REYGONDAUD, BOULADE? 18X24CM WET PLATE PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE CAMERA MENDEL LENS

Antique French c.1890 camera. Double bellows pull out at the rear. Maximum of 50cm. Lens holder unit has a nice raise and fall distance.

Note the few small repairs and cracks. At the rear the cog guide focus rail is original works and focussing moves smooth. Study the pictures to get a good idea of what you will receive. Comes without plate holder. Camera can be changed in portrait into landscape format. Lens comes with one Waterhouse stop and lens cap.

Wet plate camera shows some signs of prior use and overall in good condition. Shows a very nice patina. Wood is hard and all is very well constructed. Shows some small scuffs, some scratches, few dings, some small cracks, no dents. Original bellows moves smoothly, is overall in good condition, shows wear at the corners and some light leaks at a few corners(can be repaired). Comes with original ground glass in good condition.
The lens is overall in good condition. Shows no dings, no dents, some scuff marks, some small scratches. Shows age related wear and tarnishing of the brass.
Glass shows no haze, minor separation at the front element, one tiny scratch at the front, no fungus.
In all a very nice camera and lens!