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Condition:
Original antique thermoplastic case front panel with attached wood backing. Not a complete hinged case. Shows heavy age-related wear including surface loss, edge wear, and corner damage. Wood backing has visible cracking and marks. Structurally intact as a single displayable piece. Be sure to check out all pictures closely, items ship as shown.
Description:
Authentic 19th century thermoplastic “Union case” front panel with original wood backing attached. This is a single panel from a Victorian-era photograph case, originally used to house tintypes or ambrotypes.
The front features a detailed high-relief scrollwork design typical of mid-to-late 1800s American Union cases. These molded thermoplastic cases were designed to imitate carved leather and are now collected for their intricate patterns and historical significance.
This example is not a complete case and does not include hinge, interior frame, or glass. It is being sold as a standalone panel with backing, ideal for collectors, restoration use, or decorative display.
Details:
• Item Type: Thermoplastic Union case panel
• Era: Circa 1850s–1870s
• Material: Molded thermoplastic front, wood backing
• Design: High-relief Victorian scrollwork motif
• Size: Approx. 3” x 3.5” (see photos for reference)
• Configuration: Single panel with attached wood back (not a full case)
• Condition: Heavy wear, edge loss, backing crack present
Shipping:
Ships within 1 business day of purchase.
