Early to mid-1840’s sixth-plate daguerreotype of a distinguished older gentleman housed in a Bowl of Flowers (Berg 5-118). This case generally contains a John Plumbe label, but this particular example does not have the label.  This case is possibly a manufacturer’s error or an early example as the design faces in the opposite direction and the clasp hooks upward.  The daguerreotype is on a heavier plate than we typically see in the late 1840’s, with an early Scovills mark and a mat that is a honeycomb design.  The image is in very good condition with some light hand tinting to his face. There is a nice ring of perimeter tarnish and some small scattered spots visible; some of which could be removed with a distilled water rinse if so desired. These are much more prominent in the scan than in person.  A stray light buffing mark can be seen when in light. The image had partial old seals and has now been resealed with a new glass.  The spine of the case is partially intact and fairly sturdy.  

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