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BL-000100 |
Rare Antique Ambrotype/Collodion Photo
Size: 3-11/16" H x 3-1/8" W
An antique AMBROTYPE is also known as a COLLODION photo. They are a fairly rare find in the year 2004. This photography process was used from the period of 1850 until about 1860.
This process involved using a glass negative and was short lived. In 1852 the method used was to make the negative into a positive. The photographer would bleach the negative and then frame it using a black fabric behind the glass or by using black varnish on the back of the glass plate.
These COLLODION portraits were less expensive than the earlier DAGUERREOTYPES. However their life expectancy was quite short due to the fragile nature of glass.
This portrait of a somber looking couple almost didn't make it through these 150 years. As you can see from the gallery photos it has 2 cracks in the glass. However, the frame and 'album' covering managed to keep the pieces of glass together. The frame is very ornate and made of metal which might be copper. The frame looks as if someone who did not know what they were doing has tried to clean the metal and there are many scratches on the glass photo. At one time this minature 'album' had a cover or another photo which was held together with a hook latch. You can still see the hole where the latch should be.
I would love to know the story of this couple. Were they brother and sister or much more likely husband and wife? And whatever happened to them??
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MM-000101 |
Johnson Brothers Coaching Scenes
Plate
Size: 9"
Johnson Brothers Ironstone "Coaching
Scenes" Plate. This is a 9" plate and is absolutely beautiful with a brilliant blue design. Plate was made in Stoke-On-Trent, England. This plate has 3 markings: "By Appointment To Her Majesty The Queen"; "By Appointment to H.M.Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother"; and "Johnson Brothers". This plate is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips. A wonderful piece to add to your collection. |
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MM-000102 |
Liberty Blue Staffordshire Plate
Plate
Size: 10"
This "Liberty Blue" 10" ironstone plate has a nice scalloped edge. The plate is in a beautiful blue and white. Plate is marked on the back "Liberty Blue - Original Copper Engravings of Historic Colonial Scenes printed on Staffordshire Ironstone. Made in England." This plate is in perfect condition and free of any chips or cracks.
A great piece to add to your collection.
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BL-000102 |
Antique Framed Tintype - Portrait of a Young Girl
Size: 4-1/4"H x 3-1/4"W
This portrait is a heavier sheet of metal than the others that I have that are unframed or loose from their frame. Ferrotypes used a thin iron sheet coated with black enamel. Those and Tintypes were popular in the 1870 until the turn of the century.
This portrait is of a young girl shown in a fancy dress, holding a wooden 'stereoviewer'. Her hair is parted in the middle and has been 'put up' which, according to my research means she was usually in the 16 to 18 year old range. However, this girl appears to be younger by several years. The only color is hand tinted pale pink blush on her cheeks. There is an elaborate architectural background which was most likely a studio backdrop.
The picture has been mistreated and has several scratches (some show a little rust on examination with a loop) and some solid dark spots where I assume something has rubbed against the surface. The frame, which I think is copper, is very ornate and has WATERBURY, CONN No. 842 embossed on the bottom folded edge. The top folded edge of the frame has SCOVILLE MFG CO. SUPERIOR embossed on it. As shown in the photo below, the frame is not attached on 1 corner because the edge has broken off at the corner fold.
This antique photo is at least 130+ years old. It has some problems but I find it a miracle that it has survived at all since it and the others were found thrown together in a heap.
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BL-000104 |
3 Sequential Antique Tintypes of Same Man and Family
Size: See Description
This set of 3 tintypes is unique in that they all 3 have the same man in each picture and each picture was taken at a different period in his adult life.
These are unframed tintypes which are in very excellent condition. The first photo is the youngest picture of the gentleman. He is alone and standing before a studio backdrop with pedestal and bench props in what looks like a park or a patio setting. This photo measures 2-1/8"W x 3-3/8"H. It is a rectangle with the 2 left corners clipped off and a very slight ripple in the upper right corner where it may have been folded down at one time to fit a frame. It has some very minor scratches but is in very good condition for being over 100 years old!
