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A 19th century ambrotype photograph (cracked) of a gentleman, in a hinged case moulded with putto and deer (chipped); a lacquered papier mache fan with turned handle; a Chinese blue ground cloisonné bowl, on a wood stand; and a gilt locust grasshopper desk ornament (4)

A Beard Patent Daguerrotype of a young boy in gilt frame, embossed on reverse 'T Wharton no 791 24th August 1842', 7.5 x 6 cm to/w an Ambrotype portrait of a gentleman in red Morocco folding case (2)

A pair of Victorian vulcanite ambrotype photographs, circa 1860-70, each depicting half-length portrait of a man and woman, case h. 7.5cm; and one other single example containing a full length portrait of a child; and a half-length portrait of a young man, h. 7.5cm (3)

Ambrotype photograph frames (5)

A VICTORIAN QUARTER PLATE BLACK THERMOPLASTIC UNION CASE, c.1858, by Samuel Peck & Co., moulded with "Sir Roger de Coverly with the Gypsies", hinged and opening to a velvet interior with an ambrotype of four children standing against a house wall, 4" x 4 3/4" (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

English Naive School (second - third quarter, 19th century)A Portrait of a Young Girl and Her Doll, full-length, in profile, brown hair in ringlets, ribbon-tied blue dress, white stockings and black shoeswatercolour, wash and pencil on brown paper, indistinctly inscribed and dated 1857 to verso of backboard, 15.5cm x 11.5cm, contemporary rosewood frame; a pair of Victorian ambrotype family portraits, of John Jame and his daughter & granddaughter Clara Dufton, the latter two tinted in colour, contemporary gilt insets, later frames, [3]

An unusual Victorian topographical ambrotype, of a village church, contemporary gilt-metal frame, 8.5cm x 7cm overall, c. 1858; another, of a shopkeeper before her shop; another, ambrotype of a silhouette, a father and his daughter, full-length in profile; etc, [4]

A mid 19th century ambrotype portrait of a bearded gentleman:, photographer unknown, seated in a carved frame button back chair, hand tinted , in an arched gilt frame within a leather case, 12cm x 9cm.

A mid 19th century hand tinted 1/4 plate ambrotype portrait of a gentleman:, photographer unknown, seated beside a table with cane and book, in an oval gilt frame within a leather case, 12cm x 9cm, together with another ambrotype portrait of a seated gentleman, cased 14cm x 11cm (2).

A mid 19th century hand tinted ambrotype portrait of Elizabeth Peel (nee Hanten):, photographer unknown, arched frame and part leather case, 13cm x 11cm.

A family group of three daguerreotypes in red leather cases:, comprising individual portraits of a father, mother and daughter, together with a small gilt frame 'stamp' ambrotype of a father and son (4)

Outdoor Stereoscopic Ambrotype:, an interesting and excellent example of these rare stereoscopic ambrotypes showing an outdoor scene of a young boy sitting outside a house on a high backed chair, looking into a toilet mirror on a small table, the reflection of the boy's face is captured perfectly by the unknown photographer, very lightly tinted to hand and face, gold lined mount, 8.5cm x 17cm.* Notes- See Bonhams, Knowle 9th November 2004 lot 319 for a similar stereoscopic ambrotype which is of the same subject from a further distance, which sold for £390 plus commission.

J C Barrable, London an ambrotype portrait of a seated woman:, hand tinted to face, lace collar and jewellery, in an arched gilt frame within a leather case with gilt back stamp, 12cm x 9.5cm.

A box of 19th century Ambrotype, two silver cased fob watches, continental silver frame etc

A collection of 4x antique 19th century likely American ambrotype photographs. Comprising: one quarter-plate image of two ladies - appearing to have been taken in the street, with a rudimentary backdrop, a sixth-plate ambrotype of two ladies seated astride a table, a sixth-plate image depicting a lone girl with a posy of flowers (tinted), and a sixth-plate ambrotype of a female within a thermo-plastic frame (frame AF). All mounted in frames. Good collection. 

19th Century ambrotype depicting a seated gentleman in a floral decorated union type frame/case Condition:

Photograph, framed American Civil War Ambrotype image showing uniformed civil war soldier, no ID, 8cm x 9.5cm (gd)

Photograph, American Civil War Ambrotype image showing uniformed civil war soldier, in decorative wooden case, photo in gold coloured metal surround illustrated with flags, drum and cannon 6cm x 7cm (gd)

Photograph, American Civil War Ambrotype image showing uniformed civil war soldier, in boxed leather case, photo in gold coloured metal surround illustrated with drums, cannons flags and eagle, 6cm x 7cm (gd)

Works of art, to include a cased ambrotype, an eye glass, a lens, a frame a letter opener from the flag ship at Jutland and London, a sketch book, Adam and Charles Black 1912, (6)

PHOTOGRAPHERS UNKNOWN. TWO FOOTMEN AND THREE OTHER PORTRAITS albumen and other prints, framed as a set in contemporary Victorian gilt Oxford frames with metal rosettes, frames 30 x 27cm overall and two other contemporary Victorian albumen prints, a cabinet portrait of a couple and a whole plate photograph of figures before a country house, in oak Oxford frames (6)++One of the set of four (an ambrotype) cracked otherwise an attractive group in good condition

Major General Foster Stalker 1798-1857, Commander of the North Indian Division against Persia in 1857, his Punjab medal with Mooltan clasp, together with Ghuznee medal and miniature, plus his gold miniature Order of the Dooranee Empire (5.2g), also in the lot a daguerrotype photograph of him in full uniform, a large etching with card negative, two ambrotype images of relatives, original ribbon, and official hand written correspondence (parcel)here is only naming on the Punjab medal, the dagguerro type is badly faded with discolouration to the edges, and is only visible from certain angles, please see additional images, would suggest viewing if possible

PHOTOGRAPHS. Victorian monochrome photograph on glass (ambrotype) depicting two little girls, Elizabeth Jane Johnson, aged 2 & Mary Jane Darnton, aged 3, inscribed & dated Feb 14th 1859 verso. 9.5cm x 7cm (oval) in metal hanging frame with label 'G. Ashworth … Manchester'.

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY HAND-TINTED PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS by Lock and Whitfield of Mr & Mrs Iltid Thomas in Morocco leather cases stamped 'Lock & Whitfield, 178 Regent St.', 7 x 5.5cm; and a Victorian ambrotype (3)

ENGLISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) A miniature oval portrait of a lady, with black shawl and white lace edged cap, watercolour, oval, 7.5cm high; two further oval miniatures, one of a lady, the other a bearded gentleman; a 19th Century silhouette portrait; two photographic miniatures; and an ambrotype, cased (7)

COLLECTION OF MINIATURES, AMBROTYPE, PHOTOGRAPH AND SILHOUETTE, one portrait picture of a young girl, surrounded by a clear paste bezel and housed in a gilt frame with easel back, together with a photograph of "E D Verner and Earl William Dobson" (6)

A mid-19th century ambrotype photograph, of an elderly lady and a young girl, full-length, seated, 9cm x 7cm; English School (second-third quarter 20th century); a pair of Dickensian silhouettes, Mr Pickwick and Mr Pecksniff, from Charles Dickens's Pickwick Papers, full-length, titled in pencil, lithographed black ink, 10.5cm x 6cm [3]

A COLLECTION OF AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPHS and a drawing set in a fitted presentation case

A Collection of Victorian Ambrotype photographs

A tinted Ambrotype photograph of a seated lady, another smaller, also a pocket telescope with various gaming counters and a boxwood chess set, qty

ASSORTED COLLECTABLES comprising a Macfarlane Lang 'Granola' digestive biscuits promotional pocket mirror; a nickel-plated Cerebos Table Salt promotional vesta case; a small painted china doll's head, probably German, 5cm high; an H.M.V. extra loud tin gramophone needle tin; and an ambrotype portrait photograph of a lady, in a hinged case, (5).

A rare 19th century likely American made double ninth-plate size Ambrotype photograph set. The first depicting a gentleman with pipe and glass of beer. The second showing another gent, very well dressed, seated. Both mounted within a decorative case. Total size: 7.5cm x 6cm. 

An incredibly rare 19th century c1860 American Civil War era quarter plate tinted ambrotype photograph. Depicting a gentleman and lady sat facing the camera. Framed in beautiful gold surround, with gold wire braiding. Mounted within a cushioned thermoplastic case, with various Union symbolism ( Artillery ) - cannons, anchor and flags. Condition generally fine, with no damage to the ambrotype. Case measures a total size of: 10cm x 12.5cm. Rare.

