The Civil War
 Confederate Cased Images

1233 - A TRIPLE ARMED CONFEDERATE AT A BUDGET PRICE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full leather case. A young Confederate holding a large bowie knife upright, another Bowie knife in his belt which appears to be an inlaid Coffin-handle style. In his belt he has a revolver. The upright Bowie is light but the blade is discernible. The image has the usual handling blemishes but it is a definite Rebel with two knives and a revolver. We just bought it in a group and pricing it is move fast. Only.........................................................................$595.00

1234 - A RARE MISSOURI CONFEDERATE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full thermoplastic case. A seated 2nd Lt. seated with a frock coat holding a Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle with sling. On the inside of the case is inscribed "One of the Rebels started with General Price June 9th, 1861, 2nd Lt. Company A." The bold inscription is period to the image and "right as rain." Any Confederate image that can be attributed to Missouri is extremely rare! Price threw in his lot with the Southerners, and was assigned by pro-Confederate Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson to command the newly reformed Missouri State Guard in May 1861, leading his young recruits (who affectionately nicknamed him "Old Pap") in a campaign to secure Missouri for the Confederacy. One of the major engagements in this endeavor was fought at Lexington, where Price defeated Colonel James A. Mullligan's Union force in the "battle of the hemp bales" and secured the city for the South -- albeit only temporarily, as it turned out. An even greater victory was won by Price at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, which resulted in Lyon's death and temporary Confederate ascendancy in southwestern Missouri. The date in this case puts this young officer in the Missouri State Guard in the early days of the War in Southeast Missouri under Sterling Price........................................................$3,975.00

1236 -  A DOUBLE ARMED CONFEDERATE BRANDISHING A HUGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. This Rebel wears a dark wool gray uniform jacket and poses with a huge D Guard Bowie knife upright and a revolver in his right hand. The D Guard on the knife is clear to the eye. No blemishes, a nice clear image........................................$2,200.00

61005 - REB POSES WITH HIS BOWIE KNIFE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full case. Reb wears his kepi poses with his bowie knife across his chest. The bowie is a spear point bowie. Light solarization at the edges, but image is very clear and sharp......................$1,350.00     NOW $895.00

12070 - PVT. EDMOND J. RUTLAND, Company I, 29th Mississippi Infantry, "DeSoto Brothers." 1/6th plate tintype in a thermo plastic case. Large bust pose of Rutland holding his musket vertically. The emblem "B" is on his kepi denoting his company "DeSoto Brothers." Rutland was captured at Lookout Mountain, TN. November 24th, 1863 and died at Rock Island, IL. As a POW on November 8th, 1864 or pneumonia. Old note "Mr. Rutland died in Yankee prison camp," id in back of case. The image is sharp and well focused, trifle blem in field, otherwise quite nice...............................................$3,150.00

Company I, DeSoto Brothers, was raised in the Spring of 1862 primarily of men from the northern part of DeSoto County from around Hernando, Pleasant Hill, Olive Branch, etc., though some men from the southern part of the county also served in the company. Edmond J. Private, 1 Mar. 1862, c. 24 Nov. 1863, captured 24 November 1863 at Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, TN. Died 8 Nov. 1864 of pneumonia at Rock Island, IL The regiment took part in the battle of Lookout Mountain on November 24, 1863, which was fought primarily by Walthall's Mississippi Brigade. Walthall's Brigade had a total effective of 1,489, and had 8 killed, 48 wounded and 845 captured. The casualties of the Twenty-ninth on the 24th were 2 killed, 26 wounded, 155 missing; on the 25th, 7 wounded. The DeSoto Brothers lost 1 mortally wounded, 3 wounded, 1 wounded and captured, and 18 captured for a total of 24 men.

12071 - A SUPERB VIRGINIA INFANTRYMAN TAKEN BY REES OF RICHMOND, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. This young private is seated holding a huge bowie knife vertically with a slightly curved handle. This huge knife appears to have a blade that measures near 20" in length. The signature of "Rees" is sharp and clear right under his right elbow. In many cases this signature is hidden under the mat but this one is quite visible. C.R. Rees at 145 Main Street in Richmond took high quality photographs and his signed photographs are highly prized by collectors. An outstanding image in every respect....................................................SOLD

12072 - SUPERB IMAGE OF A MEMBER OF HILLIARD'S LEGION, ALABAMA CAVALRY, 5TH BATTALION, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full case. A seated pose of a bearded cavalryman holding a short barrel revolver. His distinctive uniform is exactly like uniforms in identified photos of other members of Hilliard's Legion that will accompany this image from several sources. Henry Hilliard was sent as the Commissioner of the Confederate States to treat with Tennessee and persuade them to secede. On 24 April 1862, Hilliard was commissioned a colonel and authorized to recruit a "legion" of about 3,000 men for Confederate service. The command was divided into a cavalry battalion, three infantry battalions, and one artillery battalion (which served mostly as infantry). Hilliard's principal service was in East Tennessee during the latter part of 1862. At Chickamauga (19-20 September 1863), the Legion was held in reserve the first day. On the second day, they followed the advancing army until about 3:30 when Gen'l Gracie ordered them to move forward, "double-quick!" against a Union log fortification. In earning an excellent reputation in that battle, the Legion lost something like 45% of the 902 men engaged. The 1st Battalion carried 239 into combat and lost 169 killed or wounded, including Lt. Col. Holt whose wound was mortal. [Command of the 1st Battalion fell to Capt. George W. Huguley (Co. "C").] The 3rd Battalion lost 50 k and w out of 219. Lt. Col. Hall and Capt. Walden, successively in command of the 2nd Battalion, was both wounded. Hilliard's Legion is claimed to have been the first among Gracie's Brigade to place its colors in the Union works, but the flag was shot through by 83 bullets, and the ensign, Robert Y. Hiett, was promoted to Lieutenant for his gallantry. The 3rd Battalion was complimented on the field by Gen'l William Preston. After Chickamauga, Major Daniel S. Troy commanded the Legion. It continued in Gracie's Brigade at Missionary Ridge, guarding the approaches to Chattanooga, until it was dissolved on 25 November 1863. Image is sharp and clear with excellent contrast. A rare Alabama armed image.......................................................$3,2500.00 NOW $2,250.00

8061 - CONFEDERATE ARTILLERYMAN, 1/6th plate tintype in a half case. A seated pose of a Confederate artilleryman wearing a open jacket with vest underneath. His dark collar indicates an artilleryman. A nice clean image with no defects and a good representative Confederate image at a very moderate price...............................................................$395.00

71127 - A YOUNG CONFEDERATE COLONEL FROM LOUISIANA, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full leather case. A bust pose of a very young Confederate Colonel. His rank defined by three gold stars within a heavy bullion wreath on his collar. His staff buttons show a Louisiana pelican [defined particularly well on button #3]. Quite clear with some light rouge tinting on his face. This is probably the youngest Colonel we have ever seen for sale..............................................$1,750.00

6190 - TENNESSEE REB WITH A TRANTER REVOLVER, 1/6th plate tintype in a full case. This Rebel that just came out of the Jackson, Tennessee area wears a dark gray jacket with shoulder tabs and holds a Tranter Revolver across his chest. The dual trigger of the Tranter is evident in the photo and it appears to be the 50 caliber Tranter. Tranters were imported into the South from England by Hyde & Goodrich and later by Thomas, Griswold & A. B. Griswold of New Orleans. Tranters were favorites of Confederate military officers. The image is sharp and clear with just some light toning at the edges of the mat not affecting the image [more obvious in this high dpi scan than in hand]. Fresh on the market................................$1,595.00 SOLD

12150 - A GROUPING OF SIX REBELS POSSIBLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY, albumen photograph, 7" X 8", overall in an antique wooden oval frame. Actual image is 5" X 5". Five of the six are wearing identical uniforms with shoulder tabs and trimmed cuffs that appear to be dark possible being red and representing artillerymen. The sixth soldier to the far right wears a slightly different trim to his coat. The fabric of the coats are coarse. All six share similar facial similarities. An educated assessment of the state these fellows are from Alabama. This nice image was just purchased in Florida. Good details................................................................$1,500.00 SOLD

1130 - CONFEDERATE DRUMMER, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full leather case. A seated young Confederate drummer with his drum sitting on a table to his right with the drumsticks stored in the drum's lacings, his kepi on top of the drum. He wears a large secession badge on his coat. Quite nice with just the faint trace of solarization. A rare image to say the very least that is impossible to find on today's market. The first we have offered in years.............................................$4,500.00

1132 - YOUNG FLORIDA SOLDIER, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full case. A pose of a young rebel posing in a nine button tight fitting uniform coat with the collar and epaulettes trimmed in a lighter colored tape. The image is clear and 'steel toned' with a ring of tarnish which does not affect the subject. Sold in 1999 by Cowan's denoting Florida origins. Florida Confederates are rare...................................................$550.00

1133 - GEORGIA OFFICER STANDING ARMED, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. An outstanding pose of a officer of the 17th Georgia Infantry, full standing pose holding his sword outwards which appears to be an eagle head earlier 19th century issue. His two piece buckle is partly hidden by tint but the left column of the Georgia State seal is clear as well as the heavy rope border. The uniform is consistent with those worn by the 17th Georgia and the backdrop matches one shown on page 141 [Portraits of Conflict] showing a NCO of the 17th GA. Standing in front of that backdrop wearing the same style uniform. The 17th GA had an outstanding record in both theaters of battle including Gettysburg and Chickamauga. A superb image................$4,950.00

1134 - YOUNG REB WITH BONE BUTTON COAT, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a half case. Bust pose of a young Confederate wearing a coarse coat with bone buttons, an insignia or button is tinted gold on his collar and there is a partial star showing at his neck. The coat is sewn very crudely. There are surface blems to the plate which for the most part are away from the subject. His lips and cheeks are lightly tinted.............................................$350.00

1136 - CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICER IN OIL, 10" X 14", period ornate frame, albumen photograph that has been highlighted by oil, actual size of image is 5" X 7" within an oval. A Cavalry officer posed holding his yellow plumed hat in his lap. On the verso of the photo in pencil is written...J.R...E Butler. In checking Confederate records, the only two Confederate officers in any cavalry corps were E.V. Butler of Border's Texas Cavalry Regiment and Edward Butler of the 45th Arkansas Mounted Infantry. The handwriting could be a E.V. Butler but there is no absolute way to prove it. Thus it is priced at............................................................$975.00

1123 - IDENTIFIED FLORIDA INFANTRYMAN, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full case with good ID in case, "T.P.O. Hunt, 9th Rgt. Floriday". Hunt enlisted at Ocala, Florida in September of 1863 and was captured and sent to Libby Prison until April 10th, 1865. This image of Hunt is in civilian clothes before enlisting. Any Florida image is rare, some solarization but the image is clear and distinct. Quite reasonable at..........................................................$395.00

1125 - A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN FROM THE WAIST UP, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a half case. A Confederate Captain is seated with his brass buttons and sleeve braiding tinted gold. His face is clear and the image has a darker tone but all details are clear. The image is definitely better in hand than our scan which was lightened. This is a real bargain at................................................................$295.00

12090 - FOUR CONFEDERATES, TWO WITH CARBINES AND ONE WITH A COLT REVOLVING SHOTGUN, 1/4 plate tintype in full case. Four western Confederates, two wear the same battle shirts. Standing to the right, one man holds a rare Model 1855 Colt revolving shotgun and has a holster on his belt; soldier to his left holds what appears to be a double barrel shotgun. The seated soldier to the right holds a Sharps Slanting breech carbine Model 1852 with the sling ring side bar extending from the left side of the breech to the barrel band, a handgun in his belt, knife in a belt frog, and soldier pouch. The seated soldier to the left hold a Sharps Slanting Breech Carbine Model 1852, a handgun on his belt, and a cap pouch on his buff leather belt. Four "guerilla" looking western Confederates with a trio of rare guns. The markings from an old oval mat are not as obvious as this scan. Incredibly rare with such guns being used by these Confederates...................................$5,950.00 SOLD

7600 - A SOUTHERNER GOES TO WAR, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full thermo plastic case. A young Southerner poses holding up a clear as a bell Colt 36 caliber Navy in a menacing pose. He appears to wear a light weight suit with a few buttons tinted gold. An obvious 1861 photo around the time of his induction into Confederate service when many new recruits took such photos with their new arms. Crystal clear and quite nice with a nice case............$495.00

7601 - REBEL WITH POSED BOWIE KNIFE ACROSS HIS CHEST, 1/9th plate tintype in full case. A Confederate in regulation coat, wears a two piece buckle that has been tinted gold along with his buttons. He holds a bowie knife across his chest. A nice image at....................................................$1,495.00

7602 - AN ALABAMA CAVALRYMAN DOUBLE ARMED, 1/6 ambrotype in half case. A most interesting image to analyze. First, he is double armed with a large Colt Army and he holds what appears to be a Confederate made cavalry saber at his side but due to the gold tint the actual maker is difficult to pinpoint. His large oval buckle has been tentatively identified as an Alabama seal buckle [has been tinted gold but traces of the map design is present] by two leading buckle authorities. The image has a somewhat dark cast with some blemishes but at this price, it is an absolute bargain for if perfect it would bring $6000!..................$2,200.00

7603 - A DOUBLE ARMED CONFEDERATE ARTILLERYMAN, 1/4th plate tintype in half leather case. A 3/4 standing pose of a Confederate artilleryman posing with a large Colt and a short artillery sword in his right hand. He wears a sash at his side. The hilt of the sword and his buttons are tinted gold. This large image has great clarity and free from defects. Artillery swords are seldom seen in Confederate images....................................$2,750.00

5053 - LOUISIANA INFANTRYMAN ARMED, 1/4th plate tintype in a full leather case. A nice Louisiana armed infantryman standing in a 3/4 pose grasping his musket with fixed bayonet in his left hand. He is in full regulation uniform with cross belt and cap box on his waist belt with a glimpse of the cartridge box on  his right side. The photographic artist, as most did, tinted the buttons and plates gold which usually hide for posterity the buttons and plates. The waist plate being an oval in design. However he did not completely tint the Pelican on the kepi and the Company letter "A". The wings and the base of the Pelican emblem can be clearly seen. The coat, while nicely tailored, shows the appearance of a light weight fabric that is typical of Western front Confederate uniforms. A similar Pelican emblem can be seen in Portraits of Conflict-Louisiana pg. 75 on the kepi of an officer in the 10th Louisiana. Image aside from the gold tinting the image is exceptional with great facial focus, just out of a 25 year old collection and new on the market........................................$5,500.00

11209 - GEORGIA CONFEDERATE TRIPLE ARMED, 1/6th plate tintype in a nice stag design thermo plastic case. A young soldier standing holding his model 1842 musket, small pistol holstered on his belt as well as a large wooden-handle bowie knife in a brass tipped sheath. Image has some edge solarization that is not really obtrusive with the image in hand. Came out of an unknown Georgia estate about 15 years ago, so no specific ID is possible. The uniform matches up with a Georgia uniform shown in Portraits in Conflict - Georgia. Thus we are listing price wise as just a triple-armed Reb................................$2,500.00

121100 - ORDER #9 SOUVENIR PHOTOGRAPH, 8" x 10", souvenir card from an unknown Baltimore photographer showing a vignette photo of Lee with Confederate banners to either side and the text of his famous Order #9, a farewell to his troops in April 1865 at Appomattox Court House. An albumen photo on the original card stock, minor staining, but not affecting eye appeal or content. First one we have had of this rare souvenir albumen issued in 1865-66 in Baltimore. Simulated signature of Lee.............................$495.00

