D1. No ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated man. Full leather case,
original seals. $175
D3. Major Moulthrop, New Haven, Ct. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated
young man. Full leather case, photographer's imprint on velvet mat. Resealed.
$285
D5. No. ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Decorative paper mat.
Resealed, in full leather case about to split. $175
D6. Plumbe. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an identified man. Plumbe stamped
on mat. Slip of paper behind image identifies sitter as "Benj. W. Dalton, Aunt
C's brother, died ab. 1900." Resealed, split leather case. $350
D7. No ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a family. Original seals, full
leather case about to split. $250
D8. No. ID. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an old woman with same decorative
paper mat as above. Resealed, in worn full leather case. $150
D18. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a pensive man, off-center image, looking into the
distance not at the photographer. Excellent lighting, plate very clean. Old
reseal. Full leather case. $165
D25. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by Hamilton of a young girl in high chair. There are a half
dozen Hamiltons in Craig and I don't know which one made this dag. A slip of
paper behind the image identifies the little girl as "Clara Ropes (Prescott),
daughter of David N. & Lydia Bisbee Ropes. Taken 1855 at 5 years." Few spots on
glass reflected onto plate, glass should be changed, some mat abrasions.
Resealed in half leather case. $200
D29. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an older man with young child. He's got a nice smile.
Resealed, in a split leather case. $100
D32. Quarter-plate daguerreotype by Chase of a middle-aged woman. Resealed, full leather
case. Photographer's name stamped on mat. $285
D35. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. I believe that she is holding a
piece of paper. Old reseal, full leather case. $135
D36. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by Anson, NY of woman in black. Resealed,
full case weak at spine. Photographer's name blindstamped on mat and embossed on
red velvet cushion on inside of case. Tarnish ring. $395.
D37. Half-plate daguerreotype of older woman in glasses. Old seals, split
leather case. $525
D40. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by Thomas S. Walsh, 61 West Washington Place,
NY. Unusual mat with name of photographer stamped at top of image and address
beneath. Image is of a well-dressed middle-aged woman and has some gold tinting.
Craig indicates that Walsh was at this address from 1848 to 1855. He also
indicates that he advertised that he used "double silvered plates." Image has
original red paper seals and is housed in a full leather case with blue velvet
mat. $225
D46. Sixth-Plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with great beard. Original red
paper seals. Small tag on back of plate: "Manufactured expressly for Anthony,
Clark & Co. and warranted perfect." In worn, repaired full leather case. Small
scratch is on glass. $125
D47. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of well-dressed, bearded gentleman with arm
on table. Resealed, in full leather case. $125
D48. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of formally-dressed gentleman with strong
foreign look. Posed before a sheet used as backdrop probably indicating the work
of an itinerant daguerreotypist. Resealed, in half leather case with top wooden
slat separated. $175
D49. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man with ID behind image: "Charlie
Williams son of Elmore Williams & Lucy Grandin Williams." Resealed, cover glass
replaced, in full leather case. $150
D55. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman wearing a black, flowing robe holding what looks to be a diploma.
Image is much better than in first scan, few mat abrasions, faint wipe to left
of her head, one brown spot. In blue velvet, book-type case. Resealed, glass
replaced. $225
D57. 2 Sixth-plate daguerreotypes in Union case (Krainik 244,
Geometric/scroll). Daguerreotypes have original seals and are in excellent
condition. Case is very good with only the tiniest nicks. Label behind image
reads "Littlefield, Parsons & Co., Manufacturers of Daguerreotype Cases. L., P.
& Co., are the sole Proprietors and only legal Manufacturers of UNION CASES,
with the Embracing Riveted Hinge. Patented October 14, 1856, and April 21,
1857." $350
D64. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of the Twitchell Estate, Framingham, Mass.
Tarnish around edges, light wipe visible under magnification by lower end of
left-center pillar of house. Resealed (not recent). Slip of paper clipped to
case pad is the only ID. Housed in full leather case. (5158)
$3500
D66. Two sixth-plate daguerreotypes, each of a display of 9 daguerreotypes.
These "multiples" therefore illustrate 18 Daguerreotypes. This may be the
faculty of some school or a class grouping or a mix of faculty and students.
There is one woman and 17 men pictured. The plates are resealed with some
tarnish around edges. Housed in a full leather case with tape repair on spine.
