D64. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of the Twitchell Estate, Framingham, Mass. This building is still standing today. Image has been resealed and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $3000
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
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) $200
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
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
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
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
D275. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with a far-away look in his eyes. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $50
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
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
D342. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man in profile. Image has been resealed and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $795
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
D368. Variant-sized 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. VG. $250
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
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
D422. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded man in attractive frame. The frame measures 8″ x 7.” There are several chips in the molding, at bottom left corner, top right corner, and along the right side. There is some writing on the wood on the back of the frame that is difficult to make out. Part of it appears to read “Oct. 185-.” The image is sealed and wrapped, the paper backing of the frame is frayed and loose. G. $200
D428. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a daguerreotype of multiple daguerreotypes. Old reseal, housed in a half-leather case. VG. $900
D439. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes of the same man. First is when he was younger and it is housed in a case with “M.B. Brady, Case Maker, N.Y.” embossed on the outside of the full leather case. The second is when he is older and is a soldier, probably mid-1850’s. This image is tinted and housed in a full leather case. Both images are resealed and in very nice condition. VG. $1500
D460. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a violinist. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. G. $650
D476. Daguerreian pendant of little child with image measuring 2″ x 1 5/8.” Back compartment for hair is empty without covering. G. $175
D481. Sixth-plate tinted daguerreotype of a seated boy looking a bit frightened by the ordeal. Original seals, housed in a half leather case. VG. $175
D510. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of an attractive, well-to-do couple. On seal: “Reglassed & resealed July 1994, C. Wahren, New Haven CT. Stamped with 6 petal flower. ‘Double’ over lamb?, crescents & ‘A Gaudin’, & ’40’. pl. corners rounded off. Mike Ringo 11-5-94.” Housed in full, split leather case. $500
D511. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of “Grandmother Page, David, Mary, and Suzie.” This was written on old seal which is saved. Housed in a full thermoplastic case (Berg 3-182, Geometric). On new seal: “resealed, cover glass replaced 10/96 MKR. Plate mark: E. White Maker, NY. Finest Quality.” VG. $450
D569. Half-plate French daguerreotype of a distinguished-looking gentleman. He holds something in his hand, possibly a pen. He is posed before a scenic backdrop. Housed in a passe-partout mat in thermoplastic frame. There is a name written on the back of the frame that I cannot make out. VG. [5586] $500
D583. Framed Daguerreotype by [Philippe] Derussy. This beautiful image measures approximately 4″ x 3″ and is masterfully framed as shown. Frame measures 7.75″ x 6.5.” The arms of the chair are tinted. Derussy’s label is mounted on verso. There is a hook adhered at top for hanging which I have covered with cloth so as not to damage my scanner bed. VG. $1200
D601. Half Plate Daguerreotype by W. & F. Langenheim, Philadelphia, mid-late 1840’s. Plate has a swipe on the woman and could certainly benefit from gentle restoration. It has been resealed and is housed in a split and damaged full leather case. G. $675
D607. Ninth-plate tinted daguerreotype of a folk art painting of a forlorn-looking young boy leaning on his hand. Resealed, housed in a half case with hook for hanging. Top slat is loose. VG. $225
D622. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated young man with his dog on chair by his side. Original seals replaced, housed in a full leather case. VG. $750
D643. Oval profile daguerreotype measuring 1.75″ x 1.5″ matted and framed in a 7.5″ x 6.25″ frame. Very nice image ready for wall hanging. Scratches are on the frame glass. VG. $200
D685. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a carpenter with two planes on the table by his side. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. (8013). G. $1250
D733. Daguerreotype, 3.25″ x 4,” just a bit smaller than a full quarter-plate of a gentleman. Fine pose. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $250
D768 & D769. Pair of quarter-plate daguerreotypes of portrait paintings. Both images have their original seals. Both are in complete cases but one case is split. VG. $450
D778. Sixth-plate tinted daguerreotype of a mother with her son who is standing on a chair at her side. She holds a small book or album tinted red and he holds a cane. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. (7198) $600
D780. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two men, well-dressed, neat hats, one with his arm around the other. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. (7613) $1250 ON HOLD
D783. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two really cute young girls, one holding a doll. The girl on the right looks very concerned. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. (7905) $600
D787. Daguerreotype measuring 5.25″ x 6.25″ in an 11.25″ x 12.125″ period wooden frame. Image shows a family of 8, attractively posed. There is a scratch above the head of the girl on the left and a light wipe from that area. G. $995
D808. [T.P. Collins, Westfield, Mass.] Quarter-plate daguerreotype of three siblings. Housed in glass, mat, and preserver, no case. The photographer of this image has been identified by a colleague who has an image of the same children in the same setting signed by Collins. That image is shown as the second image above. There are scratches and marks as shown. G-. $75
D832. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case repaired at spine. VG. $125
D855. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a painting of a woman. Original seals were replaced, housed in a full leather case. VG. $225
D856. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man with chemical bottles on the table by his side. Maybe a pharmacist, a scientist, a chemist? Resealed, housed in a full, poorly repaired leather case. G. $850
D859. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated child holding a daguerreotype case which looks like a half-plate case. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $125
D868. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an affectionate pose of mother and child. Old reseal in place, housed in a half leather case. VG. $75
D884. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of a folk art painting of a gentleman in profile. Resealed, remnants of original seal retained behind image. Housed in a full, split leather case (“The Arts,” Rinhart and Nolan 32). $325
D888. French tinted post mortem daguerreotype in frame. The child is dressed in fine clothes and laid out on a bench for visitors to see. The plate measures 4″ x 4.75″ matted to 5″ x 5.875.” The frame is 7.75″ x 8.5.” VG. $1850
Case127. Sixth-plate thermoplastic case (Berg 1-104, Calmady Children). Daguerreotype of handsome gentleman within. Image is resealed. VG. $275
D891. Sixth-plate post-mortem daguerreotype of child laid out in coffin. Some wipes around top not where it counts. Resealed, housed in a wallet-like brown velvet case with a couple of tears on cover flap. Clasp works. G. $650
D892. Mascher’s Improved Stereoscope, Phila. Quarter-plate case. Image of a gentleman with cane. He is identified inside case as Charles Kaufman, Danell? January 29 1837 or 1857. So this date could be his birth date (1837) or the date the image was taken (1857). Looks like an old reseal. VG. $950
D898. Quarter-plate tinted daguerreotype of a young boy, his hat on the table by his side. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $250
D910. Whitehurst. Quarter-plate Mascher stereoscopic daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, housed in a full Mascher case. Craig indicates that Whitehurst established “galleries in various cities, including Richmond, Petersburg and Lynchburg, Va.; Louisville, KY; Baltimore, Md; Washington, DC; NYC; Weldon and Wilmington, NC.” VG. $850
D928. Double sixth-plate Union case (Berg 1-14, Mother Embracing Child 2) with two daguerreotypes by Anson, NY. One is tinted. Both images were resealed by Ken Appollo in the early 1990’s. there is one chip on the rim of the case, a few nicks, strong hinges, clicks shut. G. $250
The following group of images (D947-D952, Amb306-Amb307, & PPTT130) was found in an antique shop in Rockland County, NY in January 2020. The young woman who purchased these indicated that the material had just come into the store and the proprietor brought them out from under the counter. The box contained more images but the purchaser, not having more than a certain amount of cash, and not being particularly familiar with cased images, simply picked out the top 9 images which equaled the amount of money she had on her. Unfortunately by the time these images came to me, in February 2021, the antique shop owner had no recollection of what happened to the other images.
Please Note: The terminology used in the quotes below are from the respective sources and are not my preferred choice of words.
From Wikipedia:
“Levi Strong Backus (1803–1868 or 1869) was the first deaf editor in America, and likely the world. He ran a newspaper called the Radii. Levi Strong Backus was born in Hebron, Connecticut. He was named after his grandfather, Levi Strong. In winter of 1836, Backus started a newspaper called the Radii which he ran for 33 years. Backus seems to have tried to raise awareness of his paper in 1837, as records show he sent copies to newspapers in Alabama and Michigan. The first issue, published in 1837, describes the oppression of deaf people and Backus argues “many persons of his class are deaf and dumb only in name” and that sign will become the universal mode of communication. The masthead of the Radii was a fingerspelt version of the title. In 1838 and 1839, he “petitioned the State Legislature for funding to distribute his paper free of charge to all deaf persons in the state.” The press, in 1840, burnt down so Backus started again in Fort Plain and renamed it Montgomery County Phoenix but was known as Radii and Phoenix. In 1844, he once again applied to the Legislature for subsidy to send out the paper to deaf people in New York. In his application, he says he “verily believes that he is the first and only deaf mute editor in the world…” The success of Backus led to deaf institutes beginning their own papers, known as the Little Paper Family, the first being in 1847. Around 1870, Backus sold Radii to Kenry C. Rider [discrepancy here as Backus was not alive in 1870 to sell the paper!] who renamed it the Deaf-Mute’s Journal in 1872.
Backus began attending Hartford Academy on April 27, 1817 and was the ninth student to attend. He left school in 1826 and in 1830, began teaching at the Central Asylum School for the Deaf and Dumb just outside Canajoharie, New York. The school closed in 1836 and Levi made sure his 33 students were transferred to the New York Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb. Backus wed Anna Raymond Ormsby (1809–1886), a former student, on January 4, 1829. Together, they had two kids, Bethiah Anna Octa Backus (Jul 19, 1830 – Sep 13, 1830) and Levi Nathaniel Backus (1834–1848). After the fire in 1840 that burnt down his press, Backus, Ormsby and their child stayed in the United States Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Backus asked for donations from the public to start over. Backus later became a book publisher, printing one book on grammar (1858) and another of poetry (1861). He died at age 65 in Montgomery, New York, in 1868.”
From “The history of the descendants of Elder John Strong, of Northampton, Mass.,” p. 41:
“Levi Strong Backus b. June 23, deaf and dumb, a teacher of mutes at Canajoharie, N. Y., for 6 years (1830-6), having 33 private pupils which he transferred in 1836 to the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb in New York City. He founded then a weekly newspaper for the deaf and dumb, of which he was both proprietor and editor — the N. Y. Radii, which he conducted for 33 years (1836-69) until his death, May 17, 1869, aged 65, at Montgomery, N. Y. He m. Jan. 4, 1829, Anna Raymond Ormsby, b. Sept. 8, 1809 (dau. of Daniel Ormsby and Hannah Raymond), a deaf mute, and once one of his pupils. She resides (1870) at Sprout Brook near Cherry Valley, N. Y.”
This group consisted of 9 cased images: 5 are sixth-plate daguerreotypes; 1 is a ninth-plate daguerreotype; 2 are sixth-plate ambrotypes; & 1 is a quarter-plate tintype. I have removed the images that were sold, except for the image of Levi Backus.
D947. Sixth-plate daguerreotype identified by original slip on velvet mat as “Levi S. Backus-Husband of Anna Ormsby Backus. Both deaf mutes.” Image had its original seals which were broken so as to clean the glass. Image was then resealed. Housed in a full leather case by Wm. Shew, Boston. This daguerreotype is now in the Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.
D948. Sixth-plate daguerreotype identified by original slip on velvet mat as “Mercy Ormsby Simmons Born Apr. 6, 1794-Grand mother of the Wright children.” Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $200
D952. Ninth-plate daguerreotype identified by original slip on velvet mat as “Susan Simmons, Sister of Cornelius Simmons.” Image has its original seals and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $150
Amb306. Sixth-plate ambrotype identified by original slip on velvet mat as “Christiana Eighnry, born January 24, 1781, wife of Robert Martin, born June 18, 1775, married June 12, 1797. Parents of George Alanson Martin, grandfather of A.J. McWain, and parents of Emaline Martin Harmon, mother of Emma C. and Carrie M. Harmon. This portrait presented to A.J. McWain on June 25, 1918. Emaline Martin Harmon the wife of Wm. B. Harmon.” Housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $200
Amb307. Sixth-plate ambrotype identified by slip of paper as “William B. Harmon, father of Emma and Carrie.” He is holding a carpenter’s square. Housed in a full leather case. VG. $250
[End of Levi Strong Backus Group of Images.]
