Rochester Optical Camera The Ideal

Description

Rochester Optical Co. the Ideal camera. The lens was made in St. Louis. There are 3 extra Rochester Optical Co Plates of various size. The largest is 10x12. The original cloth hood is present but heavily soiled.

Condition

In estate condition. The camera has been in storage for decades and is quite dusty. The camera seems to function as far as extending out the bellows on the track. The bellows are intact with no tears. There is wear to the edges of bellows. One of the plates is crushed.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

22 x 16 x 12 in

Weight

22 lb

Rochester Optical Camera The Ideal

Lot 0094

Estimate $200-$400Mar 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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