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Union Gutta Percha Case, Stand of Flags, SCARCE
Made For Smith & Wesson’s 1^st Model Revolver.
Case Manufactured by Littlefield & Parsons, Florence, Massachusetts
Date/Period: 1858-1866

Measurement: 1.5" x 8" x 4.125"

Material: Thermoplastic, purple and rose color velvet liner.

Condition: Excellent condition, would be a challenge to upgrade.

Additional Information: The lid of case displays in relief a panoply of flags and arms centering shield
surmounted with Fleur-de-lis Spandrels feature anchor, Masonic compass and square,
artist’s paint palate with paint brushes, and sickle, rake, and wheat.

The lid of case is lined with purple velvet; sides of lid and bottom lined with faded rose
colored velvet. The interior is fitted with a gutta percha barrel rest and cartridge block
accommodating 56 cartridges.

$4,850.00

308-596

American Thermoplastic Photograph Case, Bust of Henry Clay on Cover
Exceedingly Rare
Date/Period: 19^th Century

American Thermoplastic Photograph Case, Bust of Henry Clay on Cover Exceedingly Rare, case view

Measurement: 3.5" x 3.75" x .75"

Material: Thermoplastic

Condition: Displays well, front and back moldings and corners are perfect; cracks to
side cove molding and quarter-inch loss to bottom right cove molding of front cover.
Back cover is perfect as is label. Embossed velvet cover liner is missing.

Additional Information: Featuring a bust of Henry Clay within a wreath, reverse with
12 rows of lettering; birth and death dates, political accomplishments. Interior retains
label: F. C. Key & Son, Manufacturers of the Excelsior Ambrotype Case, Philadelphia,
PA. Makers initials under bust of Clay.

Label: F.C. KEY & SON Are the Original Inventors of the INSERTED HINGE AND
CATCH, far superior to all others, being im-bedded in the case when pressed, and
warranted not to break out or spring, as do all others that are riveted, or inserted with or
without a metal brace.

References: Nineteenth Century Photographic Cases and Wall Frames by Paul Berg,
page 38, fig. 1-62. Also, Union Cases – A Collector’s Guide to The Art of America’s First
Plastics by Clifford and Michelle Krainik and Carl Walvoord, page 84, number 104

$685.00

859-42

American Thermoplastic Photograph Case, Bust of Henry Clay on Cover Exceedingly Rare, interior

CDV, Carte de Visite Photographs, Double Images within Carved Standing Frame
Anonymous…Appears to be brothers in uniform…
Date/Period: 1880-1910ish

CDV, Carte de Visite Photographs, Double Images within Carved Standing Frame Anonymous…Appears to be brothers in uniform…, entire view

Measurement: Frame: 11.5" x 8.75"

Material: Carved wood frame

Condition: Very Good

$345.00

335-143

CDV, Carte de Visite Photographs, Double Images within Carved Standing Frame Anonymous…Appears to be brothers in uniform…, photo 1

CDV, Carte de Visite Photographs, Double Images within Carved Standing Frame Anonymous…Appears to be brothers in uniform…, photo 2

CDV, Carte de Visite Photographs, Double Images within Carved Standing Frame Anonymous…Appears to be brothers in uniform…, back view

Daguerreotype, Little Girl Seated in Chair, Nonpareil Matt, Ninth Plate
Date/Period: 1840s to 1860s

Daguerreotype, Little Girl Seated in Chair, Nonpareil Matt, Ninth Plate, entire view

Material: Embossed leather covered case with gilt border

Condition: The case’s leather spine hinge is severed. Seal is missing.

Additional Information: Sweet young child looks like she has been told to sit still!
Do not move.

$150.00

110-996

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case
Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels
Date/Period: Based on embossed brass matts…mid-1840s-1860s.

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels, entire view

Measurement: Ninth Plates: 2 x 2.5”; Case: 3" x 7.75" x .75"

Material: Ambrotypes, embossed brass matts, walnut case

Condition: Mom’s plate shows edge flaking, all except lower right have scattered
spotting.

Additional Information: Rectangular walnut case; the hinged lid has thumbnail-molded
edges; images are recessed into base and lid.

$395.00

210-301

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels, photo 1

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels, photo 2

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels, photo 3

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels, photo 4

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels, case view

Ambrotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, Littlefield & Parsons Case
Date/Period: 1850-1860s

Measurement: Ninth plate, 2 x 2.5”

Material: Ambrotype in Littlefield & Parsons labeled case; Gutta percha,
CONSTITUTION and the LAWS

Additional Information: Photograph of early 19th century portrait, tinted cheeks.
Very nice case retaining label.