120905 - ARMED REBEL SIXTH PLATE, 1/6th plate tintype in full case. A young Rebel seated posing with a Colt Navy 36 caliber revolver across his chest. His gray uniform is clearly seen with tinted buttons under a darker frock coat. He sits in a Victorian chair posing for the photographer. Just purchased from a Texas book dealer, but no definitive place of origin. Possibly the chair may be linked to other Texas photos.....................................$1,625.00

120907 - IMAGE FROM JEFFERSON, TEXAS, 1/6th plate ambrotype. A bearded Rebel with a crude battle shirt with vertical dark trim as well as with the large pocket on the shirt. Old paper in case states, "Jefferson, Texas, Marion County." Image is sharp and clear with just a need for a little black backing at his left sleeve. Typical battle shirt style of many Texas units. Overall a nice image from Texas. Published in "Still More Confederate Faces"........................................$895.00

81701 - YOUNG WESTERN REBEL DOUBLE ARMED, 1/6th plate melianotype in full leather case. This young Rebel grasps his model 1842 musket and has a large revolver tucked into his belt. His kepi ornament resembles a bird which could be possibly a Louisiana pelican, but not definitive. He wears a US buckle Model 1839 which was not a Union issue so it obviously a reused buckle from the Mexican War period. His countenance is definitely Confederate with the homespun uniform. The image has some minor blems, but is a nice Reb at a reasonable price...............................................$1,995.00

81703 - A DASHING SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a beautiful mother of pearl decorated case. A dashing young officer drawing his sword from its scabbard and a revolver is tucked into his belt. His hat is turned upwards with a black ostrich plume and an evident "Jeff Davis" eagle hat piece is on the hat. His two piece buckle is lightly tinted making it impossible to see the plate detail. Consensus of opinion is that he is a member of the 3rd South Carolina Infantry as his uniform matches known examples. An attractive image with plenty of character and housed in a wonderful case............................$3,850.00 SOLD

73001 - YOUNG ARMED NORTH CAROLINA OFFICER, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. A standing pose of a young officer holding up a militia style sword with a knights head pommel. His two piece buckle is lightly tinted as is the hilt of the sword. A possible artillery officer. Just a beautiful image. Came out of a North Carolina estate...........................$3,595.00

73003 - YOUNG REBEL WITH FANTASTIC DETAILED POWDER FLASK, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full leather case. This young Confederate poses seated wearing a lightly tinted light jacket, large revolver in his belt and a brass powder horn on his belt that is so detailed you can see the cannon scene. Good details............$2,200.00

73005 - TRIPLE ARMED VIRGINIA INFANTRYMAN, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. Full standing Virginia infantryman holding his musket and fixed bayonet at his side, a holstered pistol on his belt as well as a huge sheathed BOWIE knife. He wears an unusual "heart" shaped badge on his striped battle shirt. A scarce triple-armed Rebel..........................$3,975.00

73006 - ALABAMA OFFICER WITH WHITNEY AND SABER, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. Uniform consistent with known images of AVM. A fine looking officer holding a Whitney revolver and a cavalry saber vertically. The image is much nicer than the photograph. Alabama Confederates are quite scarce and in demand..............................$3,575.00

61010 - ARMED REBEL IN A FINE BATTLE SHIRT, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. A rough looking rebel in a striped battle shirt holding a small revolver across his chest in a pose. His general appearance suggests a Western theater soldier. Ex-Roy Mantle collection. A nice moderately priced authentic rebel.........................................$1,950.00

61011 - ARMED REBEL AMBROTYPE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full thermo plastic case of an armed rebel standing at attention with his musket and bayonet. The background is dark and hangs from the ceiling which suggests a traveling photographer who set up shop in a building. The image is identified as "Henry Pratt." Confederate records show four Henry Pratt's that could be this soldier who is an infantryman; one for Texas, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The image of the soldier is crisp and has excellent contrast against the unusual darker background. A nice image of this infantry man in full regulation uniform........................$3,500.00     NOW $3,100.00

8060 - 2ND SOUTH CAROLINA CAVALRY, PRIVATE HIRAM D. BURNETT, HAMPTON'S LEGION, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full case. A magnificent image of Burnett in uniform holding a huge Bowie knife upright that has an exceptionally wide blade. His buttons, knife guard, and wedding ring are tinted gold. His cheeks are lightly rouged. The image is twice identified, once inside the front cover of the case and also by a contemporary paper ID inside the case. "Hiram Burnet, 2nd South Carolina Cavalry, Hampton." This image is a 10/10, superb..........................................................SOLD

8062 - TRIPLE ARMED WESTERN CONFEDERATE PRIVATE, 1/6th plate ambrotype. A young Confederate Private seated holding a Colt revolver in his hand and another tucked away in his belt. Also in his belt is a large bowie knife. His belt buckle is a simple roller style and he holds a large wide brimmed hat in his hand. The look of this fellow is pure Texas. An extraordinary image that is a 10/10 in quality which ids difficult to find today................SOLD

71126 - A CONFEDERATE SURGEON WHO DIED AT DREWY'S BLUFF IN VIRGINIA IN 1865 WITH HIS SOUTHERN CROSS OF HONOR, 1/6th plate ambrotype of Major Corbin Drummond Fletcher. A nice bust pose in his Major's uniform. The period note on the case states that Dr. Corbin Drummond Fletcher was a graduate of Jefferson Medical College and was a Confederate Surgeon with the rank of Major in Wise's Brigade. Accompanying the image is his Southern Cross of Honor engraved with his name as well as a letter from his son in 1933 giving the image and medal to his daughter Ebba. In the letter, he states that Dr. Fletcher died in February 1865 while serving as a surgeon at the Confederate hospital at Drewy's Bluff in Virginia. The case is unusually thick and has all the tendencies of a Confederate made case with the usual crude velvet plush inset. The image is sharp and clear with only moderate tone at the edges of the mat. Image, Southern Cross of Honor and letter from his son in 1933. 3 items. Identified Confederate Surgeon images are truly rare.................................................................$5,500.00 SOLD

8064 - CONFEDERATE WITH ARMY COLT AND A RARE DOUBLE GUARD D GUARD BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full case. A standing pose of a young rebel with a large Colt Army revolver stuffed  in  his belt as well as a huge double guard D Guard Bowie knife. The blade is fully exposed. A very rare format. Sharp and clear, a tiny haze of solarization at the mat edge that is more pronounced in our photo that when the image is in hand where it is barely noticeable. An outstanding image..................................SOLD

8067 - A ROUGH LOOKING REB HOLDING A RARE BILLINGHURST REVOLVING RIFLE, 1/4th plate ambrotype in a half case. This rough looking western theater soldier has several powder horns, one around his neck on a stray and he appears to be holding one in his hand which may be a large artillery horn. Holding a revolving rifle certainly removes doubt that he is a military figure that resembles a guerilla soldier from the western theater. The Billinghurst revolving rifle was the first revolving rifle and is extremely rare in photographs. It was formatted after the Miller patent and this actual image is shown as an illustration of a Miller/Billinghurst Revolving Rifle on the net. Slight solarization at edges of the mat........................SOLD

4003 - A CRYSTAL CLEAR CONFEDERATE ARMED ARTILLERYMAN, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full leather case. A full standing view of a young bearded Confederate wearing a regulation uniform with red piping denoting artillery. There is red trim on his kepi and collar. He stands posing with his musket with bayonet attached in front of a canvas backdrop so typical of the type used by traveling photographers during the war. His buttons are nicely tinted gold. As the war progressed, many artillerymen were forced to shoulder arms and do double duty as infantry soldiers or skirmishers. This is an exceptionally nice image with no blemishes. Choice and very attractive................................................SOLD