The next picture shows the young man standing next to a seated young woman. The studio backdrop and props seem to represent a parlor. The woman has on a very ornate hat and what appears to be a ring on her left ring finger. She seems to be wearing a glove on her right hand. This tintype measures 2-7/16"W x 3-1/2"H. This photo is a rectangle and has the 2 left corners rounded off. This photo has a few more scratches than the others but is still in very, very good condition.
The third photo has the man, looking older, sitting in a chair holding his hat in his left hand and possibly a pipe in his right hand. There are 2 younger men standing behind and to each side of the older man. The man on the right holds what looks to be a cigar? The man on the right... |
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BL-000105 |
Framed Tintype Portrait of a Bearded Man
Size: 2"H x 1-1/2"W
This is a small tintype measuring 2"H x 1-1/2"W. It , it's matt and frame all appear to be in excellent condition. The portrait is of a bearded man. The tintype is matted with an ornate thin layer of a metal which appears to be copper. Glass is over the photo and the matt. The glass looks as if someone has tried to clean the inside of it with a tissue. There are little pieces of white lint clinging to the underside of the glass,which can be seen with the naked eye.
The photo, glass and matt are inside of an ornate frame which again appears to be a thin sheet of embossed copper. The edges of the frame are folded over onto the back of the photo about 1/4". There are no studio or photographer marks that I could find.
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BL-000106 |
Framed Tintype of a Young Gentleman
This is a small tintype measuring 2"H x 1-1/2"W. The portrait is of a young gentleman. When the frame and the case are added to the photo the measurement becomes 3-1/4"W x 3-5/8"H.
The tintype is black and white but the lips and cheeks have been hand-tinted a pale pink. There is a layer of glass directly over the tintype. The glass over the photo is quite dirty on the inside. That accounts for the many spots that appear in the photo shown. The spots are not on the tintype itself. I decided that it would be better if the buyer removed the glass and gold matt from the album case for cleaning.
The photo is in good condition with a slightly dulled area behind the young gentleman.
On top of the glass is a simply decorated matt of a thin layer of a metal which appears to be gold plating. If not gold than possibly brass but it is plated. The plating has chipped in a few places as shown in the photo. There is a narrow ornate frame which also appears to be a thin sheet of embossed gold color metal. The photo, matt and frame are inserted into the back part of the case (see photos). There is a lid to the case but it is unattached from the photo. I read other tintype listings and I saw a few where the seller had repaired the front and back separation.
The side hook clasp is still on the right side of the case. The side where the knob for the clasp should be is missing.
This tintype is more than 100 years old and appears to be in good condition. I... |
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MM-000105 |
Castagna - Bengal Tiger - Safari Collection
Castagna - Bengal Tiger - Safari Collection
Size: 4" x 6-1/2"
The Bengal Tiger is absolutely beautiful. The eyes are very shiny and almost hypnotic. The tiger measures 4" x 6-1/2". This tiger has a very textured coat in orange, black and white. The tiger is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. This would make a great showpiece to add to your collection.
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MM-000107 |
Funny Design candle or toothpick holder
Taper Candleholder or Toothpick Holder
Size: 1-1/8" T x 1" W at base
This small piece of pottery is made by "Funny Design" in West Germany and measures 1-1/8" tall x 1" diameter. This piece of pottery can be used for a tapered candleholder or a toothpick holder. This holder is painted white with delicate blue flowers with a yellow center. This is marked on the bottom with "Funny Design" W.Germany. It is in excellent condition except for a little bit of crazing on the bottom side. This is a great collector's piece. |
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MM-000108 |
Anchor Hocking Candle Holders
Candle Holders
Size: 4-1/5" W x 3" H
Anchor Hocking made this pattern from 1940 to 1965. This collectible pattern is commonly called "Boopie". This pair of candle holders was made of milk glass. They are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips. These are very attractive and would grace any table beautifully!
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MM-000109 |
Fenton Milk Glass Vase
Vase
Size: 9" tall x 2" diameter
I believe that this is a Fenton milk glass bud vase. The vase is 9" tall and 2" in diameter. This is a lovely design with scallops around the top and almost a pine cone decoration at the bottom. The underneath side of the vase is a little unusual with its daisy-like design, as seen in the picture. This is a beautiful little vase that is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips. This would look great on your table with a small bouquet of flowers. |
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MM-000110 |
Milk Glass Compote - 8 sided Grape Design
Milk Glass Compote
Size: 4-3/4 Tall x 6" Across at widest point
This lovely 8 sided milk glass compote could also be used as a candy dish.
