{"product_id":"new-old-stock-1850s-s-peck-co-union-case-hummingbirds-fuchsia-1-9-plate","title":"19thC. Antique Union Case - Hummingbirds \u0026 Fuchsia by S. Peck - 1\/9 Plate New Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning New Old Stock antique Union Case by S. Peck \u0026amp; Co., never used to hold a photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1858-1860, New Haven, Connecticut. Molded thermoplastic (sawdust and shellac composite) often called gutta-percha. This is the scarce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHummingbirds and Fuchsia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern, with two hummingbirds in flight among fuchsia blossoms, framed by a rustic twig arch and ornate scrollwork with geometric knot corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior retains its original deep plum velvet cushion with bright embossing, untouched red velvet rails, brilliant gilt oval mat, and crisp interior label reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGENUINE UNION CASE, IMPROVED. Fine Gilt and Burnished Hinge. S. PECK \u0026amp; CO., MANUFACTURERS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for housing a 1\/9th plate tintype, ambrotype, or as a beautiful sculptural collectible for your cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePattern: Hummingbirds and Fuchsia, Geometric variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePlate Size: 1\/9th plate, aperture approx 2 1\/4\" x 2 3\/4\", closed case 3 3\/8\" x 3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMaker: S. Peck \u0026amp; Co., patented thermoplastic process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMaterial: Brown thermoplastic \/ Union Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand New Old Stock, Never Used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No chips, no cracks, no repairs. Hinges and clasp are tight and fully functional. Velvet uncrushed, gilt unfaded. The cleanest example you will find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•  Era: Civil War era, 1850s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the serious collector of early photography, natural history, or Victorian decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49170177786107,"sku":"VINT4898","price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/FullSizeRender_22910fcd-2895-432b-a139-6dd20459b0af.heic?v=1786567914","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/new-old-stock-1850s-s-peck-co-union-case-hummingbirds-fuchsia-1-9-plate","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}