Very Rare Boy Playing with Rabbit Union Case with Ambrotype of a Woman For Sale

This listingis for a very rare Boy Playing with Rabbit ninth plate union case, Berg 1-159with the same motif on both the obverse and reverse. The case is in overallexcellent condition with a strong motif on both sides and a WadamsManufacturing label. There is a small chip at the clasp which has been gluedand a slight hairline at one of the Kinsley & Parker’s hinges which are soprone to breaking.

The casehouses an ambrotype of a well-dressed woman with her hands folded in her lap.

I am inthe process of listing and selling my collection of Daguerrean era photographicimages and cases (mostly thermoplastic Union Cases often mistakenly referred toas “Gutta Percha”), acquired over the past 40+ years. Used to protectdaguerreotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes, the cases are an art form in their ownright. I still have more than 300 cases and images yet to be listed, so pleasecheck back often for new items.

A Noteabout Condition. I leave cases and images in their “as-found” condition. I donot attempt to repair cases. If original seals are present on an image I willnot disturb them. If an image is unsealed, I will clean the cover glass ifnecessary but I do not attempt to clean the images themselves.

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U.S.BUYERS ONLY.

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