{"product_id":"victorian-double-union-case-with-tintypes-cased-photographs-c-1860-1870","title":"Victorian Double Union Case with Tintypes\/Cased Photographs c.1860–1870","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"282\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA very attractive original Victorian double cased photograph set, comprising two portrait photographs housed in a black embossed thermoplastic (\"union\") case with original gilt brass mats and velvet lining.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eThe left portrait depicts a Victorian woman holding a young child, with delicate hand-tinting to the child's bonnet and clothing. The right portrait shows a well-dressed gentleman sporting impressive mutton-chop sideburns, seated with a watch chain across his waistcoat. Together they almost certainly represent members of the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eThe ornate embossed union case features a floral basket design to the exterior and retains its original clasp, gilt mats and burgundy velvet liners. These cased photographs remain highly collectible as intimate examples of early Victorian portrait photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10j8vt1\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eGood antique condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ppduwd\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eMinor age-related wear to the case exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hghi6r\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eOriginal brass mats and velvet intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13yyqgk\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eImages display well with light surface marks consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eApproximate Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1860–1870\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u49i3c\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eClosed case: approximately 9 × 7.5 × 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2dtl37\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eEach image: approximately sixth-plate format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53401986695468,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_0543.jpg?v=1783224176","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/victorian-double-union-case-with-tintypes-cased-photographs-c-1860-1870","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}