4004 - A YOUNG CONFEDERATE POSES WITH A HUGE BLADE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6th plate tintype in a thermo plastic case. This young Rebel looks no older than 20 years old. He wears darker tabs on his shoulder which may represent a North Carolina soldier. The Bowie knife he holds appears to have a 18" blade that is quite wide. He has light tinting to his cheeks. A really attractive image in a fine case.....................SOLD 

4005 - 10TH VIRGINIA BATTERY ARTILLERY PVT. JOHN N. TYNES, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full leather case. Tynes enlisted on April 6th, 1862 at Jamestown, present on August 31st, 1864 arrested and imprisoned at Castle Thunder November 17th, 1864 per the muster roll of February 28th, 1865, court martialed on February 12th, 1865 but shows as paroled at Appomattox April 9th, 1865 so he was obviously pressed back into service for the final defense of Richmond. That unit served at the defenses of Williamsburg, 1st line Richmond defenses, and finally surrendering at Appomattox with the Army of Northern VA. A full standing view of Tynes holding a musket with bayonet, cap box in front on his  waist. Artillerymen late in the war were often thrown into the ranks of the infantry due to the acute shortage of infantry. This crystal clear ambrotype comes with two 5" X 7" reprint photos [done in the 1880's] of this exact image along with Tynes on horseback in later years, cir. 1880. Accompanied by numerous documents pertaining to Tynes and his regiment...................................................................SOLD

3050 - CONFEDERATE VOLUNTEER HOLDS A MASSIVE "D" GUARD BOWIE KNIFE AND A DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN, 1/6th plate tintype in full case. This menacing soldier wears a gray frock coat and wears a distinctive double buckle accoutrement belt. His huge D guard knife can be gripped with both hands and he cradles a double barrel shotgun over his shoulder. He may well have been a cavalryman based on the shotgun which was seldom used by infantrymen. This fine image was published in the "Confederate Calendar December 1989"..............................SOLD

3051 - EARLY WAR VOLUNTEER POSES WITH ENORMOUS D GUARD BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full case. A young bare faced early war volunteer wearing a striped battleshirt posing with an enormous "D" Guard bowie knife upright. The blade appears to be 3" wide and at lease 20" in length. The epitome of a Confederate fighting knife. Crystal clear and sharp in every respect..........................................SOLD

3052 - TRIPLE ARMED TEXAS CONFEDERATE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a fine thermo plastic case. [The Highland Hunter Rinhart #45 c 1859]. This young Confederate from Texas wears a sack coat with tinted buttons. A rectangular Texas Star buckle ha a c 1840 small percussion pistol tucked into his belt, and holds a small pocket Colt and a huge "D" Guard bowie knife in an upright position. to the right of his head is a small lock of his hair which does not affect the soldier's image. Ex-Turner Collection. [This image is better than our scan]........................................SOLD

3054 - CAPTAIN J. J. DUKE, COMPANY B, 31ST LOUISIANA INFANTRY, "CALDWELL AVENGERS", 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case [Thermoplastic case - Washington with ID inside]. A beautiful seated pose of Duke as a 1st Lt. with a sword at his side. J. J. or James Duke served with Company B Caldwell Avengers and fought at Chickasaw Bayou, Vicksburg, Battle of Port Gibson and covered the retreat of the Confederate forces, fought in the trenches during the siege of Vicksburg and surrendered there. Later served in North Louisiana near Pineville, LA. Crystal clear with great clarity and focus........................................SOLD

1122 - ARMED REBEL HOLDING A PISTOL, 1/9th plate tintype in a full case of a young Rebel with kepi and coarse coat holding a revolver at his waist. The image has some spotting but the blemishes are away from his face and posed gun. A great value for an armed Rebel.....................................$325.00 SOLD

2010 - 5TH FLORIDA INFANTRY, WILLIAM AND HENRY SISTRUNK, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a RARE Confederate made case. A seated pose of Henry E. Sistrunk on the left holding a small child and William E. Sistrunk on the right, both wearing round hats and regulation coats. Accompanying the photographs is the Confederate discharge of William E. Sistrunk being discharged at Farmville, VA on December 4th, 1862 due to disability. The discharge states he was 18 years old, but official Florida records show him born in 1839. His appearance looks more 18 rather than 23 years old. William re-enlisted in the 5th Florida Infantry Company F in February 1864 while Henry shows having died at Tallahassee, Florida in May 1862 of pneumonia after also serving in the 5th Florida Infantry Company F with his brother. Both enlisted at Jasper, Florida on March 14th, 1862. The 5th Florida served with distinction in Virginia at 2nd Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg in Perry's Immortal Brigade until surrendering at Appomattox. William became a POW at Farmville, VA on April 6th, 1865 and took the Oath at Newport News, VA in June 1865 and was released. William married in 1867 and settled in Tyner, Florida. Being so close in age, Henry was several inches taller than William thus William is seated to the left as he is appreciably shorter than the other brother in the photo. The ambrotype has a slight fissure in the glass which is apparent just to the top of Henry's forehead which is more apparent in our 300 dpi scan than in hand. The plate has been restored to a black glass backing for stability and is tight. The Confederate made case is of wooden construction with a crude linen covering and crude plush yellow silk inset. These cases are extremely rare due to the few made and the poor quality of construction usually seen. The discharge is fragile and contemporary re-backed on newspaper. Its embellishments are clear and bold with no problems in reading......................................SOLD

1219 - CAPTAIN GEORGE WASHINGTON WRIGHT, 1ST FLORIDA RGT. AND 6TH ALABAMA CAVALRY, three images all ambrotypes. First is 1/4th plate ambrotype of George Washington Wright and his bride Margaret Bagley taken in Covington, LA, in 1860 at their wedding. Included are two 1/6th plate ambrotypes, one of George Washington Wright in civilian clothes [1859] and his wife Margaret which is dated 1863. Included with the images is a letter Wright writes to his sister Louisa regarding his upcoming travel plans for his wedding in Louisiana [March 1860]. Wright was the son of Benjamin Drake Wright who was a Florida Territorial Jurist and Mayor of Pensacola. Included is a copy photo [modern] of Wright in Confederate uniform as an officer in the 6th Alabama Cavalry. Three images and the letter...................................................SOLD

1135 - REBEL WITH A HUGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6 plate ambrotype in a full thermo plastic case. A young Confederate officer seated wearing a double breasted coat with a huge bowie knife partially out of the scabbard on his waist. The blade is partially exposed with the knife having a wooden handle. A nice locally made Confederate Bowie. Sharp and clear with just a few normal rub marks at the mat edge. Great contrast.....................................SOLD

1137 - CAPTAIN HENRY THOMAS WRIGHT, 1ST FLORIDA INFANTRY, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full leather case. Bust pose of Wright in his Captain's uniform. Enlisted March 1st, 1862 at Camp Walton, Florida, surrendered April 26th, 1865, paroled May 1st, 1865, assumed rank of Captain August 15th, 1862, died 1899. Image has good contrast with abrasion ticks to the surface. Wright was ADC to General Jesse J. Finley when appointed Brig. General in November 1863 [ADC May 2nd, 1864]. A rare Florida officer. [Florida Confederates are extremely rare on the market]. Comes with a later cabinet photo of Wright taken later in life. 2 items...................................................SOLD

1138 - KILLED AT SHILOH, PVT. JOHN DE LA RUA WRIGHT, 1ST FLORIDA INFANTRY, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full case. Bust pose of Wright wearing a frock coat and gray jacket underneath. Old tag notes "John de la Rua Wright killed in battle of Shiloh". Wright was a son of Judge Benjamin Drake Wright of Pensacola and entered service with his brothers Henry and George. Excellent contrast. Appears to have been taken in civilian clothing. Great ID provided........................................SOLD

