Pair of 19th Century Daguerreotypes (Young Ladies) In Original Gilt Wood Frames The Library

Pair of 19th Century Daguerreotypes (Young Ladies) In Original Gilt Wood Frames The LibraryA pair of 19th century daguerreotypes each depicting a young lady, in matching original gilt wood frames. The daguerreotype was the first commercially successful photographic process (1839 1860) in the history of photography. Named after the inventor, Louis Jacques Mand Daguerre, each daguerreotype is a unique image on a silvered copper plate. In contrast to photographic paper, a daguerreotype is not flexible and is rather heavy. The daguerreotype is

The base is also stamped with the retailer

Eugene Aram - 1854

The back of the seat has a build up of what appears to be plaster or varnish

but generally the piece remains in a very good condition with a wonderful colour to the bronze throughout

The left side of the cabinet shows a small inset panel of wood which appears to be a historic repair to a wood split (please see photographs)

This is a stunning 18 carat white gold and diamond brooch

the silver hallmarks remain clear

The cost of delivery to most of mainland UK is free of charge (excluding the Scottish Highlands)

cut glass reservoir

Hand-written labels by W

The coffer sits on raised legs and has a moulded panel lid

To Which Are Added Notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens'