1887 Scovill Victorian Era Antique Wood Plate Camera * Mint Condition * A Marvel For Sale
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1887 Scovill Victorian Era Antique Wood Plate Camera * Mint Condition * A Marvel:
$3349.99
Make sure to check all of my listings after you look at this one. I\'ve put together another eclectic selection of antiques and collectibles, and I suspect there will something to interest just about everyone.
Here\'s a 5 x 8 plate camera manufactured in the late 1880\'s by Scovill Mfg Co. in New York. The camera is original throughout (including the wood finish) and its condition is -- for all intents and purposes -- mint. That\'s an impressive achievement for any early tailboard camera, but downright remarkable when you consider that the camera was built just a couple of decades after the end of the American Civil War.The camera is made of mahogany and cherry, with tongue-in-groove joints. A few minor, insignificant marks consistent with gentle handling and shelving. All numbers match, and the lens board is of course original. Original brass fittings and brass screws throughout. Original Scovill Waterbury lens with an aperture wheel that still rotates easily. Lacquered brass parts exhibit no wear, no corrosion, not even any evidence of oxidation. Bellows are original and are like new, and the ground glass focusing plate is also original and like new. Camera focuses accurately. Rear standard slides easily along focusing rail, and the camera folds up perfectly.Please look carefully at the pictures. You will not find a more pristine example of this 120+ year old camera anywhere. Shipping weight will be about 10 lb.That\'s about it. I will pack it carefully and properly. Auction participants with no prior feedback history should also contact me before placing a bid. Buyer prepays and includes shipping. Paypal okay.
