Extremely early 1/6th daguerreotype of a older man most likely born in the 1700s holding is glasses with a astonished look on his face. Image dates to c. 1840 with a very rare original gold painted paper mat. Image had no original seals but glass was original and dirty. Glass was cleaned and image was resealed with P-90 filmoplast. Excellent image all around! Image has swipes from the original photo process and what looks like the photographers thumb print. Image comes with no case however if you would like a full complete leatherette case one could be provided with the image at no charge. The item “Early 1840 Daguerreotype Old Man Holding Glasses! Paper Mat! Rare 6th Plate” is in sale since Tuesday, August 24, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Daguerreotypes”. The seller is “blackflagvintage” and is located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Antique: Yes
- Type: Photograph
- Photo Type: Daguerreotype
- Color: Black & White
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Date of Creation: Pre-1850
- Featured Refinements: Daguerreotype Case
- Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
- Production Technique: Daguerreotype
- Framing: Matted
- Subject: Historic & Vintage
