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Daguerreotype In Glass Hanging Frame

Daguerreotype In Glass Hanging Frame

1840–1868
Daguerreotype of John Avery Stranded In Rapids Above Niagara

Daguerreotype of John Avery Stranded In Rapids Above Niagara

1853
Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

circa 1847
Cased Daguerreotype Of Small Dog

Cased Daguerreotype Of Small Dog

1846-04
Daguerreotype In Picture Frame Case

Daguerreotype In Picture Frame Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Embossed Case

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Embossed Case

Collodion Positive in Black Morocco Leather Case

Collodion Positive in Black Morocco Leather Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case (only half remaining)

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case (only half remaining)

Daguerreotype In Green Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Green Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Case

Collodion Positive in Embossed Morocco Leather Case

Collodion Positive in Embossed Morocco Leather Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Morocco case

Collodion Positive in Morocco case

Collodion Positive in Half Red Morocco case by Drewett

Collodion Positive in Half Red Morocco case by Drewett

1862-01-01
Collodion Positive in Embossed Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Embossed Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

Collodion Positive in Half Red Morocco Case by Eastman's

Collodion Positive in Half Red Morocco Case by Eastman's

90x97mm dark brown union case by S. Peck (Trade Paper on back says 'S Peck's Patent Feb 5th 1856 - H. Halverson's patent Aug 7th 1855 - assigned to S. Peck'). Die cast by H. W. Hayden, from picture by Sir Thomas Lawrence 'The Calmady Children'. Shows two young girls close up in a field. Back is mostly plain with grape design in centre and leaf design in four corners. Lined with purple plush with formal motif. Oval gilt patterned matt. Pinchbeck frame. 60x70mm collodion positive by J. TImms, 31 High Holborn, London. Three quarter young gentleman seated almost full face. Some tinting. Nice trade card backing picture.

Rectangular Union Case by S Peck 'The Calmady Children'

circa 1853
80x115mm black rectangular union case. Maker John Smith (check card). Trade paper inside says 'Improved Patent Union Case' Formal design front and back. Diamond shaped pattern in centre. Plain red plush lining. Plain oblong gilt mat with rounded top. Patterned pinchbeck frame. Contains beautifully tinted carte-de-visite by J. Hawke, 53 Union Street, Stonehouse, Devon. Portrait of lady standing in crinoline, dress in front of painted backdrop.

Oblong Union Case, Possibly For Ferrotypes

circa 1860
Octagonal dark brown union case decorated on both sides with the scene 'General Marion Sharing Yams With British Officer'. Made by Littlefield Parsons and Co. (trade paper inside case). Lined with purple plush with floral motif. Oval gilt pinchbeck frame with waffled design, no glass. Name on mat Holes Booth and Haydens pat Oct 1855. Collodion positive portrait two children, a girl and boy. The girl has ringlets and is holding flowers, which have been coloured. The boy has a lace collar. Both full face.

Union Case 'General Marion Sharing Yams With British Officer'

circa 1860
132x162mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Picture bound but not framed. (One latch broken). 85x115mm daguerreotype full length portrait of mother with her four daughters. One sitting on her knees, the other three standing. Fully tinted. Some tarnishing along bottom edge.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Mayall

93x120mm Morocco hanging frame with single ring. Plain oval gilt mat with waffled pinchbeck frame edged with gold leaf. Lacquer back. 94x70mm two white dogs, one seated, other laying on a table.

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

110x140mm red Morocco leather case embossed one side with formal design. Very good condition. Back stamped 'Simonton and Millard, Dublin Photogrpahic Institution, 39 Lower Sackville St'. Two latches. Lined with crimson plush with formal motif. Inside edged with gold leaf pattern. Picture out of case. Contains portrait of a man with elbows on table and finger to temple.

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

Book-type case with ornate gilt clasp. Wooden frame, spine covered with black leather. Front and back papier-mache, coated in black lacquer. Front has painted flowers and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Gold leaf pattern front and back. Lined with red plush with bird and leaf motif. Gold leaf edging. Ornately patterned rectangular gilt mat with fluted edges. Patterned pinchbeck frame. Lacquer back. Case contains Collodion Positive three quarter length, full face, portrait of a young gentleman. Seated with arm resting on table. Wearing checked suit. Tinted. Gilt on watch chain.

