Lot 233
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate ambrotype featuring a jewelry salesman displaying his wares. 
Estimate
$300 - $500

Sold for $1,000

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate ambrotype featuring a jewelry salesman displaying his wares. 

Sixth plate seated portrait of a whimsically dressed man wearing a hat, large necktie, and patterned pants, holding a tray of gold-highlighted jewelry on his lap. (Tarnishing to edges, spotting to plate, some areas of emulsion wear; unsealed.) Housed in a full book-style case (surface wear, loss). Subject sits next to an opened case full of more gold-highlighted jewelry, including pairs of earrings. 

Condition Report

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