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Collodion Positive in Book-type Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Case

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

Collodion Positive in Half Red Morocco Case by Eastman's

Collodion Positive in Half Red Morocco Case by Eastman's

Daguerreotype In Picture Frame Case

Daguerreotype In Picture Frame Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Green Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Green Morocco Case

Hand-coloured Portrait of a Woman

Hand-coloured Portrait of a Woman

circa 1880
Uncased Collodion Positive

Uncased Collodion Positive

Photographic brooch

Photographic brooch

circa 1880
Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Morocco Case

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
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

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

60x100mm cream-coloured card mount decorated with gold leaf design. Oval frame edged with gold leaf. 40x60mm full length ferrotype portrait of a baby seated on a carved chair. Tinting on face.

Card Mounted Ferrotype

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
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

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
Heart-shaped plate with edge perforated with heart motifs. Tinted photograph of a black child fired in surface glaze.

Plate With Photograph

Cased daguerreotype portrait of two young men sat side by side. Hands and faces hand-coloured. Gilding to watch chains.

Portrait of Two Men

1845-1855
95x120mm red Morocco leather case (at one time with two latches). Oval gilt mat with Paisley design. Bound but no frame. 65x83mm daguerreotype half length portrait of young lady seated holding book. Wearing cameo brooch and a ring. Gilt and tinting on brooch. Gilt on ring. Inscription is YOUNG'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS 15 BUCHANAN ST. stamped in gold on case

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Young

1850-1855
80x100mm collodion positive of young gentleman seated, full face. Neckcloth tinted blue. Gilt on pin. Checked trousers.

Collodion Positive Without Frame or Case

83x95mm Morocco hanging frame, ring missing. Edged with gold leaf design. Oval gilt mat with leaf design. Ridged pinchbeck frame. Lacquer back. 58x72mm Gentleman seated full face with boy standing full face by his side. Gilt on boy's coat buckle.

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

80x95mm red Morocco hanging frame with single ring. Plain oval gilt mat, waffled pinchbeck frame. Lacquer back. 54x65mm half portrait of young man and woman, full face. Gentleman has his arm around the woman. Gilt on brooch, necklace, belt buckle, rings and gentleman's watch chain.

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

92x120mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with red plush wirh flower and vase motif. Gold leaf design around edges of box. Oval gilt mat. 68x93mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of young gentleman seated. Fully tinted. Gilt on shirt buttons, watch fob and ring. Three quarter face.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

85x95mm dark brown union case 'Accented Oval' by S Peck and Company (Peck and Halverson Patent 1855). Contains two heavy rectangular mats with fluted edges and roses design in corner. Patterned pinchbeck frames. Die engraver Smith. 70x80mm two collodion positive pictures. Both half length portraits of young wman, probably sisters. Both full face. Gilt on necklaces and rings. Name on back of one 'Demerara 4.4.60'.

Rectangular Union Case 'Accented Oval' by S Peck & Co

1860-04-04
Blue Morocco leather case embossed with lattice and flower design. Two latches. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded corners. Bound but not framed. Daguerreotype half length portrait full face of lady and gentleman seated together. Lady clasping book. Faces tinted pink. Gentleman's shirt and lady's blouse pale blue. Tarnishing around edges. Case c. 1851.

Daguerreotype In Morocco Case 'Mixed Garden Flower' (Variant)

circa 1851
85x95mm dark brown plastic frame with moulded abstract design in four corners and edges. Two rings for hanging. Rectangular plain mat with rounded top. No frame. 40x50mm. Daguerreotype h/s portrait of middle aged man. Tinting on face.

Moulded Photograph Frame Containing Daguerreotype of Man

95x120mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded top. No frame Christofle plate. 67x92mm daguerreotype h/s portrait of elderly gentleman with beard, three quarter view. Tinted. Some tarnishing and badly faded.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

63x75mm Red Morocco leather case, formal design stamped both sides. Ornate clasp. Inside edged with gold leaf design. Lined with red plush with formal motif. Rectangular gilt mat with fern design. Patterend pinchbeck frame. Paper at back. Trade paper in case reads 'James Eadie, Artist & Photographer, 21 Argyle Street, Glasgow'. 40x50mm three quarter portrait of young woman, seated, three quarter face. Some tinting.