1121 - A YOUNG REBEL HOLDS AN EAGLE HEAD SWORD, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full case of a young Rebel wearing his kepi with his regiment number and company number on his kepi [blurred due to gold tinting] and holds an ivory handled eagle head sword popular in the Mexican War. A crystal clear image with gold tinting to his buttons and sword and some tinting to his cheeks. The sword probably was given to him by a relative who had served in the US Army earlier. Outstanding at this price.....................................$995.00 SOLD

12091 - CONFEDERATE ARTILLERYMAN SEATED WITH HIS PARD, 1/4 plate ambrotype in a full case. A Confederate artilleryman seated in a frock coat with dark trim to his collar and sleeves [obviously red denoting artillery]. Just purchased from a family grouping of ambrotypes from New Orleans......$595.00 SOLD

9160 - DOUBLE ARMED CONFEDERATE ARTILLERYMAN, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. A great view of a Confederate artilleryman seated grasping his musket to his right, in his lap is cradled a brass handled artillery short sword. To his right hangs a cartridge box from a wide belt across his chest. Well focused and very sharp and clear for a tintype. A very nice image with very unusual content [artillery sword]. Just on the market and nicer than our scan.............................................SOLD

7604 - A DOUBLE ARMED REBEL WITH PISTOL AND LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6th plate tintype in full case. This Confederate poses with a drawn Bowie knife and a revolver in an unusual manner. He wears a Confederate style wide leather belt. He wears a battle shirt typical of western theater troops. Quite nice and very clear with a nice large "Bowie Knife".............................$1,750.00 SOLD

7605 - A WESTERN THEATER CONFEDERATE POSING WITH HIS MUSKET AND WEARS A HUGE GEORGIA FRAME STYLE BUCKLE, 1/6th plate Confederate in full leather case. A beardless young Rebel wearing a large slouch hat and grasps his musket. A leather cap box and be seen on his belt. The image has a somewhat dark cast but is very clear nad distinct. The large "Georgia Frame buckle" had been tinted gold but still is quite distinctive. While no identification is present he looks like a Reb from Tennessee. A nice undamaged image....................................................$1,695.00 SOLD

7606 - LT. COLONEL SAMUEL MEEK, 1ST MISSISSIPPI STATE TROOPS HOLDING A IVORY HANDLED EAGLE HEAD SWORD, 1/4th plate ambrotype in a thermo plastic case. Colonel Meek is seated holding his slouch hat with two gold bands, ivory handled eagle head sword at his side, eagle plated officer's buckle worn upside down, and a red tinted sash at his side. This unit was organized 8/24/1864 at Columbia, Mississippi by direction of General Forrest to Governor Clark for the defense of the State of Mississippi and commanded by Colonel William S. Patton (see Rowland page 926). The Meek family was in business with Forrest after the War. Came direct from the Meek family in Mississippi. [We sold this nice image years ago and now have it back again.] The image is better than our photo. A great photo from Mississippi..............................................$5,950.00 SOLD

7607 - A CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN DOUBLE ARMED, 1/6th plate ambrotype in half case. A really pleasing image of a Confederate cavalryman posing with his hand on his holstered revolver in the leather holster at his right side. On his belt is an ornate handled Sheffield style bowie knife with the silver handle quite sharp. The image is crystal clear and free from any blemishes with nice contrast and clarity...................................$4,000.00 SOLD

7608 - 1ST SOUTH CAROLINA, JOHN E. PERRY, ARMED AMBROTYPE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full leather case, seated pose of Pvt. John E. Perry, 1st South Carolina Volunteers, Company L, Rhett Guard. This company became Company B, reorganized in September 1861. Perry wears the green hunting frock given to members of his unit with a dark trim to the shirt of his coat. The five pointed star on the top of his kepi fits with other information about the "Rhett Guard". Accompanying note state he was the husband of Sarah Gillam Waters. He has a large revolver tucked into his belt and grasps a musket with fixed bayonet. There is a gold painted "Palmetto Tree" on his belt. Comes with a great note from Ron Field on the provenance of the image. Minor blemishes which are accentuated with our high dpi scan. A great identified South Carolina image............................................$5,650.00 SOLD

7609 - A SUPERB LOUISIANA IMAGE OF THE THREE FONTENOT BROTHERS, TWO KILLED IN ACTION, AND THE OTHER WOUNDED, 1/4th plate ambrotype in full thermo plastic case. 8th Louisiana Infantry, Soldier on the left is Hypolite O. Fontenot, Company F, 8th LA Infantry, enlisted March 30th, 1862 Opelousas, LA, residence Ville Platte, LA POW captured Rappahannock, VA, November 7th, 1863, exchanged March 10th, 1864, mortally wounded July 9th, 1864 and left in the enemy's hands, died August 5th from pneumonia (wounded at Frederick, MD). Second from the left is Dennis Fontenot, Company F, 8th Louisiana, enlisted March 30th, 1862, captured at Spotsylvania Court House May 15th, 1864 (wounded), sent to Point Lookout, MD May 23rd, 1864, transferred to Elmira Prison July 6th, 1864. Soldier to far right is Horthere Fontenot, Company F, enlisted March 30th, 1862, mortally wounded at GETTYSBURG July 3rd, 1863 at Battle of East Cemetery Hill, July 2nd, 1863. The 8th Louisiana lost 25% of the 296 engaged at Gettysburg. An absolutely wonderful image with all three brothers with hands on each other, all three have bowie knives in their belts. Nice old ID tag. A flawless image that has been in a Louisiana collection for many years...............................................$9,995.00 SOLD

50900 - BELLE BOYD, THE REBEL SPY, 4.5" X 6.0" cabinet card, Isabella Marie Boyd (May 9, 1844 - June 11, 1900), best known as Belle Boyd or Cleopatra of the Secession, was a Confederate spy in the American Civil War. She operated from her father's hotel in Virginia and provided valuable information to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in 1862. When the Confederates advanced on Front Royal on May 23, Belle ran to greet General Stonewall Jackson's men, braving enemy fire that put bullet holes in her skirt. She urged an officer to inform Jackson that "the Yankee force is very small. Tell him to charge right down and he will catch them all." Jackson did and that evening penned a note of gratitude to her: "I thank you, for myself and for the army, for the immense service that you have rendered your country today." for her contributions, she was awarded the Southern Cross of Honor. Jackson also gave her captain and honorary aide-de-camp positions. She was captured several times and finally went to England in 1864. The most famous of the Confederate spies. A beautiful signed cabinet card dated the year she returned to the United States (1869). "Yours truly, Belle Boyd the Rebel Spy, 1869". A dark bold signature. Quite rare as her signatures alone bring $1000 up...................................................$3,500.00 SOLD

4215 - GENERAL EVANDER LAW, 1/9th plate tintype of Law in Confederate uniform in full leather case. A slightly postwar image of Law taken from an original photo resulting in a good quality image of Law. Images of Law are extremely scarce with a CDV turning up every so often, thus any photo of Law is rare. Law fought in the First Battle of Bull Run, and was seriously wounded. Law led his troops through the Peninsula Campaign, the Seven Days' Campaign, the Battle of Gaines' Mill, the Second Battle of Bull Run and at Antietam. Promoted to Brigadier General on October 2, 1862, he led a brigade at Fredericksburg, and began the Confederate attacks at Little Round Top. When Brig. Gen. John B. Hood was severely wounded at Little Round Top, the controversy over who should replace him brought Law into conflict with Maj. Gen. James Longstreet and with Law's rival, Brig. Gen. Micah Jenkins. In December of 1863, Law resigned, and Jenkins wanted Law court-martialed. The War Department did not prefer charges, however, and Law returned to the corps. After participatin in the Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, being wounded at the latter, he commanded a cavalry unit until the end of the war. A great value at..........................$795.00 SOLD

