Featured My favorite daguerreotype restoration!

I bought this daguerreotype that had been on ebay for awhile. I assume because of the condition and bad photos. I took a chance on it because I liked what I saw. I must admit I was stunned with the restoration overall! MY FAVORITE part was finding out she was holding a rose! I haven't seen one yet where someone is holding a flower. The white dress with the pink accents is great. However, the unfortunate part is that tarnish did cover up the flower but nonetheless it is there!

Ebay Photo


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After

 

I am always just amazed at what you can do with these. They often look irretrievably damaged.

 

Youd be surprised at how much of the damage is actually just the glass!

 

Hi,
I used to get a lot of these and always sold them cheaply. I never knew they could be restored. I sold them cheap since I thought the only thing worth was the case..
greg

 

Great result, spart.

That means it was made for someone she loved, probably her fiancé.

 

The mat you(?) added also enhances it, I think. The tinting is beautiful!

 

Isn't it? Really brings her to life.

 

Does anyone know if there is anyone in Australia who restores these? I have been left several, along with a scrapbook and some original pics taken by my great great uncle. He was from Birmingham and belonged to a photographic society there. I have so many pics to go through I am not sure where to begin. He was on my Grandmothers side and ideally I would like to gift these pieces to her side of the family.

 

Oh, she's wonderful.