Condition: In good condition for age and use. The bellows near the lantern are worn as imaged. Also we are unable to extend the first bit as the handle is missing as imaged. Excellent restoration project.
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Brass Level Indicator Marker: Thornton Pickard. Don't miss out on owning a piece of Victorian ingenuity and artistry. Three Double-Sided Dry Plate Holders – Perfect for creating traditional plate photographs.
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The handle appears to be leather with "Weenie" embossed onto it. It lists four available models: with an Achroplanat (i.e.achromat ) lens and single extension bellows; with a Rectoplanat (i.e.Rapid Rectilinear ) lens and single extension; or either lens with double extension.
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Here's a nice little restoration project from the collection of Ernst Purdum, who collected and researched shutter for over 60 years starting in 1940s.
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Untested.Photos of actual item for sale.
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Thornton Pickard BECK SYMMETRICAL F8 Vintage Antique BRASS LENS Lens is missing it’s name plate. The lens barrel is made of brass, condition is fair for age with areas of finish loss. Optics are clean for age, with light trapped dust and imperfections. Aperture blades are functional with light oil build up. Comes with generic push on rear lens cap and front cap. Please see photos.
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Shutter works and speed is accurate. T setting works, aperture works stiff. Film rollers inside show no superficial corrosion. Has an exposed roll of film inside. Finders are in good condition. Film winds on smooth.
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Shutter works and speed is accurate. T setting works, aperture works smooth. Film rollers inside show no superficial corrosion. Finders are in good condition. Film winds on smooth. Shows minor scuffs, no scratches, no dings, minor paint rub off.
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