William Edward Kilburn (British, 1818-1891) Hand-tinted Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Girl

Description:

William Edward Kilburn (British, 1818-1891)

Hand-tinted Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Girl, in a leather case stamped "BY APPOINTMENT MR. KILBURN 234 REGENT STREET" in gold.
Condition: Minor tarnish, case is abraded and worn, especially at corners, cover is slightly warped, white sealing tape visible at very edges of package, not examined out of case.

Provenance: A private New England collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

There are no other condition issues to report.


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