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Sisters with Swords Ambrotype

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Two beautifully well-dressed sisters holding crossing swords during Civil War era. 3" x 3.5". Gold leaf frame case. Very good condition. Resolution good to fair. Est. $500-800 Ship: $15 There is a wonderful selection of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Tintypes and photos in this sale. Most of the items came to us from one consignor. The consignor had hired an expert to appraise the collection. As our specialty is really 20th c. self-taught art, and not photography, we used the descriptions determined by the consignors appraiser in our catalog. We have received numereous emails regarding our descriptions and advice about correcting original mistakes from ebay bidders which we truly appreciate. Based on this advice we have revised many of the descriptions. This item was originally described as a daguerreotype. After revisiting the piece, we believe that it is really an ambrotype. It is not mirrored as a daguerreotype would be. It is reflective like glass, and not attracted to a magnet.

Very good condition. Resolution good to fair.

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