Ambrotype Photograph Antique 1/6th Mother of Pearl Abalone Silver Inlay Case

Description: Beautiful Example of a Scarce Fancy Antique Photograph Case This case has a wood body with Shell Veneer on the covers. The front cover has a floral motif with inliad mother of pearl, abalone shell, and silver wire. The interior has a lovely red velvet pad, and holds a 1/6th Plate ambrotype of a handsome young man. The interior has bovine bone trim. It is interesting to note that these types of rare cases were all individually made, typically one of a kind. There are similar styles, inlay, etc. however finding an exact duplicate is extremely unlikely. Great rare addition to your collection!Condition:The shell veneer has a few cracks on both covers and some mild chipping along the edges. The interior trim shows some mild discoloration from age, the left bar has a chip and doesn't match the rest. The bottom hinge has evidence of adhesive repair. The included ambrotype shows some light dust and minor scratching, as well as some heavy patina to the brass mat. The clasp does not function.Shipping:We have a 3-Business Day Handling Time. However, we do ship ASAP so typically we can get it out faster. If you need the item faster or on a deadline, please message us before purchase and we will see if we can accommodate you (additional shipping fees may apply). Best Offers:We're always willing to try and work with our customers, so a lot of our items feature "make offer". Please note that the majority of the listings with this feature are on an "auto-accept/decline" setup within certain thresholds, and it's not actually us declining your offers. You can always send us a message to make offers as well! Combined ShippingWe try to help all of our customers by offering combined shipping. Please "Request" a total to receive a combined shipping discount before completing Checkout.InternationalInternational buyers are handled on a case by case basis and will always be handled via either GSP or other trackable services depending on the item. Please message us if you're interested in a particular item.Thank you for stopping by!Our High Resolution Photographs are taken for your review and inspection of the item in detail. Please review and feel free to ask any question you may have. Be sure to View Our Store to see our extensive inventory of great Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, and more! Resellers, Tax Exempt Notice!We know that the new internet state sales tax rules are a pain for everyone. However, it is important to note that eBay is now allowing your tax exempt status on the site (important for people who have it). Per Ebay:If you are exempt from paying sales tax on your eBay purchases, visit ebay.com/salestax to learn more about our buyer exemption program for tax-exempt buyers (e.g. charitable entities, resellers, etc.). Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 255 USD

Location: Clearwater, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-01T20:34:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD