»Photographe à Verres Combinés« by Charles Chevalier, c. 1840
Charles Chevalier, Ingenieur Opticien, Palais Royal 163, Paris. Conical brass lens with 3-lens elements: a) "Paysages" No. 1 (landscape). – b) "Portraits" No. 5 (portrait lens). – And: c) One biconvex element (replaced). With original screw-in diaphragm "Portrait" No. 3 and shutter cap. Screw-in mount diameter 3 ½ in., front of the lens 2 3/4 in., length 4 ¾ in. Lens elements in excellent condition. Very early and rare Chevalier lens! – Very important collector's item on the history of photographical lenses!
Estimate: € 2,000/3,500
US$ 2,560/4,480
Reserve: € 1,500/US$ 1,920
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