1850 ' S 1/6th Plate Ambrotype - Boy & His Dog - IRISH SETTER - Victorian Case
Item History & Price
Rare Subject Matter.A Boy and His Dog Ambrotype and 1/6th Plate Case measuring ( 3.0 x 3.5 ) Closed & ( 3.0 x 7.0) Opened for Display. The Young man is from a wealthy family in fine attire. His IRISH SETTER is beautifully Groomed and Amazingly SITTING STILL ! Both Images are Clear and Detailed. There is age spotting, however, this does NOT detract from the Exceptional EYE APPEAL of this 1850's Glass Plate Rarity.The Original Victorian Casing is Solid. The Glass Paine i...s Undamaged and Highlighted by Embossed Brass Matting. The Ornate Crushed Vevet is Not Dry and Soft to the Touch. The Casing Locks easily ( Hook Latching) and is quite Charming when Displayed. The Black Hand Tooled Leather is Undamaged. The Flower Pattern Embossing is Sharp. There is an Older Spine Repair, which is Common to 19th Century Victorian Casings.SHIPPING INCLUDES TRACKING & INSURANCE.
