This page also includes Civil War Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes!
Plus a Few Postwar Images.
CWTT26. Tinted Tintype, 4″ x 2.5″ of a Zouave. VG. $175
CWTT46. Octogonal sixth-plate tintype of Civil War soldier with rifle. Gold tinting. Housed in a thermoplastic case (Berg 3-205, Geometric) by A.P. Critchlow & Co. G. $750
Case80. Half-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 1-12, American Country Life 2) by A.P. Critchlow & Co. with tintype of Civil War soldier with rifle posed before campsite backdrop. Inside of case behind image has some brown staining. Image has some stain at top right as shown. Case is good with few nicks and some play at hinges. G. $600
Case82. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 3-19, Geometric) by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. with tintype of Civil War artillery soldier with rifle. There is a “9” and a “II” on his hat. Case is good with one chipped corner and a chip on the side. G. $500
Case84. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 1-37, Roger deCoverly and the Gypsies Fortune 1) by A.P. Critchlow & Co. with Civil War soldier tintype with rifle posed before studio backdrop. Case in very good condition with sharp corners. VG. $550
Case86. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 3-43, Geometric) by S. Peck & Co., with tintype of Civil War soldier seated before scenic backdrop, holding sword. Velvet on case is worn and has been shedding. Case has one corner chip and few other small nicks. G. $500
Postwartt3. Image measures 5″ x 7″ and shows a GAR gathering of Civil War veterans. VG. $150
Postwartt4. Image measures 5″ x 7″ and shows a GAR gathering of Civil War veterans. VG. $150
CWTT54. Sixth-plate tinted tintype of Confederate Civil War Soldier with pistol and knife. His kepi has an oilcloth cover and is in his lap. He sports big shoulder scales a la Federal dress uniforms which was often worn by Confederates. I’ve been told he’s a South Carolina soldier. Housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $1250
CWTT64. Quarter-plate tintype of Civil War soldier or possibly civilian, posed before fine scenic backdrop with American flag, housed in a collectible thermoplastic case (Berg 1-39, The Dance) in very good condition. If not a soldier, this man could be any one of the various civilians that were present with soldiers such as a sutler, a teamster, etc. G. $500
CWTT77. Quarter-plate tintype of Civil War Artillery Sergeant with sword posed before scenic backdrop in Union Case (Berg 1-22 Capture of Major Andre). G. $350
CWAMB18. Quarter-plate tinted ambrotype of Civil War soldier. Housed in a thermoplastic case by Scovill Mf’g Co. (Berg 1-18, Crossed Cannon). Case has one nick o/w G. Image is VG. $500
CWAMB19. Sixth-plate tinted ambrotype of John Gassler, Private, NY 8th Infantry. Enlisted on 4/23/1861 at NYC; mustered into “C” Co., NY 8th Infantry. MO on 4/23/1863 at Brooks’ Station, Va. His name is scratched into image and he is wearing his pack. He lived at 55 TenEyck St., Brooklyn, NY. He was a cabinet maker born in Germany. He died on April 11, 1912 at age 77. The 8th (the 1st German Rifles) was recruited in New York City, there mustered into the U.S. service on April 23, 1861, for two years, and left for Washington on May 27. At Miller’s farm the troops encamped and on July 10 were ordered to move toward Manassas as part of the 2nd brigade, 4th division of the Army of the Potomac. During the Battle of Bull Run the 8th was held in reserve and assisted in covering the retreat. The following winter it was quartered at Roach’s mills and Hunter’s Chapel, Va.; moved to Winchester in March, 1862, and in May joined Gen. Fremont at Petersburg, WV. It participated in the pursuit of Gen. Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, and as part of Blenker’s division fought at the battles of Cross Keys and New Market. In the battle of Cross Keys its killed, wounded and missing numbered 220 out of a total of 550 engaged. At Middletown, the 8th was assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 1st corps, Army of Virginia, under Gen. Pope, and with that army took part in the battles of Sulphur Springs and the second Bull Run. In September, it became a part of the 11th corps and reached Fredericksburg immediately after the battle; camped during the winter at Stafford Court House and Brooks’ Station, and was mustered out of the service at the latter place on April 23, 1863. Housed in a full leather case. With his service papers, death certificate, pension papers, etc. VG. $1500
CWAMB20. Quarter-plate ambrotype of Civil War sergeant with rifle and bayonet before camp scene backdrop housed in a Union case (Berg 1-34, Harvest Motif) with two chipped corners. It is odd to see a solider posed in a studio with both a classical pillar and a camp backdrop in the same image. G. $350
CWamb24. Ninth-plate Civil War era Confederate dead letter ambrotype. This ambrotype was mailed in an envelope to Mrs. M. J. Butler, Clarksville, Tenn. and went unclaimed. 40 cents postage was paid on the mailing. The address was cut from the envelope and pasted to the cover of the case so that it could possibly be claimed. It went unclaimed and ended up at a dead letter auction some long time ago. VG. $125
The following items are Abbott Tintypes issued early in the war. Many are Civil War soldiers, some are other celebrities and politicians of the day.
Abbott1. Gen. Louis Blenker. $150
Abbott2. Louis Napoleon. $75
Abbott3. Daniel Webster. $250
Abbott4. Bishop Simson, of the M.E. Church. $75
Abbott5. Prince Napoleon. $75
Abbott6. Gov. Andrew of Mass. $95
Abbott7. Commodore Dupont, U.S. Navy. $135
Abbott8. Lieut.-General Winfield Scott, Faithful to the Last. $150
Abbott9. General Tyler of Conn. $150
Abbott10. Commodore Porter, U.S. Navy. $175
Abbott11. Parson Brownlow of Tenn. $85
Abbott12. Geo. D. Prentice, Editor, Louisville Journal. $125
Abbott13. Hon. Galusha A. Grow, of Penn. $125
Abbott14. Benjamin Franklin. $135
Abbott15. Most Reverend John Hughes, Archbishop of New York. $75
Abbott16. Gen. T.W. Sherman. $150
Abbott17. Abraham Lincoln. $1200
Abbott18. Col. Bendix. $150
Abbott19. Maj. General N.P. Banks. $150
Abbott20. Washington, the father of his Country. $150
Abbott21. Hon. Montgomery Blair, Postmaster General. $200
Abbott22. Hon. S.P. Chase, Sec’y of Treasury. $250
Abbott23. General Walbridge. $125
Abbott24. Russell, Special Correspondent of the London Times. $150
Abbott25. Colonel E.D. Baker, Slain gallantly fighting for his Country, Oct. 21, 1861. $250
Abbott27. Hon. Edward Bates, Attorney General. $200
Abbott28. Hon. Caleb B. Smith, Sec’y of the Interior. $200
Abbott29. Hon. Simon Cameron, Sec’y of War. $250
Abbott30. Wm. H. Seward, Sec’y of State. $300
Abbott31. The Princess Clotilde. $75
Abbott32. General Hentzelman. $125
Abbott33. Commodore Dupont, U.S. Navy. $150
Abbott34. Leslie Coombs, of Ky. $150
Abbott35. Gen’l A. Duryea. $150
Abbott36. Gen’l A. Duryea. $150
Abbott37. Charles Sumner. $250
Abbott39. General Mansfield. $125
Abbott40. Colonel Robert Anderson, the Hero of Fort Sumter. $250
Abbott41. Gen’l Lander. $175
Abbott42. Brig.-General Nathaniel Lyon, Slain in defense of his Country, Aug. 10, 1861. $200
Abbott43. Col. Cameron, N.Y. Highlanders. $150
Abbott44. Maj. General N.P. Banks. $150
Abbott45. Lieut.-General Winfield Scott, Faithful to the Last. $100
Abbott46. General Franz Sigel. $100
Abbott47. Gen. Louis Blenker. $125
Abbott48. Commodore Stringham, U.S. Navy. $135
Abbott49. Colonel Billy Wilson. $150
Abbott50. Colonel Max Weber. $150
Abbott51. Brig. General McCooke, of Ky. $200
Abbott52. Hon. Gideon Wells, Sec’y of Navy. $250
Abbott53. Col. Vosburg. $165
Abbott55. General Lee, of Confederate Army. $350
Abbott56. Hon. John J. Crittenden. $150
Abbott57. Gen. Prentiss. $150
Abbott58. Captain James H. Ward, Fell in the Service of his Country, June 27, 1861. $150
Abbott59. Hon. Joseph Holt, of Ky. $150
Abbott60. Miss Harriet Lane. $135
Abbott61. General Walbridge. $125
Abbott62. Commodore Porter, U.S. Navy. $175
Abbott63. General Huger, of Confederate Army. $200
Abbott64. Hon. John Slidell, The Captured Confederate Commissioner. $275
Abbott65. General Hunter. $175
Abbott66. Brig. Gen. Wm. S. Harney. $165
Abbott67. Gov. Sprague, of Rhode Island. $150
Abbott68. Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, Assassinated at Alexandria, May 24, 1861. $225
Abbott69. General Beauregard. $200
Abbott70. Hon. James M. Mason, The Captured Confederate Commissioner. $275
Abbott71. Marshall Kane. $165
Abbott72. General Johnson, of Confederate Army. $200
Abbott73. Lieut. John T. Greble, Fell in his Country’s service, June 10, 1861. $200
Abbott74. Hon. Simon Cameron, Sec’y of War. $200
Abbott75. John C. Calhoun. $200
Abbott76. General Hentzelman. $150
Abbott77. Lieut. John T. Greble, Fell in his Country’s service, June 10, 1861. $200
Abbott78. General Tyler, of Conn. $150