Collodion Positive in Morocco Book-type Case

110x140mm red Morocco leather case with tolled lined front. Single press-in latch. Lined with plain red plush. Plain rectangular gilt mat with rounded top. No frame. Velvet back. Case stamped in gold at back 'Clarkington's Photo. Estab. Sponsalia Regent St'. 80x105mm portrait of elderly lady seated with arm resting on table. Nicely tinted.

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case by Clarkington's

85x100mm black Morocco leather book-type case. Front inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold leaf in bouquet of flowers design. Gold leaf in scrolls around edges. Black lacquered with gold leaf scrolls. Lined with patterned red plush and gold leaf pattern around inside edge. Pinchbeck frame. 53x65mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait in profile of young woman seated by table. Face and hands tinted pink.

Daguerreotype In Black Lacquered Book-Type Case

circa 1845
82x95mm Red Morocco leather case embossed both sides with flower and fern design. Gold leaf pattern around outside edges (now extremely worn). Two latches. Lined with plain red plush with a flower and fern motif. Gold leaf (worn) around edges. Rectangular gilt mat with fluted edges and pattern. Ornate pinchbeck frame. Lacquer and paper back. 60x70mm three quarter portrait of young woman wearing dress tinted green. Seated with arm resting on balustrade. Three quarter face. Face and hands tinted.

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

80x92mm red Morocco leather fold-over case with slot-in catch on front. Gold leaf on design on inside edges. Lined with pink satin. Frame edged with lilac material. Oval gilt mat with fern desing. Patterend pinchbeck frame. 57x70mm young woman seated with arm resting on table. Hat with feather on her lap. full skirted dress. Face and hands tinted. Gilt on earings, brooch and belt buckle. Tablecloth also tinted. Lacquer back.

Collodion Positive in Morocco Leather 'Fold Over' Case

Case the same as 1990-5036/UC1 (card missing). Contains portrait of young gentleman seated three quarter length. Possibly brother of subject in 1990-5036/UC1. Gilt on watch chain and ring.

Union Case 'The Country Dance' manufactured by S Peck and Co

circa 1856
52x75mm Red Morocco leather case with single latch. Lined with red plush with rose motif in centre. Gold leaf design around edges. Patterned pinchbeck frame. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded top. Lacquer back. 38x50mm three quarter portrait of middle aged gentleman seated, three quarter face. M2373.

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco case

Hand tinted colodion positive half length relief portrait of a young British soldier wearing a red coat with gold braid and two white corporal's stripes, taken by an unknown photographer about 1860. Hat resting on table.60x75mm wooden hanging frame covered with maroon paper. Hanging ring missing. Plain oval gilt mat. Pinchbeck frame. The soldier can be identified as a corporal from the two chevrons on his jacket sleeve. The badge on the shako - a plumed military hat - resting on the table next to him suggests he may have been a Coldstream Guard. He may have served in the British army during the Crimean War (1854-1856).

British Soldier

1860
95x120mm Morocco leather case embossed both sides wth 'spray of roses' design. Two latches. Patterned red plush lining. Case edged with gold leaf design. Flower patterend pinchbeck frame, rectangular gilt mat with floral design. 90x65mm Two gentleman seated (possibly father and son). Younger man holding book. Faces tinted. Gold leaf on book and watch chain.

Collodion Positive in Embossed Leather Case

Daguerreotype in wooden frame. 160x180mm bird's eye maplewood frame. Rectangular paper mat with dark line around outside. (Old catalogue states, reversing prism or mirror used). 80x100mm daguerreotype picture of 'A Street in Cork', inscription on back 'The first Daguerreotype taken by John Nott'.

A Street in Cork

1840-1845
175x230mm red Morocco leather case (only bottom remains) embossed with leaf and scroll design. Gold leaf pattern around edges. Once lined with plain red plush. Ornate oval gilt mat and patterned pinchbeck frame. 130x190mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of young mother and child seated with father. Lady wearing large cameo brooch.

Daguerreotype In Broken Red Morocco Leather Box

95x120mm red Morocco leather case embossed with flower design. Lid missing. Two latches. Edged with gold leaf pattern. Unusual bright gilt rectangular mat of thin metal backed by stiff card, has rounded top. Pinchbeck frame. Paper and lacquer back. 63x90mm three quarter portrait of young lady seated with arm resting on ornate table. Vase of flowers on tabletogether with a photograph in a case, an book. Fully tinted.

