Handsome Gentleman in Formal Attire, c. 1860s Ninth Plate Ambrotype In Foil Wrap shop displau I believe it was likely

I believe it was likely made as a small

He's also easy to fit over a bottle or vessel for display:)

it is definitely 19th century and very lovely

The date 1834 is noted on the reverse

I am not entirely certain of the wood

Handsome Gentleman in Formal Attire, c. 1860s Ninth Plate Ambrotype In Foil Wrap shop displau I believe it was likelyQuite 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