Lot 504: 4 Civil War Soldier Tintypes, Likely Union

Four (4) Civil War era tintypes, Union, including one sixth plate image of a soldier identified on accompanying tag as Henry P. Covault of the 11th Ohio Infantry company G, with patriotic mat stamped with flag, shield and banner insignia. According to the tag accompanying this lot, Covault was wounded on Sept. 1, 1862 at the second battle of Bull Run at Manassas, VA. (Note: we have not independently verified this information). Also included is one sixth plate image of an unidentified officer with shoulder straps wearing a Wheel Cap in gutta percha case; 1 sixth plate image of a soldier holding a rifle with inscription “My father’s picture Civil War”; and one ninth plate image of an unidentified soldier. All in leather cases except where noted. 

PROVENANCE:

Private Nashville collection. 

CONDITION:

Smallest image is dark but in very good condition; other images with degrees of flaking and wear to images and moderate wear to cases. Gutta percha case has a 1 1/2 in. area of loss to the side with hinges. Patriotic mat with some oxidation spotting. Tape with past purchase information.