MINIATURE DAGUERREOTYPE; UNION CASE

Description

A daguerreotype of a bearded gentleman inside a miniature Union case, mid-19th century. When closed the case measures approximately 2" H x 2" W x 0.5" D.

Condition

The velvet lining has some wear to it.

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MINIATURE DAGUERREOTYPE; UNION CASE

Lot 0098

Estimate $100-$200Sep 9, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT

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VICTORIAN & CHRISTMAS: DAY 1

Sep 9, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT

Aurora, OR, United States

DAGUERREOTYPE OF SUITED YOUNG MAN: A daguerreotype of a suited young man in a leather 1/6th plate case featuring drooping fuchsias, circa 1850s. The case measures 4" H x 3" W x 0.5" D.

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PURPLE VELVET DAGUERREOTYPE: A daguerreotype featuring a man's portrait in a leather 1/9th plate case, circa 1840-1850s. Case measures approximately 3" H x 2.5" W x 0.5" D when closed.

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HALF-CASED DAGUERREOTYPE OF VICTORIAN-ERA WOMAN: A daguerreotype photograph of a woman wearing Victorian era attire, held in half of a photograph case; mid-19th century. The photograph measures approximately 3.5" H x 3" W x 0.5" D.

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PAIR OF GEM PHOTO ALBUMS; SALT LAKE CITY: This lot consists of two gem photo albums with photography being shot in Salt Lake City, circa 1860-1870s: One album has a blue cross with gold accents on the front containing 66 tintypes and and the

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DAGUERREOTYPE IN BLACK LEATHER 1/4 BOOK PHOTOGRAPH CASE W/ MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY: A daguerreotype photograph of a mother and daughter held in a 1/4th plate black leather book photograph case with mother of pearl inlays and a red velvet interior lining, circa 1850s. The photograph

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SCOVELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY AMBROTYPE CASE: A Scovell Manufacturing Company (Waterbury, CT) 1/4th plate ambrotype case No. 208 featuring a floral design along with a round depression for a circular photo, circa 1861. Case measures

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GENERAL SHERMAN CARTE-DE-VISITE PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of General Sherman, circa 1864. Mat board frame measures approximately 7" H x 5" W x 0.5" D, while the photo measures approximately 3.5" H x 2" W x 0.5" D.

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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE HENRY THOMAS CARTE-DE-VISITE PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of General George Henry Thomas, circa 1864. Mat board frame measures approximately 7" H x 5" W x 0.5" D, while the photo measures approximately 3.5" H x 2" W x 0.5"

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REGENCY MINIATURE PORTRAIT SILHOUTTE: A hand-drawn miniature portrait silhouette of a 19th century woman in a gold-toned oval frame. The frame measures approximately 6.5" H x 5" W x 0.5" D.

4 days LeftREGENCY MINIATURE PORTRAIT SILHOUTTE

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TRIO OF MALE AMBROTYPES: This lot includes three ambrotypes of men, circa 1850s: young boy in a 1/9th plate plastic daguerreotype case, seated man ambrotype in a 1/9th plate leather case, and a seated bearded man in a 1/9th

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AMBROTYPE OF TWO MEN IN A ROW BOAT; VICTORIAN STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY: An example of Victorian studio photography showing two men in a row boat in both tintype and ambrotype versions in a 1/6th plate black leather case, circa 1850s. The case measures approximately 3.5"

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AMBROTYPE TRIO DEPICTING WOMAN: This lot includes three ambrotypes depicting women, circa 1850s: 1/6th plate of a woman's face in sepia colors in a leather case with floral designs, 1/9th plate of a woman holding a bouquet of

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DAGUERREOTYPE PAINTING OF A MAN: A daguerreotype painting of a clean shaven man in a 1/6th plate leather case. When closed it measures approximately 4" H x 3" W x 0.5" D.

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DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN: A 1/6 plate daguerreotype of a woman dressed in black, mid-19th century. The outside case design is centered around a lyre and still has its original bindings. Case measures approximately 4" H x

4 days LeftDAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN

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TINTYPE OF A MAN IN ARMCHAIR: This tintype is of a man seated in an armchair c. 1850s. The case is 1/4 plate size made of velvet with a white silk liner c. 1854. This case measures approx. 5" H x 4" W x 1" D when closed.

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MOTHER OF PEARL DAGUERREOTYPE; MOTHER AND DAUGHTER: A daguerreotype of a mother and daughter in a wooden 1/6th plate case with a hand-painted cover featuring mother of pearl accents, circa 1850s. On the back of the photograph is written "Peoria,

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MOTHER OF PEARL DAGUERREOTYPE OF A BEARDED MAN: A daguerreotype of a bearded man wearing a bowtie in a 1/6th plate case with a mother of pearl front bordered by paper mache, circa 1850s. The case measures approximately 4" H x 3.5" W x 1" D when

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DAGUERREOTYPE OF A LITERATE COUPLE WITH THEIR BOOKS: This daguerreotype is of a man and woman with their books (likely religious literature to show literacy and piety) in a leather 1/6th plate case featuring a "Bouquet of Roses" pattern, circa 1850s.

4 days LeftDAGUERREOTYPE OF A LITERATE COUPLE WITH THEIR BOOKS

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WILLIAM SHEW AMBROTYPE OF A WOMAN IN BLACK: A William Shew (Boston, MA) 1/6th plate wooden and leather case in a floral pattern containing an ambrotype of an older woman likely in mourning, circa 1840s. William Shew (1820–1903) was a

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DAGUERREOTYPE OF A WOMAN IN WHITE; S. PECK & COMPANY: A S. Peck & Company (New Haven, CT) 1/9th plate case in a "Angel Carrying Babies" design with a daguerreotype is of a woman in a white collar with a stern expression, circa 1850s. The case measures

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