2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 16:
RARE ANTIQUE 1850S TINTYPE PHOTO BY PETER NEFF
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Sold for: $60
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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RARE ANTIQUE 1850S TINTYPE PHOTO BY PETER NEFF
An American Pre Civil War, genuine and extremely rare 1856 marked tintype, early Melainotype, photographic print on iron metal plaque by the creator of the technique named Peter Neff. The portrait of a rich old lady, most probably a West Frontier Pioneer widow. Tintype is the popular moniker for melainotype, which got its name from the dark color of the unexposed photographic plate, and ferrotype, named after the plates iron composition. Antique American Photographs For Collectors.
Dimensions: Dimensions 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
