D1. No ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated man. Full leather case,
original seals. $175
D3. Major Moulthrop, New Haven, Ct. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated
young man. Full leather case, photographer's imprint on velvet mat. Resealed.
$285
D4. No ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of father and son. Full leather case,
image has been resealed. $100
D5. No. ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Decorative paper mat.
Resealed, in full leather case about to split. $175
D6. Plumbe. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an identified man. Plumbe stamped
on mat. Slip of paper behind image identifies sitter as "Benj. W. Dalton, Aunt
C's brother, died ab. 1900." Resealed, split leather case. $350
D7. No ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a family. Original seals, full
leather case about to split. $250
D8. No. ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an old woman with same decorative
paper mat as above. Resealed, in worn full leather case. $150
AMB4. Sixth-plate ambrotype of a little boy on a donkey. The hatband and the
bow around his neck are tinted blue. Housed in an odd full black rough and
pebbly case, almost like black emory board material. VG. $285
D10. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by R.N. Keely, Philadelphia of a young couple. Resealed. In
split leather case. $125
D14. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young man by T.H. Newcomer, Philadelphia. Split
leather case with the photographer's imprint on velvet mat. Resealed. $100
D18. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a pensive man, off-center image, looking into the
distance not at the photographer. Excellent lighting, plate very clean. Old
reseal. Full leather case. $165
D20. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an older woman in bonnet posed before a scenic backdrop.
Resealed in half leather case. $125
D25. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by Hamilton of a young girl in high chair. There are a half
dozen Hamiltons in Craig and I don't know which one made this dag. A slip of
paper behind the image identifies the little girl as "Clara Ropes (Prescott),
daughter of David N. & Lydia Bisbee Ropes. Taken 1855 at 5 years." Few spots on
glass reflected onto plate, glass should be changed, some mat abrasions.
Resealed in half leather case. $200
D26. Quarter-plate daguerreotype by Calvin Ward of Springfield, Mass. of a gentleman.
Photographer's name on mat. Original seals. Spots on glass are reflected on
plate, may be some spots on plate but very hard to tell without changing the
glass. I think the plate will shine if the glass is changed. Housed in a full
leather case that is not original to the image. It is interesting to note that
there is a photocopy of another daguerreotype behind the image which was the daguerreotype
that was original to the case. Notes to this effect are in Ken Appollo's hand.
$150
D27. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded young man. His cheeks are lightly tinted.
Resealed, in full leather case. Plate is excellent and clean. $150
D29. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an older man with young child. He's got a nice smile.
Resealed, in a split leather case. $100
D32. Quarter-plate daguerreotype by Chase of a middle-aged woman. Resealed, full leather
case. Photographer's name stamped on mat. $285
D34. Half-plate daguerreotype by S. Root of NYC. Resealed, glass replaced.
Few spots but very attractive. In split leather case. $950 (inv. 5710)
D35. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. I believe that she is holding a
piece of paper. Old reseal, full leather case. $135
D36. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by Anson, NY of woman in black. Resealed,
full case weak at spine. Photographer's name blindstamped on mat and embossed on
red velvet cushion on inside of case. Tarnish ring. $395.
D37. Half-plate daguerreotype of older woman in glasses. Old seals, split
leather case. $525
D40. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by Thomas S. Walsh, 61 West Washington Place,
NY. Unusual mat with name of photographer stamped at top of image and address
beneath. Image is of a well-dressed middle-aged woman and has some gold tinting.
Craig indicates that Walsh was at this address from 1848 to 1855. He also
indicates that he advertised that he used "double silvered plates." Image has
original red paper seals and is housed in a full leather case with blue velvet
mat. $225
D42. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of bearded man with arm on a table. Full
leather case with wear. Resealed. $95
D46. Sixth-Plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with great beard. Original red
paper seals. Small tag on back of plate: "Manufactured expressly for Anthony,
Clark & Co. and warranted perfect." In worn, repaired full leather case. Small
scratch is on glass. $125
D47. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of well-dressed, bearded gentleman with arm
on table. Resealed, in full leather case. $125
D48. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of formally-dressed gentleman with strong
foreign look. Posed before a sheet used as backdrop probably indicating the work
of an itinerant daguerreotypist. Resealed, in half leather case with top wooden
slat separated. $175
D49. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man with ID behind image: "Charlie
Williams son of Elmore Williams & Lucy Grandin Williams." Resealed, cover glass
replaced, in full leather case. $150
D55. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman wearing a black, flowing robe holding what looks to be a diploma.
