Sixth Plate Daguerreotype, Elderly Gentleman taking Snuff
Updated September 2, 2026
This auction ended on September 19, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0414 |
| Estimate | $300 - $500 |
| Opening bid | $150 |
| Auction | September 2026 Photographic History Auction |
| Date | September 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Michael Lehr Antiques |
| Location | Rockaway, New Jersey |
An unidentified elderly man holding snuf pouch and taking a pinch occupies this sixth plate daguerreotype, seated in a three-quarter pose and caught in an unusually candid moment for the medium. The
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