SIXTH-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A NEW YORK STATE MILITIA

Early sixth plate daguerreotype of a young man, New York School, full case.

Sixth-plate daguerreotypes by Jeremiah Gurney of New York, NY (active 1840-50s) in early leather cases, depicting the same gentleman. The first image shows a gentleman holding a sheaf of papers. He is

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Quarter plate daguerreotype of a fire foreman possibly from New York State. Quarter plate daguerreotype portrait. (Crisp detail, with a thin ring of tarnish and some spotting arou

[MILITARIA - EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ANSON, photographer. Sixth plate daguerreotype of a young naval ensign with an anchor on his cap. New York, NY.Seated portrait of a youthful mustachioed seaman sportin

Civil War Era New York Militia Shako. Model 1860 French leather helmet imported for the 7th New York State Militia, with gilt and polychrome stamped brass plate having an eagle and infantry bugle, lea

This lot consists of 7 daguerreotypes: 1 quarter plate and 6 sixth plates.1) Quarter plate of standing child with long curls. Big buckle on the off-shoulder dress. "HOLMES 289 BROADWAY" on mat. Split

Sixth plate hand-tinted & gilt daguerreotype. Leatherette case. Anonymous artist. Charming daguerreotype of a young horse soldier who likely belonged to a state militia dragoon unit.The subject wears

[DAGUERREOTYPE-PORTRAIT] Three daguerreotypes of elegant gentlemen. [Man in a top hat, smoking]. American: circa 1855. Sixth-plate, housed in a split-front leather case. One panel of the case detached

[DAGUERREOTYPE-MUSICIANS] Daguerreotype of man with brass instrument (six-valve trumpet). Sixth-plate, about 1855, housed in a wooden frame by Foster Brothers of Boston. Generally a very bright specim

[CIVIL WAR]. Semi-restored flag of the 13th New York State Militia, the "National Grays." Four separate sections from a painted fabric flag of the 13th New York State Militia. Upper riband in two part

Plus 14th Regiment New York State Militia. 3 boxed sets. 12 pieces. Mint condition. Boxes excellent.

With Colours. 7 pieces. Mint condition. Boxes excellent.

71st New York State Militia at Navy Yard Washington D.C. A sepia-toned photograph of several uniform rows of New York State militia in formation. On the left side of the image is a large building with

Edmund's 14th Regiment New York State Militia (1861) "Brooklyn Chasseurs". Expanded set includes two extra troopers. 8 pieces. Condition excellent. Boxes very good.

Edmund's 55th New York State Volunteer Militia Color Party (1861) "Garde de Lafayette". Expanded set includes special order flag bearer and extra trooper. 8 pieces. Condition excellent. Boxes very goo

Edmund's 69th New York State Militia Color Party (1861) "Phoenix Zouaves". Expanded set includes special order flag bearer and extra trooper. 8 pieces. Condition excellent. Boxes very good.

Edmund's 22nd Regiment New York State Militia Color Party (1861) "Strawberry Grays". Expanded set includes special order flag bearer and extra trooper. 8 pieces. Condition excellent. Boxes very good.

Edmund's 12th Regiment New York State Militia (1861) "Independence Guard". Expanded set includes special order flag bearer and extra trooper. 8 pieces. Condition excellent. Boxes very good.

Pairs of Shoulder Boards, Straps, Collar or board Disks. All these National Guard items were found as a set. Straps are marked Ridabock of NY. All are 19th-C with usual wear marks.

6 pieces. Very good condition. Box very good.

6 partly-printed 4to to folio size war-date commissions and other documents following Isaac P. Lockman's career in the New York State Militia from 1861 to 1866 accompanied by a C.D.V. of Lockman in un

Richmond, VA, Aug. 14th 1865, letter of commendation for a Henry Griffeth, written and signed by officers of the 20th N.Y.S.M. (20th Regiment of the New York State Militia); with photograph on verso o

79th New York State Militia, and 13th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. 12 pieces. Mint condition. Boxes excellent.

Inside of case inscribed "Martha Houston Parker", Ackworth NH, 1769-1841. Spotting and scratches to image. The plate itself is actually slightly small for a sixth plate, but it displays fine in the si