Posted 13 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
The little girl in this photograph is just beautiful! Based on her jewellry, she probably came from a well to do family as well.
The image is a NINTH plate and housed in a full wood case. The photographer is identified as "B. Grammer, Artist" on the bottom right corner between the cover glass and mat. I just love it when photographers used these paper labels to mark their products.
The image most likely dates from about 1854- 1863. It is identified and supposed to be out of Maryland, but I haven't had the time to research it yet.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
Thanks for viewing.
Scott
Thanks for the love RottenVintage.
Scott
Thanks for looking walksoftly.
Scott
Thanks scott. Rarely do you see a smile in these early, extended exposure, photographs.
In fact a smile in a daguerreotype or ambrotype will usually add significantly to value and collector interest.
Scott
smile or not price value is small on most pics unless its someone of special interest
OK-- what is this photograph worth?
Scott
with the frame i sell for around 45.00 to 65.00 all the money is in the frame
Interesting-- I thought you said I only posted "buck or two photos"!
By the way the 1/9th plate CASES are readily available in the $10- $20 range.
Scott
lol i know wnated to see what you would say and the pic itself you can pic up for a buck or two just about anywhere
You would be hard pressed to find an IDd ambrotype of a cute girl with a photographer marked matting for a buck or two. There is a difference between this an a post CW loose tintype.
By the way, if she were smiling the price would probably double.
Scott
how much would you give me for some
I would pay your full price: a buck or two!
Thanks for looking Manikin.
Scott
Thanks again, bellin.
Scott
Thanks again tlmbaran.
Scott
Thanks again tony.
scott
Thanks for looking tom!
scott
Thanks amber.
scott
Thanks for looking geo and gritty!
scott