Spring Major Fine Art and Asian Auction
Sun, May 10, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 719
U.S. Union Case w/ Beehive, Berg 1-90, 1850's
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $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 beautiful daguerreotypes of a couple, probably husband and wife. The daguerreotypes are sixth plates and hand-colored. The embossed covers depict a beehive and farming implements, with bees buzzing in the background, and the motif is repeated on front and back (Krainik 121, Beehive, Grain, and Farm Tools, and Berg 1-90). The clasp is snug and there are a couple of slight nicks on the case. The case was made by Littlefield Parons in the 1850’s and measures 3 5/16 x 3 3/4 in. wide, and the motif was later adopted by the Mormons as a symbol of their industry.
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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