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Half plate Daguerreotype by John Werge in red, moroccan leather case with red velvet interior. The mat is stamped "J.Werge" and "Monteith Rooms, Glasgow". Werge was the owner/ manager of the Monteith Rooms in 1855 after, previously working for Jabez Hughes. The Monteith rooms were damaged by fire and a lot of Werge's work was lost. Oxidation to edges of the image and some spots on the plate. Mat has corrosion spots.
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Daguerreotype by John Werge
Estimate £100 - £150
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£80
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Photographs & Optical Toys
Thatcham, Hampshire, UK
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