Wooden Bellows Camera and Eryscope Superieur Optics. Circa 1900

Antique wooden bellows camera with Eryscope Superieur optics, made circa 1900 and in fine condition. The camera is designed to work with 18x13 plates and displays the great charm and beauty of turn-of-the-century photo equipment. This is surely a wonderful item to decorate any room. It mounts a solid-mahogany wooden create composed of two plates (front and rear), each constructed with several riveted pieces. They are connected by a sliding foldable base and an ancient bellows in perfect condition. The camera includes an original Eryscope Superieur lens with the models name engraved by hand in capital letters. It is finely preserved and operational. The wood the crate is made of is also in good condition, and so is the metalwork. Two metal pieces are missing but the rest are still present. This antique wooden bellows camera with Eryscope Superieur optics is bound to become part of a great collection or exhibition of old-time pieces. Dimensions (Unfolded): Width: 15.75 in / 17.5 cm. Depth: 6.9 in / 40 cm. Height: 10 in / 25.5 cm.