Antique Civil War General Colt Revolver Replica Glass Hologram Rare 3D Art

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Rare Vintage 3D Art Antique Civil War Colt Revolver Replica Handgun Glass Plated Reflection Artist Hologram
This is a very rare and collectible Large Glass Plated Bright Reflection hologram made in the late 1980's.This particular hologram shows a full size antique civil war replica handgun of Civil War Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. I believe that it is an 1851 .36 Colt navy revolver but I am Not a Civil War or handgun expert.
This amazing hologram
demonstrates amazing artistry, detail and depth. Holograms this large and well made are becoming more difficult to locate.  As per all holograms the subject of the image is always reflected in real size. This is a large Colt handgun measuring approx. 10" long and almost 5" wide. You can clearly make out details such as the barrel inscription "General Nathan Bedford Forrest" as well as the several Colt insignia embellishments.
This hologram is a real centerpiece and i
t is almost like a truly real three dimensional replicas Colt in a shadowbox. With a single hanging or clip lamp you
can create a true optical illusion.
Please note that this piece was photographed for this listing WITHOUT any special lighting. The pictures CANNOT reflect the amazing true three dimensional and bright colorful nature of this piece.
The hologram is in excellent well preserved condition (see the listing photos for detail). Note that any glare or defects can be attributed to glare, etc. As an example the lower middle section is not a crack or defect but actually one of several bullets reflecting at an angle difficult to photograph.
The hologram is professionally matted and ready to be framed & measures approx. 14"" by 11". The actual dimensions of the glass plate are 12" by 10" (the mat partially crops the hologram and can easily be changed.
Shipping via USPS Priority Mail (with tracking and delivery confirmation). This item will be packaged very carefully with several layers of protective material. International purchases will be shipped and insured by the E-Bay Global Shipping Program. Multiple similar items purchased will be combined to save you $ on shipping as long as you e-mail and request prior to payment.
More Information about the subject matter of this amazing hologram:
"Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877) was a prominent Confederate Army general during the American Civil War and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan from 1867 to 1869. Before the war, Forrest amassed substantial wealth as a cotton plantation owner, horse and cattle trader, real estate broker, and slave trader. In June 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate Army and became one of the few soldiers during the war to enlist as a private and be promoted to general without any prior military training."
"Forrest's revolver was an 1851 .36 Colt navy revolver. Many of his men carried them and Forrest preferred this revolver to others because it was light, well-balanced and its size made it easier to carry in a belt, which is where Forrest generally kept two."
Please feel free to ask any questions about this listing and please check out out other current listings for more vintage holograms.
What is a Hologram:
A Hologram is an image created by illuminating an object with laser light. All of the three dimensional characteristics of the object are recorded when the laser light reflects from the object on to a piece of holographic film. The film is then specially processed to enable ordinary white light to recreate a most realistic three dimensional picture.
Viewing:
Holograms require light. To produce a bright and clear image, use a strong clear light source like sunlight or lamp bulb. A poor light source (fluorescent light or a cloudy day) will produce a foggy image.
How to Display:
Frame the hologram so that it is completely flat. Illuminate the hologram with a single bright light source (one spotlight, a clear light bulb, a flashlight, or direct sunlight). Angle the light and/or picture frame so that the beam strikes the front of the hologram from above at approximately a 45-degree angle. At the proper viewing angle, the 3D image will be distinct and colorful. Colors will shift slightly at different viewing angles.