Unlisted bookstyle case
Extremely rare quarter-plate pushbutton case that is designed to hold four images. This case is 1 1/2” thick and quite heavy. The case contains four family tintypes of the father, the mother, two younger girls, and another of two older sisters. The images exhibit some crazing. The hinges of the case are still intact, but are extremely fragile. This is the first quarter plate case of this style that we have seen.
$375

Book-style locket
Sweet book style brass charm locket similar to Berg 6-147. Designed to hold four images, this particular example contains three tintypes: two of young girls and one of a young man that has some damage. The locket itself is in very nice condition with a beautiful brass color and a lovely floral and geometric design. The clasp works smoothly and the ring is still attached for use with a chain or charm bracelet.
$150

Black-lacquered mother-of-pearl case
Very nice black lacquered mother-of-pearl sixth-plate case (Berg 6-291, Night Scene). The case is in very good condition with a strong spine which reads Memento in gold gilded letters. The painted scene on the front has typical crazing that is often seen on this style of case. The larger piece of mother-of-pearl is a replacement, with some small nicks in the lacquer noticeable on the perimeter of the mop. There is another small nick just above the clasp. The back has a few small spots as seen in the scan. The interior is excellent with a beautiful red velvet mat. This is a very rare case which is not often available on the market and would be a welcome addition to any case collection.
$170