Antique 1/6 Ambrotype Portrait Victorian Woman Ornate Split Case Cased Photo (W) For Sale

Antique 1/6 Plate Ambrotype Photograph - Victorian Woman in Ornate Split Case

Up for sale is an authentic, original 1/6 plate ambrotype portrait of a Victorian woman. This mid-19th-century photograph features a clear positive image captured on a glass plate rather than the reflective surface of a daguerreotype.

Item Specifics:

• Type: Original Ambrotype Photo (Positive Image on Glass)
• Size: 1/6 Plate (Approx. 2.75 inches x 3.25 inches)
• Subject: Portrait of a Victorian Woman
• Era: Victorian (Circa 1850s-1860s)
• Overall Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age. Displays typical signs of wear throughout.
• Image Plate: Clean, clear image view with stable dark backing material. No heavy flaking or lifting on the reverse side.
• Mat & Glass: Outlined by a deeply ornate, stamped decorative brass matting with intricate floral borders. The protective cover glass is intact and stable.
• Housing: Set in its original embossed leatherette case with a geometric and scrollwork design. Please note that the case is no longer connected at the spine. The interior features a beautiful, plush pinkish-red velvet pad with decorative corner stamping.

Shipping:

• Packed carefully with heavy layers of bubble wrap to protect the antique glass plate and separated case halves.
• Shipped fully tracked via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail.

Please look closely at all photos to confirm condition details before offerding or making an offer. Let me know if you have any questions!

Historical Note: Ambrotypes were commonly produced between the 1850s and 1860s and are unique, one-of-a-kind images on glass. This example offers a tangible connection to early photographic history and 19th-century family portraiture.

We will combine shipping if you purchase multiple Ambrotype Photos

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