Excellent & Rare Antique 1800s 1850s Thermoplastic Wall Frame For 1/6 Pictures masks This is a clear glass

This is a clear glass ambrotype with a piece of dark paper in the case behind the image

that were taken by the photographer Fred L

and the clasp is missing

Original snapshot measuring 4

Despite its issues it's still a very rare image

Excellent & Rare Antique 1800s 1850s Thermoplastic Wall Frame For 1/6 Pictures masks This is a clear glassOriginal 1850s oval wall frame. Rare design with beaded and tufted scrollwork. In very good antique condition with its original clasp, plus an extra that has been added. Some minor nicks, stable hairline crack or two and one of the pins is missing from the back, because the hole it was in has cracked through. The backing piece is a modern addition, cut from archival board, and can be easily removed. Please ask before purchasing if you have any