Near Mint 1888 Rochester Optical Antique Wood Camera w/Orig. Carrying Case, More For Sale

I have more of what you want this week -- all of it uncommonly clean and all of it being offered with -- so make sure to check my other sales after you look at this one.
Here\'s an outstanding antique camera outfit that includes an 1880\'s Rochester Optical tailboard camera (with its original plate holder, lens, lens cover and carrying case), a folding tripod, and a period correct glass plate negative featuring a Victorian era couple (see 2nd to last picture).Everything except the tripod can be stowed in the original Rochester Optical wood case, which measures just 10\" x 11\" x 8\" when closed.The lightweight, portable tripod (approx. 3 lb.) collapses down to just 29\" when not in use.
Condition of the camera itself is excellent to near mint throughout. The mahogany body retains its original finish, as does the cherry bed. The finish is beautiful, just the tone you want to see on an antique mahogany camera. All of the fittings are original and in excellent condition and retain their original nickle plating, which still gleams. No fittings are damaged or missing. The camera opens easily, closes easily, and stays rigid when the bed is locked in place. As you can see, it looks great from any angle and even better when mounted on the tripod.
Camera retains its original lens board, its original lens, and its original ground glass focusing plate. No misfolds in the bellows, which are original, but still crisp and glossy black. Lens element is in excellent condition, ground glass is perfect, with no scratches or damage. Lens throws a crisp image against the ground glass back with sufficient lighting. Original double-slide R.O.C. plate holder is in excellent condition.
Tripod is in good condition and original throughout, including the mounting screw. Original finish on the legs, with scattered marks in the finish consistent with age and normal handling. All three spikes are still present on the ends of the legs.
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