Kilburn Daguerreotype Colour Tinted Lady Superb Quality Start Price GBP 350.00 Current Price GBP 350.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Friday, November 28, 2008 Location Lancashire See more about 'Kilburn Daguerreotype Colour Tinted Lady Superb Quality' Description This is a stunning Daguerreotype colour hand-tinted to superb effect The original swivel fastening on leather case is embossed "By Appointment Mr. Kilburn 222 Regent Street." While Kilburn opened a daguerreian studio in London as early as 1846, he was apparently not active at the 222 Regent Street address until 1856. William Kilburn was famous for his hand-coloured daguerreotype portraits, which were compared to painted portrait miniatures. Case measures 70mm x 80mm, image measures 40mm x 55mm. Please see the colour detail in the dress, collar, hair, chair, face and bracelets In the background one can discern the familiar cerulean Kilburn cloudscape that simulates the outdoors and hides the ghastly smog that besieged London at the height of the industrial revolution A totally original item in great condition   Place a Bid!