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
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
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
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
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
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
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
D110. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young girl. Original seals, housed in split full leather case. VG. $125
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 musical instrument on the table by her side. 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
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
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
D293. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman holding a CDV album. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $65
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. $600
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
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
D316. Pair of quarter-plate daguerreotypes housed in a thick, book-like case. Both images have been resealed. VG. $350
D321. S. Broadbent, probably Philadelphia location. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Original seals, housed in a full, worn leather case. VG. $125
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
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
D336. Half-plate daguerreotype of a “Picture of our house in Marysville, Cal. built by Edward in 1854 (My second home).” Image has been resealed and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $3250
D342. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man in profile. Image has been resealed and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $795
D346. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young girl, housed in a half leather case. Purchased at a Pine Bush, NY auction in Jan., 2011. Image has been resealed. G. $85
D355. Thiery, Artiste Photographe, Paris. Visible daguerreotype measures 5.5″ x 4.25″ framed in a passe-partout mat in a black thermoplastic frame measuring 14.5″ x 12 3/8.” There are few hairline cracks along the frame which remains very solid. Thiery’s label on verso. On tape on back is written: “Resealed March 1994, C. Wahren, New Haven, CT. Frame original to image.” This is a wedding daguerreotype with the groom at center, his bride at right and his mother-in-law at left. VG. $1800
D356. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of two women, one in the process of knitting. Resealed, housed in a split, full leather case with top rail of case cover missing. VG. $650
D357. J.H. Whitehurst’s Daguerrean Rooms, Baltimore. Stereo-daguerreotype of two women seated at table, one with book, one posed writing with pen. Housed in a Mascher case. The Whitehurst label in beneath the Mascher folding viewer on the inside of the case and is torn although his name remains. Housed in a thermoplastic case that is one half Berg 1-45, Lyre in Wide Portal and the other half Berg 1-33, The Lord’s Prayer. The case is in fine condition with sharp corners and clasp that works. VG. $1200
D360. Chase, stamped on mat lower right. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of handsome man, arm on table. Resealed, housed in full push-button leather case with loose bottom slat. VG. $225
D361. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man holding book. Resealed, housed in split MOP book case. G-. $75
D363. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype of young man. Resealed in half leather case. VG. $45
D365. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman. Resealed, housed in half geometric thermoplastic case. VG. $85
D366. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Harrison Gray Blake, Born Nov. 14, 1788, died May 24, 1868. Identified from writing on mat, inside from cover of case. Original seals. VG. $475
D367. Sixth-plate MOP book case with two beautiful lightly tinted daguerreotypes of sisters who closely resemble each other. On the spine of the case is printed “Token.” The case is in very good condition with working clasp. Images have been resealed at some time in the past. A very attractive package. VG. $500
D368. Variant quarter-plate daguerreotype (3 1/2″ x 4″) of a couple housed in a 10 1/2″ x 10″ ogee frame. She is holding a small book. The image would benefit from a cleaning or changing of the glass which I have not gotten around to as it is sealed in the back as shown. VG. $350
D369. Daguerreotype, 7″ x 5 3/4″ of a young boy in a 13″ x 11 3/4″ ogee frame. He is holding something unknown in his hand. VG. $600
D372. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of a woman wearing what looks to be a cameo at her neck. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. G. $50
D374. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young boy with his arm on a table on which rests a basket of flowers. He is quite serious and wants this image to look good, which by the way, it does. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $235
D375. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two men with hats, full figure pose, standing with hands on table. Full-figure poses such as this are uncommon. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. Streaks on the scan are not on the image. The mark at the right is on the glass and the others are artifacts of the light from the scanner. VG. $950
D376. Sixth-plate daguerreotype by Plumbe of a gentleman identified as Oliver Davidson by an obituary clipping attached to the case mat. The clipping reads: “Sudden Death in His Chair. While sitting in front of the stove in the office of the Park Hotel to-day Oliver Davidson suddenly expired. The deceased was seventy years of age, and was formerly a builder in Brooklyn, where his brother now resides. He is very respectably connected and retired from business a few years ago, since which time he has stopped occasionally at the above hotel. The cause of death is unknown, but it is believed to be heart disease.” Image has an earlier reseal and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $300
D377. Bogardus, NY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of an older, stern-looking couple. He holds a book, probably a bible, with his finger marking a page. She also holds a smaller book. Image was purchased in Pasadena, Cal. and was tightly resealed although not with P-90. I have left it as it is. Tarnish as shown. “Bogardus” imprinted on lower right of mat. Housed in a full leather case nearly split at spine. G. $295
D378. Beard’s Photographic Institutions, London and Liverpool. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Image has been resealed, and has multiple tarnish rings as shown. Housed in a full leather case with Beard’s imprint. Purchased in Pasadena, Cal. G-. $275
