Ambrotype

Lovely oval photo frame,With glass and Silver plated, seems never used,Very nice, clean and non tarnish, ready to display your favorite photo, Measures about 5 3/4 inches high x 4 1/4 inches wide.

THIS IS GORGEOUS, ORIGINAL, ART DECO REVERSE PAINTED PHOTO FRAME, BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS IN TRUE ART DECO STYLE, Measuring about 12 inches x 10 inches, the back is firm and strong and stands up securely, INSPITE THAT EASEL HAS CREASE, as per images, completely original.

THIS IS GORGEOUS, ORIGINAL, ART DECO REVERSE PAINTED PHOTO FRAME, BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS IN TRUE ART DECO STYLE, Measuring about 12 inches x 10 inches, the back is firm and strong and stands up securely, completely original.

Excellent used condition,Measures about 7 inch x 5 inch.US Buyer please pay 7.00 for shipping.We prefer Paypal.Thank You.

This AMBROTYPE is a PORTRAIT of a PRETTY WELL DRESSED WOMAN. She is wearing a VICTORIAN DRESS with a COLLAR. Her facial features are clear and her cheeks are tinted pink. Her hair is dark and she is wearing her hair pulled back and parted in the middle. There is a GOLD BROACH in the center of her collar and she is wearing a RING. Her hands are on her lap and she is hold a letter. Some consider the CASE to be a UNION CASE because of the ERA in which it is made. It is not of the PLASTIC COMPOSITION. The CASE is BROWN and made of a WOOD COMPOSITION. The DESIGN on the CASE is called a SCROLL/FLORAL DESIGN. The AMBROTYPE is in VERY GOOD CONDITION. It has some fading. The CASE is in GOOD CONDITION. It is NOT BOUND. It has one latch. There is some wear to the edge of the case. The VELVET PADDING and TRIM faded but still sofe. All of the pieces of the CASE that PROTECT the AMBROTYPE are present. The case is complete.

This AMBROTYPE is a PORTRAIT of a PRETTY WELL DRESSED WOMAN. She is wearing a VICTORIAN ERA DRESS. Her facial features are clear and her cheeks are tinted pink. She is wearing GOLD JEWLERY. She has on EARRINGS, a CROSS NECKLACE, and a ROUND BROACH at her neckline. Under magnification (10X) the BROACH appears to have a portrait image on it. Some consider the CASE to be a UNION CASE because of the ERA in which it is made. It is not of the PLASTIC COMPOSITION. The CASE is BROWN/BLACK and made of a WOOD COMPOSITION. The DESIGN on the CASE is called a POLITICAL PORTRAIT. Like many designs of cases the picutre design was derived from a sculpture by the artist Jean-Antonine Houdon (1741-1828). The design has GEORGE WASHINGTONS PORTRAIT in the CENTER of a SHIELD. The SHIELD is surrounded by TWO AMERICAN FLAGS. There is an EAGLE and a WREATH above the shield and OLIVE BRANCHES below it. The AMBROTYPE is in EXCELLENT CONDITION for its age. The CASE is in VERY GOOD CONDITION. It is BOUND with a BLACK TAPE. We are not sure when this was done. It has one latch. There is some wear to the case on the side near the latch and also on one side of GEORGE WASHINGTONS face. The VELVET PADDING and TRIM is dry. All of the pieces of the CASE that PROTECT the AMBROTYPE are present. The case is complete. One other item of interest. There GOLD FOIL FRAMING is STAMPED on the inside. It reads: DEAN L. EMERSON PATENT APPLIED FOR, WORCESTER, MASS. NO 27.

This is a LARGE ANTIQUE CABINET CARD of a SMALL CHILD who is sitting on the arm of a couch. The child is wearing a high collared long sleeved dress that is trimmed in lace. It has buttons down the front. The child is wearing high button shoes/boots. The couch is very elegant and carved. The PHOTOGRAPH carries the mark of MOSHER on the bottom. The back reads: MOSHER - FIRST PREMIUM was AWARDED TO C.D. MOSHER FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE IN ART PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE CENTENNIEL, 1876 - THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHY ART GALLERY at 125 STATE STREET CHICAGO. The CONDITION of the PHOTOGRAPH is GOOD. The IMAGE is clear. It has some fading/discoloration and handling marks.

This is an interesting LARGE ANTIQUE CABINET CARD of a PORTRAIT of a WOMAN (unknown). Her dress is VICTORIAN ERA, high neckline, trimmed in lace. It appears that she is wearing a necklace made of coins. Her hair is curled and in a bun on top of her head. Her hair is adorned with an ornament that also looks like a string of coins (under magnification). The PHOTOGRAPH carries the STUDIO MARK of HESLER & PEABODY of 96 STATE STREET in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The mark also makes reference to the WORLDS FAIR of 1853 and WORLDS FAIR of 1876 and notes the addresses: 92-98 STATE and 49-55 WASHINGTON STREETS. Our research indicates that the PHOTOGRAPHER named HESLER is in fact ALEXANDER HESLER who is known for his photography of PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. The CONDITION of the PHOTOGRAPH is VERY GOOD. The IMAGE shows light fading/yellowing and handling marks. Some edges are slightly worn. The PHOTOGRAPH has slightly curved edges and is almost the same size as the card.

This is a LARGE SIZE CABINET CARD of a WOMAN who is STANDING by a CHAIR and HOLDING a BOOK. By her feet there appears to be a NOTE that she has dropped on the floor. There is a faint view of a warming pan next to her. A PLUS to this listing is the BLUE STAMP that is affixed to the back of the CARD. The STAMP is a COMMEMORATIVE STAMP that was issued in 1893-1894 and is part of the COLUMBIAN STAMP SERIES called COLUMBUS IN SIGHT OF LAND (scott 230). The picture on the stamp was taken from a painting by W.H. POWELL. The CONDITION of the PHOTOGRAPH is FAIR/POOR. The image is still very clear but there is alot of age residue and staining. There is pen/pencil writing/drawing/scribbling on the back apparently done by a child. There is some wear to the edges. The CONDITION of the BLUE STAMP is FAIR. It is affixed to the back of the card. The PRINTING is OFF CENTER. There is a small portion on the left side of the STAMP that is missing. The STAMP has some staining.

A CARTE DE VISITE or CABINET CARD is a PHOTO which is mounted to a small card. Our research shows that this type of photography was used during the middle 1800's and into the early 1900's. This PHOTOGRAPH is of a BABY in a frilly little dress. She has a surprised look on her face and is pointing her finger at the photographer. The name of the photography studio, RUSH, and location, OLNEY, ILLS., is on the back of the card. The CONDITION is GOOD. The photo appears to be light possibly because everything in the photograph appears to be a light color except for the background. It is a bit dusty.

A CARTE DE VISITE or CABINET CARD is a PHOTO which is mounted to a small card. Our research shows that this type of photography was used during the middle 1800's and into the early 1900's. This PHOTOGRAPH of a WOMAN in VICTORIAN CLOTHING is from EUROPE. She is standing behine a chair with her hands on top of the chair. The name of the photographer F. FRIDRICH, PRAG. and MICHAELELSGASSE NR 438-I is printed across the bottom of the card. There is nothing on the back of the card. The CONDITION is VERY GOOD with alittle dust.

Beautiful antique photo frame, gold finish with the age patina - Victorian style ornate - crown - This is stand-up frame with original curved glass - Back is made of lovely golden velvet, with nice strong easel - This frame is in very good condition - Free of damage - Measures about 6 inch, x 3 inch.