Lot 0393

Camera Obscura, c. 1800

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Camera Obscura, c. 1800
Presumably from England. Mahogany, size: 7 x 3 x 6 in. (with lens and open flap), focal length approx. 12 cm, sliding-box focusing system, screen size: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in., mirror slightly unclear. With original wood-bound lens and wooden cap with mount. - In very good unrestored original condition.

Camera Obscura, um 1800
Vermutlich aus England. Mahagoni-Gehäuse mit den Maßen: 180 x 75 x 150 mm (mit Objektiv und aufgeklapptem Suchereinblick, Brennweite ca. 12 cm, Schiebekastenauszug, Mattscheibengröße: 7 x 7 cm, Spiegel etwas trüb, Original-Objektiv mit Holzfassung sowie aufschraubbarem Holzdeckel. Sehr guter unrestaurier ter Originalzustand! Wichtiges Ausstellungsstück!

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Camera Obscura, c. 1800

Name: Camera Obscura, c. 1800
SKU: 11037010
Price: 2000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,500 - €2,500

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