$340.00

210-298

Ambrotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait in Profile, Tinted, Gentleman
Date/Period: 1850-1860

Measurement: Sixth Plate: 2.75 x 3.25”

Material: Ambrotype within embossed leather case

Condition: Plate cracked and glued, flake at fissure, seal intact

Additional Information: Tinted photograph of circa 1810 portrait.

$345.00

210-297

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman Seated in Boston Rocker
Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman Seated in Boston Rocker, entire view 1

Measurement: Sixth Plate: 2.75 x 3.25”

Material: Dag within embossed leather case

Condition: Good, scatters verdigris spots on matt

Additional Information: Photograph of oil on canvas portrait; granny is seated in
Boston/Salem rocker, she wears glasses and a bonnet.

$475.00

210-296

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman Seated in Boston Rocker, entire view 2

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, High Cheekbones
Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, High Cheekbones, entire view 1

Measurement: Sixth Plate: 2.75 x 3.25”

Material: Dag within embossed leather case

Condition: Excellent, professionally resealed

Additional Information: Photo of early 19^th century painted portrait; nonpareil matt

$450.00

210-295

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, High Cheekbones, entire view 2

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman, Puffy Sleave Dress, 1830s
Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman, Puffy Sleave Dress, 1830s, entire view 1

Measurement: Sixth Plate: 2.75 x 3.25”

Material: Dag within embossed leather case, spine is separated

Condition: Excellent, professionally resealed

Additional Information: Tinted image of 1830s painted portrait

$450.00

210-294

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman, Puffy Sleave Dress, 1830s, entire view 2

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Andrew Jackson Portrait, Sixth Plate
Date/Period: 1840-1850

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Andrew Jackson Portrait, Sixth Plate, entire view 1

Measurement: Plate: 2.75 x 3.25”

Material: Dag within embossed leather case

Condition: Excellent, professionally resealed

Additional Information: The image depicts an oil on canvas portrait of Jackson.

$395.00

210-293

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Andrew Jackson Portrait, Sixth Plate, entire view 2

Ambrotype, Ships Master with Ebony Octant,
Anonymous, 1850s to Mid-1860s

An exceedingly rare image…the subject wearing a chinstrap beard and gold watchchain
holds an octant that appears to be ebony with an ivory Vernier, pencil and nameplate;
he is seated at a table covered with a paisley cloth. The image is housed within a
Florence Manufacturing Company [Florence, Massachusetts] case.

$1,150

604-66

Daguerreotype, Distinguished Black Man
Sixth Plate
Beautiful sixth plate daguerreotype of a handsome man in his finery

Daguerreotype, Distinguished Black Man Sixth Plate, sans frame

A very nice image; some scattered tarnish on mat, all else fine.

$3,790

232-258

Daguerreotype, Distinguished Black Man Sixth Plate, entire view

Daguerreotype, Navy Midshipman,
Sixth Plate, Tinted & Gilt
Anonymous, 19^th Century

Edge tarnish, spotting, will benefit from cleaning, NO scratches; resealed. Housed in
leather case, fruits within roundel center by star with floral and leafy devices within each
point; scrolled leafy corners; impressed border with thinning gilt; spine is split.

$1,400.00

110-995

Daguerreotype, Woman Holding Fan, Sixth Plate
Anonymous, 19^th Century

Tarnish and scattered tiny green spots. Original seal is present, needs to be resealed.
Housed in leather case; Lady with Palm Branch 2, see Nineteenth Century
Photographic Cases and Wall Frames, Second Edition by Paul K. Berg, page 337
[4-97]. (Looks like lady holding cornucopia.)

$285.00

110-750

Daguerreotype, Little Girl, Sixth Plate
Anonymous, Sixth Plate

Edge tarnish, extremely faint scattered light scratches, no seal or case; two scratches in
glass at lower left; displays well.

$115.00

110-817

Daguerreotype, Mother and Two Children, Sixth Plate

Edge tarnish, no seal, no case lid.

$95.00

110-1002

Daguerreotype, Iconic George Washington Portrait after Rembrandt Peal
Possibly by Anson, 589 Broadway, New York
George Washington
Sixth Plate

Attribution based on inscription on velvet to case interior, the portrait one of the "porthole" portraits by Peale, in a hinged embossed leather or paper case, (edge tarnish, minor dust).

