Civil War Auction

1/9 Oval Tintype Of Officer In A Mourning Case

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

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Nice clear oval tintype of a seated 1st Lieutenant in uniform holding his sword. Mounted in a velvet oval case with a button release. Typically referred to as a “Mourning Case” which held an image of a deceased loved one, the purple color of the velvet has faded except on the inside rim. Measures 3″ tall, 2.5″ wide