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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
Sold 10 March 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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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.

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

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

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Our Ref: 24394

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Field Camera to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
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. An antique wooden field camera with extended bellows and a matching canvas carry case sits on a neutral surface.
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. An antique wooden field camera with extended bellows and a matching canvas carry case sits on a neutral surface.
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. An antique wooden field camera with extended bellows and a matching canvas carry case sits on a neutral surface.
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. An antique wooden field camera with extended bellows and a matching canvas carry case sits on a neutral surface.
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. An antique wooden field camera with extended bellows and a matching canvas carry case sits on a neutral surface.
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. An antique wooden field camera with extended bellows and a matching canvas carry case sits on a neutral surface.
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

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Field Camera to the Victorian era.

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081462
Dealers Internal Ref
24394
London Fine Antiques
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An antique wooden field camera with extended bellows and a matching canvas carry case sits on a neutral surface.
Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScientific & Photographic Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather, Canvas
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAccordion leather bellows, Brass thumbscrews, Folding wooden chassis, Maker plaque
  • SizeH 24.5 cm (10 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 17.5 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Field cameras were developed in the 19th century to allow photographers to capture images outdoors, utilizing folding wooden frames and leather bellows to achieve portability without sacrificing plate size.

These cameras were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, complemented by brass fittings, leather bellows, and ground glass focusing screens.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct dovetail joinery, lacquered brass hardware, hand-stitched leather bellows, and makers plates, often showing genuine signs of age and wear from field use.

Displaying the camera partially extended on a bookshelf or desk introduces a sophisticated industrial or scientific focal point to a study or living room.

Keep the camera out of direct sunlight and extreme humidity to prevent wood warping and leather bellows cracking, applying microcrystalline wax to wood and brass sparingly if needed.
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