RARE SLIDING BOX WET PLATE CAMERA- J H DALLMEYER,LONDON

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Auction Details

• Ends on Sunday 24th August 2008 at 15:34:55
• Seller: whirlycat (926)
• Number of items for sale: 1 (1 have already been sold)
• Current bid: £1,572.00
• There have been 17 bids - a user with a feedback of 100 is currently winning.

Seller's Description

A well made mahogany sliding box camera of dove tailed construction with a label for J H Dalmeyer, Optician, London. Numbered 1532 on the mahogany slide and also on the body of the camera. J H Dallmeyer was working in London circa 1860 and I believe he was a pioneer in the field of early camera and lens manufacture. The brass lens focuses by means of a rack and screw principle. Looks to be in original unaltered condition but someone has applied a glue/mastic substance to the interior of the lens mount, presumably to make it light proof. Lacking lens cover. The lens hood diameter approx 2.1/4in. The camera body (exc.lens) is 9.1/4in long x 6in wide and 6.3/8in high. Please note -We do not reveal our reserve price or end sales early.... Buy this now!

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