3120 - SUPERB CONFEDERATE AMBROTYPE IN FULL CASE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. A full seated pose of a Confederate private holding an Enfield musket with fixed bayonet, cap box on belt as well as a large cartridge box that appears to be of Confederate manufacture. The image is extremely sharp with excellent contrast. Just a slight trace of mat run at the mat edge. Published in "Even More Confederate Faces" page 210 upper left. A great image in Confederate uniform......................................$4,500.00 SOLD

120901 - SOUTH CAROLINA CAVALRYMAN WITH PALMETTO FROND ON HIS HAT, 1/4 plate tintype. A young South Carolina cavalryman seated cradling his saber in his arms. He wears a pinned back hat with a woven palm frond South Carolina Palmetto Tree on his hat. The artist had put some gold paint on the buttons and emblem, but just missed the trunk of the tree where the distinctive palm frond woven pattern can be clearly seen in the enlarged photo. There's a weak pencil ID inside the case that is difficult to read so it is just being advertised as a "South Carolina soldier". These Palmetto frond emblems were common with many South Carolina soldiers especially from the Low County around Charleston where locals still today use these fronds to make decorative baskets. A nice image that certainly can be identified by State........................................$2,950.00 SOLD

120902 - TENNESSEE DOUBLE ARMED IMAGE FROM WEAKLEY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full case. A young Tennessee Rebel wearing a round hat holding his musket to his right and has a percussion pistol tucked into his belt. A nice, clean Confederate in a regulation uniform that just came out of Weakley County, Tennessee (West Tennessee) and just surfaced at Nashville. Image is better than out photo in hand as the high DPI picks up small dust adhered to the ambrotype. An attractive image for the Tennessee collector..................................................$2,200.00 SOLD

120906 - A NICE LARGE REPRESENTATIVE CONFEDERATE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full case. A large bust pose of a uniformed Confederate with a heavy beard in a regulation jacket with lightly tinted buttons. Excellent quality free from any, but trifle marks. Just purchased from a Texas book dealer, but have no definitive other information. Probably Texas, but have no proof. Just a great buy on a quality image........................................$775.00 SOLD

IDENTIFIED 1ST TENNESSEE INFANTRY
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81702 - PRIVATE J. CLAY MARCH, 1ST TENNESSEE INFANTRY COMPANY A, Company A was the "Rock City Guards" organized near Nashville. Group contains three images (a) 1/9th plate ambrotype of March in civilian clothes, (b) Carte de Viste by Giers of Nashville standing wearing a battle shirt and a large Colt Army revolver strapped to his waist, (c) 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full case of the same view as the CDV with March standing with a holstered Colt Army revolver. The image is crystal clear and has great contrast. Just coming from an old collection and it was bought years ago from the family near Nashville. The 1st Tennessee fought at Cheat Mountain, Shiloh, Perryville, and from Murfreesboro to Atlanta. March is shown on a website showing "Uniforms of the 1st Tennessee" with a wonderful description of his uniform. A great trio of images including a spectacular ambrotype. All three images..........................................$5,500.00 SOLD

73002 - A QUADRUPLE ARMED REBEL, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full leather case. This Rebel is ready for action as he has three pistols in his belt and holds up a short sword vertically. Definitely looks Western (Texas) and the image was taken about May 1861 at the beginning of the War as the case is dated May 10th, 1861 with a love note to the soldier asking the "Lord of Heaven and Earth to protect him"..."shall I see my dear one anymore". A nice pencil inscription on the inside of the leather case. Such multiple armed Confederates are rare today...................................................$3,975.00 SOLD

61002 - YOUNG REBEL ARTILLERYMAN WITH HUGE BOWIE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full thermo plastic case. A beautiful image of a young artilleryman seated with an arm resting on a book holding up a huge un-sheathed clipped point Bowie knife, excellent clarity. Accompanying the image is a 1907 UCV, Reunion Badge from Richmond, VA. Medal in excellent condition........................................$3,400.00/the pair     NOW $3,200.00 SOLD

61004 - SUPERB REBEL WITH HUGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full thermo plastic case. Young Rebel in regulation coat holding up vertically a huge Bowie knife. Crystal clear with great contrast. Ex-Herb Peck Collection.....................................$3,950.00     NOW $3,500.00 SOLD

61007 - IDENTIFIED VIRGINIA CAVALRYMAN, 1/6th plate ambrotype. A wonderful posed image of Pvt. Peter Noe, 24th Virginia Cavalry, Partisan Cavalry, Cropper's Unit. Noe poses with a huge bowie knife and his musket, which his name is carved very clearly "P. NOE". There is a small area of the base of the Bowie blade is marred but otherwise the image is very satisfactory in detail and clarity. A very rare type of identification in photography where the name is clearly seen in the stock of the musket..................................SOLD

61009 - DOUBLE ARMED STANDING REB, 1/6th plate tintype in full case. A full-standing Confederate in regulation uniform wearing a nine button tight-fitting jacket, kepi, holding his rifle and fixed bayonet at his right side. On his belt is a large Bowie knife in its sheath. His bayonet scabbard sits further back on his belt. The image is crystal clear with just trifle waviness to the tin, only noticeable at an angle. A splendid mid-priced double armed Rebel in a full leather case. An excellent buy.........................................$2,950.00     NOW $2,750.00 SOLD

122700 - DOUBLE BOWIE KNIFE IMAGE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full case. A great image of a Reb wearing a tiny floral pattern battle shirt. He holds a huge Bowie knife with a wooden handle and has another smaller one tucked into his belt with the handle protruding. Just a wonderful image with excellent clarity of a Western theater Confederate....................SOLD

122701 - TWO DOUBLE ARMED CONFEDERATES, 1/6th plate tintype in thermoplastic case. Two seated Rebels seated with distinctive uniforms with dark fabric pockets, both holding revolvers at their knees and both sporting Bowie knives on their belts. Both wear the identical uniforms and slouch hats. Excellent contrast with their buttons tinted gold as an accent................SOLD

122702 - SALEM FLYING ARTILLERY, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. Seated pose of Confederate with slouch hat with tassel holding up a huge Bowie knife. The Salem Flying Artillery was organized as an infantry unit and served with the 9th Virginia. It was later transferred to the artillery and served in the Army of Northern Virginia in numerous battles from the Maryland Campaign to Cold Harbor. At Gettysburg, it lost 10% of those engaged. It surrendered at Appomattox with one officer and 97 men. Old note in case from well known collector Bill Turner stating he bought this Salem Flying Artillery image in the 1970's..................SOLD

122703 - CAPTAIN DRAWING HIS LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. A seated pose of a Captain seated drawing a huge Bowie knife from its scabbard. The buttons are not tinted and could possibly be identified. He wears two wide shoulder cloth bars. Several minor blems in the coat which do not detract. By all appearances, I suspect this is a North Carolina officer......................................SOLD

122705 - GREAT 24TH VIRGINIA CAVALRYMAN, 1/6th plate ambrotype. A wonderful posed image of a 24th Virginia Cavalry, Partisan Cavalry, Cropper's Unit. He poses with a huge bowie knife and his musket held up to his right. This uniform is the exact one worn in the other image of the 24th Va. Cav. We have identified as Peter Noe, see #61007. As in the Noe image, there are initials carved into the stock of the musket. There are several initials carved into this roster. Image is sharp and clear with just some trivial blems associated with ambrotypes, not detracting to the eye. Although not ided, much nicer than our other 24th Va. Cav. image..........................................SOLD

120903 - JUST A REALLY NICE REPRESENTATIVE CONFEDERATE AMBROTYPE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full case. A great little Reb in a regulation uniform with piping running vertical on his shell jacket with Corporal stripes on his sleeves. By the darkness of the piping, he may be artillery, but this is really a nice sharp image. Can't afford a $2000 image, well this is perfect for a collector who wants a representative Confederate image. An ambrotype to boot...............................................$695.00 SOLD

