1/4 tinted ambrotype civil war soldier musician holding OTS saxhorn 1860s Photo hairwork Besides lightsurface wear and one

Besides lightsurface wear and one or two very light bends

His brother

Rare original CDV of Cary

otherwise both they and the photos are in excellent antique condition

Don't know their story or location

1/4 tinted ambrotype civil war soldier musician holding OTS saxhorn 1860s Photo hairwork Besides lightsurface wear and oneQuarter plate, ruby ambrotype of a Civil War musician standing with a large, over the shoulder saxhorn. Housed in original thermoplastic case with patriotic symbolism on the covers. Inside of the case the soldier is identified in period pencil. Condition notes: The ambrotype is in overall very good antique condition with some light spotting, mainly visible under magnification. One corner of the preserver is broken but it all stays together when inside