Antique Ambrotype Old West Bearded Man Watch Chain Fallow Deer Gold Full Case

Description

Handsome Samuel Clemons, Huck Finn era looking Man with watch fob chain Ambrotype glass image in full case.
Clothing and hairstyle date this to 1850's -1860's.  The estate it came from was TEXAS ancestors.
This is a Sixth-Plate image.  Inside is Ruby Velvet embossed liner with the photo side having an elaborate pressed gold trim frame matting.
Glass plate measures apx 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 and is surrounded by a copper strip holding the black painted glass to the photo image.
Measures: Folded closed 3 1/2" x 3 7/8" x apx 7/8 inch thick. Opened up it is 7" wide open x 3 7/8 high x apx 1/2 inch thick.
Brown case of Gutta Percha material.  It has some chipping along the edges normal for its age. A huge antlered Fallow Deer Buck and Doe pose on the front and back with island palm trees in the background. Original hinges intact. Case snaps shut as it should.
Please study ALL photos as they are part of this items description and I have pointed out in the photo's condition issues.
I believe we have this listed correctly as an Ambrotype. However, since I'm not an expert and the family didn't know, PLEASE advise if something needs corrected.
Priority Mail shipping insured = .00