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Portrait of a woman

1943

Framed Handcoloured Albumen Print

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Book-type Case

Collodion Positive in Hanging Frame

Collodion Positive in Half Red Morocco Case by Eastman's

Daguerreotype In Picture Frame Case

Hand-coloured Portrait of a Woman

circa 1880

Collodion Positive in Book-type Morocco Case

Daguerreotype In Green Morocco Case

Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

Uncased Collodion Positive

Photographic brooch

circa 1880
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
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

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
50x65mm patterned pinchbeck frame, oval gilt mat with leaf design in four corners. 40x55mm portrait of little girl. Possiblly A Gardener's mother. Seated in chair with cane back. Wearing dress tinted pink. Written in pencil on back 'Margaret'. Green trade paper on back 'Taken at Fisher & Nickel's Church Street, Hackney...'

Collodion Positive in Pinchbeck Frame by Fisher and Nickels

93x108mm red Morocco leather case with single 'press-in' catch' Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Bound but not framed. Some discolouration on mat. 60x72mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of young woman standing against chair. Three quarter face. Fully tinted. Gilt on chair edge, ring, brooch and chain.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Mr Kilburn

87x100mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Gilt mat, rectangular with domed top. 60x72mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of young woman seated, three quarter face. Fully tinted with gilt on ring and bracelet. Tranished around edges.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Mr Kilburn

85x100mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Plain red plush lining. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. No frame, but bound. 60x72mm daguerreotype half length portrait of elderly gentleman full face. Fully tinted. Slight discolouration on glass.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Kilburn

85x105mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Plain red plush lining. Rectangular gilt mat. Bound but framed. 63x82mm daguerreotype half length portrait of gentleman three quarter face. Shirt tinted blue.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Photographic Exchange Arcade Portrait Gallery, Manchester

65x75mm dark brown union case variation of ornate cross theme. Possibly by the Scovill Manufacturing Company. Trade paper inside says 'Patent American Union Case'. Lined with dark blue plush with formal motif. Plain oval gilt mat with patterned pinchbeck frame. 53x65mm tinted albumen print, h/s portrait of young woman. Written on back 'Mr Ernest Edwards, 20 Baker St, London'.

Rectangular Union Case 'Ornate Cross' Variation, possibly by Scovill Manufacturing Company

circa 1862
85x95mm dark brown octagonal union case by S Peck & H Halverson. Formal oval desing front and back. Sides of case badly chipped. Lined with red plush with formal motif. Oval gilt mat and patterned pinchbeck frame. 70x80mm half length portrait of young woman seated on carved chair. Slight tinting, gilt on chain, rings etc.

Union Case, Octagonal, by S Peck & H Halverson

circa 1855
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
95x122mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain dark red plush. Plain gilt rectangular mat with domed top. 65x90mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of elderly gentleman seated by table, full face. Face tinted pink. Shirt and trousers pale blue. Gilt on ring and watch fob and shirt front. Plate according to old catalogue 'JP' plate with device in corner.

Daguerreotype In Morocco Case

circa 1850
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'

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

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

80x95mm purple Morocco leather case with single latch. Plain purple plush lining. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Bound but not framed. Daguerreotype three quarter portrait of young boy standing by table. Full face. Fully tinted. Very slight tarnishing down one side.

Daguerreotype In Purple Morocco Case

85x97mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Bound but framed. 60x75mm daguerreotype half length portrait of elderly gentleman three quarter face. Fully tinted. Slight tarnishing around edges.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Kilburn

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

80x95mm Morocco leather case embossed both sides with birds in tree. Two latches, one broken. Lined with red plush with large flower motif in centre. Edges marked with gold leaf design. Plain rectangular gilt mat with rounded corners. Leaf patterend pinchbeck frame. Thick glass cover. Plate marked Christofle with unusual mark in corner. Case c. 1851. 57x70mm daguerreotype full length portrait of lady and gentleman seated full face. Gentleman casually dressed wearing gaiters. Small pot of tinted flowers on table. Slight tinting all over. Could possibly be farmer and his wife. Middle aged.

