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9219 - A CLASSIC EARLY WESTERN DAGUERREOTYPE OF A MOUNTAIN MAN, 1/6th plate daguerreotype in its original case. Late 1840's to early 1850's, this daguerreotype has exceptional and rare content. A seated pose of a early western mountain man wearing heavy woolen clothing. On his belt is a holstered percussion pistol under the leather flap. The huge bowie knife on his belt appears to be an IXL by George Wostenholm with attractive inlay on the leather sheath. He also has a small camp axe tucked into his belt. An extremely rare early western daguerreotype the likes are seldom seen on today's market. The image is extremely clear with just a few slight rubs and is better than our scan. This image has been in a private collection for many years and originated from the Denver, Colorado area. George Wostenholm was born on 31st January 1800 in Sheffield. His father and great-grandfather were both called George and had been involved in the cutlery trade. Great-grandfather George (b. 1717) set up a small local business in the Stannington area of Sheffield. This area became famous for the invention of the Barlow pocket knife. In the late 1750's Henry Wostenholm (son of George) was given the right to name his knives Spring Knife by the Cutlers Company. These were popular folding knives. George took over the firm in 1834 as a result of his father's death on the 31st December 1833. In 1836 George made his first visit to America and set up a chain of agencies selling cutlery carrying his famous IXL trade mark. During the period 1830-60 the firm added to its cutlery and razor trade a new product the Bowie knife. The knife became increasingly popular in America, but no American company was able equal the artistry and quality of the Sheffield manufactures. This one product meant the firm in 1862 was almost exclusively selling to an American market. A rare example of an early westerner completely outfitted for travels in the western wilderness..............$5,950.00

71120 - 16TH INDIANA INFANTRY, TRIPLE ARMED IDENTIFIED SOLDIER WITH A 1ST MODEL BURNSIDE CARBINE, 1/6th plate tintype in a full leather case. A great ID on the back of the case identifies him as John A. Heavenridge, [Company F, 16th Indiana Infantry]. He poses with his saber unsheathed, has a large Colt in his belt, and holds a 1st Model Burnside. He was from Rush County, Indiana. The image has great clarity and sharpness. The Burnside carbine is very distinctive. The buttons and trim has some gold tinting. A beautiful image and a tough gun to find in photos.....................$2,250.00 SOLD

71121 - YOUNG YANK ARMED, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a half case. A young Yankee standing with his musket at his side, cap box evident on his belt along with his sheathed bayonet. On his high bummers kepi is a company letter K. Image is quite clear with a halo of tone which does not affect the subject itself. Priced for a new collector to get a start in images..................................................................$295.00

71122 - YANKEE CAVALRYMAN DOUBLE ARMED IN A SCARCE CASE, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full leather case with gold embossed eagle [very nice]. A Union cavalryman seated with his legs crossed cradling his cavalry saber. On his belt you can see the butt of his revolver in a leather holster. He wears high riding boots and his kepi with crossed sabers rests on a nearby table. The image has very nice contrast with just trifle rubs. A great example of a Yank cavalryman. Image and scarce case...............................................$495.00

5070 - DOUBLE ARMED YANK RELAXING WITH A PIPE, WEARS HAVELOCK ON HIS FORAGE CAP, 1/6th plate tintype in a very nice thermo plastic case. An early war Infantryman sporting a rarely seen Havelock oilcloth cover on his forage cap [Model 1851 Dress Cap, remaining supplies of which were issued as forage caps per order of the Secretary of the Army in 1859]. His patent leather belt supports a large silver handled Sheffield style Bowie knife and a Slim-Jim holster with a Whitney-Beals Patent Pocket Revolver with a RING TRIGGER. His coat is a four button sack coat that he has wide open at the collar. He seems relaxed while puffing a large pipe. Extremely sharp. This is one of the first cased images we ever sold [1981] as I remember it very distinctly and it just reappeared on the market. Just an outstanding Yank with a lot of character.........................................................$1,200.00

