Antique Victorian Photo Album Late 1800s Cabinet Card CDV Empty Floral As-Is

Antique Victorian-era photograph album, estimated to date from the late 1800s, approximately 1880s–1890s based on its construction and styling.  This album originally held antique 19th-century photographs, which have now been removed and are not included.  Features a dark brown decorative cover with raised geometric detailing, applied/painted floral decoration in red, blue and gold tones, brass-tone hardware, thick gilt-edged album pages, and decorative printed photograph openings designed for cabinet cards and smaller CDV-style photographs.  Approximate measurements:  Length: 8.75 Width: 6.5 Thickness: 2.5  Condition: This album is being sold AS-IS for restoration, display, parts or repurposing. It is in very fragile, heavily distressed antique condition.  Front cover is completely detached Binding is substantially separated Interior binding fabric/gauze is exposed and deteriorated Numerous photograph mounts/windows are torn, damaged or missing Pages show age toning, wear and deterioration Exterior covering has heavy edge and corner loss One side of the original clasp/latch assembly is missing Remaining hardware shows age and wear Album no longer contains photographs Loose and damaged pieces may be present  Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.  Despite its condition, this is an authentic old photograph album with considerable Victorian character. Suitable for an antique photography collection or restoration