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Rare Dated 1853 Daguerreotype Photo 1/4 Quarter Plate Father Daughter Portrait:
$310.00
🎨 RARE DATED APRIL 28, 1853 ANTIQUE 1/4 QUARTER PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE – FATHER & DAUGHTER PORTRAITUp for sale is an exceptional, historically documented mid-19th-century quarter-plate daguerreotype double portrait. Larger quarter-plate cased images are far scarcer than the common sixth-plate sizes, making this a highly desirable find for serious photographic collectors.The plate features an incredibly sharp, clear image of a gentleman in a formal dark jacket and cravat alongside a young woman (likely his daughter) in a beautifully patterned period dress. This piece displays a classic iridescent blue oxidation "halo" around the perimeter of the plate, confirming its authentic silver-plated composition.📅 HISTORICAL PROVENANCE & DATING:This item includes an archival collector's tag noting that the back of the image is explicitly inscribed with the date "April 28th, 1853". It also bears a reference to the "Nelson Gallery". Explicitly dated quarter-plate daguerreotypes are rarely seen on the market and are highly sought after by photographic historians.📦 CASE & HOUSING DETAILS:
• Size: Standard 1/4 Quarter Plate housing (Case dimensions measure approximately 3.5" x 4.5").
• Exterior Cover: Features a deeply embossed, stunning "scroll-and-shield" geometric architectural frame enclosing a central floral rosebud motif with rich textured cross-hatching.
• Spine/Hinge: The front and back covers remain structurally attached at the original leather spine.
• Interior Left Cushion: Features an exquisite, deeply embossed dark red velvet pad showcasing a prominent neoclassical urn/classical vase motif framed by intricate floral scrollwork.
• Matteing: The double portrait is framed beneath its original glass by an ornate, decorative scalloped brass mat with elegant corner embellishments.🔍 CONDITION REPORT:
The item is in great antique condition given its 170+ year age. The case spine is structurally attached, and the velvet cushion has deep, rich coloration with exceptional relief detail. The daguerreotype plate itself exhibits wonderful contrast and clarity, with expected solarization/tarnish along the outer edges that frames the subjects beautifully. Please examine the macro photos closely to confirm the exact physical condition.A premium, museum-quality addition to any early photographic history, Civil War-era, or Americana collection.🛩 SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Will be packed with extreme care using professional-grade materials, heavily bubble-wrapped, and shipped securely in a rigid box to safely preserve the fragile silver plate and glass. Ships promptly with tracking. Related Items:
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