Online Auction: Assorted Collectibles & Jewellery – Featuring Majolica Vase and Amber Pieces and furniture
Lot 400:
Anonymous, Collection of Antique Portraiture and Decorative Frames, Mixed Materials including Bird's Eye Maple and Gilt-Metal
Description
This is an extensive and diverse collection of antique smalls and portraiture dating from the 19th to the early 20th century. This estate lot features a variety of items including framed miniature portraits, daguerreotypes, tintypes, and loose photographs. Notable subjects include a military portrait of a man in a blue uniform with a red collar, Victorian-era family groups, and individual portraits. The lot also contains decorative empty period frames in materials such as bird’s eye maple-style wood and gilt-metal. Additional ephemera includes a small red religious book titled Precious Promises and pastoral scenes. Construction materials across the lot include velvet, glass, paper, and leatherette cases. Hardware present includes metal hanging loops, case hinges, and easel backs. Dimensions at END.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally fair to good antique condition, showing signs of age-appropriate wear. There is minor foxing to the paper elements and some fading to the photographic images. The frames exhibit some losses to the finishes. One open daguerreotype case shows significant wear to its exterior. Overall, the items retain their historical character.
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