(5185) $1350
D70. Daguerreotype measuring 4" x 3" housed in frame measuring 6" x 5". Man
holds flute and has music before him. On back is written "February 1855 Aged
56." Significant tarnish on plate. (4624) $950
D71. Andrieux. Daguerreotype measuring 5" x 3 1/2" in passe-partout wall
frame measuring 7" x 5 3/4." Tarnish ring around image. Writing on back
indicates image was taken "18 mars 1855." (5577) $775
D76. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a country hunter with powder horn, rifle
and some other accoutrements stapped across his shoulder. Written on the reseal
is "Reglazed & resealed from the original seal, Flimplast P-90 Archival tape
used. JAE, Monticello, IA, 2/9/98. Hallmark Lower Left HB[Eagle] 40." Remnants
of the original seal are retained behind the image. Housed in a full leather
case. (4693) $3500
D78. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of two seated gentlemen with their arms on
each other. Image has been resealed and is housed in a half-leather case.
(5681) $750
D79. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of "William A. Willard when a boy." Nice
seated image of this elaboratively dressed young man. Resealed, in split leather
case. (5698) $375
D81. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young boy with beautifully tinted vase of
flowers by his side. Resealed, housed in half-leather case. Significant,
colorful tarnish rings that actually add to how attractive this image is.
Remnants of original seal retained behind the image. (4694)
$325
D85. Root's Gallery, Philadelphia. Half-plate daguerreotype of woman with
her two children. Child on her right is holding a hoop. Plate has some tarnish
as shown o/w is fine. Image has been resealed, glass has not been replaced. Slip
of paper with image reads "Grandmother Beute? with Martin on her left & Uncle
Harry on her right he holding a hoop. Blsie Beute." Housed in a full c ase,
cover detached. Root's imprint on red velvet of front of case. Front of leather
case shows an eagle. The top slat of the bottom of the case is missing. $995
D88. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes, one a woman, the other a man,
likely an elderly couple. Both images have been resealed and they are housed in
a full leather case. $175
D90. Williamson, Brooklyn, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed,
handsome young man with his hand over the back of a nearly chair. Photographer
stamped in mat. Image has some light wipes, visible at certain viewing angle
only, to the boys right near edge of image. Image has been resealed. Identified
in back of case: "Brooklyn June 28th, 1870. Charlie T. Bauchman, 135 Clinton
St., Brooklyn. This picture was taken when I was 6 years old-1856. Born Sunday,
Oct. 27, 1850." $500
D91. Double sixth plate Thermoplastic Case with one sixth-plate
daguerreotype and one sixth-plate ambrotype. Case is Berg 1-14, Mother Embracing
Child 2. ambrotype is by A.W. Judson, Milford, Mass. and has a blindstamped
paper backing with his name. Daguerretype has some wipes, has been resealed. Case is by
Littlefield, Parsons & Co. There are numerous small nicks along case edges. No
cracks, hinges and main illustration panels are fine. $350
D92. Incredible Mother of Pearl Painted frame with Half-Plate daguerreotype
of a painting of a home. Only superlatives can be said about this piece. It is a
phenomenal display piece with a unique frame and a beautiful Daguerreotype.
Image measure approximately 5 1/4" x 6." Frame measures 12" x 13." When
I purchased this image I was informed that the daguerreotype was of a painting
of a Hudson River home. I have not opened the back of the frame to see if there
is any further identifying information present. The daguerreotype is in
beautiful condition without wipes or scratches or tarnish. The frame is missing
a few pieces of the mother of pearl but as can be seen this does not in any way
distract from it's wonderful appearance. This is a unique and extraordinary
daguerreian display piece that you will never see again. (6188)
$3000
D93. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of affectionate mother and daughter. Girl's
dress in nicely tinted. Few small mat abrasions, slight tarnish ring, otherwise
plate is clean. Housed in half leather case. Resealed. $275
D95. Daguerreian Wall Frame with 9 sixth-plate daguerreotypes. Frame
measures 13" x 11 1/4." The daguerreotypes are in very good condition and have
been resealed. Wooden slides on the back of the
frame hold the images in place. Beautiful
display piece, ready for your wall. (5570) $950
D98. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of workman, well dressed, but unusual in that
his sleeves are rolled up as if for work. Wears suspenders and watch key on
chain around neck, light tinting. Housed in split leather case. $650
D99. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes of an elderly couple. Original
seals, housed in a full leather case. $175
D102. Sixth-plate mirror-image daguerreotype of young man. Resealed, housed
in full leather case. $225
D103. Sixth-plate daguerreotype from the Gott Family archive.This may be
Daniel Gott, a NYS assemblyman in the period before the Civil War from the
Syracuse, NY area. Image retains most of its original seal. Housed in a split
leather case. $175
D105. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of serious looking young boy. Cheeks tinted.