A group of Victorian photographs and an ambrotype depicting a boy beside an armchair in oval, 9.5 x 5cm (8).

A mid-19th century ambrotype photograph, of an elderly lady and a young girl, full-length, seated, 9cm x 7cm; English School (second-third quarter 20th century); a pair of Dickensian silhouettes, Mr Pickwick and Mr Pecksniff, from Charles Dickens's Pickwick Papers, full-length, titled in pencil, lithographed black ink, 10.5cm x 6cm [3]

Pair of large beechwood candlesticks, small leather cased Ambrotype portrait of a lady and a glass and metal epergne

A Collection of Victorian Ambrotype photographs

Boxes and Objects - A 19th century ambrotype, gilded frame; others similar; a 19th century carved pipe terminal; 19th century ivory cigar cutter; escutcheons; fruitwood handle; clear glass dump inkwell; an unusual 19th century English teapot depicting a young gentleman and his beau cursing the river (in need of restoration)etc qty

VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPHY, 4 ambrotype portraits, rosewood case draughtsmans instruments, police whistle, ornate brass photo frame, etc

19th Century Ambrotype & Daguerreotype, both of gentlemen, (2)

Quantity of old photographs inc an Ambrotype portrait, some Military with paperwork. Also postcards and oddments in box.

A late 19th Century Italian micro-mosaic paperweight, decorated with blue flowers against a sunstone surround and black slate frame, 10 cm x 7 cm, together with an ambrotype (2)

VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY. A SMALL SUITCASE OF EARLY - MID 20TH C BRITISH POSTCARD AND OTHER FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHS, VARIOUS SUBJECTS, INCLUDING A 1930'S EXTENDED FAMILY GROUP OUTSIDE A TERRACED HOUSE, WEDDINGS, MUSICIANS, HOLIDAYS, ETC AND A VICTORIAN AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG BOY

A VICTORIAN 'AMBROTYPE' PHOTOGRAPH OF A LADY, with gilt highlights, in original gilt and white mount and moulded and grained frame

A Sixth-Plate Portait Ambrotype of Small Boy and Girl, the boy dressed in kilt and jacket, girl in crinoline dress holding carte-de-visite album in left hand, cased, G, and The Ensign Handbook of Photography, including advertisements, 1913, G, covers F

A Collection of Curios to Include Ambrotype Photograph, White Metal Bangle, Coins, Penknife, Mother of Pearl Handled Manicure Tools etc

Fine Quality Ambrotype Photograph By Humphreys & Halliwell In Cheltenham. Circa late 1850s - Portrait of a seated Lady with some tinted colouring. It seems this lady was "Mary Hannah Norris wife of George James Corser" written on the case these words just readable Also with name of Humphreys & Halliwell in gold tooling, who had a Gallery in Royal Old Wells in Cheltenham. In brown leather covered case, size closed of 3½" × 4½".

Collection to include two ambrotype portraits of a boy, a wooden box with leather strapped basket weave top containing a quantity of bone counters, a brass oil lamp, a cameo pendant or brooch, another box with heraldic crest and a pair of silver sugar tongs Sheffield 1899. (7)

A Victorian ambrotype, depicting three-quarter length portrait of a seated woman, in pressed brass mount, 5 x 4cm, in associated red leather case; together with a leather cased portrait photograph on paper, being half-length portrait of a woman, 6 x 5.4cm; and one other monochrome three-quarter length photograph of a late Victorian lady, in olive wood frame by J Edmunds of Baker Street, London (3)

*Daguerreotypes. A group of six daguerreotypes and one ambrotype, circa 1850s, including four half-plate daguerreotypes of couples (one hand-tinted) and two with children, one lid detached and one deficient, a hand-tinted half-plate ambrotype of a young couple and daughter, circa 1860s, lid detached, plus two sixth-plate daguerreotypes, one hand-tinted oval portrait of a young girl, the other of a mother with infant, some with mostly marginal oxidation, the last image with evidence of surface cleaning (7)

Victorian ambrotype in a union case marked ‘First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen’ with profile bust of George Washington, containing an ambrotype of a Victorian gentlemen and an ambrotype of a Victorian lady wearing bucket bonnet in embossed case (2)

