$3,383
Half-plate Daguerreotype of a Two-story Stone Building, probably Newport, Rhode Island, c. 1850s, the mid-19th century stone building possibly under construction with a probable uniformed guard in front, image housed in a pressed paper case with gilt floral and mother-of-pearl inlays, closing with two floral decorated brass clasps, interior of case below image has printed inscription inside: "Williams./Daguerrian Gallery.," (case cover detached, light oxidation on mat, toning to image adjacent to mat), 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-03-01