Tag Archives: cased

strummin’

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Image collectors seem like a gregarious bunch, and no wonder. Many antique stores, junk shops, flea markets, fairs, auction houses, etc. seem to carry old photos which may suit their collection. Greg French down New England way is a … Continue reading →

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THE FRENCH-CANADIAN TRAPPER

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. It appears to me that many image collectors enjoy their finds briefly, then offer them at a bit higher price to the next collector. Some, like the owner of this image, and our own editor of the day, Bob … Continue reading →

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dag – nab it!

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Okay, it’s not the most subtle expression but our Fall Estate auction on September 17th will  include some cased and uncased images including this uncased daguerreotype (lot 145) taken by Henry Warren down in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dags are amongst … Continue reading →

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add to your collection over in Maryland

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email Tuesday from an auction house in Maryland that features online bids. On Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at 5pm Richard Opfer Auctioneering is hosting the “Jerome ‘Pepper’ Broad Photographica Auction“. You can view the lots here. … Continue reading →

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all that glitters…

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. At the December meeting, Clint showed a second image after the Keystone Eye Comfort series. This image is an Ambrotype (c1850 – 60s) of a soldier. The image is hand coloured with tiny gilt trim on the buttons. A member … Continue reading →

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