SIXTH-PLATE DAGUERROTYPE OF A DOCTOR
$1495.00
Sixth plate daguerreotype of doctor
Dimensions
Sixth plate
Circa
1850
Country of manufacture
North America
Description
A cased sixth-plate daguerreotype of an unidentified doctor holding a book that is open to a plate of early surgical instruments. The type of mat used suggests a pre-Civil War date for this image. Tarnish to perimeter ands some light spotting; case hinge has been reinforced.
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Dealer information
M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
