Antique Tin Type Photo steam Malachite is the classic stone

Malachite is the classic stone of abundance

The Water Element

and liminal space

A small place to keep the things you reach for often

A set of three tumbled howlite pieces — a soft white stone veined with gray

Antique Tin Type Photo steam Malachite is the classic stoneAntique 19th century ambrotype portrait of a woman, housed in its original case with an ornate gold tone oval mat. The image shows characteristic wear and soft contrast typical of early ambrotypes, with period clothing and jewelry visible in fine detail. A compelling example of mid 1800s photography and a meaningful addition for collectors of Victorian portraiture. Hinges are broken on the case and it is in two pieces. Measures 3. 75 x 3 inches.