Ca. 1880 Marion & Co 1/4 Plate Wood Tailboard Camera W/Original Case




Item History & Price

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Reference Number: Avaluer:113518
Original Description:

Some people go to the beach to relax. Some people go to the mountains. Me, I walk around a brightly lighted room in the back of my house taking photographs of stuff I think you'll like. So here you go. One of six more reasons you should check out my new auctions every Sunday night instead of dozing off after Big Brother. And don't forget to look at the other five reasons. You can also click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list a...nd Ebay will automatically send you updates when I put similar new auctions online. 
Here's a beautiful quarter-plate tailboard camera manufactured in England in the late 1800's. Though tiny (just 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" when closed) the camera is built to the highest standards and comes with its original case, a signed Marion & Co. 5 x 4 single element lens and a Lizars double-slide plate holder.
Condition is excellent.  Original leather bellows are clean and supple, with no misfolds (see pictures); original ground glass back is undamaged; original lens has no damage, no fungus. The sliding wood lock that keeps the bed stiff when the camera is open works properly and has not been damaged or repaired, and the brass fittings are all original, with no rust or significant tarnish. Rack and pinion focusing is working properly. 
The camera folds up neatly and looks beautiful from any angle.  
Carrying case is in excellent condition.  Minimal signs of wear, as you can see, and the straps are still intact. 
Please review the pictures and consider them an integral part of the description.

With camera and accessories inside, the case measures 7" x 5" x 7". Shipping weight approximately 8 lb.

That's about it.  I will pack it carefully and properly.   Auction participants with no prior feedback history or with hidden feedback should contact me before placing a bid.  Buyer prepays and includes shipping. 


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