$1,865

232-205

Ambrotype, Clergyman Wearing White Collar, Holding a Book
Anonymous, Nineteenth Century; a nice image

Ambrotype, Clergyman Wearing White Collar, Holding a Book
Anonymous, Nineteenth Century, entire view

(3.25 by 3.5”)

$170

110-796

Ambrotype, Clergyman Wearing White Collar, Holding a Book
Anonymous, Nineteenth Century, entire view 2

Ambrotype, Clergyman Wearing White Collar, Holding a Book
Anonymous, Nineteenth Century, cover view

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Painting, Portrait of Older Woman
Cleaned by Dennis Waters in 1994

(Mounted within embossed leather case, spine re-taped, 3.5 by 4.5”)

$295

110-760

Daguerreotype, Young Boy
Sixth Plate

An early daguerreotype; a young boy who appears to be about 10 years old and is sitting on a sofa before a studio backdrop displaying gorgeous blue tinting. There are a few small spots of golden tarnish, otherwise excellent, in deep maroon full leather case.

$665

232-255

Daguerreotype, Young Boy
Sixth Plate, entire view

Daguerreotype Saloon, Broadside, For Traveling Photographer J.A. Foster
Printed by Henry L. Tillinghast, Providence, Rhode Island

The Subscriber having located his SALOON IN THIS VILLAGE for a short time would take this opportunity to inform the inhabitants of the Village and vicinity that he is now prepared to take ORIGINAL DAGUERREOTYPES, Or to Copy Daguerreotypes or Pictures; Signed J.A. Foster, with address line; excellent condition with only light soiling. (Dimensions: 8 by 10" frame, 5.75 by 7.75" sight-size; mounted in period veneered frame.)

$985

232-220

Daguerreotype, Amputee, Nice Image, Sixth Plate
Anonymous
19th Century

A nice image depicting a man displaying his bandaged amputated hand. A paper label in period script identified the subject as Edward Beals about 1852. Excellent condition with only a little minor parameter tarnish.

$2,345

232-219

Daguerreotype
Mother and two children

Dimensions: 3.25 by 3.75-inches.

$95

110-366

Daguerreotype
Mother and two children, scale view

Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype
Boy on a Donkey
A rare combination: outdoors, animal and child

Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype
Boy on a Donkey, sans frame

A small boy astride a donkey holding thin whip; the boy wears a stripped skirt and pantaloons, boots and a slouch hat while the donkey with a careworn expression. Stamped brass mat, stamped leather case missing top half; dag in good condition other than significant tarnish and a couple of tiny green spots on plate...really should be dipped or cleaned.

$1,200

232-84

Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype
Boy on a Donkey, entire view

1/6th Plate Daguerreotype of Naval Cadet

Unidentified American midshipman c 1840's-50's in very good condition
Leather case with gilt pebbled oval mat with maroon plush lining

$2,100

232-156

1/6th Plate Daguerreotype of Naval Cadet, scale view

Folk Portrait of a Young Child Seated with a Hat
American
Circa 1830
Depicted in a Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype
American
Circa 1845

Folk Portrait of a Young Child Seated with a Hat
American
Circa 1830, entire view

The daguerreotype has been cleaned and resealed, and resides in a hinged, pressed case. Good, with light cleaning abrasions.
Dimensions: 2.5 by 2-inches.

$495

205-21

Folk Portrait of a Gentleman in Profile
Probably Watercolor on Paper
American
Circa 1830
Depicted in a Sixth-Plate Daguerreotype
American
Circa 1840

The daguerreotype resides in a hinged case. Excellent.
Dimensions: 3.25 by 2.75-inches.

$575

205-23

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Union Gutta Percha Case, Stand of Flags, SCARCE Made For Smith & Wesson’s 1st Model Revolver. Case Manufactured by Littlefield & Parsons, Florence, Massachusetts Date/Period: 1858-1866

American Thermoplastic Photograph Case, Bust of Henry Clay on Cover Exceedingly Rare Date/Period: 19th Century

CDV, Carte de Visite Photographs, Double Images within Carved Standing Frame Anonymous…Appears to be brothers in uniform… Date/Period: 1880-1910ish

Daguerreotype, Little Girl Seated in Chair, Nonpareil Matt, Ninth Plate Date/Period: 1840s to 1860s

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels Date/Period: Based on embossed brass matts…mid-1840s-1860s.

Ambrotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, Littlefield & Parsons Case Date/Period: 1850-1860s

Ambrotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait in Profile, Tinted, Gentleman Date/Period: 1850-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman Seated in Boston Rocker Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, High Cheekbones Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman, Puffy Sleave Dress, 1830s Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Andrew Jackson Portrait, Sixth Plate Date/Period: 1840-1850

Ambrotype, Ships Master with Ebony Octant, Anonymous, 1850s to Mid-1860s

Daguerreotype, Distinguished Black Man Sixth Plate Beautiful sixth plate daguerreotype of a handsome man in his finery

Daguerreotype, Navy Midshipman, Sixth Plate, Tinted & Gilt Anonymous, 19th Century

Daguerreotype, Woman Holding Fan, Sixth Plate Anonymous, 19th Century

Daguerreotype, Little Girl, Sixth Plate Anonymous, Sixth Plate

Daguerreotype, Mother and Two Children, Sixth Plate

Daguerreotype, Iconic George Washington Portrait after Rembrandt Peal Possibly by Anson, 589 Broadway, New York George Washington Sixth Plate

Ambrotype, Clergyman Wearing White Collar, Holding a Book Anonymous, Nineteenth Century; a nice image

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Painting, Portrait of Older Woman Cleaned by Dennis Waters in 1994

Daguerreotype, Young Boy Sixth Plate

Daguerreotype Saloon, Broadside, For Traveling Photographer J.A. Foster Printed by Henry L. Tillinghast, Providence, Rhode Island

Daguerreotype, Amputee, Nice Image, Sixth Plate Anonymous 19th Century

Daguerreotype Mother and two children

Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype Boy on a Donkey A rare combination: outdoors, animal and child

1/6th Plate Daguerreotype of Naval Cadet

Folk Portrait of a Young Child Seated with a Hat American Circa 1830 Depicted in a Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype American Circa 1845

Folk Portrait of a Gentleman in Profile Probably Watercolor on Paper American Circa 1830 Depicted in a Sixth-Plate Daguerreotype American Circa 1840

Union Gutta Percha Case, Stand of Flags, SCARCE
Made For Smith & Wesson’s 1^st Model Revolver.
Case Manufactured by Littlefield & Parsons, Florence, Massachusetts
Date/Period: 1858-1866

American Thermoplastic Photograph Case, Bust of Henry Clay on Cover
Exceedingly Rare
Date/Period: 19^th Century

CDV, Carte de Visite Photographs, Double Images within Carved Standing Frame
Anonymous…Appears to be brothers in uniform…
Date/Period: 1880-1910ish

Daguerreotype, Little Girl Seated in Chair, Nonpareil Matt, Ninth Plate
Date/Period: 1840s to 1860s

Five Ambrotype Portraits, Mother Holding infant & Three Siblings, Unique Case
Walnut Case, 2 DAVIS & CO’S / AMBROTYPE ROOMS labels
Date/Period: Based on embossed brass matts…mid-1840s-1860s.

Ambrotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, Littlefield & Parsons Case
Date/Period: 1850-1860s

Ambrotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait in Profile, Tinted, Gentleman
Date/Period: 1850-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman Seated in Boston Rocker
Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Gentleman, High Cheekbones
Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Folk Portrait, Woman, Puffy Sleave Dress, 1830s
Date/Period: 1840-1860

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Andrew Jackson Portrait, Sixth Plate
Date/Period: 1840-1850

Ambrotype, Ships Master with Ebony Octant,
Anonymous, 1850s to Mid-1860s

Daguerreotype, Distinguished Black Man
Sixth Plate
Beautiful sixth plate daguerreotype of a handsome man in his finery

Daguerreotype, Navy Midshipman,
Sixth Plate, Tinted & Gilt
Anonymous, 19^th Century

Daguerreotype, Woman Holding Fan, Sixth Plate
Anonymous, 19^th Century

Daguerreotype, Little Girl, Sixth Plate
Anonymous, Sixth Plate

Daguerreotype, Iconic George Washington Portrait after Rembrandt Peal
Possibly by Anson, 589 Broadway, New York
George Washington
Sixth Plate

Ambrotype, Clergyman Wearing White Collar, Holding a Book
Anonymous, Nineteenth Century; a nice image

Daguerreotype, Photograph of Painting, Portrait of Older Woman
Cleaned by Dennis Waters in 1994

Daguerreotype, Young Boy
Sixth Plate

Daguerreotype Saloon, Broadside, For Traveling Photographer J.A. Foster
Printed by Henry L. Tillinghast, Providence, Rhode Island

Daguerreotype, Amputee, Nice Image, Sixth Plate
Anonymous
19th Century

Daguerreotype
Mother and two children

Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype
Boy on a Donkey
A rare combination: outdoors, animal and child

Folk Portrait of a Young Child Seated with a Hat
American
Circa 1830
Depicted in a Ninth-Plate Daguerreotype
American
Circa 1845

Folk Portrait of a Gentleman in Profile
Probably Watercolor on Paper
American
Circa 1830
Depicted in a Sixth-Plate Daguerreotype
American
Circa 1840