D953. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with his dog. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $650
D954. J. Gurney, NY. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman in three-quarter post. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $225
D960. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a calm, pensive woman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. E. $250
D961. Ninth-plate daguerreotype identified by note in back of case as “My Father, Chepachet Village. Edward W. Garfield, Gloucester R.I. Sheriff and Tax Collector for years. Mrs. Lizzie Garfield Moore. Agawan, Mass.” The image has its original seals, is double matted and housed in a half leather case. G. $75
D964. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with a chin beard. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $95
D975. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes in a fine flip case. Both images are resealed. VG. $150
D982. Ninth-plate framed daguerreotype of a gentleman. Frame measures 12.5″ x 10.5.” Hook on top for hanging. This image is from the collection of Gerald Kornblau and was obtained at an auction of his estate material at Stair Galleries in Hudson, NY in 2012. Gerald Kornblau was a pioneer dealer in American folk art. He was born in NYC on August 12, 1928 and died on July 24, 2011. VG. $200
D984. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a seated gentleman with an open book on his lap. He holds a pen or pencil in one hand over a piece of paper. There is a pile of books on the table by his side. The open book, the paper, and his shirt show a fine solarization. Image is resealed and housed in a full leather case. VG. $650
D987. Larger than quarter-plate daguerreotype (3.75″ x 4.25″) of a seated man in uniform. Mike Novak, historian and collector of fireman images, believes that this image shows a fireman from northern MA, ME, or NH, who have similar outfits. The mat on the image is German made, occasionally used in the US, according to Sean Nolan. Such mats have been used by Brady in NY. Image is resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $1500
D1001. Sixth-plate post-mortem daguerreotype of a mother holding her infant. The look on her face tells us the child is deceased. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $300
D1005. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a heavy-set woman. In back of case is written “Found in Fayetteville, Georgia.” Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $100
D1008. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother and son. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $50
D1020. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of mother and daughter. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $100
D1026. Sixth-plate tinted daguerreotype of attractive young woman. Her arm rests on the table by her side on which is a pile of books. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. G. $85
D1027. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. His hand rests on the tinted tablecloth by his side and his other hand hold a book in a vertical position. Resealed, housed in glass, mat, and preserver, no case. VG. $125
D1041. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young girl with necklace and bracelets. Image has an old reseal and is housed in a half leather case. Vg. $95
D1050. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman with her dog on the table by her side. What I liked about this image is that usually with pet images there is contact with the animal or obvious awareness of the pet on the part of the sitter but this woman is calmly removed and the interesting lighting makes it sort of a mysterious-looking image. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $695
D1051. Half-plate daguerreotype by Fry & Minnis, Sunbeam Daguerreotype Gallery of bearded gentleman. This firm is not listed in Craig but the “Minnis” is likely George W. Minnis who was a daguerreian principally in Petersburg, Va., 1847-1860. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $850
D1052. Sixth-plate framed daguerreotype of a gentleman with wooden crutch. Frame measures 5.75″ square. G. $400
D1053. Sixth-plate tinted daguerreotype of an attractive woman of color, possibly Creole, possibly mixed race. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. (7650) VG. $1500
D1056. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a rugged-looking gent dressed for cold weather. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. G. $1250
D1063. Derussy, Professeur, Paris. Daguerreotype image opening measures 6″ x 4.25.” Full matted image is 8.5″ x 6.5.” Signed in bottom right corner of mat. Fine label on verso. E. $2500
D1065. J. Gurney, NY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking woman. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $300
D1066. William Stroud, Norristown, Pa. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of woman in profile. According to Craig, Stroud (1812-1889) was “recorded as a Daguerreian in Norristown, Pa., 1854-1855, and later.” The image is resealed, and in fine condition. Stroud’s imprint is on the velvet mat. The 3 images above show the daguerreotype in mat only, then resealed in glass, then in the case. VG. $425
D1067. Cooley, Springfield, Ma. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young gentleman. Original seals or old reseal, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $375
D1068. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a reader with open book with print showing in his lap. Image was resealed in 1988 by Dennis Waters. Housed in a full leather case. VG. $250
D1069. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of intense-looking father with his child. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $275
D1070. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of woman in “magic” oval framing. Resealed, housed in a full, split MOP case. VG. $350
D1071. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a beautiful young woman. Resealed, housed in a Jenny Lind case. Image is VG, case just G. $400
D1072. Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes. Left image shows a mother with son; right image shows the father with two sons, one the same as the son with the mother. Both images have been resealed. Housed in a full thermoplastic case (Berg 1-90, Beehive 1, Farm Motif). VG. $400
D1073. J.H. Thompkins, Buffalo, NY. Quarter-plate Mascher daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, full Mascher case with intact viewing apparatus. VG. $875
D1076. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $45
D1079. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of mother and child. Resealed, full leather case. E. $250
D1080. Sixth-plate tinted daguerreotype of mother with two children. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $300
D1086. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young man holding a small book. Decorative, handmade mat. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $325
