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) $375
D85. Root’s Gallery, Philadelphia. Half-plate daguerreotype of woman with her two children. Child on her right is holding a hoop. Image has been resealed, glass has not been replaced. Slip of paper with image reads “Grandmother Beute? with father on her left & Uncle Harry on her right he holding a hoop. Elsie Beute.” Housed in a full, split leather case with top slat on case bottom missing. Root’s imprint on red velvet of front of case. Front of leather case shows an eagle. $875
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
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. $375
D105. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of serious looking young boy. Cheeks tinted. Tarnish ring, resealed, new cover glass. Housed in half leather case. $150
D127. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a large impressive home with columned entranceway. Resealed, housed in full leather case. VG. $650
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
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-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
D408. James P. 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. James P. Weston was active as a daguerreian in NYC 1842-1857. VG. $650
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
D495. Half-plate daguerreotype of a middle-aged couple. The man almost has a smile. Original seals, housed in a split, full leather case with right and bottom slats of the cover missing. VG. $475
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 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
D584. Daguerreotype approximately 4″ x 3″ in passe partout measuring 6″ x 5.” The young man is holding a book and there is a white top hat on the table by his side. There is some staining at the right of the image. Hook at top for hanging. G. $200
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
D614. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of woman with large, dark eyes posed before a dark, devastated backdrop. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $200
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
D636. Daguerreian Cane. Image measures 1″ in diameter, cane measures 36.” VG. $2000
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
D664. Half-plate daguerreotype of woman. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. G. $425
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
D715. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of 12 people, 6 men, 6 women. Resealed, housed in a full leather case nearly split at spine. VG. $650
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
D742. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother and child. Housed in a thermoplastic case (Berg 2-28, Wreath of Grapes). Image is resealed. Case has a crack line on one side but is firm. G. $100
D748. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of elderly woman. Image has old reseal and is housed in a full leather case, weak at the spine. G. $85
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. $750
D775. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of gentleman with a surveyor’s Vernier Compass. Image has been resealed and is housed in a full leather case. VG. (7953) $1500
D777. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of an affectionate scene of father and son. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. (6332) $750
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
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 show as the second image above. There are scratches and marks as shown. G-. $75
D813. Half-plate outdoor daguerreotype. Image is of a white house with white fence, barns, horse and buggy, and a man standing in front of the house. There are some scratches and wipes but still quite an image in the hand. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G-. $1250
D832. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of young woman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case repaired at spine. VG. $125
D836. Sixth-plate occupational daguerreotype of bearded workman in interesting hat and apron with hammer and chisel. Resealed in 2006 by Dennis Waters. Housed in a full leather case. (8322) VG. $2750
D848. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a workman with large straw hat, a whisk brush in his hand, a hammer on the table by his side. Resealed, housed in a half leather case that has loose slats. Some wipes at bottom of image o/w VG. $1750
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. $95
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
D897. Oval daguerreotype 2″ x 1.5.” Housed in a full, pebbled, black leather case. VG. $225
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
D903. Quarter-plate outdoor daguerreotype of 5 women and 3 men in a row in front of a large home. There are some wipes and light scratches but image views well. In the case is written “Mr. F. Green, Angus Vill sch co. NY.” Resealed, housed in a full leather case. G. $1000
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
D921. N.W. Bruce, Lockport, NY. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of father and child. Bruce operated from 1850-1861. Original seals, housed in a full leather case. VG. $150
Case34. A.P. Critchlow & Co., Manufacturers of Daguerreotype Cases. A.P.C. & Co. are the Original Inventors of the Composition for the Union Case. Quarter-plate thermoplastic case Roger de Coverly and the Gypsies Fortune 1 (Berg 1-37). Case is in fine condition, tight and strong, without nicks or cracks except is missing velvet pad. There is an excellent and clean daguerreotype housed in the case, resealed. This image was purchased from photographer David Armstrong in Brooklyn, NY, Jan. ’09. VG+ $250
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
D942. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of gentleman with a chin beard. Resealed, housed in a full, split, leather case. VG. $95
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
D949. Sixth-plate daguerreotype identified by original slip on velvet mat as “Susanah Briggs Simmons, Mother of Cornelius Simmons, Great Grandmother of the Wrights-b. 1765-d. 1859, age 94 yrs.” Resealed. Plate has red wax backing. VG. $200
D951. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two young women, unidentified. The younger one is holding a small book or a case. The image has an old reseal and is 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. $750
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
D979. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two friends. Image had its partial original seals which I replaced and the glass was cleaned and reused. The tarnish ring remains and the image has not been cleaned. Removing the image from the case I found the following writing behind the image: “Neley, Demuns. Annie Nelson & Rebecca A. Denums likeness taken on All Fools Day/56 first of April. It was taken by Mr. & Mrs. Shaw and a serious time we had of it resot? about fifty times a …..?” Looking in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, while he writes of quite a few “Shaws” there is no mention of a “Mr. & Mrs. Shaw” to help identify the maker of this image. Resealed, housed in a full, split, flaking leather case. G. $95
D981. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Image has been resealed and is housed in a full, nearly split leather case. VG. $125
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
D991. Ninth-plate tinted daguerreotype of an African-American woman identified as Mariella Williams, Salisbury, Ct. Original seals, housed in a full leather case. There are some brown spots and marks on the image as shown. G-. $2500
D996. Quarter-plate daguerreotype of a musical group. The woman at left holds a keyed instrument, the man next to her holds open a musical score, the woman to his right is holding a small horn of sorts as well as a book. Image is resealed and housed in a half leather case. VG. $275
D999. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a girl with a dog. Behind the image is a slip of paper that was attached to the original old seals which reads “put some eyes in the dog make the jewelry as in the small one.” This is probably referring to another image, maybe a ninth-plate made at the same time. It does not appear that these instructions were carried out on this image. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $350
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
D1002. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young woman with an intriguing look holding a small book. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. VG. $85
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. $85
D1012. Ninth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Image has its original seals and is housed in a full, split leather case. G. $45
D1020. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of mother and daughter. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $100
D1021. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a woman holding her sleeping infant. Note behind image indicates that it was “bought 12-29-99 from Thomas Hersh, Newfane, VT.” Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. G. $65
D1024. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a brother and sister. Guess who looks grumpy. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. G. $75
D1025. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of two men, one very young, identified by writing in case behind the image as “Wm. Horton, John H. Smith.” The original blue paper seal was replaced and retained behind the image. Housed in a full leather case, nearly split at spine. 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
D1032. Fine sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother and daughter. Resealed, housed in a half leather case from Shew, Boston, with bottom slat missing. VG. $95
D1036. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of affectionately posed mother and daughter. There are some wipe lines at top and bottom but fortunately not on the main subjects. An engaging image. Resealed, housed in a full, split leather case. G. $150
D1040. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of 3 sisters. Great expressions on the kids. Tape attached to outside of case may give names but it is not readable. Resealed, housed in a half leather case. G. $150
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
D1060. A VICTORIAN CONNECTICUT ROMANCE. This is a unique collection of 2 quarter-plate daguerreotypes, love poems, Valentines, a letter and the journal of A.F. Abbot from Aug. 1, 1851 through Oct. 13, 1853, documenting the courtship and marriage of Anson Fletcher Abbot (1830-1907) and Nancy Merriman Abbott, of Watertown, Connecticut. All items date from the late 1840’s and early 1850’s, including:
3 commercial Valentine cards, one with sachet, and one with an attached mirror.
2 hand-written love poems
1 letter in a hand-decorated envelope
2 ¼ plate daguerreotypes, depicting the couple likely on their wedding day, and some years later, with their daughter Mary. There is a big smile on Anson’s face in this later daguerreotype. Both images have been resealed.
In his journal, which is hundreds of pages, Anson indicates that he went to sit for a daguerreotype on his wedding day, Sept. 28, 1852.
This type of intact grouping is rarely available. G. $1000
D1061. Stereoscopic daguerreotype of a bust of George Washington. G. $500
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
D1074. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. G. $35
D1075. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case missing the velvet pad. VG. $40
D1076. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype of a woman. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $45
D1077. Sixteenth-plate daguerreotype of a woman identified in back of case as Frances Caroline Collins. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $50
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
D1084. Fontayne & Porter’s Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio. Half-plage daguerreotype of a couple. Looks like the woman is holding a beaded purse. Resealed, housed in a full leather case. VG. $450