LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663  / 

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Tinted Portraits of a Confederate Couple

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Tinted Portraits of a Confederate Couple
<B>Tinted Portraits of a Confederate Couple.</B></I> It appears that original ambrotypes or tintypes have been copied onto thin 2.75” x 3.25” oval sheets of celluloid to create these wonderful late 19th century portraits. Each exquisitely hand colored image is framed behind glass, the whole then being inserted into a custom felt-lined case with a green leather - possibly alligator - exterior. The portrait of greatest interest is of a Confederate soldier wearing what is likely an early Richmond Depot shell jacket trimmed in blue. He holds a musket in one hand while resting the other on a table. His bride is tastefully outfitted with fine jewelry and wears a well-tailored dress. No doubt these were people of some means. The images have collection numbers written on the verso of each, yet are otherwise in immaculate condition. The case interior is lightly worn with some damp staining to the underside of the lid. The exterior has small splits on the spine and some fading, while the original leather clasp is largely missing. An unusual and attractive Civil War-related item. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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