Antique Victorian Tintype Photograph – Bearded Gentleman – Ornate Brass Mat – Civil War Era Style – Circa 1850s–1870s
A fascinating piece of early photographic history! This antique Victorian-era portrait features an unidentified seated gentleman with a full beard, wearing a dark formal suit and bow tie.
The photograph appears to be an original tintype, with the image on a thin metal plate beneath protective glass. The gentleman\'s clothing, hairstyle, and elaborate photographic presentation suggest a mid-19th-century origin, possibly dating to the American Civil War era.
The portrait is surrounded by an exceptionally decorative gold-tone brass mat featuring embossed floral scrollwork, textured detailing, and ornamental corner designs. An additional brass preserver surrounds the photographic assembly, creating the beautiful layered appearance characteristic of early cased photographs.
The surviving case features a pink velvet-like interior border and an embossed black exterior decorated with elaborate Victorian floral and geometric patterns, with remnants of gold-colored detailing.
DETAILS:
- Era: Antique Victorian, believed circa 1850s–1870s
- Photograph Type: Probable tintype (image appears to be on a thin metal plate)
- Subject: Unidentified seated gentleman with full beard
- Possible Period: American Civil War era
- Decorative gold-tone brass photographic mat and preserver
- Protective glass covering the portrait
- Ornate embossed case exterior
- Pink velvet-like interior border
- Original antique photographic presentation
- Exact date, photographic process, and subject identity are unverified
- Height: Approximately 3.75 inches
- Width: Approximately 3.25 inches
- Thickness: Approximately 10.8 mm
CONDITION:
Antique pre-owned condition with significant age-related wear, consistent with its considerable age.
Please note that the original photographic case is incomplete. The opposite hinged half or cover is missing. A remaining latch component is present, but there is no corresponding cover for it to fasten to.
The embossed case exterior exhibits substantial wear, including scuffing, peeling, splitting, worn edges, and damage to the corners. There is a noticeable area of missing exterior covering near one corner on the back, exposing the underlying material.
The decorative brass components display age-related patina, discoloration, and surface wear.
The pink interior lining shows fading and wear.
The photographic portrait remains clearly recognizable, although age-related marks, specks, and surface imperfections are visible through the protective glass.
The photographic assembly has not been disassembled, restored, or professionally conserved.
Please carefully review all photographs for a complete understanding of the item\'s appearance and condition.
A wonderful piece of 19th-century photographic history, perfect for collectors of antique tintypes, Victorian photography, Civil War-era memorabilia, early photographic processes, and historical portraits.
Sold exactly as pictured.
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