Ambrotypes & tintypes
Ambrotypes & tintypes
The auction will end on Wednesday, April 23rd at 10 PM EDT, or until no bids have been received for 10 minutes, if competitive bidding continues. Click on the images for full descriptions and larger scans.
| BID | BIDDING INCREMENTS | BIDDING INFO |
| $1-$100 | $5.00 | PHONE: 1-304-241-4241 |
| $101-$500 | $10.00 | PHONE/TEXT: 1-217-546-4654 |
| $501-$1,000 | $50.00 | EMAIL: capitolgallery@gmail.com |
| $1,001-$10,000 | $100.00 | |
| Over $10,001 | $500.00 |
Lot 28
Exceptional British occupational sixth-plate ambrotype of a clockmaker….(more)
Opening bid: $370
Current bid: $370
Lot 29
Intense sixth-plate ambrotype of a prominent California gentleman identified with a velvet mat stamp for the well-known Robert H. Vance….(more)
Opening bid: $280
Closing bid: $
Lot 30
Two spectacular British outdoor half-plate ambrotype’s, (each are 4” x 5”), showing lush gardens surrounding a large estate and a possible postmortem….(more)
Opening bid: $400
Current bid: $
Lot 31
Hilarious, marvelous quarter-plate ambrotype of four characters, possibly photographers….(more)
Opening bid: $300
Current bid: $
Lot 32
Exceptional sixth-plate Scottish or English outdoor ambrotype of a woman believed to be an Inuit whaler’s wife…(more).
Opening bid: $450
Current bid: $
Lot 33
Extraordinary half-plate ambrotype of what appears to be at least a partially blind older gentleman….(more)
Opening bid: $150
Current bid: $
Lot 34
Engaging quarter-plate French occupational ambrotype of a butcher and/or an executive chef….(more)
Opening bid: $250
Current bid: $
Lot 35
Strong quarter-plate ambrotype of one of NYC’s movers and shakers….(more)
Opening bid: $90
Current bid: $90
Lot 36
Treasured sixth-plate outdoor ambrotype of a father proudly posed with his sweet daughter sitting on his lap….(more)
Opening bid: $45
Current bid: $45
Lot 37
Cool sixth-plate hand-tinted ambrotype of a rough and tumble man….(more)
Opening bid: $65
Current bid: $
Lot 38
Intriguing sixth-plate ambrotype of a longer haired gentleman who seems to have a dead left arm….(more)
Opening bid: $35
Current bid: $
Lot 39
Impressive oversized half-plate English ambrotype of an older gentleman in a semi-profile….(more)
Opening bid: $60
Current bid: $
Lot 40
Wonderful sixth-plate ambrotype of a tender moment between two young men….(more)
Opening bid: $40
Current bid: $40
Lot 41
Superb CDV of author and editor Rossiter Johnson holding a copy of his book “Campfires and Battlefields; An Illustrated Guide to the Civil War.”…(more)
Opening bid: $75
Current bid: $$75
Lot 43
Splendid slightly undersized half-plate tintype, (4 1/8” x 5 ¼”), of a serene town scene with a traveling salesman posed with his horses and wagon….(more)
Opening bid: $75
Current bid: $
Lot 44
Killer slightly larger CDV tintype (3 1/8” x 4 3/4” with the sleeve closed) from “Conrad The Picture Man,” Tin Type Shops, 215 Wisconsin Street, Schlitz Park, White Fish Bay….(more)
Opening bid: $40
Current bid: $
Lot 45
Sharp and bright cdv occupational tintype of two women constructing spatterdashes….(more)
Opening bid: $40
Current bid: $$40
Lot 46
Interesting CDV size tintype of an itinerant photographer posed with one of his hand held cameras along and a group of distinguished gentlemen wearing their bowler hats….(more)
Opening bid: $30
Current bid: $
Lot 47
Fun CDV tintype of three serious drinkers each with their own bottle….(more)
Opening bid: $15
Current bid: $15
Lot 48
Whole plate outdoor tintype of a family posed along the split rail fence in front of their tree lined home….(more)
Opening bid: $25
Current bid: $25
Lot 49
Intriguing CDV tintype of three kids posed in front of an American Flag….(more)
Opening bid: $10
Current bid: $30
Lot 50
Fun pair of CDV tintypes of readers….(more)
Opening bid: $5
Current bid: $5
Lot 51
Goofy early 20th century tintype of three guys in swimsuits….(more)
Opening bid: $5
Current bid: $5