Image is much better than in first scan, few mat abrasions, faint wipe to left
of her head, one brown spot. In blue velvet, book-type case. Resealed, glass
replaced. $225
AMB11. Sixth-plate ambrotype of smiling young girl in red
tinted dress. Full leather case. $125
D57. 2 Sixth-plate daguerreotypes in Union case (Krainik 244,
Geometric/scroll). Daguerreotypes have original seals and are in excellent
condition. Case is very good with only the tiniest nicks. Label behind image
reads "Littlefield, Parsons & Co., Manufacturers of Daguerreotype Cases. L., P.
& Co., are the sole Proprietors and only legal Manufacturers of UNION CASES,
with the Embracing Riveted Hinge. Patented October 14, 1856, and April 21,
1857." $350
D64. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of the Twitchell Estate, Framingham, Mass.
Tarnish around edges, light wipe visible under magnification by lower end of
left-center pillar of house. Resealed (not recent). Slip of paper clipped to
case pad is the only ID. Housed in full leather case. (5158)
$3500
D66. Two sixth-plate daguerreotypes, each of a display of 9 daguerreotypes.
These "multiples" therefore illustrate 18 Daguerreotypes. This may be the
faculty of some school or a class grouping or a mix of faculty and students.
There is one woman and 17 men pictured. The plates are resealed with some
tarnish around edges. Housed in a full leather case with tape repair on spine.
(5185) $1350
D70. Daguerreotype measuring 4" x 3" housed in frame measuring 6" x 5". Man
holds flute and has music before him. On back is written "February 1855 Aged
56." Significant tarnish on plate. (4624) $950
D71. Andrieux. Daguerreotype measuring 5" x 3 1/2" in passe-partout wall
frame measuring 7" x 5 3/4." Tarnish ring around image. Writing on back
indicates image was taken "18 mars 1855." (5577) $775
D76. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a country hunter with powder horn, rifle
and some other accoutrements stapped across his shoulder. Written on the reseal
is "Reglazed & resealed from the original seal, Flimplast P-90 Archival tape
used. JAE, Monticello, IA, 2/9/98. Hallmark Lower Left HB[Eagle] 40." Remnants
of the original seal are retained behind the image. Housed in a full leather
case. (4693) $3500
D78. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of two seated gentlemen with their arms on
each other. Image has been resealed and is housed in a half-leather case.
(5681) $750
D79. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of "William A. Willard when a boy." Nice
seated image of this elaboratively dressed young man. Resealed, in split leather
case. (5698) $375
D81. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young boy with beautifully tinted vase of
flowers by his side. Resealed, housed in half-leather case. Significant,
colorful tarnish rings that actually add to how attractive this image is.
Remnants of original seal retained behind the image. (4694)
$325
D84. Sixth-plate occupational daguerreotype of a carriage driver holding his
buggy whip. Image has been resealed and the following is pencilled on the seal:
"Reglazed/Resealed w/Filmoplast P-90 tape. 6/24/97 JAE Monticello IA. Purchased
at a show in Hartford, Ct. Case came w/image, probably original paper seals were
tightly in place at time of purchase. Partial * and 40 Hallmarks visible in UR
and UL corner respectively." Remnants of old seal present behind image. Housed
in a split leather case. (4696) $1000
D85. Root's Gallery, Philadelphia. Half-plate daguerreotype of woman with
her two children. Child on her right is holding a hoop. Plate has some tarnish
as shown o/w is fine. Image has been resealed, glass has not been replaced. Slip
of paper with image reads "Grandmother Beute? with Martin on her left & Uncle
Harry on her right he holding a hoop. Blsie Beute." Housed in a full c ase,
cover detached. Root's imprint on red velvet of front of case. Front of leather
case shows an eagle. The top slat of the bottom of the case is missing. $995
Case2. Quarter-plate mother of pearl book-type case with tintype of group of
5 housed within. The case is in very good condition with no chips to the m.o.p.
and with clasps intact and working. $325
D88. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes, one a woman, the other a man,
likely an elderly couple. Both images have been resealed and they are housed in
a full leather case. $175
Amb20. Half-plate ambrotype of gentleman in beautiful black oval frame.