D379. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a women identified by a slip of paper beneath the glass as “Cath. Hunger” and by a notation on the inside of the half case as “Catherine Hunger 1858.” She is seated with her arm up on the back of the chair, her other arm on her hip, before a painted scenic backdrop. Housed in a half leather case. Resealed. VG. $125
D380. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an attractive young woman in 3/4 pose. Previously resealed, housed in a full leather case. Few small brown spots, tarnish ring. VG. $695
D382. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young child. Original seals, no case. VG. $95
D385. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a daguerreotype of a young woman. Original seals, housed in a full leather case. VG. $175
D386. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man leaning on a stack of books. He holds another book in his other hand. There is some light haze on the left top and right bottom of image. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $200
D387. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of heavy-set gruff-looking gentleman, thumbs in his vest, holding a small book. Behind the image on the inside of the case is written “Woodruff.” Original seals, housed in a full leather case. VG. $150
D389. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated young man by table with decorative tablecloth and book. Original seals, housed in full leather case. VG. $200
D390. Sixth-plate daguerreotype “Haile Martin Great Grandfather of Ida G. ???, Father of E. Johnan Martin,” on label back of case. He is seated holding his glasses in one hand, a book in the other, arm on table with decorative tablecloth, vase and flowers. Resealed, housed in half-leather case. VG. $125
D391. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of boy holding daguerreotype case. Resealed, housed in full, split leather case. VG. $125
D392. Morris Moses, Trenton, NJ. Beautiful sixth-plate daguerreotype of two sisters holding hands. The smaller one stands on a chair. Their cheeks are tinted. Mat is stamped “Moses, Skylight, Trenton, N.J.” Original seals, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $300
D393. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a statuesque, white-haired gentleman. Resealed, housed in a half-leather case. G. $100
D395. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of siblings holding hands. Housed in a thermoplastic case (Berg 3-156, Geometric) by Holmes, Booth & Haydens. Case does not snap shut. Resealed. VG. $300
D400. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young couple. Man holds a clarinet, woman has a small book. Gold tinting. Green spot at very left of image. Resealed, housed in full leather case. VG. $950
D403. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young woman with a concertina. Resealed, housed in a repaired, full leather case with top slat loose. G. $295
D404. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of serious young couple, probably their first time before the camera. Original seal, housed in a half-leather case. VG. $125
D405. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a prominent-looking gentleman. Original seals, housed in half-leather case. G. $125
D406. Cooley, Springfield. Half-plate daguerreotype of a mother and her two children, father conspicuously absent. Resealed, housed in full, split leather case. VG. $950
D407. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of an elderly gentleman with double-breasted undercoat. No doubt this man was born in the 18th century. Resealed, housed in full leather case. VG. $250
D408. Weston, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of well-dressed gentleman in fancy white hat. Housed in a rare full leather case, Wolfert’s Roost (Berg 4-32). Resealed. VG. $650
D409. Ninth-plate English daguerreotype of a profile of a young man in a full, flip top leather case. This is the same young man as pictured in image Amb109. E. $325
D410. S. Root, NY. Half-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman, housed in a full leather case. Has been resealed some time in the past. VG+. $1800
D411. W. & F. Langenheim, Philadelphia. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of Samuel Nelson (November 10, 1792-December 13, 1873), attorney and Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Born in Hebron, New York, Nelson attended Middlebury College in Vermont in 1813 and read law to be licensed to practice law in 1817. He entered private practice in Cortland, New York in 1817. Nelson married Pamela Woods in 1819. In 1825, after Pamela’s death, he married Catharine Ann Russell. He had two children from his first marriage and six from his second. His fourth child with Catharine, Rensselaer Nelson, was the first United States District Court Judge for the District of Minnesota. Nelson was a presidential elector in 1820, voting for James Monroe and Daniel D. Tompkins. Nelson was Postmaster of Cortland from 1820 to 1823. He was Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court from 1823 to 1831; an associate justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1831 to 1837; and Chief Justice from 1837 to 1845. He was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senator from New York in 1845. On February 4, 1845, Nelson was nominated by President John Tyler to a seat as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States vacated by Smith Thompson. Nelson was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 14, 1845, and received his commission immediately. Nelson’s confirmation in the last month of Tyler’s presidency was a surprise. The unpopular Tyler had failed repeatedly to fill the vacancy left by Thompson, as the Whig-controlled Senate rejected his nominations of John C. Spencer, Reuben Walworth, Edward King and John M. Read. The Whigs found Nelson acceptable because, although he was a Democrat, he had a reputation as a careful and uncontroversial jurist. Nelson served as a Justice for 27 years, until his retirement on November 28, 1872. In 1871, President Ulysses S. Grant appointed Nelson to serve on the joint high commission to arbitrate the Alabama claims. During this time he took a leave of absence from the bench. Soon thereafter, Nelson became ill. He resigned from the commission in 1872, shortly before his death. Samuel Nelson died in Cooperstown, New York, in 1873. Image has been resealed and is housed in a worn Langenheim leather case, repaired at spine. E. $3500
D412. Mascher’s Improved Stereoscope, Philadelphia. Quarter-plate case with stereoscopic daguerreotype of young woman. Image retains partial original seals. Case is nearly separated at spine. VG. $1200
D413. Sixth-plate post mortem daguerreotype of mother and child identified on case as “Catherine Wagner, Mother-=Mary E. Hacker? Photo of baby in death.” Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $650