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OCCUPATIONAL DAGUERREOTYPE: WATCHMAKER & TOOLS

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OCCUPATIONAL DAGUERREOTYPE: WATCHMAKER & TOOLS

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Description

Sixth plate daguerreotype.

Offered is an occupational daguerreotype: a watchmaker with his tools. He has a small hammer in one hand and pliers in the other. On the table are watchmaker tools. His hands suggest action, and the display on the table shows he's ready. Don't forget to check him out. He seems energetic and ready. And finally, he has great hair!

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Condition

Mat abrasions all the way around but mostly top and left side. Milkiness upper left as seen in the scan. Small black spot on his forehead. Most of the white spots on his vest are only on the glass, not the plate.

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OCCUPATIONAL DAGUERREOTYPE: WATCHMAKER & TOOLS

Name: OCCUPATIONAL DAGUERREOTYPE: WATCHMAKER & TOOLS
SKU: 135704786
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,500 - $5,000

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Starting Price $1,700

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