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Ringling College Benefit Auction Day 2

Sun, Mar 29, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 719

U.S. Union Case w/ Beehive, Berg 1-90, 1850's

Estimate: $225 - $325

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$100 $25
$250 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$7,500 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$250,000 $10,000
This is a thermoplastic union case with two daguerreotypes of a couple, probably husband and wife. The daguerreotypes are sixth plates and hand-colored. The embossed covers depict a beehive and framing implements, with bees buzzing in the background, and the motif is repeated on front and back (Berg 1-90). The clasp is snug and there are a couple of slight nicks on the case. The case was probably made in the 1850’s and measures 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. wide. Paul Berg was another leading authority on Civil War era cases. (See Paul Berg, Nineteenth Century Photographic Cases and Wall Frames, 2003.)

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