2 x Vintage~\"J. Lancaster & Son\" Cameras \"Le Merveilleux\" & \"1890 Instantograph\" For Sale

You are offerding on both cameras.Both cameras are in \"as found\" condition and have not been repaired or restored.Made by the renowned optician and camera makers J Lancaster and Sons of Birmingham, UK.Made of mahogany with brass fittings, they appear to have their original lenses. The cameras bear two name plates, one has \"Le Merveilleux Patent\" and \"J. Lancaster & Son, Birmingham\". and the other has \"The 1890 Instantograph Patent\" and \"J. Lancaster & Son, Birmingham\". There are no holes to the red bellows of the \"Le Merveilleux\" camera, however, the bellows to the \"Instantograph\" has a split along one of the top edges.The glass plates have no cracks or chips that I can see.The wooden bodies has gained a lovely depth of colour and patina over the years, but they do have the usual scuffs, small splits and scratches that you would associate with an items of this age. The brass work to both cameras appear to be complete. The cameras extend well and fold away as they should. Two genuine vintage cameras which will be ideal for repairs or spares. 2 x Vintage~\"J. Lancaster & Son\" Cameras \"Le Merveilleux\" & \"1890 Instantograph\" 2 x Vintage~\"J. Lancaster & Son\" Cameras \"Le Merveilleux\" & \"1890 Instantograph\"

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Description

Please note this is on the UK site and listed in GB pounds.

2 x Vintage
J. Lancaster & Son
Cameras
\"Le Merveilleux\"
&
\"The 1890 Instantograph\"
​

You are offerding on both cameras.

Both cameras are in \"as found\" condition and have not been repaired or restored.

Made by the renowned optician and camera makers J Lancaster and Sons of Birmingham, UK.

Made of mahogany with brass fittings, they appear to have their original lenses.

  The cameras bear two name plates, one has \"Le Merveilleux Patent\" and  \"J. Lancaster & Son, Birmingham\". and the other has \"The 1890 Instantograph Patent\" and  \"J. Lancaster & Son, Birmingham\".  

There are no holes to the red bellows of the \"Le Merveilleux\" camera, however, the  bellows to the \"Instantograph\" has a split along one of the top edges.
The glass plates have no cracks or chips that I can see.

The wooden bodies has gained a lovely depth of colour and patina over the years,  but they do have the usual scuffs, small splits and scratches that you would associate with an items of this age. 
The brass work to both cameras appear to be complete. 

The cameras extend well and fold away as they should. 

Two genuine vintage cameras which will be ideal for repairs or spares.

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