Tarnish ring, resealed, new cover glass. Housed in half leather case. $150
D109. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of older couple. Image has been resealed,
housed in full-leather case. In the back of the case is an attached slip of
paper from the "National Copying Co., 331 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill.,"
indicating that this Daguerreotype was brought in by Morton Stebbins of Partu
for one 8x10 copy in frame 6. Next to style it reads "must be good." Price $5.
VG. $50
D110. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young girl. Original seals, housed in
split full leather case. VG. $125
D112. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of what appear to be mother and daughter or
maybe grandmother and granddaughter. There is some difficult to read pencilled
names behind the daguerreotype on the case. Resealed in full leather case. VG. $50
D114. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man. Shimmering
image as if background had been cut out. Resealed, no case. $75
D116. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of nicely dressed young man with attractive
hat. Resealed, in half-leather case. $175
D118. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of well-dressed gentleman, tinted cheeks.
Image has been resealed and is housed in a worn and flaked full leather case.
$65
D119. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of middle-aged gentleman. Original seals,
housed in a split leather case. $75
D127. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a large impressive home with columned
entranceway. A few small black scratches? on plate, one at second floor right
window. Resealed, housed in full leather case. VG. $2500
D128. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a post-mortem of a young boy. He is all
in white with white pillows behind him. At one time this dag must have had a mat
with a small circular opening just showing the boy's head as there is a faint
circular remnant of the impression of the mat on the dag. There are a few black
scratches to the far left side of the plate in the pillow area. Resealed, housed
in a split full leather case. VG. $325
D130. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of mother and child. Plate in excellent
condition, resealed, housed in full leather case. $250
D133. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated sad-eyed woman with an
attractive crocheted lace doily behind her on the chair. Possibly a
pre-mortem image. Now that I look more closely at the image, this is
actually a daguerreotype of a daguerreotype as one can see the photographed image of the mat in this
image. Plate is very clean, resealed, in full leather case. $250
D135. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an off-centered heavy set gentleman with
flowers in his hands. Very nice plate, resealed, housed in full leather case.
$225
D136. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a brother and sister.
The cover they are seated on is tinted. There are mold spiders and tarnish
around the sides and top. Resealed, housed in full leather case with weak spine.
$225
D137. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of older man. Strong
image, very clean plate, resealed, housed in full leather case. $200
D141. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of "Jonathan Ralph, Second husband of
Clarissa Stetson Slayton," from slip behind image. Also included is some
information from internet ancestry sites on information from the 1850 US census.
In 1850, Jonathan was 77 (born 1773), Clarissa was 32. There is also some
confusing information from another website indicating different ages. A few
small brown spots on the plate. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $100
D145. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a powerful-looking bearded man.
There is a ding on left side on his jacket, tarnish and a large mold spider at
the very left. Old reseal, housed in half-leather case. $85
D146. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Charles Taylor. Tarnish around mat, old
reseal, housed in full leather case. $150
D149. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an elderly woman. Resealed, housed in
full leather case. $60
D150. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of seated young boy with book. Decorative,
"Philadelphia-style" paper mat. There is a black line to the left of the boy's
leg. Resealed, housed in split leather case. $275
D151. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated woman with a book in her lap.
Some brown spotting, a green dot on her left shoulder, a small mold
spider. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $65
D155. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed middle-aged woman. Tarnish
ring on plate. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $60
D156. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Jeremiah Bishop of New Milford, Ct., on
right. Other boy is unidentified but looks like his brother. There are some mold
spiders, mat abrasions and tarnish. Still a strong image. Resealed, housed in
full leather case. $300
D157. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed young man. Resealed,
housed in a full leather case, weak at the spine. $65
D158. Circular daguerreotype, quarter-plate size of "Mr. Ethan and Mary M.
Blodgett when they were married March 23, 1854...my father & mother, Susie H.B.
Hale." This is written on a slip of paper behind image. An additional slip of
paper has the following information: "1854, March 23 marriage of Ethan Blodgett,
born Oct. 17, 1832, died June 23, 1908 and Mary Mayhew Manchester of New
Bedford, Mass., born April 6, 1833, died Oct. 21, 1916. Ethan-Father Jos.
