Day 2: Fine Jewelry with a Collection of Fine Modern & Contemporary Art
Wed, Jul 28, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 318
Rare Full Plate Washington Crossing the Delaware Case
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Very rare Civil War era full plate thermoplastic union case or decorative plaque featuring Emanuel Leutze's "Washington Crossing the Delaware" along the front and the reverse. The case appears to be made out of gutta-percha. The case houses a daguerreotype of Mrs. George Sheppard and her ten children, accompanied by a handwritten note in ink on paper listing each of the children. Keywords: Ambrotype. Unframed; height: 7 1/4 in x width: 9 1/8 in. Framed; height: 9 1/2 in x width: 11 1/2 in.
Some loss along the top left of the front plate, and along the lower left of the reverse. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
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