Description: Step back in time with this rare 1850s Ambrotype, a true gem for collectors of antique photographic art. Encased in a full gutta percha case with a brass matte finish, this small 2 1/2" x 3" portrait captures the essence of the period's style and sentiment. Two images, crafted with exceptional care, features one man (?), offering a glimpse into the past. This original piece, dating from 1840-1850 and produced using the intricate ambrotype technique, is a single piece offering from the United States. It is a one-of-a-kind item that has been preserved through history, making it an excellent addition to any Americana, portrait, or history-themed collection. This authentic Daguerreotype Case produced by "Littlefield, Parsons & Co., Manufacturers of Daguerreotype Cases.L., P., & Co., are the sole Proprietors and only legal Manufacturers of UNION CASES, with the Embracing Riveted Hinge. Patented October 14, 1856, and April 21, 1857 Hinges are intact and closures still snaps shut. The case is in excellent condition!
Price: 75 USD
Location: Kalispell, Montana
End Time: 2025-02-04T23:47:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Size: 2 1/2" x 3"
Date of Creation: original, 1840 - 1850
Framing: brass matte, full gutta percha case
Vintage: Yes
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7")
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1855
Format: Ambrotype
Style: portrait
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), IDENTIFIED!
Unit Quantity: 1
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: Studio Portrait
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Plastic, glass, brass, leather
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Men
Modified Item: No
Type: Photograph
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Americana, Art, History, People, Portrait
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Ambrotype
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
