French Twin-Lens Flat-Bed
Balloon Camera
, c. 1890
Manufactured by photographic cabinetmaker "J. B. Carpentier, Lyon". Used to photograph from a balloon as it was so popular in France thanks to Nadar and Montgolfier. With 2 "Ross, London" lenses (no. 13729 & 14730). An exceptionally rare and attractive item of high museum quality!
Estimate: € 4,500/6,000
US$ 6,075/8,100
Reserve: € 3,700/US$ 4,995
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