LA PARISIENNE CARETTE ANTIQUE FRENCH 9X12CM GLASS PLATE CAMERA W/ SHUTTER LENS
Original tapered red bellows shows some wear and is light leak free. Single element, meniscus lens shows no scratches, no haze, no cleaning marks, shows some separation at one side(See pictures). Note that the lens sits loose in its holder and has small small pin and small ’step’ holes in the lens holder. Probably intended for focussing. However, the bellows needs to be pulled out all the way to get the lens into focus. The bed shows small line scratches as a focus aid.
The lens sits loose in its holder and can fall out when held upside down.All movements are smooth. All locks lock well. Finder is in good condition
Camera is overall in good condition and shows moderate signs of prior use. Shows some scuffs, some small scratches, shows dings, no dents.
The ground glass is original and in very good condition. Lens aperture moves smooth. Blade shows wear and is clean.