Associated Estate & Appraisal
Timed Auction

IGOR ONGOING

Wed, Oct 9, 2024 12:00AM EDT - Tue, Feb 18, 2025 06:00AM EST
Lot 23

"Victorian Era Union Case with Portrait Photograph."

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"A finely preserved Victorian-era Union Case featuring a detailed portrait photograph. The case is ornately designed with embossed patterns, enclosing a gold-framed photograph of a gentleman from the period."

Condition

The case appears well-preserved with clear visibility of the photograph. Any chips, cracks, or fading, especially common in these antiques, should be noted upon closer physical inspection.

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"Union cases were first created in the 1850s to protect delicate photographic plates. Their popularity soared in the Victorian era, becoming a common means of storing and displaying personal portraits."

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AAMS Completed