CIVIL WAR ERA CAMERA & CAMERA STAND.

CIVIL WAR ERA CAMERA & CAMERA STAND. Wooden face of camera is about 9-1/2” x 8” and contains about 3” diameter lens in brass telescoping body. Wood body telescopes into tarred linen bellows. Back of camera which holds photographic plate is marked “GORDENS, PAT. OCT. 19, 58, EXTENDED 72”. Included with camera is a wooden photographic stand with 3 legs fit into cast iron piece with telescoping center post that holds camera. Camera fits on this base and balances well. But camera is about an inch smaller than the mortise in this stand. Tripod base fits onto another wood and iron piece with steel rollers. CONDITION: Wood on stand is worn. One leg on tripod may be replaced or repaired. Aluminum washers are used to tighten legs. Cast iron base is unmarked. No markings seen in wood. Camera body is very good. Tarred linen bellows have insect damage and several large holes. Lenses are dirty. Break in glass viewing window in back of camera. This group also contains a CDV of a photographer using a similar camera and stand. 4-56224 JS290 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2376	$2,242.00	CIVIL WAR ERA CAMERA & CAMERA STAND. Wooden face of camera is about 9-1/2” x 8” and contains about 3” diameter lens in brass telescoping body. Wood body telescopes into tarred linen bellows. Back of camera which holds photographic plate is marked “GORDENS, PAT. OCT. 19, 58, EXTENDED 72”. Included with camera is a wooden photographic stand with 3 legs fit into cast iron piece with telescoping center post that holds camera. Camera fits on this base and balances well. But camera is about an inch smaller than the mortise in this stand. Tripod base fits onto another wood and iron piece with steel rollers. CONDITION: Wood on stand is worn. One leg on tripod may be replaced or repaired. Aluminum washers are used to tighten legs. Cast iron base is unmarked. No markings seen in wood. Camera body is very good. Tarred linen bellows have insect damage and several large holes. Lenses are dirty. Break in glass viewing window in back of camera. This group also contains a CDV of a photographer using a similar camera and stand. 4-56224 JS290 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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