Collodion Positive in Morocco Leather Case (Lid Missing)

95x120mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Plain red plush lining. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded top corners. Bound but not framed. 67x92mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of middle aged lady seated with dog in her lap. Skirt of dress covered with pink roses. Pink roses in her hair. Rest fully tinted with gilt on ring, necklace and brooch.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

85x95mm octagonal dark brown union case. trade paper inside 'S Peck & H Halverson Patent'. Formal oval design front and back with 'swirl' border. Purple plush lining with formal motif. Oval gilt mat, patterned pinchbeck frame. 70x83mm collodion positive half length portrait of young woman seated, full face. Wearing stripped dress. Gilt on brooch, ring and necklace.

Octagonal Dark Brown Union Case by S Peck and H Halverson

circa 1855
80x95mm Red Morocco leather hanging case with single ring. Lined with red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded top. Patterned pinchbeck frame. 56x70mm three quarter portrait of young girl seated, three quarter face. Girl holding large straw hat in lap.

Collodion Positive in Morocco Hanging Case

80x93mm dark blue leather case with two latches. Made in Chile. Lined with red plush with flower motif. Gold leaf pattern around inside edges. Oval gilt mat. No frame, but bound. Date on binding, February 19 1859. 60x70mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of lady seated, wearing lace cap. Gilt on brooch, ring and chair. Badly tarnished.

Daguerreotype In Blue Morocco Case by W G Helsby, Republic of Chile

1859-02-19
83x94mm dark brown union case by S. Peck and Company (Trade paper in back). Both sides have strawberry and grape design in middle with daisy and rose pattern around edges. Lined with purple plush with framed motif. Rectangular gilt mat oval with fluted edges by Scovill Manufacturing Company. Patterned pinchbeck frame. 62x65mm Albumen print of elderly lady paper in back says 'Alicia Campbell sister of Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde'. Print in its own frame (probably not original to Union Case). Face and hands tinted. Print's frame is brown with gold edging.

Rectangular Dark Brown Union Case by S Peck and Company

60x75mm badly faded red Morocco leather case with single latch. Plain plush lining, once red but now faded to gold. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Bound but not framed. 40x55mm daguerreotype half length portrait of elderly lady full face. Face tinted pink. Cap tinted pale blue. Gilt on brooch and necklace. Slightly tarnished around edges.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

80x95mm cloth case decorated with 'Medallion of Three Roses' desing both sides. Single latch. Patterend red plush lining (faded). Plain rectangular gilt mat with Tudor rose patterend pinchbeck frame. 55x70mm daguerreotype portrait of middle aged lady seated, full face. Wearing frilled bonnet and clamping book open. Titning in print gold leaf on ring. See miniature in main catalogue.

Daguerreotype In Cloth Case 'Medallion of Three Roses'

circa 1857
95x120mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular mat with rounded top corners. 65x90mm daguerreotype half length portrait of elderly gentleman. Fully tinted. Tarnished around edges.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

90x120mm Red Morocco leather book-tyoe case with ornate clasp. Plain red plush. Oval gilt mat with leaf design. Patterned pinchbeck frame.Lacquer back. 95x70mm picture of baby laying in coffin. Wearing bonnet and nightdress. Flowers on neck and hand. Fully tinted with gilt.

Collodion Positive in Morocco Book-type Case

95x120mm red Morocco leather case with embossing on front, two latches. Lined with plain red plush (now much faded). Gold leaf around edges. Rectangular gilt mat with leaf design. Patterned pinchbeck frame. 67x93mm elderly gentleman, almost full length, seated with arm resting on table. Three quarter face. Background tinted dark blue. Table cloth pale green. Face and hands pink. Gilt on tiepin and ring. Lacquer back.

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Embossed Case

Cased daguerreotype portrait of a little girl. Bottom half of Morocco leather case. Plain oval gilt mat, no frame. 65x80mm. Daguerreotype oval portrait of little girl standing by red plush chair. Pink tinting on dress and face. Profile of lady holding child just visible. 40x55mm.

Cased Daguerreotype Portrait of a Little Girl

1845-1855