ICA, Hugo Meyer & Co Anastigmat Juwel 34 Grootformaatcamera

Rare ICA Juwel 34 (13x18) Professional Plate Camera + Hugo Meyer & Co Görlitz Doppel-Anastigmat f/6.8 No. 6 (300mm) Lens — c. 1912 — With Original Ground Glass & Rare Wooden Extension Frames

An exceptional and highly collectible museum-grade camera set for discerning collectors of early German photographic history.This lot features the absolute flagship model from International Camera A.G. (ICA) Dresden:

The legendary ICA Juwel (Model 34), manufactured around 1912-1913. Designed as a heavy-duty, high-end "Universal- und Reisekamera" for professional, architectural, and scientific photography, the Juwel 34 was renowned for its incredible build quality, extreme triple bellows extension (Dreifacher Balgauszug), and comprehensive lens movements for perspective control.Lens & Shutter details:

Manufacturer: Hugo Meyer & Co, Görlitz (Germany)Type: Doppel-Anastigmat f/6.8 No. 6Focal Length: ~300mm (perfectly matching the large 13x18 cm plate format)Lens Serial Number: 66647 (dating the lens production exactly to circa 1912)Included

Accessories:Original glass focusing screen (Matglas / Ground glass) integrated into the back.Two rare, original black wooden extension/repro frames measuring 35 cm and 45 cm, used for specialized studio macro work and bellows extension.

Cosmetics: Beautiful vintage condition with minor signs of age and wear. The leatherette covering and wooden parts show great patina.Optics: The Hugo Meyer lens elements look clear for their age, with typical minor dust inside. No major scratches.Mechanics: Bellows are intact but should be handled with care due to age. All adjustment knobs and triple-extension rails move smoothly.An incredibly scarce and historically significant outfit, rarely seen with these large studio accessories. Will be packed with utmost care and shipped worldwide with insurance and tracking.