Bobby Mathews tintype (1888 uniform)

[TNcollect]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

My opinion, as I said in your prior post, is that it is not period. Its' value is minimal.

Thanks for the input.

Scott

[TNcollect]

The links have confirmed that this is a copy photo and dates from the same time period as the other "Vermont finds".

According to the auction links, these photos are believed to be from 1902- 1920 from the photographer information that came in the grouping. This tintype is a contemporary of those photos.

Why some copies were done as tintypes vs. paper prints is not known.

I would think that the tintype has a value comparable to the paper images made in the early 20th century.

Scott

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by TNcollect

The links have confirmed that this is a copy photo and dates from the same time period as the other "Vermont finds".

According to the auction links, these photos are believed to be from 1902- 1920 from the photographer information that came in the grouping. This tintype is a contemporary of those photos.

Why some copies were done as tintypes vs. paper prints is not known.

I would think that the tintype has a value comparable to the paper images made in the early 20th century.

Scott

Based on the image provided in this thread, I don't think 1902-1920 is accurate.

[TNcollect]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Based on the image provided in this thread, I don't think 1902-1920 is accurate.

What do you think and why?

Scott

[Runscott]

It doesn't have wear consistent with that period. Tintypes were rare, but still being made in the early 1900's - you can find plenty of them on ebay. Check the back images - none of them look like this one.

[TNcollect]

Originally Posted by Runscott

It doesn't have wear consistent with that period. Tintypes were rare, but still being made in the early 1900's - you can find plenty of them on ebay. Check the back images - none of them look like this one.

Thanks.

Actual photo has wear on the front and discoloration blots consistent with age.

I handle thousands of antique tintypes each year and didn't have concerns with the back or wear (it is not pristine).

The non mirror appearance along with the white at the top/ edge were my concerns.

Two antique photo dealers have looked at the these jpg images as well. One thought it looked good and the other wasn't sure and wanted to see it in person.

I have some folks who are going to look at it in person this weekend.

Scott

[Runscott]

My initial impression was based on the back - looks slightly pitted, and not as dark as all the ones I've seen. But it's hard to tell from a scan.

I thought it had been determined that the Vermont stuff was much more modern than 1902-20. It doesn't make sense to me that someone would have started forging tintypes and albumens during that period (1902-20), unless it was a hobbyist who was playing around with the old techniques. Not trying to be hostile or anything, as this doesn't affect me - just trying to give my opinion. I actually would probably prefer to find out that all of this stuff was legit.