E. Francais Paris Rectilinéaire (Aplanat) Serie A No. 3 n°2128 – 1880 | Enlarger lens
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Antique brass lens – E. Français Paris No. 2128 – Rectilinear (aplanat) – France, circa 1880 – Rare piece of photographic camera
Vintage brass photographic lens signed by E. Français – Paris, bearing serial number 2128.
This authentic piece, dating from the late 19th century (around 1880), testifies to the exceptional craftsmanship of the earliest French optical manufacturers for large format photographic cameras.
This model is a rectilinear (or flat) lens, a design highly prized at the time for its ability to produce a clear, distortion-free image, ideal for studio, architecture, or landscape photography.
Features :
• Manufacturer: E. Français, Paris
• Serial number: No. 2128 (engraved on the body of the lens)
• Rectilinear / Aplanat objective
Period: Around 1880
Country of origin: France
• Material: Solid brass, with original patina.
• Engraved graduations: from 5 to 35 (probably a focus or aperture scale).
Height: 8 cm
Maximum diameter: 8.2 cm
Lower diameter: 5.8 cm
Weight: heavy and stable, typical of studio lenses of the era.
Condition:
Good overall condition considering its age (about 140 years).
Original patina preserved, with some signs of wear and light oxidation marks on the brass, typical of old use.
Lenses in good condition, with minor micro-scratches and fine internal dust, without impact on the visual appearance.
Stable mechanisms, functional graduated ring.
No major shocks or cracks
Antique brass lens – E. Français Paris No. 2128 – Rectilinear (aplanat) – France, circa 1880 – Rare piece of photographic camera
Vintage brass photographic lens signed by E. Français – Paris, bearing serial number 2128.
This authentic piece, dating from the late 19th century (around 1880), testifies to the exceptional craftsmanship of the earliest French optical manufacturers for large format photographic cameras.
This model is a rectilinear (or flat) lens, a design highly prized at the time for its ability to produce a clear, distortion-free image, ideal for studio, architecture, or landscape photography.
Features :
• Manufacturer: E. Français, Paris
• Serial number: No. 2128 (engraved on the body of the lens)
• Rectilinear / Aplanat objective
Period: Around 1880
Country of origin: France
• Material: Solid brass, with original patina.
• Engraved graduations: from 5 to 35 (probably a focus or aperture scale).
Height: 8 cm
Maximum diameter: 8.2 cm
Lower diameter: 5.8 cm
Weight: heavy and stable, typical of studio lenses of the era.
Condition:
Good overall condition considering its age (about 140 years).
Original patina preserved, with some signs of wear and light oxidation marks on the brass, typical of old use.
Lenses in good condition, with minor micro-scratches and fine internal dust, without impact on the visual appearance.
Stable mechanisms, functional graduated ring.
No major shocks or cracks
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brand
E. Francais Paris
Model/ type nr
Rectilinéaire (Aplanat) Serie A No. 3 n°2128 – 1880 |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Not tested
Lens Mount Type
Rectilinéaire ou d''aplanat"
Estimated period
1850-1900
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