Antique confederate Civil War Soldiers photo
25 January 2022
Description

The photo is in good condition, but the case is very poor.

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 2 days
By Delia
Jan 27, 12:38 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $150 USD
Suggested Asking Price $150 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Denise,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Civil War era half-plate portrait daguerreotype
mid 19th Century
Depicting two Confederate soldiers, the photo highlighted with gilt buttons, in a pressed metal frame encased in a molded and velvet lined gutta perche case.
hinged case 6 by 4 inches
CONDITION: case has separated and with extensive losses; gilt highlights possibly later (detracts from value)
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.

Denise mccoy Jan 27, 14:58 UTC

Delia,

The size is 4" x 6", and I am not sure of the sitters. Hope this info helps, if you need any more information please let me know. Thank you

Delia Jan 27, 23:06 UTC

Thanks, Denise, you're all set.

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