9121 - DOUBLE ARMED INDIANA SOLDIER, 1/4 plate tintype in dull leather case. Standing pose of John A. Brownlee, Company F, 58th Indiana standing with a wide brimmed hat, holds musket with bayonet and revolver tucked into his belt. Enlisted November 12th, 1861 and was discharged November 12th, 1864 serving his full three year enlistment. The unit fought at Shiloh, Corinth, Stones River, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, and during the entire Atlanta Campaign with Sherman through to Savannah. Nice details, good period ID on inside of leather case.......................................................$695.00

122707 - FULL STANDING 8TH WISCONSIN INFANTRYMAN ARMED, 1/4th plate tintype in full thermo plastic case cupid with deer motif. A full standing pose of a member of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry holding his musket with bayonet, another bayonet in his scabbard and a cap box on his belt. His US buckle has lost some of the gold tinting and is evident with the US upside down. This image had been sold as a Confederate in the past, but it is the uniform of the 8th Wisconsin as seen in American Military Equipage 1815 - 1872 by Todd. We will accompany the image with the illustration in that reference book. A nice large image with excellent clarity and in very fine condition. The 8th Wisconsin had a wonderful service record serving at Island #10, Corinth, the Vicksburg Campaign, Red River Campaign, the Battle of Nashville, and at Spanish Fort, AL during the campaign against Mobile..............................................$1,050.00

122708 - 8TH WISCONSIN INFANTRYMAN ARMED, 1/4th plate tintype in a full geometric design thermo plastic case. A seated pose of a member of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry holding his musket with strap, his bayonet is in its scabbard on his belt along with his cap box. The eagle buttons are relatively clear with just a slight remainder of gold tint adhering to the buttons and US plate. This image had been sold as a Confederate in the past, but it is the uniform of the 8th Wisconsin as seen in American Military Equipage 1851 - 1872 by Todd. We will accompany the image with the illustration in that reference book. A nice large image with excellent clarity and in very fine condition. The 8th Wisconsin had a wonderful service record serving at Island #10, Corinth, the Vicksburg Campaign, Red River Campaign, the Battle of Nashville, and at Spanish Fort, AL during the campaign against Mobile...................$995.00 SOLD

5132 - NICE NEW YORK CAVALRYMAN IN A LARGE QUARTER PLATE FORMAT, 1/4 plate tintype in full leather case of a Cavalryman standing with his saber unsheathed, cavalry shell jacket with cap and cartridge boxes on his waist. His trousers are tinted light blue. The image is attributed to the 9th NY Cavalry which was formed in Chautauqua, NY where this image originated from years ago. The image is bright and clear with only a few trifle handling marks. Housed in a nice leather case.......................................$650.00     NOW $595.00

62501 - YOUNG MULATTO ARTILLERYMAN, 1/6th plate tintype in full thermo plastic case of a young private of the 2nd USCT Light Artillery or flying artillery Battery E. There was only one unit of USCT light artillery which was the 2nd USCT. His mulatto complexion is quite obvious with his light eyes. He brandishes a saber across his chest. His piping is tinted red as well as the cording on his Hardie hat. Battery E was organized at Helena, Arkansas in 1863. He has a "E" on his Hardie hat along with a Infantry horn although he is definitely an artilleryman. The image comes with another image of the soldier in uniform without the hat that has some emulsion crazing. Thus there are two images of this soldier in the same case with the 2nd image as a bonus. Image is in pristine condition. While this soldier is not a dark black complexioned, he is definitely a mulatto. 2 images................$2,200.00     NOW $2,000.00
SOLD

62502 - 7TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, 1/8th plate tintype in a full case. A most unusual posed image of this 7th New York Infantryman lying down on a blanket in an outdoor scene. The image has excellent clarity and contrast. A rare size as well as format....$475.00  NOW $425.00

62503 - NICE ARMED YANKEE CAVALRYMAN, 1/9th plate tintype in full thermo plastic case with wine colored inset. A Federal Officer, probably a Lieutenant, grasping the handle of a sword. He wears a cavalry slouch hat with crossed sabers and a gilded two piece buckle. A nice cavalryman moderately priced.....................................................$325.00

