ANTIQUE NINTH-PLATE TINTYPE GENTLEMAN PORTRAIT - ORNATE CASE - C. LATE 1850s-1860s
Original mid-19th-century cased tintype / ferrotype portrait of an unidentified gentleman, housed in an ornate period-style photographic case.
The portrait features a formal bust-length image of a bearded gentleman wearing dark period clothing. The photographic plate is strongly magnetic, consistent with the iron plate used for the tintype / ferrotype Antique cased tintype / ferrotype photograph
• Believed to date approximately to the late 1850s–1860s
• Civil War-era / Antebellum-era photographic presentation
• Unidentified male sitter
• Formal bust-length portrait
• Distinctive chinstrap-style beard
• Dark period clothing
• Ninth-plate format
• Case measures approximately 2½" × 2"
• Strongly magnetic photographic plate, consistent with tintype construction
• Portrait mounted behind glass
• Ornate gold-tone brass mat / preserver
• Decorative scalloped mat opening
• Embossed exterior case
• Elaborate floral and scrollwork decoration
• Central classical urn / vase-style exterior motif
• Small metal side clasp
• Unidentified photographer
• Original period presentation
• Excellent collectible example for early photography, Americana, Victorian-era photography and Civil War-era collections
• Includes the exact photograph and case condition with substantial age-related wear throughout. The exterior case shows finish loss, rubbing, edge wear, exposed underlying material, chipping and losses consistent with significant age and handling. The interior surround shows fading, discoloration, age-related wear and deterioration. The photographic image shows spotting, scratches, dust/debris and other age-related imperfections visible through or beneath the glass. The brass-tone mat / preserver shows patina and age-related wear. Case hardware remains present. The case shows substantial wear around the edges and spine area. No attempt has been made to clean, polish, restore or disassemble the photograph.
Please see all photos for the full description, measurements, case construction, photographic image and condition details. Photos form part of the description. You will receive the exact antique photograph packed with protective cushioning to help safeguard the antique case, glass and photographic plate during transit. Fast shipping with tracking and insurance.
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