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345 - J. H. Dallmeyer Opticien London" drawer camera, n°564, circa…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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J. H. Dallmeyer Opticien London" drawer camera, n°564, circa 1860, in mahogany, with J. H. Dallmeyer lens n°7143 F:160 mm and accessories including frame. As is. N.B. Jean-Marie PRADES: Dallmeyer drawer camera in London. Circa 1860. The back of the camera is made of a sliding part that includes the frosted glass and the frame. It can be used to take two separate photographs in the 6.5 x 11 cm format or a single photograph in the 11 x 14 cm format. Collodion process camera with a multiplying back. The back consists of a frame with horizontal slides between which slide, from left to right, the frosted glass and the frame containing the 6.5 x 11 cm format sensitive plate, which can be divided in two using spacers. This means you can take one or more photos in 6.5 x 11 cm format, or two photos in reduced format. You can also use two identical photos in reduced format for a stereo effect. To do this, you need to use a sliding board on which you fix the camera. The board is double, with the lower part fixed to a stand and the upper part holding the chamber. A stop on the right and left adjusts the necessary distance to obtain the stereoscopic effect. The spacing of the lens between the two positions will be between 60 and 66 mm, corresponding to the average pupillary distance for an adult male. Visuals and texts " Autour d'une collection 2 " Collection JMP Club Niépce Lumière, p. 51. Expert Isabelle Cazeils. Provenance: Jean-Marie PRADES Collection. Dallmeyer Camera.
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About the sale Part One: History of photography, the collection of a lifetime
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Auction time 06/08/2026 at 9:30 AM
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