The paneled grape pattern is enhanced by the octagon shaped bowl and base. This piece is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. It measures 4-3/4" tall and 6" across at the widest point on top edge. The compote is marked "15" on the bottom. |
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MM-000112 |
2,000 Lines, Stars & Bars Milk Glass Vase
Milk Glass Vase
Size: 9" Tall
This unusual vase is made by Anchor Hocking and the pattern is Two Thousand Lines, Stars and Bars. This vase measures 9" tall. The vase is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. This is a great find for the collector of milk glass vases. |
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MM-000114 |
Budweiser 1992 Collector Stein
Budweiser 1992 Collector Stein
Size: 7" Tall
This is one of the prettiest Christmas steins that I have seen. This Budweiser stein is a 1992 collector series called "A Perfect Christmas". The stein measures 7" tall. The stein has the world famous Clydesdales 8-horse hitch and wagon. The artist is Susan Sampson. This stein was crafted expressly for Anheuser-Busch,Inc.by Ceramarte and made in Brazil. The stein is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips. A great gift for the stein collector in your family. |
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MM-000115 |
Alice Through the Looking-Glass, and what ...
First Edition Book
Size: 13-1/2 Tall x 8-3/4 Wide
Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There" "FIRST PINTING" The Pennyroyal Edition as designed and illustrated by Barry Moser, preface and notes by James R. Kincaid. Text edited by University of California Press, Berkeley Los Angeles London, First printing 1983. This book is in outstanding condition. The only thing that I have seen is a little 3/4" tear on the jacket cover.
This is a great book for the collector.
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MB-000101 |
Stetson "Meadow Rose" pattern
Plate
Size: 6-3/4 diameter
This lovely plate was hand painted by the Stetson China Co. which was located in Lincoln, Ill from 1946-1966. Their dinnerware was often confused with Blue Ridge and both companies often did not mark their china. This plate is in very good condition. There is one little flaw in the glaze, otherwise there are no chips and cracks. This is a dainty little plate to add to your collection. |
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MBSU-000101 |
Nippon Vase - 1910
Nippon Vase
Size: 12"T x 6"W
This vase was made sometime between 1865 and the turn of the century. The combination of both geometrical designs as well as organic designs from nature makes this vase unusual. It has six sides and several different geometric shapes.There are beautiful flowers on the front and back. There are two small hummingbirds at the top, on each side. Gold beading is around each of the 6 panels and at the top and bottom. This vase is in outstanding condition. There is a little bit of gold worn off the top of the handles (see picture). This Nippon vase is absolutely beautiful. I have never seen any Nippon vase this attractive. |
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MM-000116 |
Milk Glass Vase
Vase
Size: 7" T x 3-3/4" W
This vase is 7" tall x 3-3/4" wide at top. This vase has an unusual pattern. It has swirls going from top to bottom. It also has very thin "ridge-like corduroy" lines running horizontally and also a scalloped edge. This vase has a very small chip on one of the scallops that you can see in the picture. |
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MB-000103 |
Bone China Nippon Bowl
Nippon Bowl
Size: 6-1/2" x 6-1/8" x 1-1/2" high
This Nippon bowl is bone china. It is very delicately painted with gilded gold and also pink and blue flowers with green leaves. Some of the gold is worn off around the outer edges of the bowl. The rest of the gold seems to be in pretty good shape. There are no chips, cracks in this beautiful bowl that measures 6-1/2" x 6-1/8" x 1-1/2" high. |
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MB-000106 |
Hitomi Hand Painted Plate
Plate
Size: 9" diameter
This beautiful plate is handpainted and signed by the artist Hitomi. The plate was painted between 1940-1979. The roses are so realistic and in beautiful yellows,deep red and pink.
The plate is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips, and very little wear on the gold edge. The plate also has 3 manufactured holes in the back of the plate for hanging. This would make a beautiful piece to add to your collection. |
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