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GROUP OF 8 CIVIL WAR ERA IMAGES. This grouping contains 8 images of unidentified people. 1) Daguerreotype image of Civil War soldier in uniform. Soldier is an officer wearing shoulder boards and is also wearing a forage cap with braid. Image was hand tinted with pink at cheeks and lips and with gold at braid, buttons, and insignia. SIZE: Plate is approx. 2” x 2-1/2” and is enclosed in a lidded case. CONDITION: Image is good with some discoloration at edges. Hinge of case is broken, and the case is worn. 2) Cased tintype image of a young seaman in uniform that includes cap, suspenders and neckerchief. Cheeks are hand tinted. SIZE: Approx. 2” x 2-1/2”. CONDITION: Image has some crazing and fading, but is good overall. Case is good. 3) Hand tinted tintype of bearded man in uniform. Buttons and braid of uniform are colored in heavy gold paint. Mounted behind glass in gilt foil. SIZE: Approx. 2” x 2-1/2”. CONDITION: Image has minor creases, with some small losses to emulsion. 4) Tintype of seated man holding an early Frank Wesson 2-trigger rifle. Man is wearing civilian clothes, posed in front of painted backdrop on a grassy lawn. SIZE: Approx. 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”. CONDITION: Emulsion is lightly crazed overall with tiny losses on subjects face. 5) Interesting group photograph at military encampment. This photograph depicts 3 soldiers posed behind what appears to be a patriotic display that is formed of rocks and in the shape of a banner with central motif of an eagle. They are flanked by two women and, on either side of them, are rows of tents with soldiers looking on. SIZE: Approx. 2-1/2” x 3-1/4.” CONDITION: Good. With clipped corners, light crazing overall and a small scratch at top right. 6) Studio portrait tintype of two gentlemen in period clothing, one standing and one seated on twig bench. SIZE: Approx. 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”. CONDITION: Two clipped corners, some soft creasing and minor scratches. 7) Studio portrait of seated man wearing top hat and tails. Image is behind glass enclosed in gilt foil. SIZE: Approx. 2-3/4” x 3-3/4”. CONDITION: Emulsion has fine crazing lines and crinkles, primarily at bottom of image, otherwise good. 8) Ambrotype of woman wearing period clothing including a metal clasp at neck and elaborate pendent cameo earrings. SIZE: Approx. 2” x 2-1/2” mounted in gilt foil behind glass. CONDITION: A few minor stains at top right, not affecting subject. Otherwise, very good. 4-51358 SO (700-900)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |