Lot Essay
An unusual case design. J. Timms is recorded as trading from this address from 1857-73.
Ambrotype portraits in folding display cases, 1850s-60s
Details
Attributed to J. TIMMS
Ambrotype portraits in folding display cases, 1850s-60s
A pair of quarter-plate portraits, hand-tinted, gilt highlights, decorative oval gilt mounts, one with printed illustrated label of J. Timms, 31 High Holborn inserted, in folding morocco cases, the hinged top edge bevelled enabling case to be folded back for display; with a third similar case containing two albumen print portraits. (3)
Ambrotype portraits in folding display cases, 1850s-60s
A pair of quarter-plate portraits, hand-tinted, gilt highlights, decorative oval gilt mounts, one with printed illustrated label of J. Timms, 31 High Holborn inserted, in folding morocco cases, the hinged top edge bevelled enabling case to be folded back for display; with a third similar case containing two albumen print portraits. (3)
Literature
Pritchard, A Directory of London Photographers, p. 111