Antique Ambrotype Photo of Bearded Man & His Wife Having Red Cheeks in Case
Description: Offered here is 1/6 plate charming antique photo (Ambrotype) of a sitting couple. The couple consist of a well-dressed man with a beard and red colored cheeks and a woman sitting to his right in a nice dress having an embroidered collar held together with a golden broach. The woman has short hair and red colored cheeks. The photo is in a wooden or pressed wood case with a red velvet padding on the inside of the cover. The case has a hook to close it. The hinge for the case has been repaired by applying brown cloth tape. The rest of the case is intact with some wear of the coloring and some minor losses along the edges. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel pf our description.
Date: Uncertain but most likely late 1860s.
Origin: USA.
Size: The piece measures ~3 1/4" by ~3 5/8" by ~5/8" when closed. The piece weighs about 3.2 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked and we chose not to pull out the image to see if it is marked.
Condition: The photo appears to be in very good condition as is the case. The entire piece is a bit soiled but other than that all in all the piece is in very good condition for being around for over 150 years. The hinge for the case has been repaired by applying brown cloth tape. The case has a hook to close it. The hook latches properly and locks the case as it should. The photo is in a wooden or pressed wood case with a red velvet padding on the inside of the cover. The case is intact with some wear to the surface and some minor losses along the edges. The red lining on the inside has faded some and is soiled but intact. The photo has some soiling evident below the protecting glass cover, but the brass frame is intact and shows no signs of oxidation. A great old photo from the 1860s, which would make a nice addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
