Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
Stock no. 24394
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This is an antique McKellen's patent Field Camera. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with accessories and lens, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
- Fascinating and rare Victorian period camera - a treat for the collector
- Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original condition
- Select stocks present rich russet hues, accompanied by warm brass tones
- Leather bellows in good condition, with minimal creasing and closing smoothly
- Opens out from a usefully compact folded form, staying open with twist catches
- Features one of the titular triple patents - a turntable tripod mounting plate to the base
- Replete with a screw-in lens and a trio of book-form dark slide plates
- Camera, lens and plates sit neatly within the canvas carry bag
This is a wonderful antique McKellen's field camera, with a bounty of fascination for those who hold an interest in 19th Century photography. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 25.5cm (10'')
Max Depth: 17.5cm (7'')
Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Extended Width: 23cm (9'')
Extended Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Extended Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Folded Width: 23cm (9'')
Folded Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Folded Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')