Lot of 2 sixth plate daguerreotypes of gentlemen, possibly brothers, one wearing spectacles, posed in front of a scenic backdrop, with Collins, 3d & Chestnut (Philadelphia) labels affixed to mat of each image. Housed together in mother-of-pearl-inlay case, with some light surface cracking, wear to spine. Condition: Image of man not wearing spectacles with slight discoloration along perimeter of plate. Few light scratches along perimeter of each plate.
Lot of 2 sixth plate daguerreotypes of gentlemen, possibly brothers, one wearing spectacles, posed in front of a scenic backdrop, with Collins, 3d & Chestnut (Philadelphia) labels affixed to mat of each image. Housed together in mother-of-pearl-inlay case, with some light surface cracking, wear to spine. Condition: Image of man not wearing spectacles with slight discoloration along perimeter of plate. Few light scratches along perimeter of each plate.
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