Miniature Daguerreotype Sliding Box Camera
€1.00
In stock
SKU
689
This 1 x 1 ¾ inch sliding box camera for daguerreotype photography, dates from around 1865. It has a brass locking screw and features a lacquered, brass Petzval-type lens with focusing by rack and pinion. It is possible that the camera was made for use by travelling salesmen, altough its real history remains unclear. Provenance: Christie's, London South Kensington, December 9th 1991, Lot 22. Literature: Guide Michel Auer #226.
| Condition | B/A |
|---|---|
| Year | ca. 1865 |
| Purchase Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Price | 5000 |
| Currency | EUR |
| Bought where? | Jo Geier Mint & Rare Vienna |
| Collection Owner | BAYLIGHT |
| Invoice | 1905637 |
| Sold | No |