Description
The brown color remains rich, and there is very light scratching to the exterior. The edges show some small-to-medium size chips, and there is a small chip on the opening side of the case. The ambrotype shows some light dust .
$250.00
I am pleased to offer this Antique 1/4 Plate Thermoplastic case!
The case is brown thermoplastic and features the Capture of Major Andre on the lid. The back of the case has a very rare geometric pattern.
The interior of the case holds a beautiful royal purple velvet pillow, and retains the original manufacturer’s print: “Genuine Union Case, Improved. Fine Gilt and Burnished Hinge. S. Peck’s Patent Oct. 3rd. 1854, H. Halverson’s Patent Aug. 7th. 1855, assigned to S. Peck.”
The case holds a 1/4 plate hand-tinted ambrotype photograph of a young man wearing a large bowtie. The photo is on clear glass, and is encased in a period ornate Oval brass mat & protector.
Photo is approx. 1/4 plate, Case measures approx. 4-7/8″ W x 4″ H x 7/8″ Thick
Sold!
The brown color remains rich, and there is very light scratching to the exterior. The edges show some small-to-medium size chips, and there is a small chip on the opening side of the case. The ambrotype shows some light dust .
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