Tintype 1/9 Plate Photo of Gentleman Fashionable Attire Wearing Bowtie & Ribbon
Description: Offered here is 1/9 plate tintype of a handsomely dressed young gentleman. He has a dark black hair and red cheeks. He is dressed in a dark jacket and a white shirt with some sort of a ribbon hanging from his left top pocket. He is also wearing a bowtie. The photo is in a case with a red velvet padding on the inside of the cover and a brass hook to close it. The case is intact with some minor wear and some losses. The hinge tape was most likely replaced more recently. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel pf our description.
Date: Uncertain but most likely late 1850s to early 1860s.
Origin: USA.
Size: The piece measures ~2 7/8" by ~2 3/8" when closed. The piece weighs about 2.2 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 inn very good condition for being around for over 150 years. The hook latches properly and locks the case as it should. The case itself shows general light wear and has some minor losses. Its hinge tape appears to have been replaced at a later time. The image also has some dust and soiling under the protective glass. Because we did not open the piece to examine it, we are not certain if it is indeed a tintype. Be that as it may, this is still a great old photo from the 1850s-1860s, which would make a nice addition to your collection. A nice piece to add to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
