For your consideration, a vintage lot of 13 antique tintype photographs, featuring formal portraits of men, women, couples, and groups. These are original 19th-century photographs with the characteristic dark metal tintype format and rounded corners.
The lot includes 13 original tintypes, showing a variety of studio poses and clothing styles. Several photographs have ornate painted/studio backdrops and period furniture.
Also included is the original photographer's paper/card envelope, identifying:
B. T. Biffar's Photograph Gallery
43 Fourth St., bet. So. 7th & So. 8th
Williamsburgh
“Cartes de Visite & all styles of Pictures made.”
The photographs show age-appropriate wear consistent with their considerable age, including surface scratches, oxidation/discoloration, edge wear, corner wear, and some heavier surface wear on individual pieces. Please examine all photographs carefully as the pictures are part of the description.
A very interesting antique photography lot for collectors of tintypes, Victorian-era photography, genealogy, family-history material, or Americana. The original photographer's material adds additional historical interest to the group.
Included:
12 original antique tintype photographs
Original B. T. Biffar's Photograph Gallery paper/card
Various individual portraits and group photographs
Period studio settings and clothing
Condition: Antique/used condition with varying degrees of wear. Please see all photographs for the exact condition of each piece. Sold as a historical photography lot as shown.
Shipping
$8.95 within the United States.
International buyers are welcome. Shipping will be calculated through eBay International Shipping where available.
Please note: Package will be shipped by 08/15.