1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF TWO CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MINERS CIRCA 1850s.

1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF TWO CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MINERS CIRCA 1850s. These two gold rush miners sitting in front of the Daguerrean photographer staring intently, probably made their fortune in the gold fields as they are wearing great leather billed caps, fancy silk kerchiefs around neck, heavy flannel shirts over white shirts with sleeves rolled up and very nice pants. Both have large gold nugget watch fobs. Image has no paper seal. Housed in leather covered wooden case with brass mat and faded pinkish-red velvet inner cover. SIZE: Dag approximately 4-1/4” x 3-1/4”, case4-3/4” x 3-3/4” CONDITION: Photograph is very good, does have good contrast, but has considerable cleaning scratches, leather case is separated at spine, and has considerable wear. 4-35463 RMJ8 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2598	$1,265.00	1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF TWO CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MINERS CIRCA 1850s. These two gold rush miners sitting in front of the Daguerrean photographer staring intently, probably made their fortune in the gold fields as they are wearing great leather billed caps, fancy silk kerchiefs around neck, heavy flannel shirts over white shirts with sleeves rolled up and very nice pants. Both have large gold nugget watch fobs. Image has no paper seal. Housed in leather covered wooden case with brass mat and faded pinkish-red velvet inner cover. SIZE: Dag approximately 4-1/4” x 3-1/4”, case4-3/4” x 3-3/4” CONDITION: Photograph is very good, does have good contrast, but has considerable cleaning scratches, leather case is separated at spine, and has considerable wear. 4-35463 RMJ8 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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