Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Catalogue

Lot 175: A 1/6 Plate Daguerreotype of a Gentleman in a Union Case

This auction ended on February 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £40 - £60

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £20

This 19th-century 1/6 plate daguerreotype depicts a man in formal period attire, including a high collar and bowtie. The photograph is presented behind an oval brass mat featuring an ornate, embossed scrollwork pattern. The image is housed in a two-part Union case lined with deep burgundy velvet that is decorated with an embossed floral and foliage motif. The exterior of the case features a dark, leather-like covering.