With its own, original leather slip-case stamped with Claudet's name and details, the slip-case is held closed using a leather tab.

Ornate case with different moulded designs on front and back: front has central motif of roses with leaves, surrounded by scrolls, lines, with 'engine-turned' ground; back has scroll patterns and lines with a grainy ground. Velvet cushion cover has a central motif of a vine leaf and tendril.

Stamped the cover of the case: Mr KILBURN BY APPOINTMENT 234 REGENT STREET with two coats of arms between the lettering. It is the royal warrant and photographer's name, 'Mr Kilburn, 234 Regent Street', stamped in gold on front. Kilburn' studio was based at 234 Regent street 234 Regent Street in Westminster between 1845 - July 1855.

Daguerrian Jewellery: 1986-1586 - Gold locket containing a portrait of a lady with lace collar. The cover (top of the locket) has a centrally engraved initials surrounded within an oval within an oval surrounded by a grid-like radiating decoration, there is a scalloped shape going round the edges of the tray. The cover detaches from the tray via a press clasp centrally located on the right side of the tray.

Half length portrait of an elderly woman, facing slightly to her left. She has white hair, and a decorative white cap tied at the right side of her chin. She wears a dark dress, with a white collar. Hand coloured, Blue background.