 |
Ambrotype of Child with Bright Blue Hat
(1 photo)
$45.00
|
 This is a 1/6 plate Ambrotype in a half case. The image has seals all around it and including the entire back. It appears to have two pieces of glass making it pretty deep. The little boy is standing next to a table resting his hand on top of a book and in his other hand he holds a bright blue hat. The shirt is very detailed with a lace collar and buttons all the way down to his waist and around the waist band too. Any marks that are seen appear to be on the glass only.
|
|
Mothers Oats Occupational Tintype
(1 photo)
$69.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate tintype in a full case separated at the binding. These two guys have something to be proud of. They display a stove, a box of Mother’s Oats and a brown bag tied with string between them. The man on the right is smoking a cigar and wears a special pin on his lapel. The other man is smoking too. You can see his watch fobe and his suspenders. Did they invent Mother’s Oats or the Stove?
|
|
1/4 Plate of House and People
(2 photos)
$64.95
|
 This is a 1/4 plate tintype with mat, preserver and glass. the mat has a very nice flower design with one flower in each corner. This house has at least 3 fireplaces. There are 4 people in the front of the home. Trees, fence and yard all around.
|
|
ID Photographer Daguerreotype Orig Seals Tinted
(5 photos)
$229.00
|
 This is a 1/6 plate Daguerreotype housed in a half case. The image still retains its original seals.
Some tarnishing around the perimeter but does not detract from the image.
The image is of an adorable boy standing next to a table covered with a tinted red and blue cloth. His military style kepi is sitting on top of the cloth. This boy has a very sincere look on his face.
The photographer is Albert J Beals who was an active daguerreian in New York City, NY 1846 to 1854.
This picture has a lot going for it, IDd photographer, blue and red tinting, original seals, Daguerreotype and nice subject which is very clear.
|
|
Ambrotype of Little Boy and his Horn
(3 photos)
$134.95
|
 1/9 Plate Ambrotype of a little boy with a horn. Full Union Case in very good condition. This little guy is ready to join the band.
|
|
High Wheeled Bike CDV
(3 photos)
$94.95
|
 High Wheeled Bike CDV. Very crisp and clear.
|
|
Father Daughter Daguerrotype
(2 photos)
$74.95
|
 Father Daughter Daguerreotype 1/6 plate in full case apart at the spine. A very touching image. The little girl has a mark on her face. She looks like a Shirley Temple type girl. She is adorable. Her father tenderly holds her tiny hand in his.
|
|
Outdoor Church Services Tintype
(2 photos)
$34.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate tintype. There are six men, each one has a hat on and a book that is open. Some have walking sticks as well. There is a light spot on the left bottom and some dark spots on the left top.
It is a very interesting and unusual image. There is a full case with no glass, mat or preserver.
|
|
Civil War Era Ruby Ambrotype
(4 photos)
$74.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate Ruby Ambrotype of an attractive woman wearing a hoop skirt under her patterned dress.
She apprears to have tinted cheeks and her brooch and ring are gold. She has lace sleeves with a design, a floral patterned table cover with a curtain and tie back just above the table.
Image is housed in it's original full case with center hook closure.
A very nice image.
|
|
Two Children with a Toy Car Ambrotype
(3 photos)
$99.95
|
 This is a 1/9 plate Ambrotype. Two brothers facing each other and smiling. Unusual to see smiles in an Ambrotype.
They each have hold of one end of a toy car.
This is an English Ambrotype by Photographer R. S. Hills.
|
|
Sailor & Sailor Son Ambrotype
(3 photos)
$99.95
|
 This is a 1/9 plate ambrotype of a Sailor and his young son also dressed as a sailor.
It is a very touching image.
This is an English Ambrotype by R. S. Hills.
|
|
Ruby Ambrotype of Pretty Woman with Backdrop
(3 photos)
$39.95
|
 This is a 1/9 plate Ambrotype housed in a half case with matt, preserver and glass. The subject is a pretty woman with an interesting backdrop. Her ornate chair blends in with the backdrop. The backdrop is an outdoor scene. The women's dress has a nice pattern and is trimmed in lace.
|
|
Ruby Ambrotype of Children holding an Image or a Book
(3 photos)
$59.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate Ruby Ambrotype with a full case which is apart at the binding. The children are brother and sister. She has Johnny Jump Up curls in her hair and a necklace, he has a bow tie and a nice vest. Must have been an important day. Their faces are beautiful.
|
|
Double Ambrotype Image in Full Case
(7 photos)
$64.95
|
 These are 1/9 plate images. His is made positive by placing a piece of black material behind the image. Hers is on ruby or purple glass so no need for the extra backing.Possibly husband and wife. She has on a Civil War style dress. Their cheeks are tinted and her ring is gold leafed. These are housed in their original full case with a single latch in the center of the closure.
|
|
Unique Pose Ambrotype
(4 photos)
$74.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate of three women who look like sisters.