D1087. Sixth-plate tinted daguerreotype of brother and sister. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $150
D1088. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of attractive young woman. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $250
D1089. Sixth-plate daguerreotype identified on slip of paper behind image as “David F. Pobrison? of Hartford when young-(My grandfather MRh).” The image was resealed by Dennis Waters on 8/11/2012 and his notes on the seal indicate that the Mat is Not original but correct for date, client wanted to see the books.” Housed in a full leather case. VG. $350
D1090. McClees & Germon, Philadelphia. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $295
D1091. Phipps, Artist, Lexington, KY. Quater-plate daguerreotype of two women. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $750
D1094. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a girl, arm on books on the table. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. G. $100
D1095. McClees & Germon, Philadelphia. Fine half-plate daguerreotype in frame of a gentleman. Frame measures 9″ x 8.” VG. $675
D1098. Eastman, [Walter B.]. Daguerreian in Boston 1847-1860. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of mother and son. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $275
D1099. Ives, [Loyal Moss or Moses], Boston. While there are several “Ives'” listed in Craig, the Boston style case as well as the fact that Loyal Ives was a portrait painter leads me to believe this image is by him. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a beautiful painting. Two of the slats at bottom on the case have been replaced. Resealed, housed in a full, push-button case. E. $750
D1100. C.D. Fredricks, NY. Half-plate daguerreotype of father and son. Resealed, housed in a full leather, push-button case. E. $750
D1102. J.H. Whitehurst. Galleries in many locations listed on velvet mat so we don’t know where this image was made. Half-plate daguerreotype of gentleman. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $750
D1103. Brady’s Gallery, 359 Broadway, NY. Half-plate daguerreotype of father and son. Resealed, housed in a full, nearly split leather case. VG. $975
D1174. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man with a whip. His cheeks have light tinting as do his cravat and ring. On the right there is a slight plate bend probably from when the plate was clamped and polished. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. $375
D1176. European, almost surely French, framed daguerreotype of a gentleman with high hair and a medal. The frame measures 13.5″ x 12,” and the image opening is 5.75″ x 4.25.” The frame is made of pressed metal and is gold in color. VG. $750
D1178. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of gentleman in top hat smoking a cigar. Scratched on the back of the plate is “John Huggins, Liverpool, Pa.” This would be John Huggins (1810-1857) the son of John Huggins (1774-1824) and wife Catherine Stailey Huggins (1779-1819), the founders of Liverpool, Pa. He is buried in the Liverpool Union Cemetery. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $650
D1179. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an affectionate pose of father and son. Image has its original seal and is housed in a half leather case. VG. $275
D1180. J. Gurney, 349 Broadway, NY. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a mother and child, artistically posed. Image was resealed in 2001 by Dennis Waters. VG. $600
D1181. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman before an attractive backdrop. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $250
D1184. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman in bonnet. Resealed, housed in a full, push button leather case. VG. $325
D1185. Quarter-plate tinted daguerreotype of a child standing on a chair, a large hat on the table by the side. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $450
D1186. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of three people. The standing woman tilts her head and has her hand to it. Interesting pose. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $375
D1187. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a couple in a flip top leather case. Resealed. VG. $250
D1188. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman in high top hat clutching an umbrella in his hand. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $250
D1190. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of a young bearded character in a great hat. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $225
D1192. Group of 3 images of the same family. The first one is a quarter-plate daguerreotype by “Collins, 3d & Chestnut,” [Philadelphia]. This would be Thomas or David Collins. It is resealed and housed in a full leather case. The second image is a half-plate daguerreotype of the family, resealed and housed in a full leather case. There is a mat abrasion at top and a scratch down by the father’s knee coming in from the left of the image. The third image is a sixth-plate and could be described as a partially hidden father. This image is resealed and housed in a half leather case. VG. $1200
D1197. [Southworth & Hawes]. Full-plate daguerreotype (8.5″ x 6.5″) of Judge Andrew Salter Woods 96/2/03-6/20/63) in thermoplastic wall frame measuring 15.5″ x 13.5.” This image came from the collection of Jack Naylor who acquired it from Harry I. Gross. Judge Woods went to Dartmouth College and began to practice law in 1828. He served as Chief Justice of the NH Supreme Court but upon re-organization of the court resigned a year later and resumed private practice. As it is difficult to photograph, I have posted several images above to try to give the best view as possible. There are light wipes and scratches on the image. This image sold as Lot 181 in the auction of the Jack Naylor Collection at Guernsey’s Auction on Oct. 20, 2007. G. $2500
D1200. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full, split leather case. G. $65
D1201. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of gentleman with his arm over the back of his chair. Resealed, housed in a full leather case, weak at spine. The visible scratch is on the glass, not the image. G. $75
D1204. Oval thermoplastic framed daguerreotype, image opening is 3″ x 2.25″ and frame is 8″ x 7.” With hook for hanging in place. (5585) VG. $250
D1205. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman with original seals. Housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $75
D1206. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with original seals. Housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $95
D1207. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a family of three. Resealed, housed in a full leather case nearly split at spine with detached, but present, top slat. G. $65
D1208. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman wearing glasses. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $75
D1209. Sixth-plate vignetted daguerreotype of a woman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. I would have liked to replace the mat but I did not have one of the same design. G. $75
D1210. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded gentleman. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $75
D1211. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young man. Original seals, housed in a full, split leather case. G. $75
D1212. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two children identified as Hannah Whalen and Lindsay Poole. Original seals, housed in a full, split leather case. VG. $125
D1213. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with a chin beard. Resealed, new glass, housed in a half leather case. VG. $85
D1214. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young man. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $75
D1215. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Daniel W. Baldwin, Grandfather Baldwin. Original seals, housed in a full leather case. VG. $125
D1216. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded gentleman. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $100
D1217. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother and child. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. G. $75
D1218. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a couple. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $65
D1219. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with a chin beard. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. In the inside of the case is pasted some newsprint from July 16, 1850. VG. $85
D1222. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother and child. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $75
D1223. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two young women, likely sisters. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $65
D1224. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $75
D1229. Tinted sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman in engaging outfit with a sprig of flowers in her hand. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $75
D1239. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man in vest with cigar in jaunty pose. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $450
D1240. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of two buddies. One man has his arm around the other who holds the hand at his shoulder. The original seals were replaced. Housed in a full leather case weak at spine. VG. $800
D1242. Ninth-plate “Beard Patentee” daguerreotype. There were a number of such ‘patentees’ in the early 1840’s so the photographer of this image is unknown. On the back of the gilt brass image package is “T. Wharton, No. 791. 24 August 1841,” which is the information indicating that the case design and patent is by Thomas Wharton on that date. All of the daguerreotypes made after August 1841 throughout Beard’s commercial empire appear in these Wharton gilt brass (sometimes copper) pinchbeck cases, or pans stamped with the oval design. The case is intact but the cover of the case and the bottom of the case rails are separated at top when opened. G. $450
D1244. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, housed in a full, split push button leather case. Original seal retained behind the image. VG. $100
D1247. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of nicely-posed three person family. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $475
D1258. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman seated before either an outdoor or studio scene of trees and branches. Resealed, housed in a fill leather case. VG. $500
D1259. [George H. Johnson, attrib.] Fine half-plate daguerreotype of five tough-looking gentlemen who may very well be miners. The man at left in the rear wears a fine embroidered jacket. The image is housed in a half Washington Monument leather case which was preferred by George H. Johnson, who arrived in California in 1849 and established the Pioneer Daguerreian Gallery at Sacramento which was destroyed by fire in 1852. He then moved on and operated in San Francisco. It is very likely that this image is by Johnson. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $6000
D1260. Mascher Stereo-daguerreotype of a young woman. Image has its original seals. Case and viewer is in good condition. G. $600
D1261. J. Gurney, 349 Broadway, New York. Fine half-plate tinted daguerreotype of two girls, each holding a figurine. Image has been resealed and is housed in a full leather case. Gurney operated at this address subsequent to June 1852. VG. $1500
D1263. Quarter-plate outdoor daguerreotype of a large group of people. I count around 25 people. Note the girl seated at front left who just reads her book. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full, split leather case. G. $1500
D1267. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man holding a clay pipe and top hat. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $150
D1274. Anson, NY. Half-plate daguerreotype of a bearded gentleman. Image has been resealed and is housed in a full, split leather case with Anson’s imprint on the cushion. VG. $650
D1275. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of a bearded gentleman. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $275
D1276. Fine quarter-plate daguerreotype of a beautiful woman. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full leather case. VG. $650
D1278. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype by Jesse L. Judd, Litchfield, Conn. Written in the back of the case is ” Saturday 2nd Dec. 1854. 9 yrs. Litchfield.” Everything but the sitter’s name, as it was obvious to the family at the time. VG. $65
D1281. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of a violin player in occupational outfit and cap. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $750
D1283. Sixth-plate occupational daguerreotype of a surveyor holding an instrument and a top hat. Written on seal: “Resealed 3-27-89 KA” (Ken Appollo). Also written in back of case: “case & preserver not original to image.” Resealed in 1989, housed in a full leather case. VG. $1200
D1284. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of a family of six. Resealed, new glass, housed in a full leather case. VG. $375
D1285. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of what look like two sisters. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $325
D1287. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman with his glasses up on his head. Plate is clean, there are some scratches on the glass. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $50
D1288. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $50
D1290. Quarter-plate tinted daguerreotype of a couple. She appears to be holding a cdv album, maybe a book and he holds a book. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $150