely this fellow belonged to a Ohio unit. From his appearence I would he guess he is probably from the western theater of the war and served in a cavalry unit. He wears a great Hardee hat and cradles his sword in his lap. A nice looking image housed in a full leatherette case with a seperated spine. $275.00
Item #1434 This is a really awesome sixth plate ruby ambrotype. Our soldier is dressed in a grey kepi, grey trousers and a matching grey short jacket. The jacket has a single row of nine buttons down the front and is cut in a rounded fashion just below the bottom button. Possibly trimmed in red or maybe a light blue. A small slash pocket is located about mid section of the jacket with shoulder tabs, pointed trim on the cuffs only and is looped on both sides of the jacket for use is holding up the waist belt. He wears a US waist belt plate and cap box. This image is exceptionally clear and if you look at the cap box under magnification you are actually able to see the oval makers mark stamped into the front flap of the box. I believe that this is probably a early image of a soldier from the state of Pennsylvania. During the first days of the war Pennsylvania troops were issued grey forage caps, trousers and jackets which had 9 to 12 buttons down the front and looped on the sides. He may be a member of the Philadelphia Home Gaurd or possibly the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps as they troops were mainly issued US waist belt plates. Regardless it is a outstnading early war image. Housed in a full leatherette case. $600.00
Item #1280 This is a beautiful ninth plate tintype of a young Federal soldier. Dressed in a really sharp looking frock coat and bummers cap. Crystal clear and not a blemish on it. It comes housed in a full thermoplastic case with a few minor chips. A real sharp looking image $150.00
Item #1211 This image is a real beauty. I almost kept this one for myself. Quarter plate tintype of a Federal artilleryman and double armed to boot. This image is just about as clear and perfect as they come. Dressed in a artillery shell jacket with the trim tinted red. His trousers have been tinted a very nice shade of blue. He wears around the waist a brand spank'in new M1851 sword belt plate with a beautiful shine to it. The sword hanger can be seen at the side and just as stiff as can be. I would assume he sat for this image shortly after recieving his uniform as the coat is very stiff as well. A cavalry saber rests in his lap and a very impressive ivory handled Bowie knife can be seen sticking from his belt. He wears a very tall bummers cap with crossed cannons pinned to the front with his company letter below and regiment numeral above the cannon. This is a absolutely beautiful image. Not a flaw on this baby $850.00 SOLD!
Item #1050 Consignment. A very nice CDV of General Robert E. Lee from his younger years back during his service during the Mexican War. This image is taken from a earlier dag image of Lee. Backmarked E. Anthony of New York. A very nice A+ condition cdv. $95.00
Item #5745 Consignment CDV of Abraham Lincoln. This is the pose which was used for the 5 dollar bill. The back is dated in pencil Feb 9, 1864 which is the date Lincoln sat for this pose. A really nice backmark on this image and it is also front stamped. Unfortunately the image does have a bend that runs horizontally. Still a nice Lincoln image. $275.00
Item #5673 Consignment. Sixth plate tintype of two unidentified Federal officers. The shoulder boards have been heavily tinted as to obscure the rank of these men. Not a bad image of two Federal officers. The image is housed in a nearly perfect full thermoplastic case. $210.00
Item #6958 Consignment. This is a really nice looking ninth plate ambrotype of Federal infantryman dressed in a frock coat with a hankerchief tucked in between the buttons. There is a modern slip of paper inside the case which notes that the image is of a Confederate from Savannah, GA but I dont believe that this is actually a Confederate. The image is housed in a near perfect leatherette case. A very nice, clear image with no flaws. $85.00
Item #6921 Here we have a very nice sixth plate ambrotype of a young reb wearing a Richmond Depot Type II shell jacket. There are several variations known due to the considerable period over which these jackets were produced. Variations are noted in the number of buttons, material and trim. In general these jackets were produced without trim as is the case with this one. The material appears to be a jean-wool cloth mixture. The cap being of the same material. The buttons are a little difficult to make out but appear to be block " I " but a more rare version which has the " I " surrounded by stars. A really sharp image and great example of this style of jacket. Housed in a full leatherette case with seperated spine. SOLD!
Item #8585 This is a beautiful quarter plate ambrotype of a unidentified yank. Full standing view dressed in a frock coat and bummers cap. Dont see these quarter plate ambro's as often as the tintypes. Just a really nice image. It's housed in a full leatherette case with a repaired spine and some minor damage to the case. $225.00
Item #6876 Exceptionally rare CDV of a Confederate Captian believed to be a surgeon with the Missiouri State Gaurd. Dressed in a wonderful double breasted frock with the cuffs and collar trimmed black. Braid on his sleeve denotes his rank as a Captian while he holds a great wide brimmed slouch hat in his hand. The image is front marked " J Sidney Brown, Artist 82 North Fourth Street, St. Lious, MO". Beautiful image and very rare. SOLD!
Item #6862 This is just a fantastic sixth plate tintype of two armed yanks. The image is just as clear as a bell. Both men are dressed in sack coats and sport US waist belt plates with bayonet scabbards. Both also wear a larger and more rare style cap box with a large square front flap. Cartridge box is worn over the shoulder on each man as well and both hold a Enfield rifle with bayonet attached. A scrap of paper behind the image identifies the man on the right as Aaron A. Steckbeck. Mr. Steckbeck mustered in as a Private on July 2nd, 1863 into Co. F of the 48th PA Inf. The 48th was a 3 month regiment and he was mustered out not long after his enlistment on August 26th, 1863. I could locate no other service record on Steckbeck after his mustering out so there is a very small window as to when this image was actually taken. A beautiful image in mint condition. Much better than my photograph. Housed in a full leatherette case with seperated spine. SOLD!
Item #6847 Every once in a while I get lucky and find a real gem and that's exactly what we have here. Fabulous quarter plate tintype of Capt. Francis B. Allibone of Co. E, 1st New Jersey Cavalry. Francis is seated here before a fantastic backdrop of a camp scene. He rests in a camp chair dressed in a splendid uniform and casually holding his saber in one hand and a half smoked cigar in the other. Mr. Allibone had a busy service record. Enlisting as a 2nd Lieut. on August 9th, 1861 and commissioned into Co. E on the 20th of that month. In March of 1862 he would transfer from Co. E to Co. L and then in January of 1864 from Co. L to Co. B. Promoted to 1st Lieut. March of 1862, Capt. in August of 1863 of Co.A, 2nd New Jersey Cavalry and finally Capt. of Co. B in December, 1863. Francis is shown here holding the rank of 1st Lieut. putting the date of this image sometime between March 1862 and August of 1863. The 1st New Jersey Cavalry saw plenty of action and if you feel like getting on HDS and reading the regimental history it's quite interesting. While the unit saw quite a bit of service Capt. Allibone managed to survive to see the end of the war. Ironically he would be killed in May of 1865 just after the conclusion of the war after he was thrown from his horse. A period note attached to the case reads, " Francis Bedell Allibone son of Mrs ? Allibone Capt. USA served from 1861 until his death by being thrown from his horse May 8, 1865 near Petersburg, VA". This image is a 10 out of 10. The best officer image I have had the pleasure to come across easily. $950.00 SOLD!
Item# 6615 Outstanding early war sixth plate ruby ambrotype. Beautiful image. Fantastic battle shirt. It looks to be made of a grey coarse wool with a 3 button front and two breast pockets trimmed in black. Wearing a wonderful wide brimmed black slouch hat. A leather cord can be seen tucked into his breast pocket and hanging from the cartridge box sling which is attached to a pocket watch. You are able to see the key to wind the watch hanging from the cord just below the breast plate. A cartridge box is worn over the shoulder and a M1839 small US waist belt plate is worn around the waist. He is double armed with a musket which is held at his side and a revolver which is tucked into his belt, the grip just visable. I believe this fellow may have belonged to a Mississippi regiment as the shirt is nearly identical to shirts worn by both The Shubuta Rifles of Co. A, 14th Mississippi Infantry and the Quitman Gaurds of Co. E, 16th Mississippi Infantry. The image is housed in a full leatherette case which I do not believe is original to the image. There is a advertisement inside the case behind the image for a photography studio located in Rochester. This old boy is definately not a yank. Fresh Confederate images like this beauty are getting harder to find these days. Absolutely flawless image of a early war Confederate. SOLD!
Item #6633 This is a beautiful sixth plate ambrotype of a young Federal infantryman. A nice studio portrait as he stands on a wood plank floor. This young soldier is dressed in a newly issued frock coat and a nice pair of sky blue trousers which have been tinted ever so slightly. Armed with his trusty musket which he displays for the camera. The image is housed in a full leatherette case which is seperated at the spine. The velvet cushion is imprinted with the photographers studio where the image was taken. Schoonmakers 283 River St. Troy NY. A really sharp looking image. $300.00
Item #6589 This is a super cool early battlefield pick up. It's a Smith and Wesson Model 2. It's in quite good condition for laying on the ground for many years. The trigger is siezed up. The hammer does pull back but the spring is broken on it. If you unscrew the bottom locking screw the barrel does hindge up without any trouble. There are no visable markings anywhere on the piece. The cylinder does not spin. It may come out if you work at it but I have not messed with it. What's neat about this revolver is that the cylinder still contains five of the six fired shell casing's. At some point someone replaced the grips and made a crude pair to fit the revolver instead. If you remove the grips, located inside are two very small notes. One reads " Dug Gettysburg". The other reads, " Chickamauga Wall of House". Now which one it actually came from is a mystery since one revolver couldn't have come from two completely different battlefields. The condition is consistant with a revolver that was left exposed to the elements for sometime however it is unknown for sure. Regardless a fantastic early pick up. $850.00
Item #6555 Ninth plate ambrotype of a Federal artilleryman. Dressed in a artillery shell jacket and light trousers along with his bummers cap with insignia pinned to the crown. Handsomely posed with his hand tucked into the breast of his jacket. Comes housed in a full leatherette case but which is seperated at the spine. $120.00 SALE PENDING!
Item #069 This is a really nice 9th plate ambrotype of a young Federal soldier. He is dressed in a state issue uniform although I'm not sure from which state. It looks to be made from a dark blue jean cloth material. The jacket appears to be in the style of a sack coat however it is adorned with at least six small buttons possibly seven. A US wasit belt is worn from which he has a beautifully tinted red sash tied. Simply for decoration maybe or possibly he was officer for the day although in that case it was usually worn across the chest. The image is housed in a full thermoplastic case which is absolutely mint. Not a crack or chip on it anywhere. A sharp looking little image $210.00
Item #5678 This is one of the best CDV album's I have seen come to market recently. I was fortunate enough to find this up in New York just recently. A fantastic album of mostly members from Co. A of the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The album contains 19 cdv's and one gemtype. All of the images are identified with the exception of three and all are in mint condition except for one image of Gen. McClelland. Several of the cdv's have been hand tinted. The images are identified in pencil at the top of each page. The album belonged to Daniel B. Kaufman who was a Captain with the 48th and inside the front cover of the album a inscription reads, " Presented to Capt D. B. Kaufman Co.A 48 Regt PA V 9 Army Corps by his wife L. L. Kaufman Tamagua March 12th 1864". Anyone who is interested in this item and would like to see photo's of each cdv can email me and I will get those photos sent to you. Listed below are the names of the soldiers in the album
1. Mathias H. Jolly Capt. Co.H 22nd PA Cav. - This image is actually a cdv of Gen. McClelland. It is marked on the back as M. H. Jolly. I'm not sure how Gen. McClelland could be mistaken for Jolly. This cdv is also very worn and is the only cdv in the album that shows any wear at all.
2. Unknown
3. Lieut. Lewis B. Eveland Co. A 48th PA Inf. Mustered out 1864
4. Lieut. William H. Hume Co. B, 48th PA Inf. Wounded at Totopotomoy Creek. Died of wounds.
5. Lieut. Joseph Edwards Co. I, 48th PA Inf. Wounded before Petersburg and later died of wounds in a Washington D.C. hospital
6. Unknown
7. Abel C T St. Clair Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Killed in action at Spotsylvania and buried on the battlefield.
8. Francis M. Stidham Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Wounded in charge before Petersburg. Died of wounds at Annapolis, MD
9. George Betz Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Wounded at Bethesda Church. Died of wounds.
10. Simon Snyder Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Wounded at Bethesda Church. Died of wounds in Washington D.C.
11. Eliad Britton Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Wounded in charge during the 2nd Battle of Bull Run. Wounded in charge before Petersburg. Absent, sick at discharge.
12. Unknown
13. John Cochran Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Listed as having died sometime in 1864 and having been buried at Cold Harbor. A John Cochran also with Co. A is listed as being discharged in 1865.
14. Henry H. Price Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Mustered out 1865
15. Lewis Smith Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Mustered out 1865
16. James D. Ash Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Discharged for disability 1865
17. James Meck Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Mustered out 1865
18. John C. Medler Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Mustered out 1865
19. Henry Davis Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Mustered out 1865
20. Thomas B. Boyer Co. A, 48th PA Inf. Mustered out 1865.
21. William Meck Co. A, 48th PA Inf. This cdv is missing from the album
Your going to be hard pressed to find a better album with such superb provenance and containing this many cdv's with id's. Accompanying the album is a list of the soldiers written in ink which somebody did before I bought it. I will update the list with the proper spelling for each soldier and make any corrections to it that need to be made for the next owner to have for his own documentation. You may call or email with any questions regarding this item. SOLD!
Item #0107 Fresh from a estate sale in New York.Fantastic CDV of Col. DeWitt Clinton Baxter of the 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers also known as Baxter's Philadelphia Fire Zouaves. Originally commissioned into the 19th Pennsylvania Inf. in May of 1861 before mustering out with that unit and joining the 72nd in August 1861. This unit saw quite of bit of action during it's service and Col. Baxter would later be wounded at Gettysburg. This is a exceptionally rare image and in fantastic condition. It is backmarked "McAllister & Brother 728 Chesnut Street Philadelphia" and also has been stamped on the front bottom corner " Germon 702 Chesnut St. Phila.". An all around exceptional image and a rare find to boot. SOLD!
