ANTIQUE DAGUERREOTYPE CHILDREN RED BLANKET ROSY CHEEKS

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Antique Daguerreotype Children Red Blanket Rosy Cheeks

I am a long time trusted ebay power seller i have been dealing in antiques, art and collectibles for many years, and selling on ebay for almost 10 years. I treat every customer like family. Please read my about me page, and check out my feedback. My listings all include vital information which you will find informative and cover most of your questions. Please take a minute to read everything. If you have questions, you can call me at home at (619) 299-3448. Thank you, christian chaffee item description this is an early form of photography known as a daguerrotype. Daguerreotypes are early american photographs dating from around 1840-1855. The image is on glass with a mirror-like surface, and must be oriented at the right angle to see the photo or you see the negative formed by the silver emultion on the glass. The image is on silver, which is why ti is so reflective. The images were thne placed behind glass and into a latching case. This daguerreotype features two young children sitting on a couch. The blanket covering them is red, and they faintly have pink cheeks. The color in this picture makes it a rare example of a colored dagueeotype, and unique.

I have another daguerreotype on ebay now of a woman who looks like she is sitting on the same couch, and with the same frame. This is a great piece for anyone intreested in the history and early examples of photography. I will be listing an antique tinted tin type on ebay in the next few days. It is a woman with a blue scarf. Item measurements this measures 3 3/4 high and 3 3/8 wide.

This items condition report thsi item is in good original as found condition, with no repairs or alterations. There is soem wear, and the cover of the case is missing.

Item weight this weighs less than 2 ounces before being packed. Shipping information there have been recent changes to ebay's shipping policy.

We are required to abide by these changes, as they are implemented by ebay. I will be sending yuor item from san diego, ca 92116. I normally send most items, which can be packed in a box measuring up to 12 x 12 x 9, by usps priority mail with full value insurance, and delivery confirmation. Larger items are usually sent by dhl, ground service. I acn take very large and heavy items to greyhound, which can ship larger items fast and economically, but you will need to pick it up at your local greyhound package express station.

Package express services are not available at all greyhound bus stations, so you do need to find out where your nearest greyhound package express station is located. I do charge $20 to take large items downtown to our mail greyhound station, to cover the fuel, and time required to do this. If you want your item shipped by another method, please email me wtih special instructions.

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If i state a vase is 10 1/2 inches tall, and you discover it is 10 3/8 tall, a refund would likely not be granted. Damaged items if your item is damaged in shipping, the shipper is responsible, but we will assist you with the claim process.

You will need to save the box and packing materials to show the shipper. This is the profo that they require, so if you discard the packing materials, your claim may be denied. Shippers do not accept parcels packed in damaged boxes as a rule, so damage is normally evidenced by damage to the box.