3 antique ambrotypes, all with ornate bright brass frames above and below the glass. All have red velvet embossed lining inside case cover. All have wear on cases due to age - please look carefully at photos.
1 - Woman in a fancy dress with earrings, belt and book. Case is hard and shiny, with inlaid nacre flowers and berries. Clasp has top piece only and cover is separated from case. Spine looks like a book with embossed gold designs and BIJOU.
3 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 1"
2 - Bearded man in suit with bow tie and bright buttons on shirt. Case is embossed leather with a stem of 3 flowers and a bud front and back, surrounded by a swirled leafy design. Clasp is complete. Spine is plain with a crease where it folds open and case is intact.
3 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 7/8"
3- Young man with hair covering half his ears in suit with scarf-like tie at neck. wearing a vest with an outer jacket. Interior (below glass) brass frame has a blotch on the left side. Case is embossed diamond pattern surrounded by a scrolled design. Clasp is complete. Spine is plain and cover is separated from the case.
2 7/8" x 2 3/8" x 5/8"
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