Image measures about 7" x 6" from impression through paper on back of frame
although I can't be sure of the actual size as the frame is professional sealed.
The actual image size that appears in the frame is 4 1/2" x 3 1/4."
The overall frame is 12" x 10." There is a
small partial crack on the inner circle at the bottom of the frame that is barely noticeable; otherwise it
is in beautiful shape. Wire attached at back for hanging. (5550) $295
D90. Williamson, Brooklyn, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed,
handsome young man with his hand over the back of a nearly chair. Photographer
stamped in mat. Image has some light wipes, visible at certain viewing angle
only, to the boys right near edge of image. Image has been resealed. Identified
in back of case: "Brooklyn June 28th, 1870. Charlie T. Bauchman, 135 Clinton
St., Brooklyn. This picture was taken when I was 6 years old-1856. Born Sunday,
Oct. 27, 1850." $500
D91. Double sixth plate Thermoplastic Case with one sixth-plate
daguerreotype and one sixth-plate ambrotype. Case is Berg 1-14, Mother Embracing
Child 2. ambrotype is by A.W. Judson, Milford, Mass. and has a blindstamped
paper backing with his name. Daguerretype has some wipes, has been resealed. Case is by
Littlefield, Parsons & Co. There are numerous small nicks along case edges. No
cracks, hinges and main illustration panels are fine. $350
D92. Incredible Mother of Pearl Painted frame with Half-Plate daguerreotype
of a painting of a home. Only superlatives can be said about this piece. It is a
phenomenal display piece with a unique frame and a beautiful Daguerreotype.
Image measure approximately 5 1/4" x 6." Frame measures 12" x 13." When
I purchased this image I was informed that the daguerreotype was of a painting
of a Hudson River home. I have not opened the back of the frame to see if there
is any further identifying information present. The daguerreotype is in
beautiful condition without wipes or scratches or tarnish. The frame is missing
a few pieces of the mother of pearl but as can be seen this does not in any way
distract from it's wonderful appearance. This is a unique and extraordinary
daguerreian display piece that you will never see again. (6188)
$3000
D93. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of affectionate mother and daughter. Girl's
dress in nicely tinted. Few small mat abrasions, slight tarnish ring, otherwise
plate is clean. Housed in half leather case. Resealed. $275
D95. Daguerreian Wall Frame with 9 sixth-plate daguerreotypes. Frame
measures 13" x 11 1/4." The daguerreotypes are in very good condition and have
been resealed. Wooden slides on the back of the
frame hold the images in place. Beautiful
display piece, ready for your wall. (5570) $1250
D98. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of workman, well dressed, but unusual in that
his sleeves are rolled up as if for work. Wears suspenders and watch key on
chain around neck, light tinting. Housed in split leather case. $650
D99. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes of an elderly couple. Original
seals, housed in a full leather case. $175
D100. C.Ward. Probably Calvin (Charles) Ward, Springfield, Mass. Sixth-plate
daguerreotype of seated women, tinted cheeks. Pencilled in case: "1866. Cousin
Mary from Gorf? Jr." Original seals. Housed in a full leather, black,
push-button case. $175
D102. Sixth-plate mirror-image daguerreotype of young man. Resealed, housed
in full leather case. $225
D103. Sixth-plate daguerreotype from the Gott Family archive.This may be
Daniel Gott, a NYS assemblyman in the period before the Civil War from the
Syracuse, NY area. Image retains most of its original seal. Housed in a split
leather case. $175
D105. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of serious looking young boy. Cheeks tinted.
Tarnish ring, resealed, new cover glass. Housed in half leather case. $150
D109. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of older couple. Image has been resealed,
housed in full-leather case. In the back of the case is an attached slip of
paper from the "National Copying Co., 331 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill.,"
indicating that this Daguerreotype was brought in by Morton Stebbins of Partu
for one 8x10 copy in frame 6. Next to style it reads "must be good." Price $5.
VG. $50
D110. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young girl. Original seals, housed in
split full leather case. VG. $125
D112. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of what appear to be mother and daughter or
maybe grandmother and granddaughter. There is some difficult to read pencilled
names behind the daguerreotype on the case. Resealed in full leather case. VG. $50
D114. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man. Shimmering
image as if background had been cut out. Resealed, no case. $75
D116. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of nicely dressed young man with attractive
hat. Resealed, in half-leather case. $175
D118. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of well-dressed gentleman, tinted cheeks.
Image has been resealed and is housed in a worn and flaked full leather case.
$65
D119. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of middle-aged gentleman. Original seals,
housed in a split leather case. $75
Amb25. Quarter-plate ambrotype of an ice skater. In full leather case. VG.
$850
D126. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of man with mustache and thick side
whiskers. There is a spot to the left of his whiskers, some tarnish, few light
brown spots. There is a scratch at lower right of image. Resealed, housed in
full Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Union Case. G. $115
D127. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a large impressive home with columned
entranceway. A few small black scratches? on plate, one at second floor right
window. Resealed, housed in full leather case. VG. $2500
D128. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a post-mortem of a young boy. He is all
in white with white pillows behind him. At one time this dag must have had a mat
with a small circular opening just showing the boy's head as there is a faint
circular remnant of the impression of the mat on the dag. There are a few black
scratches to the far left side of the plate in the pillow area. Resealed, housed
in a split full leather case. VG. $325
Amb29. Sixth-plate ambrotype of a Native-American woman and her child. There
is damage to the image at the right side as shown in the scan. The image came
housed in a half leather case with "Mrs. Nancy Patterson, Coultersville, Brule
Co., Pa. Full ???" Unfortunately I can't make any sense of the last word, maybe
"siji"? which makes no sense. As they say, it is what it is, a rare ambrotype of
a native-american mother and child. Fair. $350
D130. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of mother and child. Plate in excellent
condition, resealed, housed in full leather case. $250
D133. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated sad-eyed woman with an
attractive crocheted lace doily behind her on the chair. Possibly a
pre-mortem image. Now that I look more closely at the image, this is
actually a daguerreotype of a daguerreotype as one can see the photographed image of the mat in this
image. Plate is very clean, resealed, in full leather case. $250
D135. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an off-centered heavy set gentleman with
flowers in his hands. Very nice plate, resealed, housed in full leather case.
$225
D136. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a brother and sister.
The cover they are seated on is tinted. There are mold spiders and tarnish
around the sides and top. Resealed, housed in full leather case with weak spine.
$225
D137. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of older man. Strong
image, very clean plate, resealed, housed in full leather case. $200
D140. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of serious looking young boy with hands
clasped in front of him. Plate is excellent, resealed, housed in full leather
case. $125
D141. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of "Jonathan Ralph, Second husband of
Clarissa Stetson Slayton," from slip behind image. Also included is some
information from internet ancestry sites on information from the 1850 US census.
In 1850, Jonathan was 77 (born 1773), Clarissa was 32. There is also some
confusing information from another website indicating different ages. A few
small brown spots on the plate. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $100
D143. Willard (Oliver H.), Philadelphia. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a
woman. Plate is very good, resealed, housed in full leather case with "Willard
No. 1628 Market St." on mat. Slip of paper behind image says "Philadelphia 1853"
but this is inconsistent with dates for Willard listed in Craig. $100
D145. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a powerful-looking bearded man.
There is a ding on left side on his jacket, tarnish and a large mold spider at
the very left. Old reseal, housed in half-leather case. $85
D146. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Charles Taylor. Tarnish around mat, old
reseal, housed in full leather case. $150
D149. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an elderly woman. Mat abrasions and
scratches which are much stronger on scan than in the hand. Resealed, housed in
full leather case nearly split at spine. $50
D150. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of seated young boy with book. Decorative,
"Philadelphia-style" paper mat. There is a black line to the left of the boy's
leg. Resealed, housed in split leather case. $275
D151. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated woman with a book in her lap.
Some brown spotting, a green dot on her left shoulder, a small mold
spider. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $65
D155. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed middle-aged woman. Tarnish
ring on plate. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $60
D156. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Jeremiah Bishop of New Milford, Ct., on
right. Other boy is unidentified but looks like his brother. There are some mold
spiders, mat abrasions and tarnish. Still a strong image. Resealed, housed in
full leather case. $300
D157. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed young man with a full head
of hair. There is a scratch on the top near his hair. The lower scratch is on
the glass. Resealed, housed in full leather case with weak spine. $50
D158. Circular daguerreotype, quarter-plate size of "Mr. Ethan and Mary M.
Blodgett when they were married March 23, 1854...my father & mother, Susie H.B.
Hale." This is written on a slip of paper behind image. An additional slip of
paper has the following information: "1854, March 23 marriage of Ethan Blodgett,
born Oct. 17, 1832, died June 23, 1908 and Mary Mayhew Manchester of New
Bedford, Mass., born April 6, 1833, died Oct. 21, 1916. Ethan-Father Jos.
Blodgett, Mother Hannah Chase, born Chesire Co., Fitzwilliam, N.H." There is
also a printout with additional genealogical information. The image has a light
wipe on the right side of the plate which is not very obvious but can be seen at
a certain angle. It is housed in a velvet standing frame which in turn is housed
in a flip top case. One of the hinges in the case is broken and the other is
barely hanging on. $250
D160. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man. Tarnish ring, otherwise plate is
very clean. Focus is somewhat soft. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $95
D161. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of "Edward Ashley and
Mother," from slip behind image. This image and D164 are of the same
woman. The plate is very clean on this very beautiful image. Resealed, housed
in split full leather case. Old seal preserved behind image. $450
D164. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Mrs. Ashley. Few small nicks. This image
and D161 are of the same woman. Resealed, housed in split full leather
case with separated slat. $150
D165. Circular daguerreotype, 1 1/2" in diameter of an old woman in a bonnet
in a wooden frame with hook for hanging. There is a scratch by her chin and one
on her bonnet tie. $50
D166. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young couple. Some
tarnish and a few small mold spiders. Image has original seals and is housed in
a half leather case. Purchased at a Northfield, Mass. auction. $125
D167. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a well-to-do couple.
Plate is very clean. Resealed, housed in a split full leather case. Purchased at
a Northfield, Mass. auction. $200
D168. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young couple with
their baby. Plate is very clean. Image has its original seals and is housed in a
full leather case repaired primitively with black tape. Purchased at a
Northfield, Mass. auction. $225
D170. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes, likely a man
and wife housed in a split leather case with tape repair on spine. Both images
are very clean and attractive. She actually has a slight smile. Both images are
resealed. Purchased at a Northfield, Mass. auction. $295
D171. Pair of ninth-plate daguerreotypes, likely a man
and wife housed in a split leather case with tape repair on spine. Plates are
clean and retain their original seals. Purchased at a Northfield, Mass. auction.
$95
D175. Double daguerreian locket that is missing the
locket covers. One side houses a Daguerreotype of a man and the other of a
woman, likely a couple. Diameter is 1 3/16." Images are tarnished. $100
D177. Circular daguerreotype of a gentleman, measuring 1 1/2" in diameter.
Tarnish. $35
D180. W.R. Phipps, Artist, Lexington, KY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a
father with his son. The father holds the boy's hands so they stay still. Craig
has a W.R. Phipps listed as a daguerreian in Meadville, Pa. 1849-1851. He then
says "possibly the same as William R. Phipps, listed in 1859-1860 as an
ambrotypist in Lexington, Ken. There he was noted as an ambrotypist and
photographer, on the southwest corner of Mulberry and Main Streets, opposite the
Phoenix Hotel." As this image arrived with original seals and the Phipps
attribution in place, apparently he was making Daguerreotypes in Kentucky in the
mid-to-late 1850's. Plate is clean, resealed, housed in split full leather case.