62504 - ARMED YANK IN A RARE CDV-SIZED FORMAT, CDV sized tintype in a full leather case. A Yank stands next to a chair, large ceiling beam to his rear. He holds his musket, bayonet, cap box, and bayonet scabbard are on his belt. What is interesting is the apparent leg of the next soldier in line to have his photograph taken by the photographer. Very clear and with excellent clarity. A very rare CDV sized image that is difficult to find today. Choice...................$595.00

62505 - A YANK WITH STACKED GUNS, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. A very rare content image with contrived outdoor background, but the background is painted, the tree and fir branches are staged in front of the backdrop. A Yank stands next to a stack of three muskets with bayonets. On his belt is his cap box and empty scabbard, thus one of the muskets apparently is his used as a prop. Sharp and clear. An image with great content..................$995.00     NOW $895.00

62506 - A DASHING CAVALRYMAN THAT RESEMBLES JEB STUART, CDV sized tintype in full leather case. A standing pose of a Union cavalryman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Jeb Stuart! He stands wearing his riding boots and poses with his unsheathed saber in front of him. He wears a short cavalry jacket with piping tinted gold. He holds a kepi in his hand. A rare image format. Quite nice..................................................$595.00

62511 - ARMED YANK WITH A CLEAR US BUCKLE
1/9th plate tintype in full case. Bearded Corporal holds up his musket, cap box on his belt and a clear US oval buckle as well. Several small blems away from soldier. Not really detracting...........................$295.00

60-707  YANKEE WITH A SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER
1/6th plate tintype in full case. Yank wears a four button sack coat, eagle breastplate. US oval plate with a trace of gold tinting. A .32 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver quite clear and sharp in his belt. Same pistol carried by Grant and Custer. Choice condition, really nice............................$550.00

62508 - FULL STANDING CORPORAL ARMED, 1/4th plate ambrotype in full leather case. Sharply focused Corporal standing with his musket and bayonet. His trousers are tinted light blue.  Great large format...............................$575.00

62509 - CAPTAIN JOEL W. STRONG, 10TH MISSOURI VOLUNTEERS, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full thermo plastic case of Captain Strong seated holding the saber presented to him by his men. Strong lead a charge at Champion Hill near Vicksburg and was wounded in his arm. He fought at Iuka, Nashville, and the Atlanta Campaign. Comes with a Muster of the 10th Missouri signed by Strong and a copy of his personal service records typed by his daughter after hearing his oral history before his death. Image is harp with slight emulsion blem near his arm. Missouri images are scarce................................$1,595.00

62510 - A CAVALRYMAN AND HIS LADY, two 1/6th plate images in a double thermo plastic case. (a) tintype, full standing pose of a dashing cavalryman with a revolver tucked into his belt and saber in scabbard at his side. Taken it appears in a temporary studio. (b) a 1/6th plate ambrotype of his lady, a nice pair.................................$750.00

4000 - WESTERN THEATER YANK HOLDING HIS SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, 1/4th plate tintype in a beautiful leather case. A Yank stands in front of a pained backdrop of trees and a camp scene of pitched tents in the distance. He wears a wide brimmed hat quite typical of Mid-West soldiers, holds a Springfield musket in front of him showing the hammer and lock plate sharply. A cap box on  his waist belt and also a sheathed bayonet. Light gold tinting to his buttons and buckle, crystal clear and has great contrast for a tintype...near perfect......................................$595.00 SOLD

