Old Judge Orotone Photo/Studio Proof "Jumbo" Davis **UPDATED**

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Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

but why would you think it couldn't have been cut down from a larger image? These blank plates were sold to the photographer in a much larger size - the evidence of some cutting is naturally noticeable in the images provided on more than one side. The balance and proportions of the non-image area are off as well.
I would not think it to be a modern copy as the price of gold is now and in the recent past many times what it would have been whether original to 1887/88 shoot OR a subsequent re-issue at the turn of the century. Mostly I just can't see the incentive to produce with ill intent......
Interesting item.

I should correct my earlier statement - It probably is not a current fake due to the difficulty of producing it versus the return. It is more likely that it is an orotone produced in the early 1900's possibly from one of the glass plate negatives that we have seen showing up in the last few years. Much like the Omaha Old Judges that were believed to have been produced from them after the turn of the century. However, I would still doubt it was ever cut down. That would be difficult for the average person to do considering that it is glass and what purpose would it really serve? Certainly not just for the purpose of putting it in an old case.

Rob M.