Camera circa 1880, French Tailboard camera with bag and accessories.

Camera circa 1880, French Tailboard camera with bag and accessories.

Stock Number: 3748

£520

Antique Tailboard camera, original and in very good condition and with a large number of accessory items. The camera is constructed of French polished walnut with all lacquered brass fittings. It is a 5 x7 inch Tailboard Camera made circa 1880.

Dimensions

The camera measures 24 x 18 x 23cm (9.45

Circa

1880

Maker

F. Jonte

Country of manufacture

France

Categories: Photography, Cameras, Wood Body Cameras

Description

Antique Tailboard camera, original and in very good condition and with a large number of accessory items. The camera is constructed of French polished walnut with all lacquered brass fittings. It is a 5 x7 inch Tailboard Camera made circa 1880, beautifully engineered and having been well cared for. There is a  Mother of Pearl plaque for “F. Jonte, 124 et 126 Rue LaFayette, Brevete S.G.D.G. Paris”,  it comes with 4 off plate holders for spare plates, with a F. Jonte Rapid Rectilinear lens, a spare lens board, dark focussing hood, and a canvas carry case. The case has wear but all other items are in very good condition.

The camera measures 24 x 18 x 23cm (9.45″ x 7.09″ x 9.05″) when open.

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