8286 - KILLED AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3RD, 1863, PVT. GEORGE FARGO FLETCHER 15TH MASS. VOLUNTEERS ALONG WITH HIS FAMILY, 4 ambrotypes, 1/9th plates all in a wonderful thermoplastic case. Includes from left to right, pre-war photo of one of his brothers, possibly Samuel or James, Pvt. George Fargo Fletcher, in uniform. His Mother Margaret Chapin Fletcher, and his Father Ephraim Fletcher. At Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863, as a part of Harrow's Brigade, Gibbon's Division, Hancock's (2d) Corps, the regiment was heavily engaged on the Union left center losing its colonel, George H. Ward, and 36 officers and men killed or mortally wounded. The 3" X 4 5/8" thermoplastic case is entitled "Children Playing with Toys" c. 1860, Rinhart Plate 29. The image of George Fargo Fletcher is sharp with just a trifle solarization. A nice family grouping housed in a scarce case which is worth $200 alone! The group for.........................................................$625.00 SOLD

12085 - UNION INFANTRY CORPORAL AS AN AMPUTEE, 1/6th tintype in full leather case. A seated uniformed Corporal seated showing the loss of his left lower leg. His stripes are nicely tinted blue. Leg amputees are rarely seen in uniform................................................$595.00 SOLD

12086 - EXCEPTIONAL UNION CAVALRYMAN ARMED IN A RARE CASE FORMAT, 1/8th plate tintype. A Union Corporal cavalryman standing wearing high leather riding boots and posing with his un sheathed saber in front of him. His buttons and other bras trim are lightly tinted gold. A wonderful image in a rare format.........................................................$675.00 SOLD

12087 - UNION CAVALRYMAN POSING WITH HIS SABER ON HORSEBACK, 1/6th plate tintype in a nice black thermo plastic case. The trooper poses on his horse with his drawn saber posed over his shoulder. Well focused. A nice outdoor pose.........................................$1,350.00 SOLD

11187 - BREAKING CAMP, 1/4 plate tintype in a beautiful thermo plastic case. One of the best candid, non-posed, snippet of history, soldiers being soldiers, Civil War Image in existence! Although there is some evidence that at least some of the soldiers were aware of the photographer, this image is unlike the usual images of groups of Civil War soldiers. Most of these types of images will show soldiers drawn up in ranks, or if depicting camp life. The soldiers will be carefully posed for the long photographic exposure. This image shows a natural progression of breaking camp at dawn. A tent has been knocked down; there is a backpack and a canteen lying in the foreground. Arms are still stacked with equipment beneath. There are soldiers wearing greatcoats from the night before, others in short sleeves as the day quickly warms. The image shows a drum, bugle, a man and a boy wearing halves of a two man shelter tent, and each of the other soldiers involved in a myriad of individual personal activity. This is an incredible image where the light, low humidity and proper exposure all came together. With a loupe, one can read "US" on the belt plate on the left hand side of the image. There is some trivial waviness to the tin. The image comes with several large blowups of the image along with a CD of the images in two versions. Ex-Roy Mantle Collection......................................................SOLD

9120 - BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR VIEW OF TWO CAVALRY TROOPERS, ONE POSING WITH A PISTOL, 1/4 plate tintype in full case, wine colored velvet inset. A great view of one cavalryman seated on his horse posing with his revolver in front of him. The other trooper dismounted standing adjacent to his horse with his saber in front of him. Unusually nice focus and crystal clear which is very unusual for a large outdoor tintype. A hard to beat outdoor cavalry view..................$1,995.00 SOLD

7709 - A GREAT AMPUTEE IMAGE OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1/6th plate ambrotype in full case of a master sergeant posing for the camera clearly having his right arm amputated with his sleeve pinned up. He wears a red tinted sash on his waist and wears sky blue trousers. Possibly a variation of a VRC uniform. Crystal clear and superb contrast.......................$595.00 SOLD

6802 - SUPERB AMBROTYPE OF A CIVIL WAR MASTER'S MATE, 1/4 plate ambrotype in a full leather case of a young "Master's Mate" seated. The three buttons on his sleeve determines his rank as the cap insignia is blurred by the usual gold paint tint. The anchor on the buckle is still evident even with the gold tint applied for decorative purposes. Naval images are much scarcer than army images and this one is really nice.................................$795.00 SOLD


71416 - YANK WITH HUGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in thermo plastic case. Union infantryman with kepi and overcoat wearing a two piece buckle and a huge wooden handled bowie knife in his leather belt. The image is better than our photo! Great shot of the bowie blade unsheathed..........$475.00 SOLD  

