1860's ambrotype of the highly regarded, bare knuckle pugilist, John Camel Heenan.  The image was taken from a famous Currier and Ives lithograph of a Heenan in his prime. Nicknamed the 'Benicia Boy', Heenan came to the fore in 1858 when he fought a losing battle with future congressman and senator John Morrissey for the championship of America.   Two years later he was one of the participants in the famous drawn contest at Farnborough, England, against Tom Sayers, a match which brought great fame to both men and generated a brief resurgence in the prize-ring before its (gradual) demise.   Heenan was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002.  The ambrotype is housed in a full metal gold tinted frame within a wooden case.  The case is completely split at the spine however the front portion is present with a working latch. The case measures 3 3/4 x 3 1/4".  Overall condition is very good because of the case with the image (excellent) showing no fading, scratches, tears, or blemishes.