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3RD THURSDAY DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Sep 5, 2024 12:00PM EDT - Thu, Sep 19, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 88

Three (3) Sixth Plate Daguerreotype Family Images

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
Three sixth plate daguerreotype image of family units. One is of two young brothers side by side, the taller with his arm on the smaller one‚Äôs shoulders. It is in an oval matte and has a complete leather case. The second is a husband and wife, the wife wearing just one glove, possibly to show her wedding ring. It is also in a leather case with two halves. The third image is a mother, father, and little boy on the father‚Äôs lap. The wife has a folded fan. It is in a leather half case. Size: Sixth plate images, 3 5/8 tall by 3 1/8 inches wideProcessing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.i

Condition

The first image is truly excellent, with a worn case. The second image is very slightly faded, and the case halves do not match. The third image may have been cleaned but is very good in a half leather case. Please see photos.