HALF PLATE MELAINOTYPE "CONFEDERATE FIELD OFFICER" 1861. This very early rare beautiful hand colored melainotype is of a Confederate Officer. It has been professionally hand tinted- the blue band on his Kepi, pink tinted cheeks, silver buttons, and blue sleeves. This Confederate officer holding a sword out of scabbard, is standing at attention for the photographer, looking very proud to be a part of the Confederacy. This image has great contrast. The melainotype is also stamped upper top middle "Melainotype plate for Neff's Pat. 19 Feb 56". It has a heavy brass gilded oval frame, in half plate case, no glass, with no top, case is damaged. 4.25" x 5.50".
Condition: Image is fine-very fine, case is poor. this item was appraised for $5000 by a Texas Auction House, the reserve is very low so have fun bidding. I do not end auctions early, nor will I sell off Ebay. The funds for this need to be by certified check, no western union. Insurance will be calculated by the final price of the piece. NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS AS TO THE CONDITION OF THIS ITEM.
now for the fine print::Please note - while it seems like such a waste of everyones time to have to spell out all of these details, I find that t are those few buyers out t who do notseem to understand what it means to purchase USED OR VINTAGE merchandise so please take the time to read the following information and hopefully that will help to ward off those few potential misunderstandings: I am likely not the original owner of the item(s) in this auction. Most of my items are from estate sales or other resale sources so while I can say that MY home is smoke free I do not know if it is originally from a smoke free environment - so please be sure to understand that before you bid if you are odor/smoke sensitive or have pet allergies. I DO certainly try to ensure my merchandise is clean and odor free. All items are sold "as is" and the sale is final unless the item is significantly not as described. Unless an item is stated "NEW" or "NEW WITHOUT TAGS" then the item is used. A used item will always have some signs of wear and so will NOT be perfect. So if you are looking for an item in perfect condition, then I suggest you shop at your local department store. Finally, I love selling on eBay and have been very fortunate over the last several years to have dealt with so many wonderful customers and my goal is that you are happy with your item. I buy on eBay as well so I know what its like to have a good buying experience. While I try to photograph and describe my items accurately and also mention any imperfections or signs of wear I may miss something. So...before you leave feedback - if t is truly an issue with your item - contact me and I will work with you to come to a satisfactory solution for us both. I do not appreciate negative feedback threats. As you can see from my feedback record I am grateful for my customers and want them to have the best Ebay shopping experience possible. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE ASK ME IF THIS IS THE SAME PHOTO THAT WAS AUCTIONED OFF AT THE BIG TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR AUCTION. IT DID SELL T AND IT FAR EXCEEDED THE RESERVE PRICE HOWEVER THE PERSON THAT WON THE BID DID NOT PAY FOR ANY OF THEIR ITEMS AND SO I HAD THE OPTION TO LET THEM AUCTION IT OFF AGAIN NEXT YEAR OR TRY IT MYSELF. THE RESERVE PRICE WITH THIS AUCTION IS BELOW THE RESERVE THE AUCTION HOUSE SET. AS THE AUCTION HOUSE DESCRIBED THE ITEM AS FINE-VERY FINE I AM GOING BY THEIR EVALUATION.IT HAS VERY LITTLE SURFACE WEAR AND ANY OF THAT SHOWS UP IN THE PHOTOS I HAVE ATTACHED TO THE AUCTION. HOPE THIS HELPS TO CLEAR UP ANY CONFUSION. IF IT DOES NOT MEET RESERVE I WILL KEEP IT AND DISPLAY IT IN MY HOME.
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