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

19th century
Description

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'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24394

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1081462
Dealers Internal Reference
24394
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Description
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.
London Fine Antiques

Fascinating and rare Victorian period camera - a treat for the collector

fig 1. Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Mckellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

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

fig 2. Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Mckellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

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

fig 3. Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Mckellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

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.

fig 4. Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
fig 4. Antique Mckellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

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'')

fig 5. Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
fig 5. Antique Mckellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Folded Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
fig 6. Antique Mckellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24394

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081462
Dealers Internal Ref
24394
London Fine Antiques
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