120904 - A NICE ARMED CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full case. A very interesting photo of a young Confederate cavalryman wearing a shell jacket. In one pocket is a gold tinted powder flask, on his belt is a holstered pistol and Confederate cap box. The double straps across his chest indicate he has a saber at his side. The image is sharp and clear with only a slight run of the emulsion at the top left corner near the mat that occurred during processing the image and is not obtrusive by any means. This image has a lot going for it with content and clarity.....................................SOLD

81704 - SUPERB ARTILLERYMAN BY REES OF RICHMOND, 1/6th plate ambrotype in thermo plastic case. A seated pose of a young artilleryman with his trousers showing the red tinting of an artilleryman with red tinted piping on his collar and sleeves. The famous Richmond photographer "Rees" has signed the image on the left corner "R". An excellent example of this famous photographer's classic work. Case has floral and geometric designs. A pristine image in every respect, published in "Even More Confederate Images".....................SOLD 

81705 - WESTERN CONFEDERATE POSING WITH PISTOL AND LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full leather case. Identified in the case as "Joseph Booth" with his wife ided as "Sarahonia C. Booth, 1856". This soldier wears a striped battle shirt, round hat, and hand holds a Colt pocket revolver and a huge bowie knife. The only Joseph Booths from the Western Theater are from Texas. We have eliminated all but two, one in the 7th Texas Cavalry and one in the 10th Texas Infantry. With a little research on the wife, a definitive identification may be made with certainty. An outstanding image with great clarity and contrast...............................................SOLD

73004 - PRIVATE JOHN SHEPHERD, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full thermoplastic case. Paper identified him as Private John Shepherd (missing in action), Jonesboro, NC, wife Ruth Bryan Shepherd, child Mary Shepherd Lacy (Mrs. W.S.). Old tag identified the photographic artist as "Wm. Riggsbee-Artist". There are nine John Shepherds listed in the Confederate records, but only one "Missing in action". That soldier being John Shepherd who was "Missing in action, July 1st, 1863 at Gettysburg". He was a native of Richmond, VA and enlisted in the 38th North Carolina (Company E) on December 31st, 1861 and was listed as a 17 year old planter. This fine image was purchased from the family years ago and has been in a Tennessee Collection for many years. Definitely worthy of further research through the clues naming his wife and child. A superb ambrotype in every respect...............SOLD

73010 - SUPERB IN CONTENT AND QUALITY QUARTERPLATE AMBROTYPE OF A TENNESSEE INFANTRYMAN, 1/4th plate ambrotype. East Tennessee Rebel (came out of Bristol, TN). Full standing with a Confederate tin drum canteen, lacquered haversack, and a rare over and under shotgun/rifle, probably Allen & Thurber c. 1850-60 model. Absolutely superb in every respect. Probably the finest CSA image I have offered on my site. Similar images of this high quality offered at shows for $13,000.....................$9,850.00 SOLD

70103 - JEFFERSON DAVIS AND VARINA DAVIS, Cabinet card taken by Notman of Montreal. Davis stands at Varina's side as she reads a book. Taken in Canada during his stays there in 1867-8 with Davis looking gaunt as he had just been released from Fortress Monroe awaiting trial by the Government (charges dropped in 1869). A large and scarce image with just a slight blem away from the center of the image.................................$395.00 SOLD

60603 - YOUNG REBEL WITH DISTINCTIVE UNIFORM, 1/9th plate tintype in full leather case. A bust pose of a young Confederate wearing a kepi with the Company letter "F". His uniform is quite distinctive with tri-lobed trim stitching leading to each button. Very similar to some Alabama/Mississippi images. The image is clear and sharp with great contrast. Just the type of Confederate image we can't keep in stock, being moderately priced, nice condition, with some distinctive and interesting features...................................$585.00 SOLD

61006 - IDENTIFIED REB WITH HUGE BOWIE KNIFE AND REVOLVER, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full leather case. A young Rebel identified in the case as E.F. Powell. He poses with an unsheathed Bowie knife and with a revolver posed across his chest. There are three E.F. Powell's listed in Confederate records, one from Arkansas holding that huge "Arkansas Toothpick" (25th Arkansas, Company C). The image has good clarity but has solarization around the mat. Without the solarization, it would be a $6,000 image..........................SOLD


61003 - YOUNG REB HOLDS UP HIS FIGHTING KNIFE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in half case. A young Rebel who is probably cavalry poses holding up a knife in one hand and another is tucked in his belt. He wears a slouch hat with a pin. Knife is distinct, but light. Quite inexpensive for a Reb with two fighting knives..............................SOLD

REBEL OFFICER BRANDISHING A KNIFE AND REVOLVER, 1/9th plate ambrotype in thermoplastic case. A young officer with gold bars on his collar poses brandishing a large Colt and a knife in a menacing pose. Image has good details with some discoloration in the field. An excellent buy for a double armed Reb............................SOLD

A SUPERB ALBUMEN OF GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE, 5" x 7", wet plate albumen of General Robert E. Lee in a period 8" x 10" gold decorated frame. This photograph is known as the "photo taken in the field" and is attributed to Evans & Cowell of Richmond. This image shows Lee facing left in uniform with his labels tucked under a button and is believed to have been taken in 1862. This albumen has excellent detail and the decorative frame is in excellent condition. An excellent buy........................................SOLD 

61012 - DOUBLE ARMED CONFEDERATE, 1/6 plate ambrotype probably from North Carolina (characteristic darker cloth with shoulder tabs) seated with a musket with bayonet and a pistol in a holster. He also has a cap box on his belt, very sharp and not impaired by any excessive tinting.......SOLD   

61013 - A CAVALIER ARMED REBEL, 1/4 plate tintype in full case. Full standing pose, a probably cavalryman wearing white gauntlet gloves. Buff colored militia style sword belt and an ivory- handled Mexican War style officer's sword. He stands in front of a canvas backdrop. Quite sharp and clear, trifle speckles. Ex-Thorpe Collection..............SOLD 

COLONEL WILLIAM A. DAWSON, FORREST'S CAVALRY, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. Dawson as a Colonel of the 15th Tennessee, Rucker's Brigade, Jackson's Division, FORREST'S CAVALRY. Who was killed in hand to hand fighting on November 28th, 1864 near Columbia, TN. Reports in the "Confederate Veteran" state that he emptied both pistols in the encounter and broke his saber and General Strahl sent over men to find and recover his body. An outstanding and rare image. This image has been in a Tennessee Collection for many years and is new on the market................SOLD

YOUNG CONFEDERATE IN A RICHMOND DEPOT JACKET, 1/9th plate tintype in a thermo plastic case. Young Confederate enlisted man wearing a Richmond depot jacket. Good clarity with trifle blem in field. An inexpensive Virginia Reb.......................................$495.00 SOLD

OUTSTANDING TRIPLE ARMED WESTERN THEATER CONFEDERATE, 1/4 plate ambrotype in a full thermo plastic case depicting Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, known as the "sweet potato dinner". Seated pose of a Western theater Confederate infantryman with a turned up slouch hat and a battle shirt with tinted buttons. He holds a musket at his side and has a Derringer in his belt as well as a rare English made double action Tranter in his belt upside down. Both guns are crystal sharp. Tranter pistols were imported by Southern gun sellers such as Hyde and Goodrich and Griswold of New Orleans during the early part of the War. This beautiful image is near flawless and the case is extremely scarce and in very fine condition. The beautiful large "cathedral" type mat allows for excellent viewing of this image. Definitely a Western theater Rebel from Texas, Arkansas, or Mississippi, but no definite location can be given. Great case and image..........................................SOLD 

BEAUTIFUL YOUNG REB AMBROTYPE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in full thermoplastic case. A young Confederate with a single row of bottoms with high collar. Slight solarization to edge of mat, but exceptionally sharp. An excellent representative Confederate image of probably a young officer...............................$495.00 SOLD