5131 - IOWA CAVALRYMAN, 1/9th plate tintype in full leather case. Bust pose of a young cavalryman wearing a kepi, cavalry shell jacket with yellow/gold piping evident on his collar. To his left is a portion of a US flag used as a backdrop. Inside the case in German is a salutation with a partial ID "David Russ (?)", Iowa 1862. In checking the rosters of the nine Iowa cavalry rosters, I cannot find a "David Russ", but the writing is blurred and hastily written so the image definitely deserves further research. An Iowa cavalryman of German extraction to be sure. Clear and sharp.........................................$395.00 SOLD

62507 - YOUNG INFANTRY OFFICER, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. A young Lieutenant from the waist up with folded arms. He has an embroidered infantry insignia on his kepi with the regimental number 121 (most probably New York). Nice and clear..........................$335.00 SOLD

60602 - VETERANS RESERVE CORPS, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case of a member of the Veterans Reserve Corps or the old "Invalid Corps". His light colored coat appear to be gray, but is actually light powder blue. The collar is very distinctive with the small cuff button trim and shoulder straps. This image had been sold over the years as a "Confederate" due to the light color of the uniform as well as the unusual piping on the coat, but he is definitely a VRC member. I believe the same soldier is shown in "More Confederate Faces", page 120 in a 1/9th plate pose as a Confederate from Tennessee. Irregardless this is a scarce image as we have seen few VRC images over the years and this one is quite nice........................$450.00     NOW $395.00   SOLD

60604 - ARMED YANK IN A RARE FORMAT SIZE, The elusive CDV sized tintype housed in a thermo plastic case with geometric designs. Yank stands holding his musket with bayonet affixed, cap and cartridge box at his side. The numeral "11" is on his kepi along with a blurred company number. Tintype has no bends, details are sharp. Case has minor fissures at edge, but otherwise details are sharp. Have seen this size case bring $200 alone by a collector who needed to house this rare size image.................................$485.00 SOLD

5133 - HUGE WINTER CAMP SCENE HALF PLATE OF A NEW YORK CAVALRY UNIT, Half plate tintype in a beautiful leather case. This large image originated from upstate New York and depicts a winter quarters scene of a cavalry regiment. There are wooden log huts in the background among the trees with tents close nearby. There are a number of soldiers facing the camera, most notably four officers with drawn Cavalry sabers. It appears to the right of one building is a raised regimental flag that is not identifiable due to a tree in the way. There are two diamond shaped decorative trim on the side of one cabin that appear to represent the 3rd Corps, Army of the Potomac. The image is quite distinct as most outdoor tintypes always seem to be quite dark. The surface shows some trifle crazing of the emulsion which is seen under magnification. Formally sold by a major auction house for over $1,700 several years ago. A nice image...........................................................$1,575.00 SOLD

62503 - YANK READY FOR WAR TAKEN IN TENT STUDIO, 1/8th plate tintype in a full case (scarce size image). Yank stands with his musket with fixed bayonet wearing his cap and cartridge box. He poses on a dirt floor with the walls of the canvas tent serving as a backdrop. Image is crystal clear with great contrast...............................................$525.00     NOW $495.00   SOLD

DOUBLE ARMED YANK, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. A seated Yank  grasping his musket in his right hand and a revolver in his belt. His cap box is evident on his belt. He wears an eagle plate on his cartridge box belt. A clear image with just a slight waviness to the plate which does not distract from the image in any way. Quite a nice image for the low price for a double armed Yank.........................$350.00 SOLD

DOUBLE ARMED YANK WITH IVORY HANDLED EAGLE SWORD, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. A dashing cavalryman wearing a cavalry shell jacket. He cradles an ivory handled lion head sword in his lap. A revolver is stuffed in his belt. The image is quite clear with just some solarization around the edges of the mat. This is a rare sword to see in an image today. Overall a nice image...........................$425.00 SOLD

