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CASED IMAGES / PAGE ONE

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CI-1	1/6 plate daguerreotype of a young man. Beautiful condition. In mat and preserver, no case. $75.00
CI-2	1/6 plate daguerreotype of a woman. Very good condition. In mat and preserver, no case. $65.00
CI-3	1/6 plate daguerreotype of a man leaning on a table with books. Mat stamped "Potter, Cin-O". For Henry H. Potter, active as a Daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1849-1855. Written in ink on verso of plate is; "May 11.th, 1852, 11 1/2 A. M.". Excellent condition. In mat and preserver, no case. $125.00 SOLD
CI-4	1/6 plate dag of a young woman posing with a beaded bag hanging from her forearm. Superb condition with exceptional clarity and toning. In mat and preserver, no case. $95.00
CI-5	1/6 plate ambrotype of a bearded man in a stove pipe hat. Housed in a Union Case (Krainik 180/Wreath of Fruit) with die engraver's name "W. E. Houston" impressed on the inside of the case. Case cracked at two corners. $85.00
CI-6	Striking 1/6 plate daguerreotype of a girl sitting in a chair holding a Union case that has a painting under glass, the subject being almost identical to Berg's 6-273 "Young Lady in Fancy Dress 1". The photographer has employed beautiful lighting on his subject, and there is the slightest hint of tinting to the cheeks. A few scattered tiny spider molds to plate surface, else image in superb condition. In a very worn half case. $195.00 SOLD
CI-7	1/6 plate ruby glass ambrotype of a man. Light tinting to cheeks. Housed in a Union Case (Krainik 221/Geometric Scroll) with a Littlefield, Parsons & Co. paper label behind image with patent dates of 1856 and 1857. Blue velvet mat. Case in beautiful condition. $125.00
CI-8	1/9 plate daguerreotype of a girl in a plaid dress wearing a gold-tinted chain. Superior image and condition with a lovely tarnish "halo". In mat and preserver, no case. $50.00 SOLD
CI-9	1/6 plate daguerreotype portrait of a man by Rufus Anson. Plate stamped "Anson". Mat stamped "Anson, 589 Broadway". With a small piece of paper typed with the word "Stevensons" pinned to velvet mat. Image in fair condition. In a somewhat worn, close-to-splitting case. $105.00
CI-10	1/6 plate daguerreotype of an elderly woman in a white ruffled cap and neck scarf. Very good condition. In a slightly worn, split case. $50.00
CI-11	1/6 plate daguerreotype of a young woman in a polka dot dress. Very good condition. Housed in a slightly worn and split case. $55.00 SOLD
CI-12	1/6 plate ruby glass ambrotype of an elderly woman. Tinting to cheeks. Excellent condition. Housed in a slightly worn and split case. $45.00
CI-13	1/6 plate daguerreotype of an elderly woman wearing spectacles. Very good condition. Housed in a slightly worn and split case. $75.00
CI-14	1/9 plate ambrotype of a well dressed mother and daughter, both wearing beautiful fingerless lace gloves. Light pink tinting to cheeks. Image in beautiful condition. In a somewhat worn and split case. $50.00 SOLD
CI-15	1/9 plate ambrotype of a very young girl in a patterned dress. Image in fair condition. In a slightly worn and split case with a worn velvet mat. $30.00
CI-16	1/9 plate daguerreotype of a young woman in a fancy coat. Very nice condition. In a lightly worn half case. $45.00
CI-17	"The Three Graces". Arresting 1/4 plate daguerreotype of three dark-eyed sisters dressed in satin gowns. Terrific lighting and depth. Some scattered, small spider molds to image surface, else amazing tone and clarity. In a split case with broken bottom rail. $205.00
CI-18	1/6 plate daguerreotype of an elderly couple. She's wearing spectacles, while he appears to be holding an open bible on his lap. In good condition. In mat, but no preserver or case. $50.00 SOLD
CI-19	1/9 plate ambrotype of a bearded young man smiling slightly and wearing a plaid bow tie. With photographer's paper studio label behind image. Excellent condition. In mat and preserver, no case. $25.00 SOLD
CI-20	1/9 plate ambrotype of young woman with ringlets. Very good condition. In slightly worn leather half case. $24.00

CI-21	Excellent half-plate daguerreotype of a bearded man, with a hint of tinting to cheeks. Some modest haloing along edge of mat, and one discreet wipe mark extending from the left center edge down towards the cravat. Else, this image is in fine condition, exhibiting beautiful clarity with a soft brown toning. In an elegant mat, housed in a split case. $425.00
CI-22	Absolutely charming, delicately tinted pair of 1/6 plate ambrotypes of two young sisters. They're both wearing the same exact outfits. A short black dress with green and white striped ribbons at the shoulders, white pantalets, a beaded necklace and both are holding a tiny blue bag on a chain. The younger girl is looking very unhappy, or perhaps she's just trying her hardest not to move! Both in superb condition, housed together in a split case. $150.00 SOLD
CI-23	1/9 plate daguerreotype of a young man wearing a checked vest and a very exaggerated bow tie. Faint hint of tinting to cheeks. Some haloing around edge of mat, but overall in lovely condition. Housed in a split case. $45.00 SOLD
CI-24	Very endearing 1/6 plate daguerreotype of two young boys (brothers?) holding hands while they pose for the photographer, dressed identically in striped pants, close fitting jackets, white collars and bow ties. Image in superior condition with beautiful contrast and toning. An exceptional piece. $305.00 SOLD
CI-25	Charmingly tinted 1/6 plate ambrotype of a young girl. Some haloing around edge of image, else bright and clean. With an elaborate mat and preserver. Housed in a split case. $55.00
CI-26	Absolutely superb quality 1/6 plate ambrotype of a man, with delicate tinting to lips and cheeks. Truly "as-new" condition. Housed in a Union Case (Krainik #268, Geometric/Scroll) which is broken at the hinges. $65.00 SOLD

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This page last updated 01-17-10