Fireman Thermoplastic 1/6 Plate Union Case with Ambrotype

Item Details

Photographer unknown
Untitled (Portrait), mid 19th century

A thermoplastic 1/6 plate union case with an ambrotype of a seated female figure. This circa 1850s case features a fireman to a central arched cartouche surrounded by arabesque and vining designs in high relief to both sides. It is signed ‘A. Schaefer’ in mold below the fireman to both sides. The interior includes am embossed gilded metal frame to one side and embossed red velvet to the other.

Condition

- image itself has some crazing; case has some light surface scuffs, with one noted to the brim of fireman’s hat, some minor chipping to the edges, no cracks noted.

Dimensions

Item #

18BOS280-049