COMPLETELY OUTFITTED FOR WAR, 1/8th plate tintype in thermo plastic case. A splendid Yank completely outfitted for the war. He wears his tarred knapsack on his back. On a strap around his neck is a model 1858 covered canteen as well as a cartridge box with an eagle plate. On his belt is his cap box and a clear US oval buckle. In his right hand, he grasps his musket with bayonet. Few images show this many accessories on a soldier. Excellent quality of  photography. A rare format size and ever scarcer with a thermo plastic case.................................$2,150.00 SOLD

YANK FROM 102ND REGIMENT WITH MUSKET, 1/6th plate tintype in a full leather case. A proud corporal from an unidentified 102nd Regiment (most probably Ohio) as attested by the 102 on his Hardie hat seated. He grasps his musket in his right hand, US buckle on his belt. Besides the 102 on his hat there is a company H letter as well as an infantry horn. A nice clear image............$495.00 SOLD

QUARTER PLATE OF AN UNION CAPTAIN, 1/4th plate ambrotype in half leather case. A crystal clear ambrotype of a Union Captain with his insignia and rank tinted gold. He wears a slouch hat and is a very nice officer image at a moderate price.......................$395.00 SOLD

GREAT POSED YANK ARMED IN QUARTERPLATE FORMAT, 1/4th plate tintype in a full leather case. A Yank poses with his musket, cap box on his belt which has a clear US buckle. He stands in front of a great painted background showing a camp scene with tinted United States Flag. A very interesting image............................................$995.00 SOLD

ARMED QUARTERPLATE IN FRONT OF AN UNUSUAL STAIRCASE BACKGROUND, 1/4th plate tintype in full leather case. A very young Yank stands at attention grasping his musket with bayonet. He poses in front of a staircase background. Excellent clarity and contrast.............$595.00 SOLD

TWO ARMED YANKS IN QUARTERPLATE FORMAT, 1/4th plate tintype in full case. Two fully armed Yanks posing with their muskets and bayonets, both have cap and cartridge boxes and one has revolver stuffed into his belt. The pose in front of a crude studio backdrop which is probably a transit photographer's setup. The image is clear and bright with some emulsion crazing which does really distract from the image. A great buy at only........................$550.00 SOLD

A FULLY EQUIPPED YANK CORPORAL ARMED, 1/4th plate tintype in full case. A great image of a Yank standing grasping his musket. His bayonet is in a scabbard on his belt. The straps of his knapsack are clearly seen. His cap box and cartridge box, and a rarely seen canvas haversack are on his belt. A model 1858 covered canteen hangs from a strap around his neck. This is a great image which is slightly dark but has great content. Be assured this is a really nice image with accoutrements seldom seen in images today..........................$645.00 SOLD

DRUMMER WILLIAM H. CAMPBELL, 172 NYV, wet plate albumen, 7" x 8" framed in an original period wooden oval frame. Seated pose with his kepi on an adjacent table of Campbell. Campbell was captured at Bayou Boeuf, Louisiana on June 24th, 1863 and paroled on August 17th, 1863 by order of  General Banks (Port Hudson Campaign). Comes with copies of his records showing him to be "Drummer". Excellent clarity and condition of photograph and frame. Outstanding large format image...............................$895.00 SOLD

HOSPITAL STEWARD HARRY BULLARD, 4TH WISCONSIN LIGHT BATTERY, 1/6th plate tintype in full case with a nice contemporary identification of Hospital Steward Harry Bullard seated holding a model 1840 Non-commissioned sword and has a revolver tucked into his belt. On both sleeves, he wears chevrons of a Hospital Steward with the caduceus symbolizing the medical profession in the service. His belt buckle is sharp and clear. It is an eagle buckle popular with NCO's and officers. He poses wearing high boots as this unit was converted to horse artillery in July 1864. The 4th Wisconsin served extensively in Virginia from Hampton Roads to Petersburg. The identification shows the soldier as Dr. Harry Bullard so obviously he became a doctor after the war. Excellent detail...................................$1,250.00  SOLD

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