Lot 21

Lot 21

Quarter Plate Tintype of Union Private Holding a Colt Navy Pistol

Sale 1853 - American History: Premier Auction

Jun 21, 2019 10:00AM ET

Live / Cincinnati

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Estimate

$500 - 700

Price Realized

$875

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Quarter Plate Tintype of Union Private Holding a Colt Navy Pistol

Quarter plate tintype of an unidentified private wearing a slouch hat with brass infantry bugle devise. The subject displays a Colt Navy pistol, and slung across his shoulder is what appears to be a tarred canvas haversack, a fairly rare piece of equipage. Housed in full, pressed paper case.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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