WINTER 2026 FINE ART + DESIGN
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 22
Antique Photographs and Glass Slides Collection (late 19th-early 20th century)
Estimate: $100 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A collection of photographs on various mediums, including one (1) unmounted albumen photograph portrait of an unidentified seated U.S. military cadet; three (3) circular button-style tintype portraits mounted in brass frames; a small albumen print photograph mourning brooch; a miniature tintype album containing eleven (11) gem-sized tintype portraits; two (2) small boxes of stereoscopic glass positives totalling thirty-six (36) slides; and seven (7) glass positive and educational slides featuring famous historical figures such as Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, Czar Nicholas, etc. Various sizes, largest: 5 x 4".
Provenance: Property of a private Connecticut collection.
Condition
Various conditions consistent with age, one slide has a horizontal crack, the emulsion of many of the stereoscopic positive slides has flaked or faded significantly. The gem tintype book has seperated pages.
For further condition details or additional photographs, please contact info@vallots.com
Available payment options
We do not offer in-house packing and shipping services. Shipping can be expensive, please consider obtaining an estimate prior to bidding. Below we have listed our preferred shipper as a courtesy, and we will be glad to assist you with your third-party shipping needs, however, we assume no liability for any shipper you use or any loss or damage occasioned in transport or otherwise as a result of shipping.
THE UPS STORE - CRANSTON
148 Atwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 654-6381
THE UPS STORE - PARSONAGE STREET
22 Parsonage Street, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 369-7029
IN PERSON PICK-UPS
In person pick-ups are to be scheduled by appointment during business hours (weekdays 9-4 pm) at 1155 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02909. Please call (401) 273-1618 or email: info@vallots.com