Pair Antique 1800s Tintype Photos Victorian Portraits Ornate Cases Damaged For Sale

Pair of antique 19th-century photographic portraits, believed to be tintypes, housed in ornate decorative photo cases.

The pair includes:

• Portrait of a Victorian-era woman in a patterned dress

• Portrait of a Victorian-era man wearing a dark suit

• Ornate embossed/gilt-style interior borders

• Decorative patterned backs

• Antique hinged cases

Condition: Significant age-related wear. Cases show scratches, scuffs, edge wear, discoloration, worn fabric, and finish loss. The woman’s image has extensive cracking/scratching across the lower portion. Both images show dust, surface marks, and age wear. Please study all photographs carefully; sold as-found for collecting, display, restoration, or historical photography purposes.

No names, dates, or provenance are known. Measurements should be added before listing.

Shipping: Carefully pack each item separately with padding and ship in a sturdy box. Avoid cleaning, polishing, or opening the cases unless you know how to conserve antique photographs.

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