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Five Tintypes & Ambrotypes in Union Cases

Ambrotype portrait of a young man in a scarce Peck Union case of “Birds at the Fountain.” The image is 2 5/8 by 3 inches in a very nice gold colored matte in a superb condition “Birds at the Fountain thermoplastic Union case by Peck, that is in excellent condition. The image is sharp and clear. In 1988 the case was valued at $100.00. Exceptionally clear ambrotype portrait of a young man in a suit with velvet lapels, a satin vest, cravat, with a pin on his shirt front. There is a crack in the image that is not visible from the front. The case is a very fine floral case in excellent condition, with a rich purple velvet pad. The image is 2 by 2 3/8 inches. The case is by Critchlow. Oval matted tintype portrait of a young girl in tweed coat and hat, in a hexagonal case by Littlefield & Parsons. The case has a piece missing on the lid side, but is otherwise very nice. The glass is loose and does not quite fit the case. The image is 2 ¾ by 3 ¼ inches, and is exceptionally clear. A very fine tintype portrait of a bearded young man with an intense gaze, in a scarce Littlefield & Parsons Union case of The Scythe and Grain. The image is a ninth plate, 1 7/8 by 2 3/8 inches, and the image and case are excellent. A very nice double casing of two tintype portraits of a man and a woman, circa 1860. The woman appears to be in mourning. Both images are in oval mattes, the man’s being covered with stars. The case is by Littlefield & Parsons, and is of a handsome floral design. The images measure 1 7/8 by 2 ¼ inches, and both images and case are excellent. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition:

As individually described, one case having a missing piece, but the other four being excellent. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$94
10/05/2022

 

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.