Gaultier laiton Camera lens
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Gaultier gilt brass portrait photographic lens for an early camera, with a turned brass barrel, moled grip ring and cursive inscription 'Gaultier', dating to around 1850–1880, without an integrated shutter and tested and working, sold as is with its historic patina.
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Rare antique brass photographic objective, attributed to Gaultier, a Parisian optician active in the mid to third quarter of the 19th century.
The object features a turned brass barrel with a beautiful original patina, a knurled adjustment ring, and period cursive engraving, now partially faded by use but still legible ('Gaultier').
This type of handwritten script is characteristic of French productions from the collodion/plate period.
It is most likely a Petzval-type portrait lens designed for an old photographic camera.
No integrated shutter, in accordance with the practices of the time (use of a lens cap or a separate shutter).
The lenses are present; the optical condition is old (not cleaned, to be examined according to the intended use).
No structural deformation of the barrel was observed.
Authentic, unrestored object retaining its historical patina, also sought after by:
collectors of vintage photography
photographers practicing alternative processes
enthusiasts of 19th-century scientific and decorative objects
Dating: circa 1850–1880
Origin: France, Paris
Material: brass
Uses: old camera obscura / collection / decoration
Sold as-is, matching the photographs.
Rare antique brass photographic objective, attributed to Gaultier, a Parisian optician active in the mid to third quarter of the 19th century.
The object features a turned brass barrel with a beautiful original patina, a knurled adjustment ring, and period cursive engraving, now partially faded by use but still legible ('Gaultier').
This type of handwritten script is characteristic of French productions from the collodion/plate period.
It is most likely a Petzval-type portrait lens designed for an old photographic camera.
No integrated shutter, in accordance with the practices of the time (use of a lens cap or a separate shutter).
The lenses are present; the optical condition is old (not cleaned, to be examined according to the intended use).
No structural deformation of the barrel was observed.
Authentic, unrestored object retaining its historical patina, also sought after by:
collectors of vintage photography
photographers practicing alternative processes
enthusiasts of 19th-century scientific and decorative objects
Dating: circa 1850–1880
Origin: France, Paris
Material: brass
Uses: old camera obscura / collection / decoration
Sold as-is, matching the photographs.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brand
Gaultier
Model/ type nr
laiton
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/Artist/Maker
Gaultier
Estimated period
1800-1850
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