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RARE 9-Tool+Box Occupational Tintype Photo 1880s Carpenter Hatchet Planes Ruler:
$495.00
RARE! 9-Tool+Box Occupational Tintype Photo 1880s Carpenter Hatchet Planes Ruler
9-Tool+Box Occupational Tintype Photo 1880s Carpenter Hatchet Planes Ruler
- Type: Tintype
- Format: Ninth-Plate (Measures exactly 2 1/4" x 3 1/2")
- Theme: Occupational, Americana, Carpentry, Tradesman
- Subject: Carpenter / Woodworker / Cabinetmaker
- Date of Creation: Antique (circa 1875–1885)
- Region of Origin: United States
- Specific Tools Featured: Claw Hammer, Folding Ruler, 45-Degree Angle, Hand Saw, Hatchet, Swivel Angle, Planner, Scraper, Thin-Wood Hand Saw, Custom Tool Box
Item Description
For sale is a spectacular, museum-quality late 19th-century occupational ninth-plate tintype featuring an American craftsman.
DIMENSIONS: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
INVESTOR & COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHT: HIGH-DENSITY 10-TOOL COMPOSITION
Most occupational photos feature a worker holding a single tool like a standalone hammer. This rare plate is heavily packed with an entire portable kit featuring 9 distinct antique tools plus his custom box, making it an incredibly desirable piece for both early photography enthusiasts and antique tool collectors.
The Complete 9-Tool Inventory Includes:
- Claw Hammer: Traditional curved claw hammer held proudly in hand.
- Folding Ruler: Essential 19th-century layout tool.
- 45-Degree Angle: Fixed square for precise miter cuts.
- Hand Saw: Main full-sized carpentry hand saw.
- Hatchet: Heavy-duty hewing or framing hatchet.
- Swivel Angle: Adjustable bevel gauge for copying complex angles.
- Planner: Classic wooden-bodied bench plane.
- Cabinet Scraper: Used for achieving an ultra-smooth finish on wood surfaces.
- Thin-Wood Hand Saw: Specialized, fine-tooth saw for detail and trim work.
- Custom Tool Box: A classic wooden open carpenter's tool tote with a built-in central carry handle.
Condition & Visual Details:
The focus on this plate is exceptionally crisp, retaining stunning contrast on the carpenter's face, his patterned canvas work apron, and the fine details of his tools. The emulsion is stable and highly clear with minimal wear. It has been beautifully preserved over the last 146+ years.
This is a premium, top-tier example of 19th-century American occupational photography.
Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely packed in a rigid photo mailer with tracking to ensure safe delivery.
(please see pictures)
This is not a reproduction or a copy
Please see my 100% positive response and buy with confidence.
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