Blodgett, Mother Hannah Chase, born Chesire Co., Fitzwilliam, N.H." There is
also a printout with additional genealogical information. The image has a light
wipe on the right side of the plate which is not very obvious but can be seen at
a certain angle. It is housed in a velvet standing frame which in turn is housed
in a flip top case. One of the hinges in the case is broken and the other is
barely hanging on. $250
D160. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man. Tarnish ring, otherwise plate is
very clean. Focus is somewhat soft. Resealed, housed in half leather case. $95
D161. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of "Edward Ashley and
Mother," from slip behind image. This image and D164 are of the same
woman. The plate is very clean on this very beautiful image. Resealed, housed
in split full leather case. Old seal preserved behind image. $450
D164. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Mrs. Ashley. Few small nicks. This image
and D161 are of the same woman. Resealed, housed in split full leather
case with separated slat. $150
D166. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young couple. Some
tarnish and a few small mold spiders. Image has original seals and is housed in
a half leather case. Purchased at a Northfield, Mass. auction. $125
D168. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young couple with
their baby. Plate is very clean. Image has its original seals and is housed in a
full leather case repaired primitively with black tape. Purchased at a
Northfield, Mass. auction. $225
D170. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes, likely a man
and wife housed in a split leather case with tape repair on spine. Both images
are very clean and attractive. She actually has a slight smile. Both images are
resealed. Purchased at a Northfield, Mass. auction. $295
D171. Pair of ninth-plate daguerreotypes, likely a man
and wife housed in a split leather case with tape repair on spine. Plates are
clean and retain their original seals. Purchased at a Northfield, Mass. auction.
$95
D175. Double daguerreian locket that is missing the
locket covers. One side houses a Daguerreotype of a man and the other of a
woman, likely a couple. Diameter is 1 3/16." Images are tarnished. $100
D180. W.R. Phipps, Artist, Lexington, KY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a
father with his son. The father holds the boy's hands so they stay still. Craig
has a W.R. Phipps listed as a daguerreian in Meadville, Pa. 1849-1851. He then
says "possibly the same as William R. Phipps, listed in 1859-1860 as an
ambrotypist in Lexington, Ken. There he was noted as an ambrotypist and
photographer, on the southwest corner of Mulberry and Main Streets, opposite the
Phoenix Hotel." As this image arrived with original seals and the Phipps
attribution in place, apparently he was making Daguerreotypes in Kentucky in the
mid-to-late 1850's. Plate is clean, resealed, housed in split full leather case.
$375
D181. Van Loan, Philadelphia. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of well-dressed
woman. This image is by Samuel Van Loan who was located at this address in 1852
and 1853 according to Craig. Plate is in excellent condition, resealed, housed
in full leather case with Van Loan's impression on velvet mat. $325
D184. Anson, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a quintessentially
stuffing-looking fellow. A few mold spiders and some mat abrasions. Resealed,
housed in full leather case repaired at spine. $150
D189. "Bennett's Rooms, Carmel, Feb. 26/50." This attribution and the
following is pencilled behind the image on the the paper case lining. "Lyman
Julius Esq. This Photograph does represent your youth and beauty now--And when
you get from her consent To take the marriage vow Please bring your lady love
along and get a good" (and here there is a profile of a face drawn). This is a
very interesting inscription that appears to have been done by the photographer.
Sixth plate daguerreotype of gentleman with tinting to flowers on table. There
are nicks and digs as shown in the scan. Housed in a full decorative, book-like
case with "Souvenir" on the spine. The case has tinted flowers on front and back
and is missing it's clasp. $150
D193. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother with her
baby. There are some nicks to the plate at lower left, some brown spots and
tarnish. Remnants of the old seal are preserved behind the image. This image was
purchased at the September 2006 auction at Royka's Auction Gallery in Boston and
is from the Jack Naylor Collection. Plate has been resealed and reglassed in
1994. Plate mark is JG Moffett. Housed in a half leather case. $175
D194. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a brother and sister
holding hands. This image was
purchased at the September 2006 auction at Royka's Auction Gallery in Boston and
is from the Jack Naylor Collection. Plate has minor dry stain at right near
girl's left hand, a bit of tarnish, slight mat abrasions. Resealed, housed in
half leather case. $275
D195. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of nine daguerreotypes of women. This is
likely a class of women and had a note behind image "believed to be Radcliff
class." Plate was resealed in 1997. This image was
purchased at the September 2006 auction at Royka's Auction Gallery in Boston and
is from the Jack Naylor Collection. There is a bit of haze at the bottom of
image and a few brown spots scattered about. Housed in a full leather case with
repaired spine that is weak. $600
D196. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two brothers and their little sister. Boy
on right has his finger in a book, girl holds an apple. Plate is in very nice
condition. Resealed, reglassed, housed in split full leather case. $275
D197. Daguerreian Locket, 1 1/2" in diameter. One side holds a daguerreotype
of a man, the other side holds a tintype of a young child. The daguerreotype has
some tarnish at sides. Locket has a decorative scene of houses and a shoreline.
Clasp in working order. $95
D199. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a distinguished-looking man with a large
book on the table by his side titled "Dick's Works." This is a book by Thomas
Dick (1774-1857), published in 1840. Dick was a Scottish scientific teacher and
writer known for his writing on astronomy. He was also a deeply religious man.
