#5025 • Thermoplastic and Gutta Percha Cases

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | Day 3 | September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $175.00

Status: Sold

Collection of 19th century cases including; 1.) Gutta Percha case measuring 4.25" x 8" presenting playing card motif on covers. Interior contains cribbage board. Case exhibits chip near clasp, light edge chips and small crack near hinge. 2.) Ninth plate geometric/floral design union case containing ambrotype of bust view of man wearing rubberized brimmed hat. 3.) Sixth plate number 1-99 by Berg "Faithful Hound" union case containing ambrotype of waist-up view of young man. Case exhibits some nips at edges. 4.) Sixth plate "Cupid in Chariot" containing waist up view om man. Image exhibits bend with case exhibiting small chip at upper front. 5.) Sixth plate tintype of full length view of sailor in uniform (c.1880/90's). Image housed in c.1840's leatherette case. Provenance: Charles Lekites Collection.