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Ringling College Benefit Auction Day 2

Sun, Mar 29, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 704

U.S. Thermopolastic Cases with Photos 1850's

Estimate: $175 - $225

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This is a thermoplastic case with an ambrotype of a gentleman with a beard and bowtie. The ambrotype is a ninth plate and the embossed covers feature wheat and farming implements, a motif which is repeated on front and back. The velvet lining has light wear, and the case has a snug clasp and a chip near the clasp. The case was probably made in the 1850’s and measures 2 15/16 x 2 1/2 in. wide. This is a thermoplastic case with a tintype of a woman in period clothes. The tintype is a ninth plate. The embossed covers feature a farmer with a woman who is probably his wife, both are holding pitchforks, and the motif is repeated on front and back. The velvet lining has attractive green scrollwork and the clasp is snug. The case has a small chip on the left edge, but still very attractive overall. The case was probably made in the 1850’s and measures 2 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. wide.

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