Item #6402 This is just a fabulous image. Quarter plate tintype in a horizontal format. Five Federal soldiers dressed in sack coats with US waist belt plates and bummers cap with a prominent "D" pinned to the top. Obviously taken in one of the southern most states as they are posed before a backdrop of palmetto trees. Seated around a table which is covered by a large and beautifully tinted American flag. All five men are shown holding eating utensils of one form or another. Very unique. Just a great image with unusual content. It comes housed in a full leatherette case with a seperated spine. SOLD!
Item #6341 Here is an absolute gem. Ninth plate tintype in a oval format of a Confederate 1st Lieut. This image is absolutely pristine. He is dressed in a double breasted frock coat and wears the two bars on the collar which denote his rank as 1st Lieut. The coat and trousers have been tinted a beautiful shade of light blue and the black strip which runs down the seam of his trousers is clearly visable. This one is fresh out of an estate sale in North Carolina and new to the market. No information on this gentleman unfortunately. It comes housed in a full thermoplastic case with some minor cracks and chips. If this one doesn't sell it's going right into my collection. A great and rare image. $1800.00 SOLD!
Item #6289 Superb sixth plate ruby ambrotype. This beauty is mint, mint, mint in every regard. Crystal clear and not a blemish on this one. Dressed in a musician's infantry frock coat which is trimmed in blue. He wears a M1851 eagle waist belt plate along with a sling to a cartridge box which he has modified to hang his sword from. Cradled in his lap is a musician's NCO sword which is housed in a leather scabbard while he holds his fife in the other hand. As far as musician images go you will find none finer than this one. Museum quality image. It's housed in a full leatherette case with a seperate spine. SOLD!
Item #6103 Exceptionally rare quarter plate tintype of a group of Federal teamsters in the field. The image was taken in Cincinnati some time during the war but prior to 1864. A Federal soldier stands to the far left with a dog. A covered wagon is seen which is being pulled by four mules. Atop of one of the mules a man can be seen with his armed raised holding a whip. Another man sits a very nice black horse and appears to be wearing a four button sack coat. Accompanying this image is a letter written in July of 1917 in Chattanooga by the woman who paid to have the image taken. The letter states that the image was taken in Cincinnati and that the man who sits atop the mule was killed at Reseca in 64'. She also states that she was somewhat disappointed in the image when it arrived as the package it came in was so big and the image itself was fairly small. She goes on to say that photography wasnt so perfect in those days and that it is nice to have as a rememberance of the Civil War. It's a interesting letter written in what she terms the " Sizzling Heat " of Chattanooga during July. It is unknown who wrote the letter as it is only singed "Ma" but it is addressed to a George Kopp and could easily be researched. If anyone would like to see a copy of the letter and envelope I can get that for you. The provenance which identifies this image is exceptional and rarely are we lucky enough to know where a image was taken.The image is housed in a half leatherette case. A wonderfully rare image. $800.00
Item #6083 Outstanding quarter plate tintype of members belonging to the 24th New York Drum Corps. Absolutely wonderful image showing 12 men and boys sitting around a table depicting the daily life in camp. Mostly enlisted men but at least one officer. Probably taken while encamped at winter quarters as there is a large tent in the background with wooden planks lined up around the bottom. Several men sit around a table with a loaf of bread in the center. One of the men smokes a pipe while reading a book. Two others can be seen holding a piece of bread in their hands. What looks to be an officer in the center is seen holding a bottle of spirits up to his lips while the man next to him holds his canteen up as if he is asking to have it filled. A frying pan is leaning up against the table leg as three men sit atop their drums. One of them appears to be a colored boy which is very interesting. The boy on the far right stands in his bare feet. I'm not sure what roll he played but I do not believe he is a soldier although he does wear a bummers cap. The drums have been tinted red while some of the soldiers uniforms have been tinted blue. The image does have a little emulsion loss where the image has been scratched but it hardly detracts from this exceptionally rare image. Housed in a half leatherette case. Just a fabulous image. SOLD!
Item #094 CDV identified as Charles Augustus Phillips. Charles enlisted at Fulton, NY for a two year term as Quarter Master Sergeant in Co. E., 24th New York Infantry at 22 years of age. He would be reduced in rank to a Private on November 1st, 1861. Five days later he was accidently shot in the right arm and on the 12th of January, 1862 he was discharged for disability as a result of that wound. That would not be the end of his military career however. On August 19th, 1862 Charles re enlisted at Oswego, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. Less than a month later he was commissioned into Co.H., 110th New York Infantry. He was promoted to Captain in November of that year and was finally mustered out on August 28th, 1865. This is a wonderful CDV with a great identification. It is identified on the front in ink as Capt. Chas. A. Phillips, 110th N.Y.V. and is also identified in ink on the back in the same manner. There is a brief outline of Phillips' military career written in pencil on the reverse. Backmarked Anderson & Turner, 61 camp Street, New Orleans. This is a really nice CDV with a very desirable backmark. $185.00
Item #5860 Here is something you almost never see. A sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a Federal soldier. Most likely belonging to a cavalry unit. Dressed in a four button sack coat, a very sad and worn looking cap and a US waist belt plate. He is armed with a wonderful Sharps Carbine. This image is from my personal collection where it has rested for many years but I have decided to thin it out a bit and this one is on the chopping block so to speak. I'm sure every one is aware of the rarity of these rifles showing up in images and this one is displayed beautifully. Now for the bad news. Unfortunately at some point the image has suffered a crack which runs horizontally across the image but you can barely see it. It does have a couple minor rub marks where somebody tried to clean it. It also appears that the brass mat was changed as you can see the rub marks from the prior matting. Even with those condition issues this is still a rare and exceptional image. It comes housed in a full leatherette case $650.00
Item #5569 Well what can I say about this image. Just an amazing image. An early ninth plate ambrotype of a cornet player from a militia unit. A small notation written inside the case behind the image reads, " Taken at Newburyport in the summer of 1860 Charlie L. Flint 19 years ". Below that is a date of " Mar 6th, 1862 ". This date is also scratched into the backside of the image along with a name which I am not able to decipher. I have not yet been able to locate any information on Charlie's militia service although I am still working on that. As far as his Civil War service is concerned Charlie was listed as a 20 year old shoe maker when he enlisted as a musician in the 9th Massachusetts Infantry on June 17, 1861. He mustered out on August 10, 1862. Presumably due to the order which did away with military bands. Charlie seems to have been a dedicated soldier and later enlisted in the 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Co. G on October 20th, 1863 where he would serve until being mustered out on September 13th, 1865. Charles is shown here dressed in his militia uniform. A double breasted frock. I'm guessing the jacket probably also had coat tails. The uniform itself was probably green in color with what appears to be red fringed epulettes while the collar also appears to be red in color. He wears a military shako with a Hardee hat badge pinned to the front along with the initials " LCB ". Probably stood for something Company Band. I'm still in the process of trying to track that down. He also wears a two peice c1850 eagle militia waist belt plate and holds a cornet in his hand along with his play book. This a extremely rare image. A real gem especially for those who have a interest in early militia uniforms. Minor spotting but it does not effect the image in the slightest. These are getting harder and harder to find these days. Currently not for sale
Item #5646 I just picked this up at a estate sale in Georgia so this is fresh to the market. Images like these don't come up very often these days that haven't already made the rounds a few times. Just a fantastic image. This hard fighting rebel wears a grey or possibly butternut 9 button shell jacket. There are some markings on the buttons but the darn fool that tinted over them has obscured them to make it impossible to make any identification. He wears a fabulous wide brimmed slouch hat and is holding one heck of a pig sticker. That blade has to be every bit of 14 inches. You wouldn't want to carry that around in your britches thats for certain. Unfortunately no identification on this reb. Housed in a half leatherette case. One heck of a image to be sure. SOLD!
Item #5634 Double cased pair of sixth plate tintypes. This is quite a pair of interesting images. Most interesting of all is the fact that the soldier on the right appears to be of Native American descent which would make him even more rare than those images of colored soldiers. Both soldiers are identified behind the image. To the left is William W. Phillips. To the right is Andrew J. Wadsworth. Now why a Native American would have a English name is beyond me but that is just the beginning of the mystery on these two. It is noted inside the case that these two were "comrads". Both are listed as having served as Regulars in the 16th United States Infantry, Co.A and it is noted inside the case that William did serve in that unit. However I cannot find any information regarding either soldier as to when they actually served in the Regular Army. On August 26th, 1861 William enlisted in the 83rd Pennslyvania Inf., Co.D where he would stay until he was discharged on September 20th, 1864. With Andrew things get a little more confusing. On August 27th, 1862 he enlisted into Co.I of the 83rd Pennslyvania Inf. So far I have found that he disappeared three days after enlisting, that he died on October 15th, 1862, that he died on October 24th, 1862 and that he was discharged on March 19th, 1865 at Lookout Mountain. One refrences his complexion to being light while another states that it is ruddy. Researching these two has given me a absolute headache. Records for both of these two are just a mess but more so for Andrew. I'm not sure if that is due to his ethnic background or there may be a possibility that these two were under age at the time of enlistment. Both are listed as being 18 years of age when they enlisted however there is a notation in Andrews records that he did make a oath that he had the verbal consent of his parents to enlist which would make me tend to believe he was under the age of 18. At any rate they are two extremely nice identified images and one which shows a Native American in uniform. I have done some asking around and nobody has ever seen a image which depicts a Native American in uniform including myself so the rarity of the peice speaks for itself. Both images come with full records from the National Archives.Housed in a full thermplastic case. $600.00
Item #5525 Sixth plate ruby ambrotype identified as Addison Harley of Co. C, 129th Indiana Infantry and his wife Rachel. Addison is shown here dressed in a frock coat with sergeants stripes, kepi and light trousers. First off I would like to just say that this is one of the most amazing images I have ever had the pleasure to own. Addison Harely was working as a blacksmith in Indiana when he enlisted in the 125th Indiana Infantry at 23 years of age on December 17th, 1863 as a private. Shortly there after he would be promoted to the rank of Sergeant on March 7th, 1864. Beginning in May of that year he contracted typhiod fever and would spend the next four months in various hospitals fighting the disease. The image is identified inside the case as Addison and his wife Rachel and a small inscription which reads " to our boy when we have one". Typhiod fever would take Addison's life on August 5th, 1864 in Louisville, Kentucky. A sad reminder of the cost of war. The image is accompanied with his service records which I obtained from the National Archives. His personal effects upon his death are listed as 1 cap, 1 dress coat, 1 pair of trousers, 2 shirts, 1 pair of shoes, 1 stocking, 1 blanket, 1 knapsack, 1 portfolio, 1 pocket book and lastly 1 likeness. This is the actual image that Addison was carrying with him at the time of his death. One can only imagine the heavy heart with which Rachel must have carried upon reading this inscription which Addison wrote regarding their future child. This is with out a doubt one of the most humbling images I have ever had the pleasure to come across. Housed in a full thermoplastic case. Currently Not For Sale
Item #5545 Early sixth plate tintype of well armed Yank dressed in a confusing array of military apparel. He wears a dark blue shell jacket with a slash pocket which at first glance appears to be a New York issue jacket however it is missing the proper trim. This may in fact be a early jacket issued by the state of Ohio which were similar in appearence to those issued to New York troops. The only difference being in the manner in which they were trimmed. He wears his cap with the visor turned up with insignia pinned to the top which reads OVI. Heres where it gets interested. Around the waist he wears a script NY militia waist belt plate which is just as clear as day. Why a soldier from Ohio would be wearing a New York belt plate I do not know. It could be a prop supplied by the photographer or possibly he just needed a belt and found whatever was available. Who knows for sure. Tucked into the belt is a side knife which appears to be a dirk and a large Whitney revolver. This is a exceptional image in condition and content. It's not very often that you see one of these belt plates show up in a image. This is a top notch image. Housed in a full leatherette case. SOLD!
Item #5426 Outstanding grouping belonging to James A. Dawney of Maryland. Beautiful sixth plate ruby ambrotype of James and his wife Augusta taken in May of 1864. A small notation behind the image reads, " James A. Dawney and Wife May 4th, 1864 Snows, Md Battery, First Veteran Battery Winchester, Va". James enlisted as a private into Battery B of the Maryland 1st Light Artillery on October 1st, 1861 and would later be mustered out on June 30th of 1864. The 1st Maryland would play a significate part in repulsing the Confederate attack at the battle of Malvern Hill and would again distinguish itself during the battle of Antietam. They would also be engaged at Fredicksburg, New Market, Piedmont and several other smaller engagements. Along with the image are two slips of paper which were found behind the image with mailing directions for James and his wife. This is just a all around fantasic grouping and from Maryland no less. Housed in a full leatherette case with seperated spine. SOLD!
Item #5269 Here we have just a fabulous sixth plate tintype of two Federal soldiers taken in the horizontal format. Possibly cavalry. Each is dressed in a standard issue frock. The fellow on the right sports a M1858 Hardee hat while his comrade wears another wide brimmed hat as well. These two have obviously spent some time among the ranks. The coats are well worn and dirty as are the hats. Appearence would suggest that these guys are probably from the western theater. The background of the image depicts Native American tepee's which only furthers that belief. Apparently lazy eye was not enough to exclude one from the ranks of the United States Army, which the fellow on the right has a bad case of. This is just a fantastic image with great character. The image is housed in a full thermoplastic case with a patriotic motif. $325.00
Item #5183 Here's one for you guys who like Confederate images and this one is a dandy. It's a quarter plate tintype of what is most likely a Confederate from Mississippi or Texas. Dressed in cavalry boots, dark trousers and a nine button short jacket with a low standing collar. The jacket appears to be possibly a light blue or grey. Gold braid adorn the cuffs as well what appear to be service stripes. A star has been pinned to the breast of the jacket. The quality of the image is superb. Housed in a full leatherette case with a seperate spine. Just a fabulous image all around. SOLD!
Item #5131 Wonderful sixth plate ambrotype of a identified Federal infantryman. Identified as Thomas Leonard of the 1st New Jersey Infantry. Thomas is shown here wearing a splendid example of a Chasseur uniform and cap with the numeral "1" pinned to the front. Thomas joined what would become the famed 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry in Trenton, New Jersey on April 27th, 1861. He would muster into Co.D as a private less than a month later. The regiment and brigade served as the 1st Brigade of the 1st Division of the VI Corps and would be engaged in numerous battles from the beginning of hostilities until it's end. Thomas would see the end of his military service on May 3rd, 1863 when he was killed at Salem Church during the battle of Chancellorsville. The offical records state that the 1st New Jersey came under terrible musketry and shell fire along with the 2nd and 3rd New Jersey Infantry who were in support as they advanced towards Salem Church from well entrenched Confederates. After severe fighting they were relieved and would retire with the loss of 105 men. Thomas among them. Beautiful image with zero flaws and great history. Housed in a full leatherette case with a seperated spine. Service records accompany the image. SOLD!
Item #4786 Absolutely beautiful sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a identified Federal infantryman. Just a gorgeous image. Identified as Gustavus T. Henry of Co. C, 83rd Illinios infantry. Gustavus left his home town of Ellison, Illinios to enlist in the United States Army as a private on August 2 of 1862. He would muster into Co.C , 83rd Illinios infantry on the 21st of that same month. This image was probably taken shortly after that date as the coat is still quite stiff. This unit would take part in several minor battles and also operated against guerilla forces in Northwest Tennessee and Southwest Kentucky.He would later be mustered out with his company at Nashville on June 26th, 1865. Gustavus is dressed in a frock coat, sky blue trousers and holds his bummers cap in his hand. His unit numbers are pinned to the crown of the cap. Ruby ambrotypes produce some of the best quality images and this is a perfect example. The image is absolutely brilliant. The coat appears as though you could actually feel the texture of the fabric if you were to run your fingers over the image. Beautifully tinted. Outstanding condition. Housed in a full leatherette case. SOLD! 
Item #0011 Magnificient sixth plate tintype of an early Federal infantry soldier. I previously has this listed as a soldier from a early Wisconsin unit possibly the Iron Brigade however after extensive research I no longer believe that to be the case. We are probably looking at a soldier from an early Illinios or Indiana regiment. Both states issued troops gray jackets and trousers trimmed in black or blue with broad-brimmed Hardee hats. This particular soldier wears a nine button short coat with dark colored shoulder tabs. The buttons of the coat are plain possibly identifying this soldier to Illinios as that state was one of very few that issued uniforms with plain buttons. Gray trousers match the coat. A cartridge box sling is worn over the shoulder along with a US waist belt plate and cap box. What appears to be a Manhattan or Marston revolver is tucked into the front of his belt. A wonderful M1858 Hardee hat rests atop his head with a ostrich plume pinned to the side with infantry insignia and Co.I pinned to the front. He stands at attention with his 58. caliber musket with bayonet attached at his side. The image is in superb condition. It comes housed in a full thermoplastic case which is also in mint condition. This is a fantastic example of a early war image dressed in a state issue uniform. A great and rare image. SOLD!
Item #4865 Outstanding pair of sixth plate tintypes of two brothers from Illinios. Both brothers hold a identical pose dressed in frock coats with shoulder bars and US waist belt plates. Each is armed with a musket with the bayonet attached and wears a bummers cap with their company letter pinned to the front. Both are identified behind the image. These two boys in blue are identified as William and Charlie Stocker from Morris, Illinios. The pair would both enlist on the same day on April 24th, 1861 into Co. F of the 11th Illinios Infantry and would muster in six days later for a three month term. Organized in Grundy County, Illinios they would spend their three months performing duty in Missouri before mustering out at the end of July. Late in December both brothers would re enlist into Co. I of the 55th Illinios Infantry known as the " Bushnell Light Gaurds". William would be discharged for disability just seven months later which would indicate that this image was taken sometime between January and July of 1862. Charles however would serve out the remainder of his term with the 55th seeing a fair amount of action in several major battles and would particpate in Shermans March to the Sea. Charles would re enlist once more in February of 1864 before having his luck finally run out on August 31st of 1864 being killed at Jonesboro, Georgia. These are two fabulous images in flawless condition with a great story. Housed in a very nice thermoplastic case. A great image of two brothers fighting for the cause SOLD!
Item #4728 Double cased sixth plate tintypes of two Federal infantry soldiers. Probably brothers or related in some fashion however since we have no identification on these two we can't be sure. The soldier on the left is dressed in a regulation nine button frock coat and light blue military slacks while grasping a cane in one hand. The image has some very minor crazing to the surface but nothing of any significance. The soldier on the right is dressed in a eight button shell jacket with a small slash pocket located on the breast and belt loops affixed to the side.Light blue trousers and a forage cap complete the uniform. This is a perfect example of the regulation state uniform adopted by New York in April of 1861. He is armed with a musket with bayonet attached. Presumably both of these men were from New York. A very nice double cased set. Housed in a thermoplastic case which is in quite good condition $400.00 SALE PENDING!
