RARE Antique Late 1800's BLAIR Detective Box Camera w/2 Plate Holders. Hawk-Eye?

Description: Here's a nice Antique and Rare camera that was made in the 1890's sometime. I'm not sure of the exact model--- it's either an Improved Detective or the Hawk-Eye, which was an improved model of their earlier Detective Box Camera. I'll let you decide. It is for Glass Plates or Sheet Film for 4 x 5 inch images, and I believe it takes a Roll-Film Holder as an option, and that is Not Included. It has a ground glass plate that slides into a slot inside--- you slide it out to insert a plate Holder. It includes the TWO plate holders shown---- one with a glass plate inside. And it's Big--- measures more than 12x6x6 inches. Functionally, the shutter is working--- it cocks and fires, but it has not been tested for the speeds, and I don't want to fiddle with it. The lens is there--- don't know how good it is, but it looks pretty good--- it's not fogged or crazed. The two viewfinders are complete and the focus works. The exterior condition is fair to poor though---- the leather covering has some significant wear, scuffing, cracking and is missing some sections. And I think it's missing the back door that allows the view of the ground glass. The metal parts have a some oxidation, but otherwise are good with nice Patina. But the Wood body is very solid and the plate holders are in Great shape! It has not been tested for shooting, so no guarantees on it's usability, but it's in Very Nice collectible condition. It's far from Mint, but really pretty Nice for about 125 Years Old and it's a Rare item! What you see is what you'll get--- the actual items for sale are pictured... please examine the photos. Continental US Shipping will be $15.50. It will be packed well and safe. International Shipping via the ebay program. PLEASE READ THIS--- By Bidding you Agree that: I am not Amazon or a professional Camera Store seller--- just a pragmatic collector/shooter selling some Used items. I'm not here trying to rip anybody off or sneak one past you, but that said... I'm not into having things go back and forth based on opinion, or risk "part swapping." So I'm sorry, I can't sell item on Approval, it's being sold As Is, No Warranty, No Buyer's Remorse, No Returns, being sold As Is with noted and the possibly of unknown flaws. I've been a photographer for 30+ years and I know how cameras work and what to look for. But I can't "Bench Test" every thing to factory specs and unless it's Brand New... I can't guarantee that every single aspect may be Perfect... especially in a 120+ year old item! Any significant defects that I know of are either pictured or described to the best of my knowledge. I try to be detailed and truthful but I can't describe every every inch of it, so there may be a nick or blemish or a few specs of dust that I failed to mention... but they would hardly diminish it... unless you expect everything to be 100% Perfection. What you see is what you'll get and I package my items well, so it arrives in the same condition as shown. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE Interesting Items---- I'll be selling a large portion of my camera collection over the next few months, so check back and/or tell me what you're looking for. If you have questions about this or other items or combined shipping or other discounts---- please ask... Let's make a deal. Thanks

Price: 209.95 USD

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-09-18T00:27:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15.5 USD