Rare loupe signed L. Carillon-Darlot Paris. Original 19th century brass loupe for plate cameras from around 1880. Made for focusing on the ground glass in wetplate photography and an original accessory from the earliest days of photography. Unique swinging base to allow viewing at an angle on the ground glass. Adjustable for different eye strengths by sliding up and down. Lens parts clear, and scratch-free. Largest pull-out 6.5 cm.
Rare loupe signed L. Carillon-Darlot Paris. Original 19th century brass loupe for plate cameras from around 1880. Made for focusing on the ground glass in wetplate photography and an original accessory from the earliest days of photography. Unique swinging base to allow viewing at an angle on the ground glass. Adjustable for different eye strengths by sliding up and down. Lens parts clear, and scratch-free. Largest pull-out 6.5 cm.