Lot
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| Stereo Daguerreotype by Newlands of Calcutta, in the original stereoscopic viewing case. The image is in excellent condition with the original seal or a very old reseal. The viewing case is solid and has good optics. The exterior of the case shows some sun fading on the top lid. The top of the lid bears Newlands trademark. I am sure that this is a post mortem image. The four women are all dressed in mourning black and the child does not look very healthy. It is very unusual to see a group post mortem stereo image. This item is located in the UK.
| $ 2,000 |
| Very unusual stereo Daguerreotype of a man, a boy and a dog. The image has been resealed and there is some perimeter tarnish otherwise excellent condition. This rare outdoor image appears to be at some sort of exhibition or display of some kind. There is what seems to be a bed and a hat on a stand as well as other items on display in the background. Whatever the story, it is a very interesting image.
| $ 1,800 |
| Stereo Daguerreotype of a bas relief panel, probably French or English. It has a retailer’s label on the obverse indicating it was sold by Carpenter & Westley, London. Very good to excellent condition with surprisingly good three dimensional effect in the stereoscope. The back is a little tattered and it has been resealed. Not the most exciting image to be sure but a good example for the beginning collector who would like an inexpensive example of this scarce stereo media.
| $ 200 |
| Magnificent American whole plate Daguerreotype of an attractive young woman. The sitter is identified by a small label, “Elizabeth Hilton, Great Grandmother Van Alstyne, 1828-1894”. The sitter has a wonderful presence and is very appealing. Overall superb, flawless condition with the original seal, housed in a full black leather case also in excellent condition.
| $ 6,000 |
| Fully tinted oversize English half plate Daguerreotype of a young woman, with an elaborately painted backdrop. The image aperture measures 5.5” x 3.75”. The image has been resealed and is in excellent condition. The outside dimensions of the case measure approximately 7” x 5.25”. The case has a few scuff marks but is in otherwise excellent condition.
| $ 550 |
| Half plate, tinted American Daguerreotype of an attractive young woman in a blue dress. The image has been resealed and is in excellent condition. Housed in a full leather case, separated at the hinge in very good to excellent condition. The sitter is identified as “Sara E. Park”.
| $ 800 |
| Beautifully tinted English quarter plate Daguerreotype of an older woman by Kilburn. The image is in excellent condition and is presented in an unusual de-luxe frame as illustrated. The case has some wear and bears Mr. Kilburn’s logo embossed in gilt on the front.
| $ 275 |
| Delightful, America quarter plate Daguerreotype of a little girl standing on a chair. The image has been resealed and is in excellent condition. The case shows some wear and has a repaired hinge.
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| Tinted English quarter plate Daguerreotype portrait of a gentleman by Sarony. The image has been resealed and is excellent condition with superb tinting. The case is missing the lid but has Sarony’s logo embossed in gilt on the obverse. The image is likely by Oliver Sarony who had a studio in Scarborough, England. He is the older brother of the better known Napoleon Sarony who had a studio in New York for many years. Both brothers were born in Quebec, the family moved to the United States around 1832. Note the unusual logo featuring an American Eagle.
| $ 300 |
| Quarter plate English Daguerreotype of an attractive young woman by R. Lowe of Cheltenham. A couple of minor rust colored spots but still a very strong image, in excellent condition. Resealed in full leather case, the obverse has the photographer’s name embossed in gilt.
| $ 325 |
| Striking American quarter plate portrait of a young woman. The image has some very delicate tinting and is in excellent condition. Resealed in a full leather case with a repaired hinge.
| $ 375 |
| Quarter plate American Daguerreotype of a mother and child by Williamson of Brooklyn, NY. The image has been expertly tinted and has a gold tone. There is what looks like a watermark on the upper left of the image, otherwise excellent condition. The full leather case has slight wear. The mat and case bear the Williamson name. This image is illustrated on page 101 of the 2005 Daguerreian Annual.
| $ 400 |
| American quarter plate Daguerreotype of a man wearing Fraternal regalia. Resealed, excellent condition. The case is somewhat worn and separated at the hinge.
| $ 650 |
| Charming oversize quarter plate Daguerreotype of two women by Plumb. There are a couple of watermarks on the plate not affecting anything important. The mark on the lower left of the image is not a scratch, it too appears to be a water stain. Overall the image is in excellent condition as is the case. The front of the case is blind embossed, “Plumbe Manufacturer, N. Y.” The exterior of the case measures 4.75” x 4”, the aperture of the mat measures, 3.5” x 3”. Refer Berg, page 332, case no. 4-43, listed as very rare.
| $ 325 |
| Beautifully tinted French quarter plate Daguerreotype of a little boy. The sitter (or stander!) is identified on the back “Etienne Carnier, 1st February 1855 -(taken) September 1857”. The image has the original seal and is in excellent condition. The ebony frame has a couple of chips.
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| American quarter plate Daguerreotype of a gentleman wearing a great top hat. Resealed and housed in a full leather case. The image is very strong and in excellent condition. The case is solid but shows signs of wear.
| $ 250 |
| Rare, English sixth plate post mortem Daguerreotype by R. Lowe of Cheltenham. It has the original seal and and is in excellent condition. Housed in a full maroon leather case, also in excellent condition. R. Lowe’s logo is embossed in gilt on the obverse. For some reason English post mortem images are much rarer than similar images of American origin. I can only speculate that American itinerant Daguerreotypists were much more common, as a result there were more opportunities to photograph families, including the deceased in situ. It is highly unlikely that families would carry their deceased to the more formal English Daguerreotype studios.
| $ 425 |
| Sixth plate, American Daguerreotype of a man holding a huge bearskin(?) top hat in front of him. Excellent condition with an ugly old reseal. Housed in a full leather case with repaired hinge.
| $ 190 |
| Rare, English sixth plate military Daguerreotype in a Wharton Case, circa 1841. Housed in a top hinge full maroon leather case. The image is in excellent condition. The case is missing a pinch pad and the hinge has been repaired. The image has been identified as being from the 58th (the Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot. More information can be found on this regiment by a Google search "58th (the Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot". There is an Australian and New Zealand connection with this regiment. With more research it might be possible to identify the sitter, since this was a relatively small regiment.
| $ 850 |
| Charming sixth plate Daguerreotype of a brother & sister. The image is in excellent condition. It has been resealed and is in a rather dilapidated leather case, missing two rails. The plate is marked under the seal, ”Peck’s Patent – April 30 – 1850.”
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