Lot 068 - Pair Of Antique 1/6th Plate Spherotype Ambrotype Photographs By C.L. Howe, Married Couple, In Double Thermoplastic Union Case By A.P. Critchlow & Co.

Lot 068 - Pair Of Antique 1/6th Plate Spherotype Ambrotype Photographs By C.L. Howe, Married Couple, In Double Thermoplastic Union Case By A.P. Critchlow & Co.A pair of antique 1 6th plate spherotype ambrotype photographs by C. L. Howe, housed in a double thermoplastic union case by A. P. Critchlow & Co. Both brass mats are stamped "C. L. Howe" and "Patented May 27, 1856." The woman is seated in a carved chair, wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar. The man wears a dark suit and bow tie. The right side mat shows areas of tarnish. The case exterior features a scroll, palmette, and central oval

and period clothing worn by the figures

Marked on the interior with manufacturer and patent information

moderate foxing to front plates

Here is a lovely vintage amber colored glass pitcher with lovely silver overlay decorations

Would be easy to make a stand for

and the propeller spins freely

and one at the bottom of the gazelle's hind leg

Antique small devotional punchwork embroidery worked in two shades of blue thread with the phrase “God Bless Thee

The cookie jar is made of painted and glazed ceramic with some crazing in the glaze

Item dimensions of each box with bottle inside

The larger brooch measures 2

It features eight block of four colors with a very cool geometric surrounding design