This is a rare and unique daguerreotype of a gentleman by Scovill MFG Co. The portrait is beautifully hand-tinted with a metallic finish and framed in a 1/6 paper case with a latch. The image is black and white, depicting the subject in a formal and elegant manner. The antique photograph is an original print from the year 1850, produced using the daguerreotype technique. It is a single piece, with no other photographs in existence. The portrait is of a small size, measuring 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches. This collectible item is perfect for any photographer or vintage photography enthusiast.