Anglo-Indian Diaries.- Lock (Caroline Louisa, maiden name Cardew, wife of Colonel Edward Seppings Lock, 82nd Foot, grandson of Sir Joseph Lock, of Bury Knowle House, Headington, Oxford, died of Enteric Fever at Pieter Maritzburg, Natal, 1837-86, 1837-1913) Anglo-Indian diaries and accounts, 5 vol., (comprising 3 vol. diaries, 1 vol. accounts book and 1 vol. cash book not used), autograph manuscripts, diaries together 421pp. (17pp. of addresses in 1 vol.), accounts 15pp. excluding blanks, some ff. loose and working loose, original uniform black morocco, gilt, 1 vol. cover detached, 2 vol. spines splitting, all spines rubbed, g.e., 8vo, housed in a handsome polished Coromandel case with gilt metal strapwork and key plate stamped 'G. Betjemann & Sons', the hinge engraved 'Charles Nephew & Co, Calcutta', inset with three Wedgwood jasperware porcelain plaques and lock stamped 'S. Morden & Co' (with key), the case spring loaded to raise the contents once opened, 130 x 210mm., 1866-67, 1867-69 & 1869-71; and 4 other related items, comprising: a sixteenth plate ambrotype portrait photograph of Caroline Lock contemporarily inscribed on the rear with name and marital status, with two small locks of Caroline Lock's hair in envelopes dated 1860/1865 presented in a morocco leather case, and a watercolour portrait miniature painted on ivory of Maria Ballachay née Lock (Edward Seppings Lock's sister), 70 x 60mm., in a period gilt frame inscribed on verso 'aunt Ballachay née Lock Headington', framed size 170 x 155mm. (5 pieces).⁂ The life of a Victorian military wife, in England and India. In England. The family stay at Bury Knowle House in Headington, and visit Oxford frequently, attending Christ Church Cathedral at the ordination of Harry Rendle, feeding deer in Magdalen Park, attending a flower show at Wadham College, watching the procession of the boar's head on Christmas Day at Queen's College, "a curious sight". She attends the consecration of St Barnabas Church, Jericho, "very high, the bishop of Oxford preached" [Samuel Wilberforce], visit Brasenose College, lunch at All Souls College and lunch at Oxford University Press. With numerous entries relating to the Ballachay family, visiting her mother in Taunton Deane, the birth of her children, living in Portsmouth and Chatham, "Ed went to Gravesend on the velosipede [sic] etc.[Amritsar]. "Went to Amritsar by train. A large party with Mrs. Holroyd, the 6th were encamped there, had breakfast in the camp, then went to the Golden Temple, the sacred temple of the Sikhs then onto the gardens where we had tiffin & croquet came back by train a noisy party coming & going!"

A VICTORIAN AMBROTYPE depicting a young girl holding a book, in Union Case, 10 x 8.5cm; and one further smaller in similar case, 8 x 7cm (2)

A VICTORIAN AMBROTYPE depicting a group of men in an interior, 10 x 8cm; a further ambrotype depicting a building and titled 'Observatory May 14th 1859' verso; a collection of twenty three carte-de-visites; three empty cases; and a magic lantern slide (qty)

Victorian Rifle Volunteers Ambrotype Cased Photograph, fine example showing seated staff sergeant in full dress uniform with shako on table to his side. Housed inside its hinged case. Very good overall condition.

Victorian Coloured Ambrotype Photograph, showing soldier from a militia unit wearing pill box style cap and shako to table beside him. Housed in gilt outer frame. Some wear.

Victorian Coloured Ambrotype Photograph Rifle Volunteer, fine three quarter length image showing a rifleman in full dress uniform holding an Enfield rifle with 1856 pattern bayonet, frogged frock coat, plumed shako and cross belt with pouch plate to the centre. Housed in original cushioned case (lid detached).

Victorian Coloured Ambrotype Photograph Royal Marines Light Infantry, fine example showing an enlisted ranks in short shell type jacket wearing pill box cap with badge to the centre. Housed in its original cushioned case. (lid partially detached).

Victorian Coloured Forfar Rifle Volunteers Ambrotype Photograph, showing rifleman in green frogged frock coat with peaked pill box cap having badge to centre and diced central band. Holding rifle with cross belt and thistle collar badges. Housed in gilt outer frame. Image plate is cracked in multiple places.

Photography - Union Cases - an ambrotype, of a bearded gentleman, seated, against a Classical backdrop, his watch chain picked out in gilt, 7cm X 5.5cm, the case with doves on a fountain; others, a lady; a young boy (3)