Tarnish around the edges. Resealed, reglassed, in full leather case. $125
D201. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a couple. She is
holding a small book in her hand. This image was obtained at a Northfield, Mass.
auction. It has been resealed and reglassed. Housed in a full leather case, with
top slat separated. $65
D204. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Resealed and
reglassed. Housed in a half leather case. $65
D205. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman in a bonnet.
In back of case is written "Laura R. Smith 1854." Image has a circular mark
obviously from a former circular mat. This image was obtained at a Northfield,
Mass. auction. It has been resealed and reglassed. $35
D206. R.N. Keely, Phila. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a middle-aged man.
When obtained, this image had original seals which have been replaced and images
has a new cover glass. Housed in a half leather case. $95
D207. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young brother and sister. They are
identified on a piece of paper attached to the velvet pad: "Picture of Dwight H.
Wright, Aug. 1st(?) Born 1843, died Oct. 23. Laura Wright, Born Aug. 7 1848,
died in 1875." Plate is in very nice condition. Image retains its original seals
and is housed in split, full leather case. $135
D208. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed, serious young woman.
There is some tarnish around edges. Resealed, reglassed, housed in full
leather case. $125
D209. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Miss Martha Cornell of Guilford,
Connecticut, identified by slip attached to front of case. There is some type of
silver vase with base on the table. There are a few small marks on plate as
shown. Resealed, reglassed, housed in full leather case. $275
D211. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a serious woman, elbow leaning on a book
on the table, hand on her chin. There are some brown marks at the very right,
otherwise plate is clean. Resealed, housed in nearly-split, full leather case.
$200
D212. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man. I have been unable to remove
this image from the case so I don't know if it is sealed, resealed, etc. Plate
is very clean, housed in full leather case. $125
D213. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated man, arm on table beside him.
Plate is very clean, image is resealed, housed in worn full leather case with
one slat coming loose. $85
D215. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated woman. She looks to be of
hispanic or native american origin. One small mark at right, o/w plate is very clean. Resealed,
housed in full leather case. $425
D219. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of gentleman. Cheeks are
tinted. Image has original seals. Housed in full leather case. $125
D220. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman. Cheeks
are tinted. Image has original seals. Housed in full leather case. $95
D221. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of bearded gentleman. There are some brown
spots. The red spot is not on the image. Resealed, housed in full split leather
case. $45
D222. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young drummer boy with small drum
around his neck and drumsticks in his hand. The plate has some wipes and looks
like some effects of a poor washing at some time. Focus is soft. Resealed,
housed in half leather case. $650
D223. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two women, surely a mother and daughter.
Image has original seals so spots are primarily from the glass. Housed in an S.
Peck Union Case, Spray of Strawberries and Grapes (Krainik 176). Case is in very
good condition, velvet mat is unglued. $125
D225. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a painting of a young lady. Jewelry is
tinted gold. There are a few abrasions and tarnish at the sides. Resealed,
housed in a full leather case repaired at spine. $375
D228. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a pensive woman gazing off into the
distance. A very nice plate, resealed and reglassed. House in a split full
leather case. $450
D229. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an older gentleman with great expression
on his face. There is much to read in this man's eyes. Original mat has
cardboard attached and consequently the area that underlined the mat is damaged
but I have replaced that mat and the only plate marks are on the right side of
the plate as shown. Please look closely at his face. Resealed, reglassed, housed
in a full leather case. $150
D231. Sixth-plate daguerreotype identified as Asa White behind image. There
are some spots, some tarnish, a few mold spiders. Resealed, new glass, housed in
a split full leather case. $200
D235. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded gentleman. Housed in an S. Peck
& Co. split thermoplastic case (Geometric/Floral, Krainik 271). Image has
tarnish ring, has been resealed. $75
D236. Pair of identified sixth-plate daguerreotype housed in a thermoplastic
case (Krainik 235), Geometric/Scroll. The images are identified by paper adhered
to the glass as Philip and Patience Councilman. An interested genealogical
browser has informed me that they once lived in
Broome, N.Y. and Patience's maiden name was Wilkinson. In the back of the case is
written "Cyrus Williams Esq. Taken between Christmas and New Years 1859," and
"Lois Williams Toledo, Taken between Christmas & New Years 1859." So we have two
identifications but I'd guess that the ones on the glass are correct and somehow
over the years the images made their way to this case. The case is by
Littlefield, Parsons & Co. There is one small crack on the bottom of the case
but overall in decent shape, clasp works. Images have been resealed. $125
D237. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an older woman. She is posed off center
and before what looks like a hastily hung backdrop. Possibly the work of an
itinerant photographer. There are a few spots near bottom o/w clean plate. Image
