Description: INSANELY RARE & EARLY DAGUERREOTYPE CASE - ARSENIC GREEN PILLOW & RAILS - ODD SIZE NINTH PLATE1/9 PLATE WITH METAL HINGES - How do I know you are considering a very unusual and early daguerreotype case? Let me explain. First, the size is slight larger than what would become a standard ninth plate or before cases were made in standard measurements. Second, the interior green color is known to have been created with dye containing arsenic, so no licking the pillow...haha! Three, the sheer thinest of the case and the gem cut shape to the plain leather exterior are also indicators that this case would have been used by one of the first American operators. Here is the rare opportunity to add an extremely special daguerreotype case to your collection. I will post the interior dimensions in inches to the size image that could be added. I am hoping some collector or institution has an orphan plate that needs this Cinderella's Slipper to slide in your early image for safe keeping. Good luck to the winner of this unique and beautiful housing. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. Again, the case design is extremely rare. The housing retains the original metal hinges in perfect working order, both tiny working clasps and the matching green silk pillow and rails. The interior dimension of the felt rails are 2 1/8" X 2 9/16". The exterior has some normal surface wear, but excellent for being around 175 years old. I will carefully ship this item to the owner by way of U.S. Priority Mail. Please feel free to view my other items I have listed in my EBAY STORE! See "ABOUT ME"; click the "me" icon next to my Ebay ID nic-o-matic for more information regarding my new website of 19th Century Photographic imagery I have for sale. United States bidders only please! Foreign bidders may request approval to bid several days in advance prior to the end of my auctions and must agree to my foreign sales terms! I am proud to have been a member of the Ebay community since 2001. Please note my 100% positive feedback record and please bid with confidence. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. I truly strive to make your EBAY experience an enjoyable one.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
End Time: 2025-01-27T22:45:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Size: SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN STANDARD 1/9 PLATE
Material: Metal
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: EARLY 1840'S
Photographer: UNKNOWN
Number of Photographs: ONE
Theme: Portrait
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Time Period Manufactured: EARLY 1840'S
Production Technique: Daguerreotype
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: ONE
