Handsome Gentleman in Formal Attire, c. 1860s Ninth Plate Ambrotype In Foil Wrap folk arty building and I have since found

and I have since found a couple of other examples of this specific apothecary case out there--one at Bonham's

and perhaps even more so a miniature one

but I've found any of the pieces ending in an arrow or hook type shape works well for lifting others

especially for the contrast between the brown leather glove and the black leather mitt to which it is sewn--which brings the construction of the whole thing into relief

This is one that you really want to see up close and hold in your hands to fully appreciate the warmth and charm it is dripping with

Handsome Gentleman in Formal Attire, c. 1860s Ninth Plate Ambrotype In Foil Wrap folk arty building and I have since foundQuite a striking fellow, purchased from a dealer in my neck of the woods. Definitely looks like the protagonist in a period drama, with many schemes up his sleeve! Ninth plate ambrotype with hand tinted pink cheeks and lips. With just a bit of corrosion to the ambrotype showing as a few spots that look like sea moss to the right of his eyes, and one two more spots of the same just to the right of his face and on his nose, those just visible if held at