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A Fine Italian tortoiseshell passepartout carte-de-visite Photograph Album.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM.

  • A Fine Italian tortoiseshell passepartout carte-de-visite Photograph Album.

25 leaves, on guards, containing 70 carte-de-visite photographs mainly of gallery paintings, but some portraits.

Giocondo Torrini ran this famous jewellers in the 19th century, when they were known for their mosaic work.The firm started in the 14th century and continues to this day. Their shop was at Lungarno Nuovo 6 rosso, between approximately 1865 and 1896.

25 leaves, on guards, containing 70 carte-de-visite photographs mainly of gallery paintings, but some portraits.

Giocondo Torrini ran this famous jewellers in the 19th century, when they were known for their mosaic work.The firm started in the 14th century and continues to this day. Their shop was at Lungarno Nuovo 6 rosso, between approximately 1865 and 1896.

Binding oblong folio (155 x 250mm) tortoiseshell, inlaid mosiac of flowers within gilt metal oval on front cover, filigre metalwork in centre of rear cover, red velvet spine, a.e.g, silver metal clasps, watered silk endpapers, hinges spilt,
Publication 19th century, 1865 or later. Contained in original padded shagreen case, with label of G. Torrini, Florence.
  • Product Code: RGW26268
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £650.00