brass mounted landscape lens

Made:
circa 1860 in London
brass mounted landscape lens

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brass mounted landscape lens, focal length 5 inch. The stop is placed one inch in front of the lens and has a diameter of only 1/2 inch giving an aperture of about F.10. Ross c.1860

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/1166
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 38 mm 63 mm,
type:
lens
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection