![[Civil War] Quarter Plate Tintype of Federal Warships at Anchor at Bell Plain, Virginia [Civil War] Quarter Plate Tintype of Federal Warships at Anchor at Bell Plain, Virginia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/409521/227597543_1_x.jpg?quality=80&sharpen=true&version=1772835013&width=366)
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[Civil War] Quarter Plate Tintype of Federal Warships at Anchor at Bell Plain, Virginia
Quarter plate tintype view of a group of four, three-masted warships riding at anchor with several buildings visible on the far shoreline in the background. Image slightly dark, small scratch/imperfection in top left portion of plate. Housed in half case. A faintly inscribed paper tag, which is partially affixed on the reverse side of the plate, indicates the date and location: "6-1864 Bell Plain, Virginia. Days to Remember Uncle (?)ra." An intriguing, outdoor scene worthy of additional research.
Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Buyer's Premium
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[Civil War] Quarter Plate Tintype of Federal Warships at Anchor at Bell Plain, Virginia
Estimate $300-$400
Starting Price
$150
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The Collected Library: Americana & Photography
Mar 06, 2026 5:10 PM ESTCincinnati, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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