RUCKERT & L MARTINET ANTIQUE BRASS LENS W/ SHUTTER 340MM* 8X10” 11X14” CAMERA
Very rare lens. The shutter board is 13.5x13.5cm. The lens covers at least 11x14" full open, at infinity.
Comes with this small lens that makes the image much smaller, wide angle like?
Comes into focus at infinity at about 340mm, rear element to ground glass distance 340mm.
Lens is with hood 122mm tall and 78mm in outside diameter. At the front element it shows 4 reflection at the rear 3. It is not a Petzval type.
Shutter works but speeds are all the same. T setting works. There is a slot for the Waterhouse stops. Case and cap shows a lot of wear and partially deteriorated.
Waterhouse stops and small lens are original. All came in an original fitting leather case, but that was no longer useable. Bellows release doesn’t seem to work.
The lens cosmetically in very good condition. Barrel shows some signs of prior use. Barrel and shutter board shows no dings, no dents, some tarnishing, minor scuff marks and some small scratches. The elements are in very good condition. Shows no cleaning marks, no scratches, no haze, no fungus, no separation. Shows no dust particles inside.