antique mckellen's field camera, english, carry case, photography, victorian

Our Stock # 24394

This is an antique McKellen's patent Field Camera. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with accessories and lens, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

• Fascinating and rare Victorian period camera - a treat for the collector
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original condition
• Select stocks present rich russet hues, accompanied by warm brass tones
• Leather bellows in good condition, with minimal creasing and closing smoothly
  
  
• Opens out from a usefully compact folded form, staying open with twist catches
• Features one of the titular triple patents - a turntable tripod mounting plate to the base
• Replete with a screw-in lens and a trio of book-form dark slide plates
• Camera, lens and plates sit neatly within the canvas carry bag

This is a wonderful antique McKellen's field camera, with a bounty of fascination for those who hold an interest in 19th Century photography. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 25.5cm (10'')
Max Depth: 17.5cm (7'')
Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Extended Width: 23cm (9'')
Extended Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Extended Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Folded Width: 23cm (9'')
Folded Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Folded Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

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Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Antiques.co.uk Ref: DFKRQD5NR

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