DARLOT HEMISPHERIQUE BRASS ANTIQUE C.1860 EARLY #185 WIDE ANGLE LENS CAMERA
Size of the lens is 35mm in height and 37.5mm in diameter.
Early Hemispherique lenses had globe like elements and later became more flat. Elements are clean and bright.
Might be that this is a Stereoscopic lens, has a approx. 10cm image circle covering 6x9cm. Lens comes into focus at approx. 70mm rear element to ground glass.
Comes with front cap. Swing in place aperture levers move smooth, Waterhouse stop system numbering 4, 5, 6.
Lens shows minor signs of prior use and is in very good condition. Minor scuffing, no scratches, no dings, no indentations and minor paint rub off. The elements in very good condition show no cleaning marks, no scuffs, no scratches, no haze, no fungus, no separation. Shows no dust particles inside. Lens has a 48.5mm diameter screw thread.