Abbott79. Col. Slocum, of Rhode Island, Who fell at the Battle of Bull Run. $200
Abbott80. General Sickles. $150
Abbott81. General Wool. $150
Abbott82. Maj. General Benj. F. Butler, of Massachusetts. $125
Abbott83. Lieut.-General Winfield Scott, Faithful to the Last. $150
Abbott85. Hon. John J. Crittenden. $150
Abbott86. Gen. Magruder. $150
Abbott87. Maj. General Patterson. $150
CWTT94. Ninth-plate tinted tintype of cavalry private with pistol and Hardee hat with “M” insignia. Housed in a thermoplastic wall frame with intact hook ready for hanging. VG. $450
CWTT95. Civil War soldier with sword across his lap posed before scenic backdrop. 3 7/8″ x 2 1/2.” Fair. $125
CWTT100. Sixth-plate tintype of seated 1st Lieutenant. Tinted buttons and shoulder boards. Housed in a full leather case that has had new hinges applied. Image is dark. G. $125
CWAMB29. Sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of sergeant with tinted buttons and blush on cheeks. Housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $225
CWAMB30. Not sure what to make of this fellow with a pistol. Probably a civilian with a forage cap. Ninth-plate ruby ambrotype by the “Great Daguerreotype Depot, Cincinnati, Tyler & Co. Proprietors and Originators of the Invention by which Eight Hundred Portraits are daily executed, three taken at a pop. Portraits 25 Cents.” Housed in a full leather case poorly repaired at spine. G. $200
CWAMB31. Sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of NY Zouave. SNY on buckle. Housed in thermoplastic case (Berg 1-81, Profile of Learned Man (R)). Case has chips at corners, good hinges, clicks shut. G. $650
CWAMB32. Sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of Civil War soldier, housed in a worn full leather case. VG. $200
CWTT102. Sixth-plate tintype of Civil War soldier. Housed in a full, nearly split leather case. G. $125
CWTT103. Sixth-plate tintype of Civil War soldier. Removing it from the case reveals a sticker on the back identifying the soldier as “Ed Hanford N.Y. Unit.” There is also a strip of text behind the image with more information on him. I’ve searched for an image of Edward Raymond Hanford online in order to confirm the ID but cannot locate one. The strip indicates that Hanford was “born 1841” but the man referred to was born in 1845. If in fact this is Hanford, he is a Medal of Honor recipient and here is information on him: Edward R. Hanford (1845–1890) was a private in the 2nd U.S. Cavalry, Company H, during the Civil War. Born in Allegany County, New York, in 1845, Hanford captured the battle flag of the 32nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry of the Confederate States of America at the Battle of Tom’s Brook, Woodstock, Virginia, on 9 October 1864. The Union charge, led by generals Wesley Merritt and George Armstrong Custer, successfully forced the Confederates to retreat 10 miles (16 km) southward of Woodstock. Hanford received the Medal of Honor on 14 October 1864 for capturing the Confederate battle flag during the charge and for demonstrating “extraordinary heroism”. Hanford died in California in 1890 and was buried in the Mokelumne Hill Protestant Cemetery of Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County. He’s a handsome and tough-looking soldier. Housed in a half leather case. VG. $350
CWTT104. Sixth-plate tintype of Civil War soldier prominently displaying his sword, gold tinting, housed in thermoplastic case (berg 1-54, Crossed Cannon). Reflection in cased image is due to the fact that case does not lay flat on the scanner bed. VG. $475