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While most early photo processes involved paper or light metal plates, tintypes (aka ferrotypes) used a sheet of thin iron. Patented in 1856, tintypes are recognizable by their yellowish color and small sizes. The smallest plates are called gem tintypes, and are common in lockets or jewelry. Like daguerreotypes, they tend to tarnish easily. This medium was popular for many years, due to its higher developing speed and easy-to-clip material, making it ideal for framing.


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Tintype Photo Of Civil War Soldier With Gun In Case $192.50 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 16 watchers
Civil War Military Carpenter Rare Tintype!!!$171.50 Ends Sunday 8 bids 19 watchers
Civil War Tintype 1/2 Plate Soldier Amazing Union Case$158.50 Ends Monday 7 bids 30 watchers
Civil War Tintype 13 Ohio Civil War Soldiers 13 Tintype$152.49 Ends Thursday 3 bids 5 watchers
Photo Lot Tintypes Cdv Cabinet Cards 350+ 1870s-1940s$125.00 Ends Monday 9 bids 7 watchers
Tintype Civil War Soldier Gutta Percha Frame Nr$122.50 Ends in 50 mins 8 bids 18 watchers
Tintype Of Sitting Union Soldier With Sword$110.50 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 22 watchers
Tintype Photo Civil War Scout,cowboy,rifle,pistol,knife$99.99 Ends Sunday 2 bids 12 watchers
Lrge Antique 1800s China Head Doll Worig Tin Type Photo$96.00 Ends Monday 15 bids 68 watchers
Tintype Photo Album Miniature 2x1.75x.75 Single Photos$90.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 8 watchers
Tintype Of Standing Union Soldier With Sword$88.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 17 watchers
Full Plate Tintype 1890s Young Lady With Jesus Sideways$85.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 3 watchers
Louisiana Confederate Sixth Plate Tintype, Armed$71.00 Ends Monday 3 bids 21 watchers
Civil War Era 80 Cdv Tintype Album Tax Stamps New York$71.00 Ends Thursday 12 bids 10 watchers
Tintype Of A Civil War Soldier Taken In New Haven Ct.$70.00 Ends in 9 hours 2 bids 11 watchers
Antique Photo Album 1860s Cdv & Tin Type Civil War Era$60.01 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 11 watchers
Antique Tin Type Photo Man Seated With Dog$49.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 2 watchers
Ch.westfall 15th Inf. Tin-type Photo With Ancestory Rpt$43.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 19 watchers
Superb 19thc. Tintype/cdv Album W/carved Wooden Covers$41.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids 12 watchers
Tintype Photo Of Civil War Soldier With Buttons In Gold$41.00 Ends Thursday 3 bids 10 watchers
Tintype Of Union Army Officer/daguerrotype Halfcase$39.99 Ends Monday 1 bid 3 watchers
39 Antique Gem Tintype Photos In Album Pages,boys,girls$38.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids 13 watchers
Metal Case Tintype Girl With Doll $36.05 Ends in 20 hours 5 bids 7 watchers
Rare Tintype A Courier And His Great Penny Farthing $35.00 Ends in 9 hours 1 bid 4 watchers
Tintype Photo Man & Woman In Carnival Cartoon Boat Prop$33.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids 17 watchers
1860's Gem Tintype Album Claflin Family ,cornith ,vt $31.01 Ends Monday 3 bids 9 watchers
Superb Tintype Of Two Asian Musicians$31.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 8 watchers
1874 Tintype Photo Freckled Man In Carnival Donkey Cart$31.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 11 watchers
Antique Tintype Photo Of A Civil War Soldier$30.99 Ends Sunday 5 bids 12 watchers
1870 Cased Tintype - Young Girl W/ Huge Porcelain Doll$28.75 Ends Sunday 8 bids 17 watchers
Tintype, 1/2 Plate, Outdoor Scene Of House, Horse$27.00 Ends Wednesday 3 bids 5 watchers
Antique Civil War Ambrotype Tintype Photo Case Soldier$26.01 Ends Sunday 5 bids 19 watchers
Rare Antique Union Case With Tintype-lady W/ Gold Jewel$26.00 Ends Monday 3 bids 18 watchers
Dated 1865 Civil War Maryland Family Tintype/ Cdv Album$24.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 12 watchers
C. 1870 Quarter Plate Tintype Lady&buggy Outdoor Scene$24.99 Ends in 19 hours 1 bid 8 watchers
Tintype - 3 Men, Cornet & Tenor Horn Musicians$24.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 5 watchers
Cdv Size Tintype - Dapper African American Man$24.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid 3 watchers
Full Plate Hand Colired Tintype Of Husband & Wife$24.50 Ends in 23 hours 3 bids 2 watchers
~miniature Victorian Photo Album~48-tintypes~pet Cat~$22.50 Ends Monday 3 bids 22 watchers
Tintype Of A Huge Dog And A Girl$21.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids 5 watchers
Victorian Photo Album 21 Cabinet Cards And Tintypes Ma$20.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids 10 watchers
Original Civil War Tin Type Photo & Binoculars Military$20.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 2 watchers
Trick Dog & Trainer Unusual Tintype Antique Photo$19.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 6 watchers
Antique Oreo Gutta Percha Civil War Photo Tin Type$19.95 Ends Friday 1 bid 15 watchers
Antique Tintype Photo Two Men One With Banjo $18.50 Ends Thursday 3 bids 4 watchers
Civil War Tintype Photo Of A Union Artillery Soldier $18.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids 3 watchers
Full Union Case Thermoplastic Tintype Of Child$18.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 4 watchers

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