A PAIR OF HALF PLATE AMBROTYPES OF GAMBLERS (Circa mid 19th C.).

A PAIR OF HALF PLATE AMBROTYPES OF GAMBLERS (Circa mid 19th C.). Pair of most interesting & humorous images both depicting the same Western gamblers seated at a table with a bottle of whiskey and each brandishing a hand of cards. In the first image, one gambler is heavy set with a vest; the other is a one-eyed gambler (1 eye is A glass eye) also in a vest. Note: gold watch chain & colors in cards have been highlighted. In one image one appears happy the other disgruntled. In the other image the opposite character appears unhappy & the former, happy, obviously related to the poker hands they display. Framed in a gold colored matt & set in a black composition frames. SIZE: Approximately 6″ x 4-3/4″ including frame. CONDITION: Some scattered spotting in both pictures with toning along the edges. Images themselves are reasonably strong & very interesting. 4-57746 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	514B.	$2,587.00	A PAIR OF HALF PLATE AMBROTYPES OF GAMBLERS (Circa mid 19th C.). Pair of most interesting & humorous images both depicting the same Western gamblers seated at a table with a bottle of whiskey and each brandishing a hand of cards. In the first image, one gambler is heavy set with a vest; the other is a one-eyed gambler (1 eye is A glass eye) also in a vest. Note: gold watch chain & colors in cards have been highlighted. In one image one appears happy the other disgruntled. In the other image the opposite character appears unhappy & the former, happy, obviously related to the poker hands they display. Framed in a gold colored matt & set in a black composition frames. SIZE: Approximately 6″ x 4-3/4″ including frame. CONDITION: Some scattered spotting in both pictures with toning along the edges. Images themselves are reasonably strong & very interesting. 4-57746 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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