A few examples of appraisal values for
PORTRAIT PLATE

• A Group of Five Whole Plate
  A Group of Five Whole Plate Hand-Painted Tintype Portraits including a child in a fur hat and coat a lady in a veil an older woman and two gentlemen all unframed. Note: one plate cut down.
• GROUP OF DAGUERREOTYPE
  GROUP OF DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS. American mid 19th century. Includes three sixth plates of ladies a quarter plate of a mother and son an quarter plate of an older gentleman a sixth plate of a child a sixth plate of a gentleman and a ninth plate of a child. All in pressed paper and leather cases.
• SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE PORTRAIT OF A
  SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE PORTRAIT OF A GIRL. American ca.1850. A wonderful three-quarter length portrait of a girl wearing a floral patterned dress with a tiered skirt a wool scalloped edge cape a ruffled bonnet with wide bow and a fur stole. In original wood and paper case with oval beaded edge mat. 3 1/4''h. 2 3/4''w. in a case 3 5/8''h. 3 1/8''w. Case with some wear along the spine.
• FOUR 1/6 PLATE PHOTOGRAPH
  FOUR 1/6 PLATE PHOTOGRAPH PORTRAIT IMAGESMid 19th Century. The first a daguerreotypes, depicting a stoic looking gentleman in a white shirt, with bowtie, vest and jacket, in a gilt metal surround. The second and third, ambrotypes, of a girl seated in a chair before a table, wearing a short sleeved long dress, and a family portrait of with mother and father centering their young son, in a gilt metal surround and leather-covered case. The fourth a tintype, depicting a woman seated in a rococo revival chair wearing a black satin dress, before a two-toned curtain backdrop, in a gilt metal leather covered surround and case. Each approx. 3.75 by 3 in. (Cond: images reasonably good, no cracks two with broken hinges to case, one lacks a case with only a gilt surround, leather on all cases with wear and minor losses; the images in reasonably good to good, the family example with a loss to image in upper right area, seated girl with darker areas along edge of one side)
• Sixteenth Plate Daguerreotype of
  Sixteenth Plate Daguerreotype of Man in Unusual Profile Sixteenth plate daguerreotype of a gentleman in unusual profile with paper mat which is also unusual. Unknown Daguerreotypist. Housed in original full case reglassed. From the noted Richard Bland of Richmond Virginia Collection. Condition: Tarnish along plate where it meets mat.
• 1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A
  1/4 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A GENTLEMANMid 19th Century. The seated gentleman with a mustache and full beard, a colorful scarf upon his neck, wearing a jacket and holding his walking stick, enclosed within a copper gilt surround and gutta percha case. Measuring 4.75 by 4 in. (Cond: some cracking to image background, iridescent discoloration to one side)
• QUARTER PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE.
  QUARTER PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE. American 3rd quarter-19th century. Portrait depicting a charming husband and wife lovingly seated side-by-side. In a heavily molded gilt frame 7 1/4''h. 6 1/4''w.
• Three portrait painted plates,
  Three portrait painted plates, one a Vienna style dish with a lady, a Worcester plate of Vandyke, a saucer dish with a gentleman wearing a ruff and a plaque of man in bed (4)
• [Cased Images] a group of three
  [Cased Images] a group of three daguerreotypes consisting of a ninth plate portrait of a dapper man with hat and long coat in a leather case lacking front cover; a quarter plate portrait of a woman with black lace gloves in a leather case separated by hinges and a ninth plate portrait of a bearded gentleman in a velvet-lined resin case. Note: The quarter plate portrait of a woman was included in an exhibition "Daguerreotypes - Photographic Beginnings" at Bergeron Studio and Gallery located at 406 Magazine Street from August 6th to September 30th 2005.
• Photo, Print Portrait Collection
  Photo, Print Portrait Collection probably American, 19th century, 40 sixteenth-plate portrait daguerreotypes, tintypes, etchings, and images of notable figures, including General Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Pope Pius IX, Stephen Douglas, all with handwritten labels in brown ink, mounted on brown velvet, images each 1-3/4 x 1-1/2 in., tacked to 20-1/2 x 16 in. board, in modern wood frame
• Seven assorted painted and transfer
  Seven assorted painted and transfer decorated portrait plates approx. 9 1/2" dia. ?
• Berlin portrait plate, portrait
  Berlin portrait plate, portrait bust of woman with blue headband surrounded by scrolls and urns, gilt Greek key border, back with blue scepter mark under glaze, paper label "Royal Berlin Angelica Kauffman Comtess Potoska[?]", 9-34 in.
• Box 9pc Male Portrait Ambrotype &
  Box 9pc Male Portrait Ambrotype & Tintypes in Cases- largest 1/6 Plate
• A Miniature Porcelain Portrait
  A Miniature Porcelain Portrait Plaque A young beauty with dark hair transfer printed and hand painted on a convex 2"D porcelain plaque unsigned impressed with the number 16 on the back frame in a gilt metal stand frame overall apprx. 2-7/8" x 2-1/2".
• (5) Portrait plates to include Dore
  (5) Portrait plates to include Dore A Sevres portrait painted plate with gilt, silver gilt and cobalt rim, with repairs, 9-3/4" dia, Sevres portrait plate with cherub and floral surround, 8-3/4" dia, Limoges portrait plate of Pauline Bonaparte, transfer and hand paint decoration, 8-1/2" dia, German transfer and floral painted portrait plate, 7-1/2" dia and Royal Vienna style transfer decorated portrait plate, with losses to rim, 9-1/2" dia
• A Continental Porcelain Portrait
  A Continental Porcelain Portrait Plate depicting an elderly woman with a candle set in a shadow box frame. Diameter 10 1/2 inches.
• A Porcelain Portrait Plaque The
  A Porcelain Portrait Plaque The 6" x 4" glazed porcelain plaque has the printed image of the profile of a beauty with long brown tresses. Back of the plaque stamped with factory insignia depicting a crown and letters C. M. and HR. Framed in an ornate cast bronze frame overall approx. 13" x 8-3/4".
• (3) Schwarzburg portrait plates,
  (3) Schwarzburg portrait plates, transfer and hand painted decoration, depicting muses, parcel gilt and transfer floral rim, 7-1/2" dia
• Miniature Portrait on
  Miniature Portrait on Porcelaincirca 1880 hand painted porcelain oval plaque of young lady with scarf head-dress and pearls rosy cheeked with curly brown hair unsigned with gold filled case mounted as brooch.2 x 1.5 in.Some denting and minor scratching to gold frame.
• FOUR PORTRAIT PLATESFour Portrait
  FOUR PORTRAIT PLATESFour Portrait Plates, two Royal Vienna, one Limoges, one Dresden, one "Leda and the Swan", three are artist signed, diameters 8 1/2 - 9 1/2 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received
• LATE 19TH CENTURY QUARTER PLATE
  LATE 19TH CENTURY QUARTER PLATE DAGUERREOTYPEdepicting a young man and woman in original embossed leather case with floral design. 4 3/4" x 3 3/4". Good condition with some foxing under the glass.
• [Cased Images] a group of three
  [Cased Images] a group of three daguerreotypes consisting of a hand-tinted quarter plate portrait of a woman with child in a velvet-lined resin case; a sixteenth plate portrait of a gentleman and a sixteenth plate portrait of a young child both in leather cases.
• [Cased Images] a group of seven
  [Cased Images] a group of seven ambrotypes consisting of a sixth plate portrait of a family in a leather case lacking front cover; a ninth plate portrait of a woman and two children in a resin case; a quarter plate portrait of a baby in a carriage lacking case; a sixth plate portrait of a gentleman with cigar in a leather case separated at hinges; a ninth plate portrait of a woman in a bonnet in a resin case; a ninth plate hand-tinted portrait of a young man in a leather case and a sixteenth plate portrait of a little girl in a leather case.
• A Continental porcelain oval
  A Continental porcelain oval portrait plaque late 19th century painted with the head and shoulders of a female beauty 6.25 x 4.25in.; framed Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?320
• A French Porcelain Portrait
  A French Porcelain Portrait Plate Mounted in a Gilt Metal Frame 19TH CENTURY Diameter 20 inches. Property from the Estate of Jules and Gwen Knapp, Stuart, FL
• Meade Brothers Daguerreotype
  Meade Brothers Daguerreotype Portrait in Daguerre Branded Case, 1840's. An early sixth plate (2.75x3.25'') photograph in leather Meade Brothers Albany New York full case with portrait of Louis Daguerre embossed on front. Case measures 3.25x3.75''. Sitter is a young man in bowtie and overcoat. Excellent condition.
• Box 12pc Female Portrait
  Box 12pc Female Portrait Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, and Tintype Photographs in Cases- largest 1/4 Plate
• Sixth Plate Daguerreotypes of Women
  Sixth Plate Daguerreotypes of Women & Children Plus Lot of 5 including: a sixth plate daguerreotype of a boy housed in repaired paper case; a sixth plate daguerreotype of a mother holding her baby housed in a half case; a sixth plate daguerreotype of a young girl with tinted blue dress and red chair housed in a pressed paper case separated at the spine; PLUS a ninth plate ambrotype of a gentleman holding a letter; PLUS a full pressed paper case featuring a gilt The Union design and containing patriotic Army/Navy brass mat. Condition: First with
• STEREO DAGUERREOTYPE[Stereo
  STEREO DAGUERREOTYPE[Stereo Daguerreotype], portrait of a lady, stereo daguerreotype, fitted in a quarter-plate case marked "Mascher's Improved Stereoscope, Philada., Patent March 9th 1853", with fold-out lenses, overall case size 4 1/8 in. x 3 3/4 in. x 1/2 in
• [Cased Images] a group of three
  [Cased Images] a group of three daguerreotypes consisting of a sixth plate portrait of a couple; a sixth plate portrait of a young gentleman and a ninth plate portrait of a baby all in leather cases.
• An oval hand printed miniature
  An oval hand printed miniature portrait of a young lady approx. 8 x 6 cm.
• EXQUISITE PORTRAIT PLATE FRAMED
  EXQUISITE PORTRAIT PLATE FRAMED IN BRONZE: Hand painted image of a young woman showing fashion of the day with a plumed hat fur collar and ruby necklace. The cast bronze frame is highly detailed with images of satyrs and musical merriment. 13'' dia. overall.
• A Group of Six Half Plate Tintype
  A Group of Six Half Plate Tintype Portraits consisting of a family in a carriage; a group outdoors; a little girl with curls; two hand-tinted of women; and a young woman; five unframed the latter framed together with twenty tintype portraits of sixth plate and smaller sizes. Note : many plates cut down. (26 pcs).
• TWO SIXTH PLATE PORTRAITS OF
  TWO SIXTH PLATE PORTRAITS OF COUPLES. American mid 19th century. A daguerreotype portrait of an older couple the woman in conservative dress with a daycap. Reverse of plate marked ''Mr & Mrs Johnson''. 3 1/4''h. 2 3/4''w. in a pressed paper and leather case 3 3/4''h. 3 1/4''w. An ambrotype of an older couple with gilt accents. 3 1/4''h 2 3/4''w. in a pressed paper and leather case 3 3/4''h. 3 1/4''w. Both with imperfections. Cases with some abrasions. Solarization and dust.
• [Cased Images] a group of three
  [Cased Images] a group of three daguerreotypes consisting of a quarter plate family portrait in a leather case separated at hinges; a sixth plate portrait of a woman with black lace gloves in a leather case and a sixteenth plate portrait of a gentleman in a leather case in the form of a book.
• ROYAL VIENNA STYLE PORCELAIN
  ROYAL VIENNA STYLE PORCELAIN PORTRAIT PLATERoyal Vienna style hand-painted porcelain plate, portrait of a woman, in floral and foliate embossed metal frame, approx 10"diam, 2lbs