[EARLY PHOTOG.] 30 daguerreotypes of men of varying ages incl. half plate portrait of a painting.

Lot comprised of 30 daguerreotypes. Plate sizes include half plate (1), quarter plate (2), sixth plate (20), ninth plate (6), and sixteenth plate (1).

Highlights include: Half plate daguerreotype of a painted portrait of a man housed under mat with ribbon affixed to backing identifying the subject as "Hans Presten Reiersen, B. 1781- D. 1836, Great Great Grandfather to Harold" (tarnish and spotting to plate, mat fully separated from backing). -- Quarter plate daguerreotype portrait of a gentleman, his clothing suggesting that he is a member of the legal profession or clergyman (image a bit faint, few spots on plate). Housed in leatherette case (scuffing and partial separation at hinge). -- Quarter plate daguerreotype of an aged man wearing a serious expression (tarnish to edges). Housed in leater case with gilt details (fully separated at hinge). -- Sixth plate daguerreotype, full-standing portrait of a young man with arms crossed (tarnish, some spotting to plate). Housed in half leather case (scuffing). -- Sixth plate daguerreotype providing an intimate shoulder-length portrait of a young man wearing a large bowtie (image a bit dark, else very good). Housed in leather case (some surface wear). -- Ninth plate daguerreotype portrait of a young man, housed under mat with preserve and cover glass, no case, with paper advertisement on back of plate advertising "James & Co.'s 25 cent Daguerreotype and Photographic Rooms," Boston, MA (tarnish to edges). -- Sixteenth plate daguerreotype of a bearded fellow (tarnish to edges). Housed in pressed paper case (some surface wear). -- And 23 others. Conditions vary. Some without cases. -- Together, 30 daguerreotypes of varying sizes featuring men.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.