has been resealed and has new glass. Housed in a half leather case. $65
D238. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman identified behind image as
"Amelia Segg (or Legg) mother of Taylor, g mother of Edith, gg mother of Mary
adra Cull." Image has tarnish mostly along the bottom. Image has been resealed
and reglassed. Housed in a half leather case. $65
D243. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a German soldier and his wife housed in a
full book-type case with "Souvenir" on the spine. There is a metal plate on the
front of the case which appears to read "Lrurenic?" Resealed. G. $650
D245. Original Daguerreian Broadside (12" x 10") for "Splendid Daguerreotype
Miniatures, Taken in Every Style, by E.S. Hayden...." He must have been an
itinerant daguerreotypist as the broadside has spaces for the entry of the
town and the address where he would be located. A great display piece, ready for
framing. VG. $150
D246. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of two very sweet sisters in beautiful
outfits. Resealed, reglassed. Housed in a full leather case. VG. $350
D248. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a draftsman holding a protractor, a
compass and a rule. There is an old reseal on the image. The scratch by his ear
is on the glass. Housed in a full leather case. VG. $650
D250. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young boy with his hand on what looks
to be a porcelain Italian greyhound on a pedestal. There is a small ding from the back of the
plate at the top of the boy's head. Image has been resealed and reglassed.
Housed in a half leather case. G. $200
D254. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of elderly man, very close shot of his face
which looms large in the image. Resealed, housed in full leather case. VG. $100
D256. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a boy with his younger sister. This is a
very moving image with the boys' eyes staring aside into the distance. He has
dark marks under his eyes as well. His hand holds tightly around his sister
seated beside him. She holds a ball in her hands. There is one small brown spot
in the background. The image has its original seals and is housed in a half
leather case. VG. $1200
D257. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a relaxed mason or oddfellow. He leans
casually on the chairback by his side. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather
case. VG. $750
D258. J. Gurney, NY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of two children. While I
thought at first that the younger child was a girl, I have been informed by an
interested browser that it is likely that both children are boys based on the
hair style of the little brother. He is wearing a tunic rather than a dress. The tablecloth and the
tunic are beautifully tinted. The image retains
its original seals and is housed in a full leather case, weak at the spine. VG.
$850
D260. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of middle-aged woman housed in a top-opening
case "Manufactured by R.B. Appleby, Dealer in Daguerreotype Stock, Rochester,
NY." Behind image is written what looks like "Jones, Mich." and "Taken Sept.
1855, Aged 52, Died July 12/60." Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case.
VG. $125
D261. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman with a keyed instrument on
the table by her side which I think is called a melodium. Resealed, housed in a
full leather case, weak at spine. G. $175
D265. Brady, NY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a couple. The daguerreotype
came out of Orange County, NY and had its original seals. As the glass was quite
spotted, I removed the seals, remnants of which remain behind the image in the
case, and replaced the glass and resealed it. Housed in a rare full-leather
case, Berg 4-12, Wolfert's Roost. Brady's imprint on the velvet. VG. $750
D269. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young boy with arm on table. Image has
been resealed and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $200
D271. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an old woman who appears to be holding a
daguerreotype case in her hands. The image has its original seals and is housed
in a half leather case. G. $65
D273. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded man with arm
on pedestal. Image has its original seals and is housed in a mismatched, split
leather case. G. $55
D275. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a pensive, sad-eyed
man. His cheeks are tinted. Image has been resealed. Housed in a split full
leather case. The line on the enlarged scan is an artifact and is not on the
image. G. $75
D278. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman with a bird cage with two birds
by her side. There is a noticeable scratch from the edge of the cage across the
woman's arm onto her dress; a few other light wipes. There is an old reseal on
the image. Housed in a beautiful "Friendships Offering" mother of pearl case
with clasp intact. G. $995
D279. J. Gurney, NY. Lot of 4 daguerreotypes, 2 signed by Gurney. First is a
quarter-plate daguerreotype of New York City Quaker Adonijah Jackson Underhill
(1800-1854) by J. Gurney, 189 Broadway, NY. Underhill was a NYC businessman and
the son of Adonijah Daniel Underhill and Mary Jackson of Jericho, L.I. In 1793
Adonijah Daniel Underhill received 200 acres of land in Jericho on Long Island,
along with slaves to work it. He immediately freed all the slaves and hired them
as "freemen." Underhill was active in anti-slavery activities and he was
involved in the development of a Quaker Meeting that is still active. A slightly
variant daguerreotype, also by Gurney no doubt taken at the same sitting, of
Adonijah Jackson Underhill was offered on ebay in October 2005 which led to the
identification of this group of daguerreotypes. That image is now in the
collection of a Quaker school near Philadelphia. This image has its original
seals and is housed in a full, split leather case.
The second image is a half-plate daguerreotype by Gurney of Underhill's son.
This image has its original seals and is housed in a full leather case.
The third image is a quarter-plate daguerreotype of a younger Underhill with his
son. This image has an old reseal and could use resealing. Housed in a
half-leather case.
The fourth image is a quarter-plate daguerreotype of the son holding the hand of
a younger sibling. There is a partial original seal. Housed in a thermoplastic
case (Berg 1-34, Harvest Motif) by Scovill Mfg. Co. The case is in good
condition with a few minor nicks.
4 daguerreotypes in all from one family, identified, 2 by Gurney; 3
quarter-plates; 1 half-plate. $2000
D280. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a family of 6. Image has its original
seals and is housed in a near-perfect thermoplastic case with gold rings that I
cannot locate in the reference books. $750
D281. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a pre-Civil War American soldier in
full dress uniform with sword and shako. Housed in a presentation case.
Resealed. $1200
D284. Alexander Beckers, 264 B'way, NY. Sixth-plate
daguerreotype of A.M. Grieg, identified by label on case. Beckers operated at
this address between 1853-'57. This image of a white-bearded gentleman was
obtained at auction in Chester, NY and retains its original seals. Housed in a
full, split leather push button case. $250
D285. Rufus Anson, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young woman. Obtained
at auction in Chester, NY, image has been resealed. Housed in full, split case
with Anson's imprint on velvet. $100
D286. Sixth-plate post-mortem daguerreotype of a young girl. Behind image in
case is written "Our sister Caroline." The image has its original seals and a
purple felt mat. While purple is often used in post-mortem images, the presence
of the felt mat is quite unusual. Housed in a full leather case repaired at
spine with one slat coming loose. G. $950
D287. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a stern looking man. Image has been
resealed, remnants of the original seal are behind the image. Housed in a full,
split leather case. G. $50
D288. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two young brothers, the little one
holding a dog toy of some kind. Resealed, housed in full leather case. VG. $350
D290. S. Root, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an attractive young woman.
There is a ding at the top of the plate above her head, otherwise the plate is
VG. Resealed, new glass, housed in a full leather case, spine about to come
apart. $175
D291. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a seated young woman. Resealed, housed
in a full leather case. G. $95
D293. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman holding a CDV album. Resealed,
housed in a full leather case. VG. $65
D296. Amazing display piece containing 13 daguerreotypes housed in a black
leather case measuring 11 3/4" x 9 1/2." The case has heavy duty hinges and
stands well as a beautiful display piece. I've never see an item like this. It
came out of the Washington-Maryland area and probably was produced for a
well-to-do family. VG. $3500
D297. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of a well-to-do black woman holding a book.
Image is tinted and has either original seals of an old reseal, can't be sure.
Housed in a full leather case. VG. $1200
D298. Cooley, Springfield, Mass. Half-plate daguerreotype of a seated
gentleman, with his finger holding his place in a book on his lap. His arm rests
on a table by his side. Image was resealed in 4/08 by Mike Medhurst with the
following notation on the P-90 resealing tape: "Removed Original seals, reglazed,
sealed w/P-90. No hallmark. MDM OP, KS 4/08." "Cooley" and "Springfield" are
stamped in the right margins of the mat. One collector has told me that he
believes that this is a copy daguerreotype due to the softness of details in the
image. Housed in a full leather case, weak at
spine. VG. $650
D299. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an attractive young woman, cheeks lightly
tinted. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full leather case,
repaired at spine. VG. $300
D300. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a boy standing on a table. Image has been
resealed and is housed in a half-leather case. VG. $125
D301. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young woman. The image is lit from the
viewer's left. Original seals, housed in a half-leather case. VG. $85
D303. Thayer, Charles. "C. Thayer" on bottom of mat. Thayer worked at
various locations in Massachusetts including Lowell, Boston, and Charlestown.
Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man. Image has original seals and is housed in a
book-like MOP case in very nice condition, with all the mop in place. There is a
poem written behind the image. VG. $200
D304. Ninth-plate occupational daguerreotype of a man holding what appears
to be a brick with a slot through its center. He could be the inventor of this
new type of brick. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full leather
case. VG. $650
D305. Anson, NY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Privates William H. Barrett
and Robert Field, 7th New York State Militiamen 1861. They are shown full
standing with (what I've been told are) Maynard primed bayoneted rifles. There
is gold tinting on the uniforms. The men are identified as their names are
scratched into the back of the plate. Resealed. Housed in a full leather case.
