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Leather Cased Picture Frame with Ambrotype Photograph - 19th Century.
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Leather Cased Picture Frame with Ambrotype Photograph - 19th Century.

19th century
Sold 12 October 2024 · Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Here is an exquisite little leather cased picture frame - the photograph inside is an Ambrotype - a form of early photography that created an image on glass, and was in use from around 1850. The colours and bright gold, really give this frame a real jewel-like quality.

This striking picture is set within a gold coloured frame, which fits snugly inside the leather case, and has a closing hinge so that the picture can safely be carried around with you, and then set up wherever you are - meaning you would never be far from your loved one.

This particular image is of a young woman who gazes wistfully out to the viewer, her dark hair immaculately parted in the middle, sat in her best dress next to an arranged backdrop of books.we can only imagine her story, but whoever has carried this picture around has really treasured it as the photograph, and case are in beautiful antique condition.

Inside the picture are three pieces of glass - the two which create the image of the lady, and a third clear glass which means that you could add your own photograph here. For the purposes of display, I have put coloured tissue in here, so that you can see the two ways you could have it.

The sides of the gilded frame are tooled with a beautiful foliate pattern, and have profusely decorated side scrolls. This would make a fantastic present for someone special - or even more perfect - for yourself!

The case measures 9.5cm by 9cm, and the oval inside is 8cm and 6cm should you wish to add your own photograph.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information or photographs.

I offer free delivery to mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Leather Cased Ambrotype to the 19th Century.

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SA1046584
Description
Here is an exquisite little leather cased picture frame - the photograph inside is an Ambrotype - a form of early photography that created an image on glass, and was in use from around 1850. The colours and bright gold, really give this frame a real jewel-like quality.
fig 1. An open, hinged dark leather case displaying an oval-matted ambrotype portrait of a woman from the nineteenth century.
fig 1. Leather Cased Picture Frame with Ambrotype Photograph - 19th Century.

This striking picture is set within a gold coloured frame, which fits snugly inside the leather case, and has a closing hinge so that the picture can safely be carried around with you, and then set up wherever you are - meaning you would never be far from your loved one.

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This particular image is of a young woman who gazes wistfully out to the viewer, her dark hair immaculately parted in the middle, sat in her best dress next to an arranged backdrop of books.
Vicky Thomas Antiques

we can only imagine her story, but whoever has carried this picture around has really treasured it as the photograph, and case are in beautiful antique condition.

fig 2. An open, hinged dark leather case displaying an oval-matted ambrotype portrait of a woman from the nineteenth century.
fig 2. Leather Cased Picture Frame with Ambrotype Photograph - 19th Century.

Inside the picture are three pieces of glass - the two which create the image of the lady, and a third clear glass which means that you could add your own photograph here. For the purposes of display, I have put coloured tissue in here, so that you can see the two ways you could have it.

fig 3. An open, hinged dark leather case displaying an oval-matted ambrotype portrait of a woman from the nineteenth century.
fig 3. Leather Cased Picture Frame with Ambrotype Photograph - 19th Century.

The sides of the gilded frame are tooled with a beautiful foliate pattern, and have profusely decorated side scrolls. This would make a fantastic present for someone special - or even more perfect - for yourself!

fig 4. An open, hinged dark leather case displaying an oval-matted ambrotype portrait of a woman from the nineteenth century.
fig 4. Leather Cased Picture Frame with Ambrotype Photograph - 19th Century.

The case measures 9.5cm by 9cm, and the oval inside is 8cm and 6cm should you wish to add your own photograph.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information or photographs.

I offer free delivery to mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Leather Cased Ambrotype to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1046584
Vicky Thomas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Telephone 07718 101220
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Verified Since Feb 2022
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An open, hinged dark leather case displaying an oval-matted ambrotype portrait of a woman from the nineteenth century.
LEATHER CASED PICTURE FRAME WITH AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPH - 19TH CENTURY.
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An open, hinged dark leather case displaying an oval-matted ambrotype portrait of a woman from the nineteenth century.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPhotograph Frame
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Glass, Brass, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEmbossed leather, Brass mat frame, Hinged case design
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An ambrotype is a photographic image on glass created using the collodion process, primarily popular from the 1850s to the 1860s during the Victorian era.

These protective cases were typically constructed from wood or papier-mache, covered in embossed leather, tooled paper, or gutta-percha, and lined with velvet or silk.

Authentic pieces feature a glass plate backed with a dark substance or paper, housed in a hinged case with a decorative brass mat and preserver, showing genuine signs of age such as oxidation.

This piece can be displayed open on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, allowing the intricate case and historical portrait to serve as a subtle focal point.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and high humidity, handling the case gently by its exterior, and avoiding any direct contact with the fragile glass plate.
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