ADDITIONAL CONDITION REPORT INFORMATION BELOW. W. Morley mahogany and brass camera, with two plate backs measuring 5.25 x 7.75 inches, together with a collection of unrelated mahogany camera accessories including nine plate backs of various sizes, three stereo viewers, six lenses of differing sizes, also two Ensign 'All distance' camera and a Kodak Six-20 Brownie C. The Morley camera measures 22cm x 30cm extended. Condition report: The Morley camera and equipment are in fair order, a clean and polish would make them look more presentable. Close inspection reveals signs of a regular working life with working alterations, small damages and repairs to the wood work and metal work as well as typical scuffs dents and scratches. The lens ratchet only partially works in extending the lens, the glass is free of chips or cracks. The camera base board appears to be a period replacement.
The only lenses with markings are as follows:
Clement & Gilmer Paris
Jules Vogel Philadelpia 16664
No.3 Hemispherique Rapide 5758 also reads 'Property of Maps'
The Large chromed lens has a CM monogram and registered trade mark
There is one lens with a white tag which the previous owner has written 'Detzval 5" 1875'
The lens attached to the camera has no marks.
Additional Condition report information:
The pinion is missing from the rack and pinion mechanism of the unmarked 'Petzval' lens, and the large chromed lens. The Clement & Gilmer lens lacks the rear glass. The small black flat fish eye lens has a crack to the glass.
Sold for £590
Auction: Fine Art Sale, 15th Feb, 2018
Included in this sale mid 19th century French onyx and ormolu mounted arts presentation vase, estimate £1,000-2,000.
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Sunday 11th February 2-4pm
Monday 12th February 10-5pm
Tuesday 13th February 10-5pm
Wednesday 14th February 10-4pm
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