Antique Victorian Red Leather "Fairy Album" Miniature Gem Tintype Photo Album (c. 1867)
Lot #3
Current Bid
$25
Est. $100–$300
Estimate
$100–$300
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Description
• Style/Era: Victorian / Novelty Photography • Date: c. 1867 Publisher: Remick & Rice, Cambridge • Material: Leather, Brass Hardware, Cardstock, Tintypes • Contents: Original miniature gem tintype photographs included A highly collectible antique Victorian miniature photograph album, commercially known and front-titled as the "Fairy Album." Designed as a pocket-sized novelty keepsake during the 19th century, this piece is bound in its original, vibrant red pebble-textured leather cover featuring heavy gold-stamped scroll borders and a central celestial starburst design. The album is complete with its original scalloped brass flip-clasp mechanism. The interior consists of thick, gold-gilt edged cardstock pocket pages decorated with oval geometric frames. The album contains multiple original, historic "Gem" tintype portraits depicting various Victorian subjects in period attire. There are 9 total photos, some are repeats. The rest of the pages have empty frames.
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $25
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: November 1, 2026
Condition
good
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