$375
D181. Van Loan, Philadelphia. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of well-dressed
woman. This image is by Samuel Van Loan who was located at this address in 1852
and 1853 according to Craig. Plate is in excellent condition, resealed, housed
in full leather case with Van Loan's impression on velvet mat. $325
Amb31. Sixth-plate ambrotype of a family. I like the makeshift backdrop
hanging behind them in which you can see the creases of the sheet. Housed in a
nearly split full leather case. $50
D183. Jesse Harrison Whitehurst. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of James Kimball.
"1848" is inked on the mat, and "obit. 1869." There are some mold spiders and
spots on the image, and a tarnish ring. Resealed, housed in split full leather
case. $175
D184. Anson, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a quintessentially
stuffing-looking fellow. A few mold spiders and some mat abrasions. Resealed,
housed in full leather case repaired at spine. $150
D189. "Bennett's Rooms, Carmel, Feb. 26/50." This attribution and the
following is pencilled behind the image on the the paper case lining. "Lyman
Julius Esq. This Photograph does represent your youth and beauty now--And when
you get from her consent To take the marriage vow Please bring your lady love
along and get a good" (and here there is a profile of a face drawn). This is a
very interesting inscription that appears to have been done by the photographer.
Sixth plate daguerreotype of gentleman with tinting to flowers on table. There
are nicks and digs as shown in the scan. Housed in a full decorative, book-like
case with "Souvenir" on the spine. The case has tinted flowers on front and back
and is missing it's clasp. $150
Amb32. Ambrotype, 5" x 4" of three sisters. Their cheeks are tinted as are
the flowers two of them hold. This is a beautiful image although it has some
minor faults. There is a white line to the left of the left child and their are
a few minor spots and lines on plate. The woman at center is quite beautiful and
the image is very pleasing. Housed in a full leather case. $375
D192. Half-plate daguerreotype, likely two brothers and a
sister. On back is written "1847" on the reseal. This image was purchased at the
September 2006 auction at Royka's Auction Gallery in Boston and is from the Jack
Naylor Collection. Housed in a split full leather case. There is some film at the bottom, likely from an incomplete drying
following a wash some time in the past. $325
D193. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother with her
baby. There are some nicks to the plate at lower left, some brown spots and
tarnish. Remnants of the old seal are preserved behind the image. This image was
purchased at the September 2006 auction at Royka's Auction Gallery in Boston and
is from the Jack Naylor Collection. Plate has been resealed and reglassed in
1994. Plate mark is JG Moffett. Housed in a half leather case. $175
D194. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a brother and sister
holding hands. This image was
purchased at the September 2006 auction at Royka's Auction Gallery in Boston and
is from the Jack Naylor Collection. Plate has minor dry stain at right near
girl's left hand, a bit of tarnish, slight mat abrasions. Resealed, housed in
half leather case. $275
D195. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of nine daguerreotypes of women. This is
likely a class of women and had a note behind image "believed to be Radcliff
class." Plate was resealed in 1997. This image was
purchased at the September 2006 auction at Royka's Auction Gallery in Boston and
is from the Jack Naylor Collection. There is a bit of haze at the bottom of
image and a few brown spots scattered about. Housed in a full leather case with
repaired spine that is weak. $600
D196. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two brothers and their little sister. Boy
on right has his finger in a book, girl holds an apple. Plate is in very nice
condition. Resealed, reglassed, housed in split full leather case. $275
D197. Daguerreian Locket, 1 1/2" in diameter. One side holds a daguerreotype
of a man, the other side holds a tintype of a young child. The daguerreotype has
some tarnish at sides. Locket has a decorative scene of houses and a shoreline.
