Large Format Mahogany Wooden Studio Stand Camera (c. 1890–1920) - with Brass Portrait Lens & Height-Adjustable Studio Analogue camera

12
days
06
hours
42
minutes
44
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Thorsten Pöllath
Expert
Selected by Thorsten Pöllath

Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

Estimate  € 350 - € 400
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 142038 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Brand Large Format Mahogany, Model/Type Wooden Studio Stand Camera (c. 1890–1920) with Brass Portrait Lens and Height-Adjustable Studio, Physical condition: Fair; Functional condition: Not tested.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Antique wooden large-format camera, probably dating from the end of the 19th century or the early 20th century.
size: 160 cm high - 62 cm wide, 62 cm deep.
there is no brand on the lens, only the adjustable aperture: f/7.7 to f/62
the size of the glass (negative) is about 16x16.

Shipping not possible.
Pickup only in Grobbendonk, Belgium.

================================

Manufactured in Europe during the late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1890–1920), this large format mahogany studio camera (Atelierkamera) represents the cornerstone of early professional portrait photography. Built with solid dark mahogany cabinetry, heavy brass rack-and-pinion hardware, and square dark leather bellows, the camera is mounted on its dedicated height-adjustable wooden floor stand. Equipped with a large-aperture brass portrait lens (utilizing a Petzval or Rapid Rectilinear optical arrangement), the system produces soft background transition and crisp central optical resolution across large glass plate formats (measuring up to approx. 16x16 cm). When unmounted from the vintage lens board, the brass lens assembly can be integrated into modern digital mirrorless or medium/large-format systems (such as Fujifilm GFX or mirrorless bench setups)

Antique wooden large-format camera, probably dating from the end of the 19th century or the early 20th century.
size: 160 cm high - 62 cm wide, 62 cm deep.
there is no brand on the lens, only the adjustable aperture: f/7.7 to f/62
the size of the glass (negative) is about 16x16.

Shipping not possible.
Pickup only in Grobbendonk, Belgium.

================================

Manufactured in Europe during the late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1890–1920), this large format mahogany studio camera (Atelierkamera) represents the cornerstone of early professional portrait photography. Built with solid dark mahogany cabinetry, heavy brass rack-and-pinion hardware, and square dark leather bellows, the camera is mounted on its dedicated height-adjustable wooden floor stand. Equipped with a large-aperture brass portrait lens (utilizing a Petzval or Rapid Rectilinear optical arrangement), the system produces soft background transition and crisp central optical resolution across large glass plate formats (measuring up to approx. 16x16 cm). When unmounted from the vintage lens board, the brass lens assembly can be integrated into modern digital mirrorless or medium/large-format systems (such as Fujifilm GFX or mirrorless bench setups)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Large Format Mahogany
Model/type nr
Wooden Studio Stand Camera (c. 1890–1920) - with Brass Portrait Lens & Height-Adjustable Studio
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Not tested
Estimated period
1900-1910
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
13
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​

For you in

Cameras & Optical Equipment

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​