{"product_id":"19th-century-brass-and-mahogany-camera","title":"Late 19th Century Mahogany \u0026 Brass Field Camera with Jules Abigail Petzval Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Field Camera with Jules Abigail Brass Petzval Lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA late 19th century mahogany field camera with lacquered brass fittings, retaining its original brass Jules Abigail Petzval lens, serial number 4200.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe camera features a folding mahogany body with brass hardware and an extending bellows design typical of the period. The rich mahogany has developed a warm patina through age, while the brass components show the character expected from over a century of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fitted Jules Abigail Petzval lens is housed in its original brass barrel. Petzval lenses are well regarded for their sharp central focus and distinctive rendering, making them highly sought after by collectors and early photography enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA decorative and collectible piece of photographic history, this camera would make an excellent display item or a worthy addition to any collection of antique cameras and scientific instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Depth: 38cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACE Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645547864402,"sku":"ACE159","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/6006\/2290\/files\/Mahogany_BrassFieldCamera1.jpg?v=1783603241","url":"https:\/\/www.williamsandparfitt.co.uk\/products\/19th-century-brass-and-mahogany-camera","provider":"Williams \u0026 Parfitt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}