I went to the Daguerrian Society, a reputable and keen group of collectors. Since daguerreotypes are made on a polished silver plate they reflect just like a mirror. I looked closely at the photo ...

In 2016, Alain Kohler discovered a German collector was in possession of the Pleyel piano (number 11265 ... The daguerreotype was made in 1847 in the atelier of Louis-August Bisson. Up until now, only ...