Clasp in working order. $95
D199. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a distinguished-looking man with a large
book on the table by his side titled "Dick's Works." This is a book by Thomas
Dick (1774-1857), published in 1840. Dick was a Scottish scientific teacher and
writer known for his writing on astronomy. He was also a deeply religious man.
Tarnish around the edges. Resealed, reglassed, in full leather case. $125
D200. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young man and a
young woman, possibly siblings. This image was obtained at a Northfield, Mass.
auction. It has been resealed and reglassed. There are brown spots on the image.
Housed in a split full leather case. $45
D201. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a couple. She is
holding a small book in her hand. This image was obtained at a Northfield, Mass.
auction. It has been resealed and reglassed. Housed in a full leather case, with
top slat separated. $65
D203. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young boy with his
hand on his mother's head. This great folksy image is marred by several thin
scratches which fortunately become invisible at certain angles. Image is as it
was acquired with partial seals. Housed in a half leather case with missing top
slat. $125
D204. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Resealed and
reglassed. Housed in a half leather case. $65
D205. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman in a bonnet.
In back of case is written "Laura R. Smith 1854." Image has a circular mark
obviously from a former circular mat. This image was obtained at a Northfield,
Mass. auction. It has been resealed and reglassed. $35
D206. R.N. Keely, Phila. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a middle-aged man.
When obtained, this image had original seals which have been replaced and images
has a new cover glass. Housed in a half leather case. $95
Amb33. Ninth-plate ambrotype of a serious-looking young woman with flowers
in her hair. Housed in a full leather case. $65
D207. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young brother and sister. They are
identified on a piece of paper attached to the velvet pad: "Picture of Dwight H.
Wright, Aug. 1st(?) Born 1843, died Oct. 23. Laura Wright, Born Aug. 7 1848,
died in 1875." Plate is in very nice condition. Image retains its original seals
and is housed in split, full leather case. $135
D208. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed, serious young woman.
There is some tarnish around edges. Resealed, reglassed, housed in full
leather case. $125
D209. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Miss Martha Cornell of Guilford,
Connecticut, identified by slip attached to front of case. There is some type of
silver vase with base on the table. There are a few small marks on plate as
shown. Resealed, reglassed, housed in full leather case. $275
D211. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a serious woman, elbow leaning on a book
on the table, hand on her chin. There are some brown marks at the very right,
otherwise plate is clean. Resealed, housed in nearly-split, full leather case.
$200
D212. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man. I have been unable to remove
this image from the case so I don't know if it is sealed, resealed, etc. Plate
is very clean, housed in full leather case. $125
D213. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated man, arm on table beside him.
Plate is very clean, image is resealed, housed in worn full leather case with
one slat coming loose. $85
D215. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated woman. She looks to be of
hispanic origin. One small mark at right, o/w plate is very clean. Resealed,
housed in full leather case. $425
D217. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of bearded, young man.
Nice tinting. Decorative paper mat. Some tarnish o/w plate is clean. Image has
been resealed and has new glass. Full leather case weak at spine. $225
D218. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman holding a
book. Image has tinting. Decorative paper mat. Some tarnish and a small spider
on the left. Resealed, and new glass. Housed in full leather case. $250
D219. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of gentleman. Cheeks are
tinted. Image has original seals. Housed in full leather case. $125
D220. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman. Cheeks
are tinted. Image has original seals. Housed in full leather case. $95
D221. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of bearded gentleman. There are some brown
spots. The red spot is not on the image. Resealed, housed in full split leather
case. $45
Case6. Quarter-plate ambrotype of Charles Holden (1845-1875) housed in a
thermoplastic case, Scroll/Geometric (Krainik 58). Sitter is identified by slip
