RARE Antique 6x8 Wood Bellows Camera w/ Brass Rapid Aplanat Lens. Emil Wunsche?

Description: Here's a Very Nice Antique and Rare camera from the 1880's or 1890's. It is unknown who the manufacturer is--- as there are No markings, except on the lens, but it was definitely made during the Glass Plate era---- for roughly 6 X 8 inch images or thereabouts (or the metric equivalent). There is a Viewing Ground Glass back that opens like a door at the back end. It folds up quite neatly, and has a long extension when opened. It has a brass Lens--- that says Extra Rapid Aplanat, No. 3. It has an Aperture range from f/7.7 to f/64. Functionally--- the Lens is in Excellent condition--- really nice exterior/cosmetic Brass condition and Beautiful Glass--- just some specs of dust inside and here and there. The aperture turns easily and it seems good to go. The wood body has nice color with some minor wear, some spots of light scuffing, a few nicks and light scratches, and a couple of reinforcing metal patches. The brass fittings are also in nice shape with nice patina. The bellows is in fair condition--- it is double layered and it looks pretty good on the inside, but some major holes and tears on some of the outside corners---- but it's still fairly supple and has nice color. The ground glass is in nice shape--- and it's all in pretty good shape for over 125 years old. It has not been tested for shooting, so no guarantees on it's usability, but it's in Very Nice collectible condition. Far from Mint condition, but a good candidate for restoration. What you see is what you'll get--- the actual items for sale are pictured... please examine the photos. Continental US Shipping will be $14.50. It will be packed well and safe. International Shipping via the ebay program. PLEASE READ THIS--- By Bidding you Agree that: I am not Amazon or a professional Camera Store seller--- just a pragmatic collector/shooter selling some Used items. I'm not here trying to rip anybody off or sneak one past you, but that said... I'm not into having things go back and forth based on opinion, or risk "part swapping." So I'm sorry, I can't sell item on Approval, it's being sold As Is, No Warranty, No Buyer's Remorse, No Returns, being sold As Is with noted and the possibly of unknown flaws. I've been a photographer for 40+ years and I know how cameras work and what to look for. But I can't "Bench Test" every thing to factory specs and unless it's Brand New... I can't guarantee that every single aspect may be Perfect... especially in a 125 year old item! Any significant defects that I know of are either pictured or described to the best of my knowledge. I try to be detailed and truthful but I can't describe every every inch of it, so there may be a nick or blemish or a few specs of dust that I failed to mention... but they would hardly diminish it... unless you expect everything to be 100% Perfection. What you see is what you'll get and I package my items well, so it arrives in the same condition as shown. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE Interesting Items---- I'll be selling a large portion of my camera collection over the next few months, so check back and/or tell me what you're looking for. If you have questions about this or other items or combined shipping or other discounts---- please ask... Let's make a deal. Thanks

Price: 349.95 USD

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-11-01T16:14:55.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.5 USD