Ambrotype Portrait Gentleman Ornate Brass Plated Mat Partial Case - 19th Century

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View Ambrotype Portrait Gentleman Ornate Brass Plated Mat Partial Case - 19th Century with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The image depicts a well-dressed gentleman in formal attire, likely dating to the 1850s–1860s, a classic studio portrait of the mid-Victorian era. This example is as found, with no top/lid to the case, but the image side presents very well. Offered here is an original 19th century ambrotype portrait, housed in its original lower case half with ornate brass mat. The image depicts a well-dressed gentleman in formal attire, likely dating to the 1850s–1860s, a classic studio portrait of the mid-Victorian era. This example is as found, with no top/lid to the case, but the image side presents very well. The ambrotype remains intact, with good contrast and clear facial detail. The decorative brass mat shows attractive floral detailing, and the interior pad and frame are in solid condition for its age. These early photographic processes predate paper photographs and offer a direct window into 19th-century portraiture. Even with the missing case lid, this is a highly displayable and collectible piece, ideal for early photography collectors, Civil War–era displays, or Victorian history enthusiasts. Details: Original ambrotype (glass image) 19th century (circa 1850s–1860s) Ornate brass mat Partial case (bottom half only) No identified subject Sold exactly as shown A genuine early photographic artifact with strong visual presence and honest age. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

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Photograph