1852-63, with Horne, Thornwaite & Wood brass lens, serial no. 1329, body, VG, lens, VG, some very light separation to very perimeter, complete with ground glass screen; Each side with four vertical brass hinges allowing the camera to be folded flat once the front and rear boards removed. Sticker to inside of body reads 'Bland & Long, Philosophical & Photographic Insrument Maker's & Operative Chemists, 153 Fleet St. London'
Sold for £4,200
Result plus buyers premium
1852-63, with Horne, Thornwaite & Wood brass lens, serial no. 1329, body, VG, lens, VG, some very light separation to very perimeter, complete with ground glass screen; Each side with four vertical brass hinges allowing the camera to be folded flat once the front and rear boards removed. Sticker to inside of body reads 'Bland & Long, Philosophical & Photographic Insrument Maker's & Operative Chemists, 153 Fleet St. London'
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018