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Camera Obscura, c. 1840

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Camera Obscura, c. 1840
Presumably from England. Mahogany, size: 11 x 5 ½ x 11 in. (with lens and open flap), focal length approx. 25 cm, sliding-box focusing system, screen size: 4 ¾ x 4 ¾ in., mirror slightly cloudy. With original wood-bound lens and threaded cap. – In very good unrestored original condition.

Camera Obscura, um 1840
Vermutlich aus England. Mahagoni-Gehäuse mit den Maßen: 300 x 140 x 270 mm (mit Objektiv und aufgeklapptem Suchereinblick), Brennweite ca. 25 cm, Schiebekastenauszug, Mattscheibengröße: 12 x 12 cm, Spiegel etwas trüb, Original-Objektiv mit Holzfassung sowie aufschraubbarem Holzdeckel. Sehr guter unrestaurierter Originalzustand! Wichtiges Ausstellungsstück!

Start Price: € 800

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Camera Obscura, c. 1840

Name: Camera Obscura, c. 1840
SKU: 34696116
Price: 2500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,500 - €2,500

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