Civil War Soldier

Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR

Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR

Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR
Cased Ambrotype image of a Civil War Soldier in uniform, seated, ca. This is a Sixth Plate size with hand-coloring in the cheeks and gold gilding on the buttons. The brass preserver is embossed with nice details throughout. The Thermoplastic Union Case, entitled "The Bowl of Fruit", is considered. Detailed, high-relief case depicts a large urn of fruit within a floral-framed border. The reverse case is identical.

The original paper label is also present beneath the image. Manufactured by Holmes, Booth & Hayden, ca. Literature: Krainik's Union Cases, 1988 ed. Slight edge and corner wear on the case, as shown.

There is play and a small area of loss on the lower hinge terminal (see close-up, photo #10). The interior velvet liner shows light wear. The ambrotype is in excellent condition; quite clear with crisp details.

Minor hazing on the perimeter noted for descriptive accuracy. A HTF example; highly-appropriate for the advanced collector of rare Union Cases and/or Civil War Ambrotype Images. See photos for complete details and close-ups.

Please consider them as part of the description. Image measures 2-3/4"W x 3-1/4"H overall.

Case is approximately 3-5/16"W x 3-3/4"H x 7/8D. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item "Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR" is in sale since Thursday, September 03, 2015.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs". The seller is "mgs1971" and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Civil War Soldier Ambrotype in Scarce 1/6th Fruit Bowl Union Case, c. 1860s, NR