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2 Daguetteotypes I got at a Yard sale

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Daguerreotypes13 of 40Half Plate American Chamfered Box Daguerreotype Camera c. 1850Mascher Stereo Daguerreotype Viewer with Original Image Pair, c.1853
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    Posted 9 years ago

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    Here are 2 Daguetteotypes I got at a Yard sale paid 5 bucks a piece for them good deal you think I wish i could find more deals like this it was the same yard sale that i got the vise from can't wait till spring for more yard sale

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    DAQUERREOTYPE 1/4th plate YOUND WOMAN in POSED POSITION #4
    DAQUERREOTYPE 1/4th plate YOUND WOM...
    $351
    DAQUERREOTYPE 1/4th plate ID - MAN READING BIBLE TO WIFE - S.M. FASSETT #5
    DAQUERREOTYPE 1/4th plate ID - MAN ...
    $48
    Antique Civil War Union Lieutenant General Portrait Daguerreotype #M408
    Antique Civil War Union Lieutenant ...
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    Antique Civil War Daguerreotype Children Soldier Family Portraits Lot of 10 M405
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    DAQUERREOTYPE 1/4th plate YOUND WOMAN in POSED POSITION #4
    DAQUERREOTYPE 1/4th plate YOUND WOM...
    $351
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    1. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Good price.

      Neither is a daguerreotype. The group shot looks to be a tintype. The girl is probably an ambrotype (halo ring).

      The girl dates from mid 1850s- 1865. The other image looks to be later (clothing) and may not have been cased originally.

      scott

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