So I got this the a while ago and don't know what it all is

[barrysloate]

Definitely not a tintype, and probably not period. I believe it is a glass plate negative. Incidentally, if you had an Old Judge N172 of Flynn, you could sell it and buy yourself a nice sports car!

[pencil1974]

Already have a Challenger and a corvette my wife would probably nix that purchase. Lol. So all of it is early 1900's then? I know for a fact the holder and other parts are not modern.

[pencil1974]

Sorry it's not glass its metal for sure (ball player) the other glass is clear.

[barrysloate]

Maybe an OJ expert needs to chime in. I know there were some tintypes made after the fact, probably from glass plate negatives, that were circulating around the hobby. There are no period OJ tintypes, they simply weren't made. Somebody who knows more than I do will answer your question.

[pencil1974]

Thanks Barry, it looks like there is some sort of reorder info on the back. For what its worth the paper on the back is old as well. But beside the ball player I'm just trying to figure out what everything else is as well.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by pencil1974

Thanks Barry, it looks like there is some sort of reorder info on the back. For what its worth the paper on the back is old as well. But beside the ball player I'm just trying to figure out what everything else is as well.

I am not saying it's the case here (though I suspect it could be) but many times there will be legitimate period items with a more expensive fake item.....to make it all look good. I think it was taught in "scams 102"....

[pencil1974]

Well for what was paid for it its a minimal amount. I would assume if the tintype is fake (I know the paper on the back predates whiteners due to a black light test) the other pieces would come close to covering the entire thing.

Anyone I can send the whole thing to do they can look at it?