Description: **** HOPE DIAMOND 1st Known Real Daguerreotype Photo c. 1850 **** For your consideration I present the FIRST known photograph of the Hope Diamond formerly known as the French Blue of 1668. This has been verified by diamond expert Scott Sucher as highly probable! Scott did a Discovery Channel episode where he was asked to recreate the Hope Diamond by the Smithsonian Institution several years ago. He provided his parameter detailed sketches used to compare it. Scott Sucher said it closely resembles the 45.2 carat diamond he photographed and measured in person. All other previous catalog images were drawings due to the non- existence of the camera obscura which first appeared in 1839. In this photo, an admittedly plain looking Anne Bichat Hope displays the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show it off! Priceless! Early Daguerreotype of the Hope Diamond as it appeared in 1850. I personally verify my listings as authentic by utilizing my stringent standards of evaluation and experience. However, if you do not agree, please do not purchase. This image may be grandfathered into a publication I am involved with and is not subject to compensation. This is a great opportunity for someone who can decide for themself as to the identity. I believe time will vindicate your intuition and research. Bid accordingly. All sales are final. Visit my other rare photo listings! It's okay to be skeptical, but for once you are looking at the real deal. Several of these listings can be proven with forensic biometric technology still fought off by the old-school diminishing elderly and their personal feelings. For these listings, I reserve my Trump card. Condition Notes: 1st image is a 1/6th plate Daguerreotype, c.1850. Other images are for comparison. May come in either a full or half case with age related wear. Ask any questions if needed. Where else are YOU going to find the famed HOPE diamond unique photo? Only HERE!...and way underpriced! FREE SHIPPING Worldwide Insured.
Price: 25000 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-10-15T05:56:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1850
Production Technique: Daguerreotype