Daguerreotype In Embossed Morocco Leather Case 'Love Birds' (Rinhart)

circa 1851
85x95mm union case frame. Formal design in corners. Single hanging ring. Rectangular gilt mat. Pinchbeck frame. 40x50mm collodion positive of young gentleman seated full face. Gilt on buttons on ring.

Union Case Picture Frame

80x90mm brown leather case stamped with 'Mixed Flower Variant' edged with gold leaf pattern. Lined with patterned red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with fluted edges. Pinchbeck frame. 55x60mm daguerreotype portrait of two little girls seated full face. Gold leaf on elder girl's braclet.

Daguerreotype In Leather Case 'Mixed Flower Variant'

circa 1857
80x92mm red Morocco leather case embossed embossed with flower design. Gold leaf pattern around outside and inside of case. Fluted rectangular gilt mat. Pinchbeck frame. Companion case to 1990-5036/ DB17. Case design 'Morning Glory' (Rinhart). 70x53mm daguerreotype picture of long drive with white gates at end. Lined by tall hedge and trees. Tinted with sunset sky. Slight tarnishing along bottom edge. Case c. 1851.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case (only half remaining)

circa 1851
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
60x70mm red Morocco leather case with single latch. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Plain purple plush lining. Unbound and no frame. 40x55mm daguerreotype half length portrait of young woman three quarter face. Face and shirt tinted pink.

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
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
80x94mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with green plush flower motif inside. Oval gilt mat. Bound but no frame. 55x70mm daguerreotype portrait of gentleman seated full face. Face tinted pink, shirt blue. Picture exposed on plate by Christofle.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

80x92mm plain red leather case. Two latches. Lined with dark red patterend plush. Plain rectangular gilt mat with domed top. No pinchbeck but in original paper binding. 58x70mm daguerreotype three quarter portrait of middle aged lady seated. Lace collar, slight tinting on red plush chair.

Daguerreotype In Red Leather 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

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 embossed with flower and scroll design with gold leaf around edges. Two latches. Red plush lining with motif, gold leaf around case edge. Rectangular gilt mat with pattern and fluted edges. Gilt pinchbeck frame. 65x90mm daguerreotype half length portrait of mother, father and small boy. gilt on brooch and ring.

Daguerreotype In Embossed Morocco Case

60x70mm red Morocco leather case with single latch. Plain red plush lining with gold leaf around inside edge. Rectangular mat with domed top. No frame. 40x55mm daguerreotype half length portrait three quarter face of lady. Tinted with gilt necklace. Badly tarnished.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Geary Brothers

65x80mm red Morocco leather case with single latch. Plain red plush lining with oval gilt mat. No frame. 40x50mm daguerreotype half length portrait three quarter face of lady in pale blue dress. Hair worn in tight ringlettes. Gilt necklace. Face tinted pink. Slight tarnishing around edge.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by Mr Kilburn

85x95mm dark brown union case. Formal design. Oval motif with diapered centre. Slight crack along top front. Lined with emerald green plush with formal design. Plain gilt mat. No frame. 57x68mm daguerreotype portrait middle aged gentleman seated three quarter face. Face and hands tinted.(Rinhart, in his book, suggests Holmes, Booth and Hayden as casemaker).

Rectangular Union Case 'Oval Motif' With Diapered Centre by A P Critchlow

circa 1860
85x100mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Plain dark red plush lining. Rectangular plain mat with rounded corners at the top. No frame. 65x82mm daguerreotype portrait of middle aged lady seated, three quarter face. Fully tinted, april 1846 scratched on back. Labell on back of case, Sarah Anne Potter (Mrs Joseph Railton).

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

1846-04
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 case with two latches. Red plush lining with bowl of flower pattern and leaves around edges. Gold leaf around inside edge of case. Oval gilt mat with patterned pinchbeck frame. 60x75mm daguerreotype half portrait of young gentleman full face. Fully tinted. Slight tarnishing around edges at bottom.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case