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A Very Fine Circa 1900 Double Racked Focus Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co, Cheapside, London
Yeats Country Antiques
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£2,600
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A Very Fine Circa 1900 Double Racked Focus Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co, Cheapside, London

1900 - 1920
Description

A very fine well figured mahogany double racked focus half plate camera with beautifully cast brass mounts in excellent condition and of exceptional quality mounted on an extendable and adjustable oak tripod base, by Benetfink & Co, Cheapside, London, circa 1900.

Mahogany Type: ‘Santos Mahogany’

Dimensions:

Height: 62 in / 157.5 cm

Tripod Standing Width: 32 in / 81 cm

Tripod Standing Depth: 32 in / 81 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
157.5cm (62.01")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Half Plate Camera to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181113
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A4128
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Description
A very fine well figured mahogany double racked focus half plate camera with beautifully cast brass mounts in excellent condition and of exceptional quality mounted on an extendable and adjustable oak tripod base, by Benetfink & Co, Cheapside, London, circa 1900.

Mahogany Type: ‘Santos Mahogany’

Dimensions:

Height: 62 in / 157.5 cm

Tripod Standing Width: 32 in / 81 cm

Tripod Standing Depth: 32 in / 81 cm

Height
157.5cm (62.01")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Half Plate Camera to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181113
Dealers Internal Ref
A4128
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod.
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Archive I An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod.

A Very Fine Circa 1900 Double Racked Focus Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co, Cheapside, London

Archive II An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View II
Archive III An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View IV
Archive V An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View V
Archive VI An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View VI
Archive VII An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View VII
Archive VIII An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View VIII
Archive IX An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View IX
Archive X An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View X
Archive XI An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View XI
Archive XII An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View XII
Archive XIII An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod. View XIII
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Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod.
A Very Fine Circa 1900 Double Racked Focus Half plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co, Cheapside, London
Ref: SA1181113
An antique wooden half-plate field camera with dark leather bellows and brass fittings mounted atop a tall three-legged oak tripod.
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A half-plate field camera is a portable large-format photographic device dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. It records images onto glass photographic plates measuring four and three-quarters by six and a half inches, utilising a folding bellows system for focusing.

These cameras were predominantly constructed from high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, complemented by lacquered brass mechanisms, focus tracks, and dark leather bellows. The accompanying tripods were typically crafted from sturdy timber like oak or ash.

Authentic examples feature precision brass fittings, dovetailed joinery on the timber casing, makers nameplates or engraved retailer details, and original ground-glass viewing screens at the rear.

A floor-standing field camera serves as a sculptural feature piece in a gentlemans library, home office, or living room corner. Positioned alongside traditional bookcases or dark timber furnishings, it contributes historic character to the space.

Dust the wooden casing and brass components using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that strip original lacquers. Keep leather bellows supple with specialized leather conditioner and store the object away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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