French Daguerreotype of Man With a Legion Of Honor Medal Faux Tortoise Shell Mat

The Daguerreotype is one of the most intriguing of the photographic processes.
Up for sale is a wonderful French Daguerreotype of a man with a Legion of Medal.
The mat is a period faux tortoise shell and the frame is painted black Gesso/ plaster frame.
The back is not the original.
Condition: Daguerreotype is in very good condition with minor issues to the outside areas of the plate. Image is still strong and crisp.
Frame: very good with some scratches to the black paint

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