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Antique Victorian 19th Century Photography Estate Lot - 13 Pieces (Tintypes, Cased Image, Mourning Brooch)Description:
Up for sale is a fantastic, fresh-to-the-market estate lot of 13 authentic 19th-century photographic portraits. This collection features a wonderful variety of formats, studio settings, and excellent genealogical clues via handwritten identifications on the reverse sides. Perfect for collectors of early photography, Civil War/Victorian-era social history, or altered arts.What is Included in This Lot:
• 1 Cased Portrait (Daguerreotype or Ambrotype): Housed in its original velvet-lined leather/wood union case with an ornate, stamped brass mat. Features a crisp portrait of a young gentleman. (Note: Case spine is separated as shown).
• 1 Wearable Portrait Brooch / Pin: A small round tintype portrait set inside a twisted metal frame keepsake backing.
• 2 Studio-Sleeved Tintypes: Includes the young boy in a straw hat identified in script as \"Art Wolf\" on a pink paper mat, and a second portrait in an ornate red-bordered card mat.
• 9 Loose Tintype Plates: Various sizes featuring men, women, couples, and a standout 5-person family group portrait. One backing includes a handwritten slip reading: \"Grandma (Yauger) Florence Linda; Eddy\'s Mother\".Condition Report:
These are original, 100+ year-old historical items and show commensurate signs of age. The cased image is separated at the hinge. Some loose plates show minor surface scratches, corner clips, edge wear, and localized oxidation/rusting on the iron reverses. Please review the high-resolution front and back photos carefully to judge the exact condition of each piece.Shipping & Handling:
Will be securely packed with rigid cardboard reinforcement to prevent bending or surface scratching during transit. Shipped with tracking and insurance.
