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Civil War Father and Son Tintypes

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Civil War Father and Son Tintypes
<B>Cased Pair of 1/6th Plate Tintypes Showing Armed Federals,</B></I> most likely a father-son team from the upper Midwest. One image is of a bearded man in early middle age bearing a distinct resemblance to the hardened youth in the second image. Both men pose with imported .54 caliber Lorenz rifled muskets, with the older soldier also holding what appears to be a standard non-commissioned officer's sword. Belt rigs, both waist and shoulder, are worn along with loose fitting sack coats. These soldiers hardly convey the fresh and polished look of raw Federal recruits. Rather, they have the lean, predatory look of seasoned veterans who have campaigned hard. Housed in a molded gutta-percha case having patriotic motifs on the lid, most notably a central eagle and flag. Some haloing, a few spots of corrosion to one mat. Overall very fine condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)