Perhaps they have just received some bad news. They have sad expressions on their faces.
The most interesting one is centered and higher. She has her hand to her face in a very unusual pose. She wears a ring on her little finger and each one has a brooch. One sister has a dress with two patterns, checks and flowers.
This image is housed in its original full case with double hook closures.
|
|
Original Seals Great Pose Daguerreotype
(3 photos)
$74.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate Daguerreotype housed in a 1/2 case. This lady has black lace gloves that go just past the knuckles on each hand. She is posed demurely with one hand at her chin, her elbow rests on a book. The other arm is draped across her stomach. Original seals are getting harder to come by.
|
|
Civil War Era Patriotic Tintype
(3 photos)
$49.95
|
 This is a 1/9 plate tintype in a full case separated at the spine.
The image has most of the original seals intact.
This pretty lady sits in her hoop skirt with a dress that is tinted Red, White and Blue.
She is also wearing a very large cameo at her neck.
In her left hand, she holds a fan.
|
|
Japanese Geisha Girl in Sealed Frame
(7 photos)
$49.95
|
 6 1/2 inches long and 2 3/4 inches across. The wooden frame has painted leaves with mother of pearl flowers. The frame is decorated on both sides, top and bottom. The reverse also has an embossed design with a silver piece across the back. It lookes like there was another plate at one time and it may have had stand affixed to the bottom.
The picture inside is of a beautiful Geisha Girl holding a fan. Her kimono has a floral design. She holds a fan in one hand and the other rests on a bamboo divider. The glass is cracked across it but it has not damaged the image.
This albumen image has been encased in this frame for a long time. Since it is sealed you would have to break it to get it open.
|
|
Daguerreotype of Adorable Girl, Original Seals
(4 photos)
$89.95
|
 This is a 1/9 plate in full case. The case is held together by the original binding. It has a hook in the center.The image still has it's original seals and they are intact. The girl wears lace gloves with her fingers showing. She had sad eyes.
|
|
Daguerreotype of Nice Looking Man, Original Seals
(6 photos)
$84.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate in full case that has come apart at the center which is very common on these images over 100 years old.This man is seated with his hands clasped in front of him. He has an interesting hair style. He also has very strong features. This image has never been taken apart. There are some small specs on the glass but not on the image itself.
|
|
Ambrotype with Lock of Hair
(6 photos)
$74.95
|
 This is a 1/6 plate Ambrotype in a full case with one hook in the center for closure. The case depicts two birds in a wreath and has an embossed red velvet pad.The image is of a mother and son. The mother has bottle curls. The son sits in his own chair hanging on the each side. The lock of hair has been sitting behind the imgage since the 1850s. The Ambrotype has been blackened in the shape of the people.
|
|
Civil War CDV Lieut Edward Denny
(7 photos)
$85.00
|
 Mr. Denny was a 25 year old manufacturer before he enlisted on 8/15/1862 as a Sergeant. On 9/19/1862 he mustered into "B" Co. MA 5th Infantry. On 12/11/1863 he was commissioned into "I" Co. MA 2nd Heavy Artillery.He was promoted from Sergeant to 1st Lieut 8/14/1863 (As of Co. I 2nd MA HA) and to Capt 3/13/1865 by Brevet.
|
|
Civil War Officer Ambrotype
(4 photos)
$95.00
|
 This is a 1/6 plate Ambrotype housed in a half case. It hasn't had a top glass piece in a while and the brass matt sticks to the image. You can take it off without any trouble. There are marks on the Ambrotype where it has been for a very long time.The officer is an Infantry 1st Lt. wearing a 9 button regulation frock coat.
|
|
Union Officer Armed with Sword CDV
(2 photos)
$115.00
|
 Company grade officer 2nd Lt. To Captain. He has Infantry insignia on his hat. No markings on the back at all. The image, as you can see from the picture, has a couple of scuffs but does not detract from the details or the quality. The top two corners have been cut but only slightly.
|
|
Civil War Officer Tintype
(2 photos)
$100.00
|
 1/9 Plate Tintype. Purchased in Pennsylvania and was told at the time that he is an Artilleryman from Pennsylvania. He has tinted cheeks and is a nice looking Civil War Soldier.
|
|
