Antique Victorian Union Case with Quarter Plate Ambrotype Family Portrait c.1860s Doulton Lambeth Step back into the late

Step back into the late 19th and early 20th century with this cast iron mechanical bank featuring Uncle Sam

Original keyholes

A lovely piece of practical retro design with strong 1950s–70s picnic-and-craft-room energy

including a Sydney destination label

Signed by the author on the title page (see photos)

Antique Victorian Union Case with Quarter Plate Ambrotype Family Portrait c.1860s Doulton Lambeth Step back into the lateA superb mid Victorian cased ambrotype presented in its original leather covered wooden case with gilt brass mat and velvet lining. The quarter plate ambrotype depicts a well dressed family group of three, offering a remarkable glimpse into everyday life during the 1860s. The case remains in very good original condition with attractive embossed leather, working clasp and intact hinges. Internally, the rich burgundy velvet pad shows expected wear