April 17, 2024
EXTREMELY EARLY AMERICAN DAGUERREOTYPE C.1840-41
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I recently acquired this magnificent very early 6th plate American daguerreotype portrait of a gentleman which I am placing for auction on ebay. This type of daguerreotype is for the advanced and discerning collector of early historic photographs or those interested in the origins of portrait photography. It is an exceptional item and worthy of a museum display. PLATE SIZE: 3 1/4 X 2 3/4 inches or 8.4 X 7 cm CASE SIZE: 3 3/4 X 3 1/4 inches Condition: The plate is unmarked (no hallmarks or manufacturers insignia) and is very heavy copper without clipped corners. T are three white chemical spots on the plate and t is extensive tarnish around the perimeter of the image. I do not think the plate has been previously cleaned. The glass has been cleaned and appears to be the original thick and heavy type. The daguerreotype has been professionally re-sealed with P 90 archival tape by a previous owner. The mat is of a thick card/paper gold foil type and was used at this early period of experimental daguerreotypy, commensurate with a suggested date of c.1840-41. Traces of the original seals are present and preserved in the back of the case. The case is plain, without any decorative elements indicative of an extremely early type of presentation. The clasp is missing. The interior silk pad liner is of a deep purple/mauve colour. The image: A
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