Lot 0389

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH TAILBOARD STUDIO PORTRAIT CAMERA, W. WATSON & SONS, LONDON, 1883-1908,

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AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH TAILBOARD STUDIO PORTRAIT CAMERA, W. WATSON & SONS, LONDON, 1883-1908,

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Description

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH TAILBOARD STUDIO PORTRAIT CAMERA, W. WATSON & SONS, LONDON, 1883-1908, brass, mahogany and glass with leather bellows, with nameplate, "W. Watson & Sons Manufacturers / 313 High Holborn / London," accompanied by a large lens marked, "ROSS / LONDON / NO. 3 / CABINET," and engraved no. 100497. Height: 23 Width: 22" Depth: 7 1/2"

Condition

Dust, unknown lost or broken parts, expected surface wear, lens unattached. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH TAILBOARD STUDIO PORTRAIT CAMERA, W. WATSON & SONS, LONDON, 1883-1908,

Name: AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH TAILBOARD STUDIO PORTRAIT CAMERA, W. WATSON & SONS, LONDON, 1883-1908,
SKU: 139552910
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $80 - $125

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