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Harry Emanuel Jeweller – International Exhibition 1862 – Original Stereoscopic Photograph
An unusual early stereoscopic photographic card from the International Exhibition of 1862, London, depicting an exhibit associated with the celebrated Victorian jeweller Harry Emanuel.
The stereoview shows Emanuel’s elaborate patented wheeled safe/display apparatus exhibited within the International Exhibition building.
The printed mount identifies the image with a caption beginning:
“No. 972 – H. Emanuel’s Patent …”
The mount is also printed “The International Exhibition of 1862” and bears the name of the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company.
Harry Emanuel was a prominent 19th-century London jeweller and goldsmith, making this an interesting piece of Victorian jewellery-trade and exhibition history as well as an early photographic collectible.
Details:
* International Exhibition of 1862, London
* Harry Emanuel jeweller-related subject
* Patented exhibition apparatus / safe
* Original stereoscopic photographic card
* Two albumen-style photographic views mounted side-by-side
* London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
* Printed yellow exhibition mount
* Victorian photographic ephemera
* Circa 1862
Condition:
Antique condition with expected age-related wear, handling and toning to the card and photographs. The mount shows some wear around the edges and corners. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description.
A particularly interesting survivor for collectors of Victorian jewellery history, historic jewellers, stereoscopic photography, the International Exhibition of 1862 and 19th-century London trade history.
The item pictured is the exact item offered for sale.
