American Union Thermoplastic Daguerreotype Case

Selection of five American molded thermoplastic gutta percha daguerreotype Union cases, some with images, 1850s, comprising a case with scrolled cartouche and gilded and velvet fitted interior, a rect

North America, United States, ca. mid 19th century CE. A lovely ensemble of three antique daguerreotype photographs in leather Union cases. The first photo features an older woman with a somber expres

Porter, Vivian F. ( American, 1880-1982) miniature painting of a sailing ship, signed lower right, in a Union Daguerreotype case, painting measuring 4 by 3 inches.

Antique 19th C Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case. Daguerreotype case front and back panels with scene of American Eagle / flag and inscription Union Forever. Inside marked Littlefield, Parsons & Co. M

Lot of assorted daguerreotype photographs and thermoplastic union cases, etc. Condition: some show more age than others, some cases missing front or back, some complete, some missing photos, etc. see

Handsome man looks ambitious. Shoulders at an angle, but looks right at us. Housed in thermoplastic Union case. NO RESERVE

Black gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case with multiple sprays of vining flowers on front and back sides surrounding a large basket of flowers on tabletop - 4-section interior, one with paper la

1. Scarce Littlefield, Parsons & Co. union thermoplastic case having interior with four sixth plate daguerreotype gilt architectural frames; exterior of case decorated with a woman, child and dog on o

**Originally Listed At $200** United States, ca. mid 19th century CE. A nice ensemble of antique photographs - 2 daguerreotypes and 2 ambrotypes - two in leather Union Cases, one in a thermoplastic Un

Daguerreotype of an unidentified Union Soldier. Inside of a Union/thermoplastic case with the velvet on one side. In very good condition. Case measures approx. 3" tall x 2 1/2" wide. All invoices must

United States, antique daguerreotype in scarce "Wreath of Grapes" thermoplastic Union Case, manufactured by A.P. Critchlow and Company, Florence, Massachusetts, ca. 1853 to 1857. Antique ambrotype in

Antique 19th C Civil War Style Daguerreotype Case. Daguerreotype case front and back panels with scenes of American Eagle / flag and inscription LAW and flowers. Measures 3.75 x 3.25 inches.

This box frame, or "union case," as they were called, is an amazing example of one of the many ways gutta-percha, an early thermoplastic made from tree sap imported from Malay in the 19th century, was

The case by Samuel Peck & Co., New Haven, Connecticut, Circa 1855. The brown thermoplastic covers molded with a profile portrait roundel of George Washington, surrounded by "FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEA

4 thermoplastic cases and 1 oval velvet case. Includes a rare relievo daguerreotype with purple background.We'd only seen relievo ambrotypes up to now. Relievo ambrotypes are where everything but the

ASSORTED CASED IMAGES, LOT OF NINE, daguerreotype, ambrotype, and tintype, housed in six cases, three being thermoplastic. One ninth-plate tintype image depicting a young African American boy. 1850-18

The case by the Scovill Manufacturing Co., Waterbury, Connecticut, Circa 1860. The brown thermoplastic covers each molded with a military trophy comprised of a pair of crossed cannon barrels flanked b

Twentieth century. "The Daguerreotype in America", 3rd edition by Newhall, "American Daguerreian Art" by Rinhart, "...Photographic Cases and Wall Frames" by Berg and "Union Cases" by Krainik with Walv

Circa 1860, by Littlefield, Parsons and Co. Having federal detail at front and back. Good overall condition. H3 3/4" W3 3/8" Sold from the collection of a Charlotte, North Carolina lady.

ninth plate ambrotype, ninth plate tintype, sixteenth plate tintype, each in decorative Union thermoplastic case - Provenance: A Virginia Collector

Empty case with images of fireman on front and back of brown 6th plate gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, both front and back exterior of case decorated with fully dressed fireman holding bull

Half plate ambrotype portrait of a seated gentleman posed with his top hat on pedestal, cased in brown 6 1/4" x 5 1/4" gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, both front and back of case decorated

19th century gentleman's ambro type image (faded) in a perfect "like new" brown 5" x 4" gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, gilded liner with US Federal shields at each corner, both front and b

Lot of 3 gutta percha / union / thermoplastic cases with picture frame molding borders - small case with flying angel carrying baby in her arms, interior with image of young man, 3 x 2 1/2", good cond