20th Oct, 2017 12:00
Fine Photographica
A W. Watson & Son Half Plate Mahogany Tailboard Camera
brass bound corners, 1885-1890, with Watson Anastigmat f/6.3 9½" lens, in shutter, brass, serial no. 5661, body, VG, some deterioration to bellows and stereo septum slots to front and rear, lens, G-VG, shutter working, some light internal haze and some minor natural occuring bubbles; Marked to front 'W. Watson & Sons Ltd, Manufacturers 318, High Holborn, London'
Sold for £288
Result plus buyers premium
brass bound corners, 1885-1890, with Watson Anastigmat f/6.3 9½" lens, in shutter, brass, serial no. 5661, body, VG, some deterioration to bellows and stereo septum slots to front and rear, lens, G-VG, shutter working, some light internal haze and some minor natural occuring bubbles; Marked to front 'W. Watson & Sons Ltd, Manufacturers 318, High Holborn, London'
Auction: Fine Photographica, 20th Oct, 2017
