[CIVIL WAR]. Ninth plate tintype of Union cavalry officer displaying a Model 1851 Colt Navy revolver.
Sale 1046 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
Lots 1-296
Jun 21, 2022
10:00AM ET
Lots 297-560
Jun 22, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$400
Sold for $375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Ninth plate tintype of Union cavalry officer displaying a Model 1851 Colt Navy revolver.
Ninth plate tintype portrait with fine gold highlighting. (Image a bit dark, one significant spot to mount; unsealed.) Housed in a pressed paper case (general wear and separation with repair to spine). 2-cent revenue stamp affixed at back of case.
The young first lieutenant of cavalry wears a pork-pie style hat featuring gold-highlighted crossed saber insignia and presents his M1851 Colt Navy revolver to the camera. His shoulder straps and buttons are also highlighted gold.
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email conditionreports@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.