Item #4533 Fantasic sixth plate tintype of two identified brothers from Illinios. Both are dressed in state issue uniforms consisting of a dark blue shell jacket, sky blue slacks and a forage cap. Each carries full accounterments and both wear gauntlets as well which you dont see very often on infantry soldiers. Both brothers are armed to the teeth as well. Each carries a musket with bayonet attached while they each pack a pair of revolvers tucked into their waist belt. These two were ready for a fight and they found it. Identified as George and Gabriel Brown from Illinios both brothers would see their share of the action. George enlisted as a private in Co. D of the 42nd Illinios Infantry, Douglas Brigade on August 3rd of 1861 putting his life as a farmer on hold. He served admirably and was elected to the Roll of Honor in February of 1863 for his actions in the battles of Farmington, Stone River and Missionary Ridge. Shortly afterward he would become ill and spend time in a Federal hospital before being transfered to headquarters to serve out the rest of his term performing duty as a officers waiter. He would be discharged on September 16th of 1864. Gabriel would see his share of the action as well. Mustering in at Caseyville, Illinios in June of 1861 into Co. I of the 22nd Illinios infantry at 20 years of age. In November and December of 1862 he would be detailed to help guard the seige guns at Nashville.Gabrial would end his service in the Federal army on September 19th of 1863 when he went missing in action during the Battle of Chickamauga before finally being listed as killed in action in 1864. This is a wonderful and rare image. Great content and even better history. Housed in a full leatherette case. SOLD!
Item #0111 Ninth plate ambrotype of a colored gentleman dressed in civilian clothes with one exception. He wears a Confederate kepi. The crown of the cap is a light color and was probably light blue while the lower band is black. Most likely a Chasseur cap. These caps are known to have been worn by troops from South Carolina and are also affiliated with a Baltimore maker who had deep Southern sympathies. Interesting enough this image surfaced in South Carolina. It is unknown if this gentelman served in any capacity within the Confederate army. He also holds a document in his hands which he displays for the camera. One would assume the document holds great importance for it's owner to display it so prominently. Colored troops were employed within the Confederate army mainly for the purpose of general labor however the history behind this image has been lost to the pages of time. The image does have some surface abrasions. Housed in a full leatherette case. $900.00
Item #4599 Beautiful sixth plate ambrotype. Dressed in a splendid grey uniform with black trim around the collar, shoulder tabs and cuffs. A row of nine buttons runs down the front of the jacket with three ornamental buttons on each cuff. Insignia pinned to the front of his kepi identifies him as belonging to Co.F, 13th regiment. Through extensive research this image is believed to be that of a member of the 13th New York State Militia known as the "National Grays". The uniform and forage cap he wears here is an exact copy of the uniform worn by the famed 7th New York Militia and also known to have been worn by both the 8th and 10th New York Militia. There was a volunteer regiment from Connecticut who had their uniforms based on the elite 7th's gray uniforms in early 1861 after supplies of blue cloth began to dry up but I am quite certain however that this is indeed a member of the 13th New York as there was a Co. F raised by that regiment. This is with out a doubt one of the best quality images I have ever had. The clarity of this image is superb. Just a fabulous image that advanced collectors can appreciate. Currently Not For Sale
Item 0171. Beautiful sixth plate tintype of a Confederate infantry soldier. Posed before an antabellum backdrop and dressed in a light brown or possibly grey shell jacket. There is a design on the face of the buttons however I have as of yet been unable to ascertain what type of buttons they are. He wears a pork pie hat which he has tilted to one side adding great character to the image. A really wonderful image. The image does have some minor spotting and some rub marks but they do not detract from this great image at all.Housed in a full leatherette case. SOLD!
Item 0172. Sixth plate ruby ambrotype. When I purchased this image it was accompanied by a note which reads " Direct your letter to Dalton Georgia Renolds Brigade 63 Va Reg. M R Norman." After much research I identified M. R. Norman as Private Melvin R. Norman of Co. C, 63rd Virginia Infantry. Norman enlisted at Moccasin Gap, VA on April 6th, 1862 and is listed as deserting on the march in North Georgia on July 3, 1864. That being said I do not believe that this image is that of Private Norman. The image is obviously of a Federal artillery soldier dressed in a regulation issue shell jacket and is also surrounded by patriotic brass matting. Neither of which is consistant with that of a Confederate soldier. The image is accompanied with a lock of auburn hair and there is also some writing on the cotton pad which I have been unable to make out. The note is written on the reverse side of a military document. How these two items came together is a mystery. While the image was identified as a Confederate soldier when I purchased it I am not selling it as such. It is my opinion that this is indeed a Federal artillery soldier and I am pricing it as such. None the less a very nice image which is crystal clear $350.00
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