Featured What kind of antique photo type went in this case?

Removal convex beveled edge glass ormolu frame in leather, gilt, velvet case
Case 7/8"h x5 x 3 3/4"
Frame interior 2 3/4" x 2"

Thanks!

 

personal pic of a loved family member.. could have been painted as well...
so when you travelled, they came along..... imo

 

Quite a pretty Morocco leather case.

Debora

 

Is there a rectangular space inside for the photographic piece to be placed? Or does the piece have to be cut into an oval? (I see you have dimensions listed but I can't tell the shape.) If it's rectangular, it could be meant for any early type of image like a daguerreotype, ambrotype, or tintype. If it's oval, then ambrotypes would be less likely because they are printed on glass and it's a bit harder to cut that shape. Of course, photos printed on paper could also be placed there but the style of the frame seems more of the type for earlier photos.

 

Cut into an oval. The glass pops off the front with the metal rim. Most likely a paper based photo or painting. I agree the box seemed older... for a older type photo.