As of Apr 24, 2025

Various Photographers

Lot 38015

Group of Four Occupational Images, 1860

Ambrotype

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Lot 38015

Group of Four Occupational Images, 1860

Ambrotype

Estimate: US$ 200 - 300

€ 180 - 260

Auction: 4 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX

Auction: May 14, 2025

Auction number: 14224

Auction name: Depth of Field: 19th Century Photography Including a Collection of Daguerreotypes Showcase Auction

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Various Photographers ( (mid-19th Century) Group of Four Occupational Images, 1860s-1870s Comprising: A 1/2-plate ambrotype of a man seated next to what might be a small lathe or woodturning device contained in a half leather case. A lightly hand-colored 1/4-plate ambrotype of a man standing next to a table displaying an oil lamp contained in hinged leather case. A 1/4-plate ambrotype of a man standing next to a surveyor's level contained in a half leather case. A 1/6-plate tintype of a man standing next to what appears to be a sample case of handstamps contained in a brass mat and preserver. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

The ambrotype of the surveyor has cracks in the emulsion. Not examined out of the cases.

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The ambrotype of the surveyor has cracks in the emulsion. Not examined out of the cases.