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1863 CIVIL WAR 1/2 PLATE TINTYPE Loving Union Soldiers
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Outstanding Scarce Original CIVIL WAR UNION SOLDIERS HOLDING HANDS HALF-PLATE TINTYPE This fantastic, original ca. 1863-65 Civil War 1/2 plate tinted tintype depicts what appear to be two Union Privates holding hands and touching boots. The subjects are presumably brothers, if not genetically then perhaps "Brothers-in-Arms". I believe that the pair were with the 225th Co., which was consolidated into the 12th regiment in Albany NY in October 1863... this merely a best guess derived from the lightly scratched "225 NY 225" on the reverse, which is very light but large and fully legible, and obviously original to the piece. The soldier on the left appears to be in regulation uniform, the one on the right appears to be in "civies" but for the kepi. The cheeks of both soldiers are tinted in rose , and the buttons and kepi ornament of the private on the left are tinted in gold. The image is powerful and suggestive, depicting an overt affection rarely seen in military photographs of even much later periods... even among brothers. ~A superb image!~ Condition - The photographic quality is excellent, with crisp detail and clear focus on all but the most peripheral details... as is typical. The plate does have a slight vertical ridge at center from top to bottom as from a relatively "soft" bend at some time in the distant past, but as can be seen in the photos, the actual image is not affected but for the slightest scuff along the top "ridge" of this fold, for the greatest part at top center against the white background. Otherwise, t is a very faint silhouette around the edges from the original matte or frame, and light, scattered surface scratching and edge wear elsew... but certainly nothing glaring or distracting. A very solid example of a rare, "one-of-a-kind", original half-plate tintype! Measurements - 5 1/2" X 4 1/8" ~ More Photos Below ~ ~ No Reserve ~ My sister, {leaderinfinejunk} and I are cleaning out a warehouse that belongs to our parents, sifting through attics and sheds of our own, and conducting estate sales on the SC/NC coast, all allowing us to come by anything imaginable. We sell a unique variety of junk, collectibles, and fine antiques. STIPULATIONS and PROVISOES I will be out of town at times for 24 to 36 hours tending to aging parents. Please be patient. Postage is quoted and a shipping calculator is provided for each listing, so you can complete your transaction quickly and simply. I accept Paypal, cashier's check, money order or personal check. Winner pays shipping. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction end. I am honored to have so many International customers, but please do not send payment until International shipping charges have been agreed upon. Please do not ask me to compromise the integrity of US Customs. The shipping costs I have listed are for US Domestic Priority, Parcel Post, First Class or Media Mail. I do not make money on your postage and am always happy to combine shipping. Insurance is optional on any item, however, I am not responsible for uninsured items that may be lost or damaged during shipping. As most of the items offered are vintage, used or even quite old, all items are sold as is. Please ask questions about interested items at least 24 hours before auction end. Please do not ask a reserve price. I rarely, if ever, place a reserve price on any item I sell. Tfore, if an item has a reserve, it is a modest reserve and placed on an item because of rarity and/or condition. Please do not bid on my items if you are not a registered user or if you cannot pay for your item within 10 days from auction end. If I do not hear from you within 3 days of sending you a winning bid notice, I will go through eBay's Unpaid Item Process immediately.Thank you for your time and agreement to these conditions. Thanks most of all for shopping with the leaderinfinejunk and her sister, J. Bid With Confidence.... We are ...
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