Cases

Mother-of-pearl case with painted inset
Extremely rare, unlisted quarter-plate mother-of-pearl, book-style case with painted oval inset on the front cover.  This stunning case, with contrasting abalone and the rich colors of the miniature painting of a town square, is truly amazing.  The back is plain but equally beautiful in its patterns and hues.  The inside of the case is lined with red leather that has a gilded design and a lovely green velvet pad.  A sharp ambrotype of a couple rounds out this wonderful presentation.  The case is in excellent condition with a small repair in the past to the top right corner which can be seen in the scan.  The inside has had a small repair of the hinge with a thin strip of pneumatic leather that has been carefully dyed to match the red interior.  Don’t miss this chance to own this one-of-a-kind case that would be the center piece of most case collections! 
$1,500

Triple-thick oreo
Wonderful triple-thick black oreo case with a mother-of-pearl center on both sides (Berg 316M1).  The case is in excellent condition and contains tintypes of a husband and wife.  It opens and closes very smoothly. 
$250

Beautiful sixth-plate mother-of-pearl case
Beautiful sixth-plate mother-of-pearl case with a simple yet gorgeous geometric design on both the front and back of the case.  The color hue of the abalone is quite lovely.  The pushbutton action works very smoothly but the small closure on the other side of the case is missing.  Inside is a simple tintype of a wide-eyed man with only a glass and preserver. 
$125

Black-lacquered mother-of-pearl case
Outstanding whole-plate Boston-style plain black leather case which contains both mat and preserver. The case is in excellent condition with a few small spots of wear which are seen in the scans. The burgundy velvet mat on the inside has been meticulously cared for. The pushbutton clasp has a little play, but still works properly. This style of leather case is always in demand, so don’t miss this opportunity.
$600

Scalloped union case
Beautiful, black example of the sixth-plate union case, Geometric Scallop Contour (Berg 3-60). The case is in excellent condition. In this very glossy version the rails are a little more flat in their appearance. There is a crack near one of the hinges that has been re-glued and seems to be holding strongly. There is one very small mark on the back of the case, just inside the oval, that does nothing to distract. Another is seen on the inside next to the velvet mat.
$125

Mother-of-pearl CDV case
Spectacular all-mother-of-pearl CDV case. The front has a gorgeous geometric design in the center with a beautiful color hue, while the back is done in a plain diamond pattern. The case is in fabulous condition with the pushbutton opening being very smooth. The inside pinch pads around the image have been replaced in the past and the velvet most likely is a newer addition. It contains a tintype of a woman. This is a stunning case that would compliment any collection!
$850

Unlisted bookstyle case
Extremely rare quarter-plate pushbutton case that is designed to hold four images. This case is 1 1/2” thick and quite heavy. The case contains four family tintypes of the father, the mother, two younger girls, and another of two older sisters. The images exhibit some crazing. The hinges of the case are still intact, but are extremely fragile. This is the first quarter plate case of this style that we have seen.
$275

Book-style locket
Sweet book style brass charm locket similar to Berg 6-147. Designed to hold four images, this particular example contains three tintypes: two of young girls and one of a young man that has some damage. The locket itself is in very nice condition with a beautiful brass color and a lovely floral and geometric design. The clasp works smoothly and the ring is still attached for use with a chain or charm bracelet.
$150