Bidspirit auction | 19th c. Police Officers Tintype

19th c. Police Officers Tintype Portrait - Item/Description: Late 19th-century cabinet-sized ferrotype (tintype) group portrait depicting two municipal law enforcement officers. The uniformed officers are captured in full-length attire, sporting high-dome summer custodial helmets, double-breasted frock coats pinned with six-pointed star breast shields, and rank chevrons on the right-hand sleeve, while holding traditional wooden nightsticks. The central figure is dressed in a tailored Victorian sack suit and bowler hat, holding a cigar. The trio is positioned before a painted studio backdrop featuring a palm tree motif. Showcases American law enforcement history, documenting the rapid municipal organization and professionalization of urban police departments during the Gilded Age. The distinctive tall helmets and long uniform tunics reflect the strict post-Civil War military design influence that standardized police dress codes across major cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago during the late 1880s and 1890s.(Antique Occupational Tintype, Police Officer Uniform Photo, Vintage Law Enforcement Ephemera, 19th Century Ferrotype, Custodian Helmet Police, American Police Badge Photo) Material: Metal, Paper Dimensions: Height: 3 1/2”; Width: 2 3/8” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include some tarnishing, oxidation, surface markings, residue. Age: Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $10 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 643