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case by James Eadie

95x120mm red Morocco leather case embossed with flower design. Two latches. Lined with crimson plush with maple leaf motif in middle. Gold leaf design around edges. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded top. 65x90mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of elderly gentleman seated clasping book. Face and shirt tinted. Tarnished quite badly around edges.

Daguerreotype In Red Embossed Morocco Case 'The Delicate Roses'

70x83mm waffled pinchbeck frame. Oval gilt, very decorative, top corners have circular pattern with female (Grecian) heads in profile facing inwards. Bottom corners circular pattern with stylised medieval castles, one with flag flying from tower, other showing scene with moat, bridge, tree and reeds. Flower pattern around all four circles. Raised glass cover. Daguerreotype oval half portrait of young woman seated full face. Wearing cameo brooch. Face tinted.

Daguerreotype With Raised Glass Cover

70x80mm collodion positive half portrait of young soldier seated holding cane. Red colouring on sleeves, cap and badges. Gilt on buttons cap and sleeves. Lacquer back badly peeling.

Uncased Collodion Positive

80x92mm red Morocco leather case embossed both sides. Two latches. Lined with patterned red plush. Edges lined with gold leaf pattern. Oval gilt mat. Patterned pinchbeck frame. Lacquer and paper back. 60x73mm three quarter length portrait of middle aged lady seated by table sewing. Face tinted, gold leaf on brooch.

Collodion Positive in Embossed Morocco Leather Case

87x98mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Plain red plush lining. Rectangular gilt mat. Bound but framed. 62x75mm daguerreotype half length portrait of young gentleman full face. Seated. Slightly tinted. Some tarnishing along bottom edge.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Daguerreotype Institute

95x122mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded top corners. No frame. 65x90mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of middle aged lady seated by table. Fully tinted, gilt on brooch and necklace. Three quarter face. Tarnished around edges. Relative of Mr Spiller.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

120x100mm dark brown union case by S Peck and Company (Peck and Halverson's patent 'The Horse Race'). Same picture front and back. Octagonal gilt mat oval cut by Scovill Manufacturing Company. Lined with red plush with formal design. Patterend pinchbeck frame. 87x67mm collodion positive by Wane and Rothwell, Douglas Isle of Man. Three quarter lenght portrait middle aged gentleman full face. Face and hands tinted. Gilt on tie pin and ring.

Octagonal Dark Brown Union Case 'The Horse Race' by S Peck and Company

circa 1856
60x75mm dark red Morocco leather case. Octagonal tooled design on front. Single latch. Gold leaf design inside. Bright purple plush lining. Flower design in centre. Plain oval gilt mat. Pinchbeck frame. 40x50mm three quarter length portrait of young woman seated with arm resting on table. tinting on face.

Collodion Positive in Morocco Leather Case

80x95mm Red Morocco leather case with design in the four front corners. Two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Pinchbeck frame. Velvet back. 57x70mm three quarter portrait of elderly lady seated full face with arm resting on table. Slight tinting. Gilt on necklace and rings.

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Case

50x60mm half portrait of young woman seated with arm resting on table. Tinting on bonnet and ribbons. Gilt on rings bracellet and necklaces. (see 1990-5036/CA89)

Unmounted Collodion Positive

95x120mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with rounded top corners. 65x90mm daguerreotype full length portrait of young lady seated three quarter face at table. Some tinting. Date given as 1845.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

1845
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

82x92mm black Morocco leather case with embossed flowers back and front. 'Press-in' clasp. Lined with red taffeta. Oval gilt mat, bound but no frame. 60x70mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of young lady, seated, full face. Tinted with gilt brooch. (Badly tarnished all over, but cleaned 1973).

Daguerreotype In Black Morocco Case

95x118mm red Morocco leather case embossed both sides with bowl of fruit and flower design. Gold leaf around edges. Two latches. Lined with patterned red plush. Rectangular plain gilt mat with fluted edges. Patterend pinchbeck frame. 70x93mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of middle aged gentleman wearing naval uniform. Slight tinting.

Daguerreotype In Embossed Morocco Case 'Vase With Fruits and Flowers'

circa 1856
80x93mm red leather case with 'A Spray of Roses' desing front and back. Single latch. Plain rectangular gilt mat with rounded corners. Plain pinchbeck frame. 55x70mm daguerreotype half portrait of middle aged lady seated full face. Wearing fringed shawl and holding oval framed photograph. Tinting on edge of shawl.

Daguerreotype In Leather Case 'A Spray of Roses'

circa 1851