of paper behind image. Case is by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Case is in very
good condition, all corners sharp, hinges fine. $175
Case7. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a pensive gentleman, housed in a
thermoplastic case, Sir Roger deCoverley and the Gypsies (Krainik 30). Case is
by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. The case has small chips at corners, some other
nicks on sides. Image is heavily tarnished, has some brown spots. It has been
resealed. $275
Case8. Pair of quarter-plate ambrotypes housed in a thermoplastic Scroll
case (Krainik 75). The case is made by Holmes, Booth & Haydens. Hinges have some
give but corners are sharp overall very good condition. $200
Case9. Quarter-plate ambrotype of "George Warren Palmer, age Jan. 1840,"
written on case behind image. Housed in thermoplastic case Alone at the
Rendezvous (Krainik 31). Case is by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. One small nick at
one corner, one or two very small nicks on side, overall very good. $275
Case13. Sixth-plate thermoplastic case by A.P. Critchlow & Co. This is The
Farmer's Dream (Krainik 138). An ambrotype with mat of Kimball, NY is housed in
the case. Two corners have chips. $150
D222. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young drummer boy with small drum
around his neck and drumsticks in his hand. The plate has some wipes and looks
like some effects of a poor washing at some time. Focus is soft. Resealed,
housed in half leather case. $650
Amb36. Quarter-plate ambrotype of a man with his horse. The horse is shown
in full profile, in harness. There are a couple of kids sitting in the
background against a wooden fence. There are a few spots on the ambrotype as
shown. These is a slip of paper behind image that reads: "S.H. Atwood died April
3/1926 7 PM." Housed in a full split leather case. $325
Case15. Sixth-plate thermoplastic case. This is Angel with Flower Cornucopia
(Krainik 157). Contained within are two ambrotypes. The inside backs of the case
are blackened to provide an appropriate backing for the ambrotypes. Case is in
very good condition, with sharp corners. $150
Case16. Sixth-plate thermoplastic case. Label for Genuine Union Case, S.
Peck's Patents, H. Halverson's Patent. The case is Grape Cluster (Krainik 181).
There is an ambrotype of a couple with tinted cheeks in the case. The case is in
very good condition with sharp corners. There is one small crack line near the
clasp. $85
Case17. Sixth-plate thermoplastic case, The Deer and the Pine Tree (Krainik
167). Two ambrotypes are contained within. Paper label citing Peck's and
Halverson's Patents behind man's image. The image of the woman is glued to the
interior of the front of the case. Pencilled behind the man's image on the label
is "Taken September 24, 1857, Eston, Pa." Case is in very good condition, sharp
corners, no cracks, few nicks. $165
Case18. Double-ninth plate thermoplastic case, Children Playing with Toys (Krainik
559). Contained within are two ambrotypes. Case is by Littlefield, Parsons & Co.
The ambrotype on the woman has a mat with "V.W. Goodwin" on it. Case is worn,
with many nicks and a chipped area around the left clasp. $135
Case20. Sixth-plate thermoplastic case, The Farmer's Dream (Krainik 138). By
A.P. Critchlow & Co. Ambrotype of man within. Three nicks corners, otherwise
case and clasp are fine. $150
D223. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two women, surely a mother and daughter.
Image has original seals so spots are primarily from the glass. Housed in an S.
Peck Union Case, Spray of Strawberries and Grapes (Krainik 176). Case is in very
good condition, velvet mat is unglued. $125
D225. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a painting of a young lady. Jewelry is
tinted gold. There are a few abrasions and tarnish at the sides. Resealed,
housed in a full leather case repaired at spine. $375
Case21. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case, Bountiful Harvest (Krainik 47)
with two tintypes within. Case is by
Holmes, Booth & Hayden. Case is in very good condition, sharp corners, a few
spots of discoloration. $175
Case22. Sixth-plate thermoplastic case, Peck and Halverson's patents, with
mat and preserver, no image. Case is The Deer and the Pine Tree (Berg 1-116).
Two mildly chipped corners o/w VG. Mixed color halves, one black, one brown.
$175
Case24. Ninth-plate thermoplastic case, Constitution and Laws (Krainik 371)
with ambrotype of man in what looks to be a conductor's cap. Mat has imprint
"The Union Now and Forever." Case is by Littlefield, Pasons & Co. Ambrotype has
crazing throughout. Case has one nicked corner otherwise very good, working
clasp. $125
D227. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young gentleman,
handkerchief stuck in his coat breast pocket, tinted chain and buttons. Image is
in fine condition, resealed, new glass. House in a worn full leather c