VG. $3800
D306. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype of Major William H. Mallory, 7th
Regiment Cavalry (Harris Light), N.Y.S.V., changed to Second Regiment (Harris
Light) Cavalry, N.Y.V., Dec. 31, 1862. Rare 1862 daguerreotype of an identified Civil War
officer. Along with his commission signed by Governor Edwin D. Morgan. Housed in
a full thermoplastic case (Berg, 1-178 Indian Head (rare)) by Holmes, Booth &
Hayden. Resealed. VG. $1000
D308. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a framed image, maybe an engraving,
maybe a retouched photo, of a young man. There is some writing on the image that
is pictured that I cannot make out, likely identifying him. Image has original
seals and is housed in a full, split leather case. A very interesting
presentation. VG. $295
D309. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an elderly woman. Resealed, housed in a
full leather case. VG. $65
D311. Schoonmaker's, Albany, N.Y. Over the Post Office, impressed into
velvet mat. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, housed in a
full, split leather case. G. $60
D312. Schoonmaker's, Albany, N.Y. Over the Post Office, impressed into
velvet mat. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a well-dressed woman. Resealed, housed
in a full leather case repaired at spine. G. $75
D313. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a solemn and attractive young woman.
Image has its original seals and is housed in a full black leather case, missing
hooks, repaired at spine. VG. $85
D315. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young man in some kind of occupational
cap, maybe an operator of some sort. Image his its original seals partially
intact and is housed in a full, worn leather case with small metal shield on
front. G. $225
D316. Pair of quarter-plate daguerreotypes housed in a thick, book-like
case. Both images have been resealed. VG. $350
D317. Daguerreian snuff box with circular daguerreotype of gentleman in top
measuring 1 13/16" in diameter. Box itself is 3" in diameter, about 3/4" deep.
VG. $1200
D318. M.A. Root, Philadelphia. Half-plate daguerreotype of mother and two
daughters. Image his its original seals, housed in a split full leather case.
VG. $650
D319. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an elderly man prominently displaying his
crutch. Image has been resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $425
D321. S. Broadbent, probably Philadelphia location. Sixth-plate
daguerreotype of a woman. Original seals, housed in a full, worn leather case.
VG. $125
D322. Anson, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman in a bonnet. Original
seals, housed in a full leather case. VG. $125
D324. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Mrs. Elizabeth Knapp, Wife of John &
mother of Myron, Frank, Jane, Edward & Kelly. Resealed, housed in full, split
leather case. The scratch to the left of her eye is on the glass. VG. $150
D325. Holmes, NY. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded young man. Original
seals, housed in a full leather case. VG. $50
D326. J.M. Hine. Craig has him listed as working in Worcester, Mass.,
1856-1859. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of an older woman. Resealed, housed in a
full leather case. G. $50
D327. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man in checked jacket with a prominent
scar on his cheek. Tinted vest. Tarnish ring. Resealed, case has a missing top
slat, otherwise is full leather, weak at spine. G. $325
D328. [Charles] Evans, Philadelphia. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother
and her two children. Resealed, housed in worn, full leather case weak at spine.
G. $75
D329. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a father and daughter in an attractive,
affectionate pose. They are identified by a slip of paper behind the image as
John Corbett & daughter Addie. The father appears to be wearing a cap of some
sort. Their serious, yet sad faces, the direction they are looking, their hands
together, as well as the lighting make this a very special image. It came to me
from an elderly woman in Florida without further information. It is resealed,
housed in a nearly split, full leather case. G. $350
D330. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother in mourning, her hand up against
her face, with her deceased child in her lap. There is a spot on the child's
cheek. There is a remnant of the original seal behind the image which has been
resealed. Behind the image in the case is written "Henry Spensor 449." The
woman's simple gesture says it all. Housed in a full leather case repaired at
spine. $575
D331. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Plate is in beautiful
condition. Image has been resealed with some of the original seals retained
behind the image. Housed in a combination thermoplastic case, one side is Berg
1-33, The Lords Prayer, and the other side is 1-45, Lyre in Wide Portal, both of
which are very desirable. The case is in very good condition with all corner
sharp and clasp operational. Obtained at auction in Rutland, Vermont. VG. $600
D332. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a mother and her 3 children. Image has
been resealed with new glass. Remnants of the original seal are retained behind
the image. Housed in a thermoplastic case, Berg 1-35, Alone at the Rendezvous.
Case has wear and is chipped at corners, clasp is operational. Obtained at
auction in Rutland, Vermont. G. $325
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