35TH GEORGIA INFANTRY, PVT. JAMES M. DUNSON, 1/4th plate ambrotype in a superb "Swamp Fox" thermo plastic case. A magnificent view of Private James M. Dunson of Company D of the 35th Georgia. Note with the image states, "James Middleton Dunson, July 18th, 1841 - March 5th, 1865. Dunson was listed as "absent without leave on February 8th, 1865" with no further record shown. During this period the 35th Georgia was in the trenches at Petersburg. Dunson probably was killed at Petersburg as his family records show. He died seven days after the notation that he was absent without leave. As far as quality, this image is exceptional with the focus and detail extraordinary. His coat has bone buttons. The 35th Georgia had a wonderful service record with Dunson enlisting in September 1863 and fighting at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Jericho Ford, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, where he apparently died in action. A pristine image...................................SOLD 

SUPERB TEXAS OR MISSISSIPPI OFFICER, 1/6th plate ambrotype in thermo plastic case. A seated officer from Texas or Mississippi seated in a frock coat with a double row of buttons of absolute superior quality. He wears a tinted gold star on his hat which lies in his hand. Both Mississippi and Texas soldiers utilized the star emblem so the exact state identification is not possible. The weave pattern of the coat is evident. A superb example of Confederate photography......................................SOLD 

REB FROM EAST TENNESSEE, 1/9th plate Ruby Ambrotype in full leather case. A young Rebel officer with a double row of buttons seated with his arm posed on an adjacent table. He wears a slouch hat and poses looking to the right. There are some pencil inscriptions on the inside of the case that show "Lynchburg" and a possible name of W.S. Graham. The image is very sharp with threads of the fabric quite obvious to the eye. This image just came out of East Tennessee. Quite a nice image...........................................$895.00 SOLD

QUARTERPLATE AMBROTYPE OF TWO BROTHERS WHO ARE OFFICERS, 1/4th plate ambrotype in a full leather case. Both are seated in chairs with their legs crossed. Both wear officers uniforms with shoulder straps and slouch hats. This image just came out of East Tennessee. Excellent clarity with a few trifle ambro blems. A nice full length view of two brothers.......................................................SOLD 

19TH ARKANSAS OFFICER P.J. COULTER, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. Nice contemporary ID identifying this soldier as P.J. Coulter of the 19th Arkansas. Coulter poses with his red sash in regulation uniform with a huge sheathed bowie knife on his belt. Coulter was captured at Arkansas post and sent to three Union prisons--Camp Chase, Fort Delaware, and City Point. He was released on April 29th, 1863. He rejoined his regiment and was wounded at Chickamauga in September 1863. Image has edge solarization and some minor blems, but has nice clarity and definition.............................$3,500.00 SOLD

TRIPLE ARMED NORTH CAROLINA REB IDENTIFIED AS A.B. VAUGHN, 1/6th plate tintype in full case, identified within the case as A.B. Vaughn, who enlisted in 1862 into the 60th North Carolina. Vaughn holds a massive bowie knife, a revolver in a holster in his belt. He fought at Murfreesboro and Chickamauga. He wears an unusual double width belt. The image is average in brightness, but well defined in every respect...........................$4,950.00 SOLD

FINE IDENTIFIED GEORGIA AMBROTYPE CAPTURED AT GETTYSBURG, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full thermo case. Private George W. Bath, Company I, 9th  Georgia Infantry. Bath is seated in full uniform with kepi. He wears a wide leather belt with a nice Georgia frame buckle with bayonet scabbard. He grasps a model 1847 Musketoon with fixed bayonet which only 830 were made. Crystal clear and this fine image was the cover photo on the publication "Civil War Photography". Bath was wounded at 2nd Manassas, captured on July 2nd 1863 at Gettysburg and was paroled at Point Lookout, Maryland. Has great clarity and tone.............................................$5,950.00 SOLD

ARMED REBEL WITH A FIRST NATIONAL FLAG PIN, 1/6th plate tintype in full case. An early-War young rebel with goatee and mustache wearing a battle shirt with a large flamboyant bowtie. He has a Smith & Wesson revolver stuck in his belt. On his shirt is a 1st National Confederate flag pin with the three bars clearly seen. There is some solarization around the edges of the image but the soldier is clear. A typical early war Southerner showing his patriotism with his patriotic pin...........................................................$1,595.00 SOLD

MISSOURI OR WESTERN THEATER CONFEDERATE ARMED, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full leather case. A young rebel that originated from a Missouri estate wearing a slouch hat and a coarse home-spun jacket with light piping that may indicate a cavalryman. He holds a large Colt Army revolver in a pose across his chest. Crystal clear and sharp.....................................$2,750.00 SOLD

ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERACY, 1/16th plate ferrotype of Stephens by an unknown photographer, encased in a brass frame with lapel ring. Paper mount on verso "Alexander H. Stephens Vice-President of the Southern Confederacy." As usual with these ferrotypes, slightly dark, but clear and distinct. Quite rare and seldom seen.................................................$395.00 SOLD

CSA CAVALRYMAN TRIPLE ARMED INCLUDING A NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS SWORD, 1/9th plate ambrotype in a full case. A striking pose of a young Confederate cavalryman seated. In his gloved hands he holds a Colt Army revolver and a distinctive Nashville Plow Works cavalry saber unsheathed. He has another Colt Army revolver in his belt. His sheet brass buckle is unmarked and lightly tinted in gold. He wears a western-styled slouch hat and the image has great clarity and content..........................................................$4,250.00 SOLD

TWO REBEL BROTHERS POSING AFTER ENLISTMENT
1/6 plate tintype in full leather case. Two obvious brothers seated posing with one brother placing his hand on the other's shoulder and the other brother placing his hand on his brother's knee. Both wear identical home-spun uniforms. Inside the case is a contemporary note "September 16th, 1861," which is either their enlistment date or the date of the photograph. Image is in superb condition.......................$1,395.00 SOLD

TWO NORTH CAROLINA BROTHERS
1/6th plate ambrotype in full case of two brothers who look like twins. Both wear typical North Carolina uniforms with dark shoulder tabs, collar, and cuff trim. Both uniforms show the coarse weave of the fabric. In pristine condition. The first pair of twin Rebs we have ever offered.........................$2,250.00 SOLD

ARMED CONFEDERATE FROM TEXAS
1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. Young blond clean shaven Rebel wearing a Confederate uniform with a frame buckle. He holds a cocked Colt army pistol across his chest in a pose. Some solarizion around mat, but image quite clear and distinct. From a Texas estate, better than our photo; quite reasonable............................$2,150.00 SOLD

REBEL WITH A NAVY COLT REVOLVER
1/4 plate ambrotype in full leather case. Confederate enlisted man stands in a 3/4 standing pose with a .36 ca Navy Colt in his leather belt. Excellent view of the large Colt as it is not obstructed by a holster. Ex-Turner Collection. A large impressive image, possibly from Georgia............................$2,950.00 SOLD

TRIPLE ARMED REBEL
1/6 plate ambrotype in full getta percha case HABANA (scarce). Young rebel holds a musket to his left, a large bowie knife in a sheath on his belt, and a pistol in his belt. On his fabric belt is stitched "RDS" possibly "ARDS". There is some emulsion separation to the right of the soldier that slightly affects the soldier. If this was perfect, it is a $2500+ image. With a little research his unit should be able to be found. A good buy for a triple armed Reb........................$1,200.00 SOLD

YOUNG REBEL LISTED AS J.R. STEVENSON
1/9th plate ambrotype of a young Rebel in homespun military coat with large two piece buttons wearing a round hat. Contemporary ID inside the nice gutta percha case id's him as J.R. Stevenson. There are two J.R. Stevenson's listed in the Confederate service, both for Tennessee (James R. Stevenson 41st and 44th Tenn.) A nicely, moderately priced Rebel...................$475.00 SOLD