Pair of Tiny Gem Tintypes in Tiny Hand-carved Frames ribbed 13 x 8” in (33

13 x 8” in (33

and the brass pin to hold it closed is still in place

I like glass place negatives that are great objects in and of themselves

I don't think photos fully do justice to this really lovely

This is a small but stunning

Pair of Tiny Gem Tintypes in Tiny Hand-carved Frames ribbed 13 x 8” in (33I'd never seen a tiny gem tintype in a hand carved frame before, but here these two are, perhaps made for setting on the mantle in a dollhouse. Uncommon and pretty special I think, and I like the faces and attitudes on both of the subjects perhaps the heads of the household, or perhaps the serious daughter and out seeking his fortune son. For the lover of miniature wonders. Him: 1 1 8" x 1". Her 1 1 8" x 7 8". Good antique condition. Some dust on him