American Optical Co. Large Format Camera

Antique large format wooden bellows camera by the American Optical Company, New York, with maker's plaque reading "American Optical Company, New York, Scovill Mfg. Co. Proprietors." Camera is marked with two Flammang patents: "Flammang's PAT Oct. 20, 1885" and "Flammang's PAT Aug. 21, 83," and is numbered 283589. Fitted with a brass lens marked "HERMAGIS Opt. Fabt. Paris," numbered 20598. Wood camera body with brass hardware, large extending bellows, ground-glass rear, and adjustment hardware. The bellows are in poor condition with extensive deterioration, splitting, tears, losses, and exposed fabric, particularly along the upper folds and edges. Brass lens housing shows scratches, spotting, and general surface wear. Wood body and hardware show additional age-related wear. Camera has not been tested for functionality. Estimate $200 - $400

Estimate:$200

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