Dating photo

[Trevor Paul]

Hi Can anyone help me to date this photo. I have received a copy from a relative in Australia who believes it may be an ancestor. Can you identify the uniform(  believed British but not definate  Regards trevor

[Seoras]

The case looks like an 1860's Ambrotype.

[Trevor Paul]

Thanks for that. I will research when they came in.  Thanks  Trevor

[chinakay]

The cracked glass looks like an ambrotype too, but not the picture. Is this a scan, or what? Ambros very sharp and clear.

Cheers,
China

[Trevor Paul]

Yes it is a scanned photo. There is also a scan of the full case. I will reduce it's size and send it  now attached

[Seoras]

The picture itself is throwing me. Is it an original that has been quite crudely hand coloured at some time ?  The man's head just seems to be too far above his shoulders. Can't make my mind up about it at present.

[jim1]

Looks like an 1850's - early 1860's ambrotype.It's dark appearance is probably due to it being under tinted glass.Agree with George it does look quite crudely painted,these were usually expertly done by miniature artists.
He has one medal up & may be RM.

jim

[Trevor Paul]

Thanks for the replies  .  What is RM please.  Regards trevor

[jim1]

Royal Marines.