Antique 1/9th Ambrotype Plate Antique Photograph & Case Adult Sisters (W) For Sale
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Antique 1/6 Plate Ambrotype Photograph - Two Victorian Women Sisters Split Case
Up for sale is an authentic, original 1/6 plate ambrotype double portrait featuring two Victorian young women, likely sisters. This mid-19th-century photograph features a clear image captured horizontally on a glass plate with an elegant composition.
Item Specifics:
Type: Original Ambrotype Photo (Positive Image on Glass)
Size: 1/6 Plate (Approx. 2.75 inches x 3.25 inches)
Orientation: Horizontal / Landscape Pose
Subject: Double Portrait of Two Young Women (Sisters)
Era: Victorian Era (Circa 1850s-1860s)
Overall Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age. Displays typical signs of wear throughout.
Image Plate: Good clarity and nice detail on both subjects, showing both women posed side-by-side in light-colored attire. The glass plate is stable with typical minor perimeter silvering and age-related dust.
Mat & Glass: Outlined by an elegant, ornate oval-opening brass matting with deeply stamped corners and floral flourishes. The protective cover glass is complete and secure.
Housing: Set in its original embossed leatherette case. Please note that the case is no longer connected at the spine (split case), separating cleanly into two halves. The interior tracking rim remains intact and firmly cradles the photo bundle.
Shipping:
Packed carefully with heavy layers of bubble wrap to protect the antique glass plate and separated case halves.
Shipped fully tracked via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail.
Please look closely at all photos to confirm condition details before offerding or making an offer. Let me know if you have any questions!
Historical Note: Ambrotypes were commonly produced between the 1850s and 1860s and are unique, one-of-a-kind images on glass. This example offers a tangible connection to early photographic history and 19th-century family portraiture. We will combine shipping if you purchase multiple Ambrotype Photos
