mdk0911 Posted April 4 big price for this Rebel tintype WOW https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-CIVIL-WAR-TINTYPE-PHOTO-CONFEDERATE-1ST-LIEUT-ADJ-MILES-M-COWLES-38TH-REG/174239942560?hash=item28918287a0%3Ag%3AqsIAAOSwqoheh56I&LH_Auction=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypilot6670 Posted April 4 WOW ! $8600.00 5 days to go. Started at $0.99 . This will be fun to watch. Thanks for posting mkd0911. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravecreek Posted April 4 Very Nice Image, but out of my range. Semper Anticus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marktk36thIL Posted April 4 I threw up $3,500 and knew I wasn't even close to winning it. It'll probably sell for between $10k and 15k, more if it's a Rees but I didn't think so. Mark K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdk0911 Posted April 5 I looked this man up and I think he died after the seven days battles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Iron Brigade Posted April 5 You gentlemen are missing the obvious: EXCEEDINGLY RARE CONFEDERATE DOLPHIN HEAD NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD. An amazing f--king image! ! ! "Whoever stood in front of the corn field at Antietam needs no praise." . . . . . Rufus R. Dawes, 6th Wisconsin. Seeking the unit history of Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion, 82nd Division. Looking to purchase the nine volume set WAR DIARIES OF GERMAN UNITS OPPOSED TO THE SECOND DIVISION (REGULAR). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Iron Brigade Posted April 5 ... "Whoever stood in front of the corn field at Antietam needs no praise." . . . . . Rufus R. Dawes, 6th Wisconsin. Seeking the unit history of Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion, 82nd Division. Looking to purchase the nine volume set WAR DIARIES OF GERMAN UNITS OPPOSED TO THE SECOND DIVISION (REGULAR). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marktk36thIL Posted April 5 I wondered if it could have been a Dolphin Head sword last night, but didn't think so. The front of the snout/beak looks more pointed like an eagle that the curled up dolphin face. Also, his death was in June of 1862, and according to The English Connection, they were not believed to have been imported until late 1862 or early 1863. It seems a majority of images with this pattern sword in them are of naval officers, with him being Infantry, makes it more unlikely. Mark K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flightpath Posted April 5 I'm with you Mark K: "The front of the snout/beak looks more pointed like an eagle that the curled up dolphin face". +1 The Dolphin head has those bulges for the eyes..... it is an eagle head. Interested in US Naval and Marine aviation history, aircrew wings & insignia. WW2 US Navy and Marine Grumman Wildcat, Avenger & Douglas SBD aircraft. Also interested in US 5th AF in Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kadet Posted April 5 I'm not a CW collector...but that is really a fantastic image. I will pay top dollar for original WWII items pertaining to: OSS OSS Maritime Unit NCDU UDT Scouts and Raiders FSSF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted April 5 Amazing image. I've been trying to figure out what style of two piece tongue and wreath buckle that could be. Looks like maybe one of the rare state ones. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hookemhorns88 Posted April 5 I am curious as to why he only buttoned the top and bottom buttons of his jacket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VMI88 Posted April 5 Great image, but it's absolutely crazy that it's been bid up from $0.99 to nearly $10K with five days to go! That's a great strategy for paying way more than you need to for an item. Looking for older Virginia Military Institute items: insignia, uniforms, cadet sabers, documents, and groupings belonging to VMI alumni.Also interested in Virginia Reserve Militia (VRM) uniforms and insignia, or other items of general Virginia interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marktk36thIL Posted April 6 I am curious as to why he only buttoned the top and bottom buttons of his jacket? I think it's a style and comfort thing. You see different ways of buttoning jackets for both sides of the war. Mark K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiques Posted April 9 Premium image by all counts-- crisp, great contrast, expert tinting and identified to boot! I'd put this one in the $8,000- $12,000 range, but it has the quality that you just don't find, so I guess the top end could really push. Pretty sure that is an Eagle Head on sword. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Hudson Posted April 9 Tiny image with great content and technical quality, but it's sure small: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravecreek Posted April 9 Very nice image. But at that price, you'd think they would throw in a decent case... Semper Anticus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiques Posted April 9 Tiny image with great content and technical quality, but it's sure small: Screen Shot 2020-04-09 at 2.29.02 PM.png Looks to be a sixth plate-- the most common size of Civil War images. Smaller (9th plates) will detract from value considerably and some collectors steer clear of them, so they are a hard sell. Of course larger images are more desirable. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytiger Posted April 9 Buttons undone...perhaps he did also a hand in coat ala Napoleon style photo. That was done often in both the CSA and Union Army. Just a guess. I am sure he would have done more then one pose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marktk36thIL Posted April 10 Buttons undone...perhaps he did also a hand in coat ala Napoleon style photo. That was done often in both the CSA and Union Army. Just a guess. I am sure he would have done more then one pose. Definitely could have been another pose or two. A sixth plate is a nice size image still. Confederate images are smoking hot right now. I still get pissed when I was offered $1000 for a Armistead's Brigade Pickett's Charge WIA and DOW. Probably $4-5k to the right collector. That image is tinted beautifully, and will command a high price, and will be a top shelf image. Mark K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypilot6670 Posted April 11 $9300.00 winning bid. High quality still commands premium value. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
