Victorian Union Case Sixth-Plate Ambrotype – Gentleman with Two Children c.1855–1865 Bedroom Furniture Gothic collection

Gothic collection

and this example captures the spirit of English pub culture in ceramic form

ISBN: 9781108441865

Beautiful worn alone or paired with other uranium glass jewellery

this pepper pot was intended for the Victorian or Edwardian table but now displays equally well in a cabinet alongside other jasperware or English ceramics

Victorian Union Case Sixth-Plate Ambrotype – Gentleman with Two Children c.1855–1865 Bedroom Furniture Gothic collectionA beautifully presented Victorian sixth plate ambrotype housed in its original thermoplastic case, depicting a seated gentleman with two young children. The portrait is framed by its original gilt brass mat. The highly detailed thermoplastic backing case features a finely moulded pastoral scene with figures and floral borders, a classic design from the mid 19th century. The brass hinges are present. Family group portraits of this quality are becoming