Description: Holmes, Booth, and Haydens 11 1/4" (about 285mm) f/3.7 Daguerrean/WETPLATE brass barrel lens. Made in USA in New York. Serial #251. Early brass lens. Cica Non-coated glass. This lens will cover up to 8x10". Petzval type lens. Uses drop-in Waterhouse stops. Comes with 1 disk, hole diameter is 25mm. Side KNOB focusing on this lens. Front filter diameter with hood is about 113mm. Rear lens diameter is about 90mm. Lens is about 150mm or 6" long. Weight is about 5lb. Needs a retaining ring whose thread is approx. 110mm in diameter. No retaining ring included ! Requires 6x6" or larger lens board. Lens is in Ex+ or 8.5 of 10 cosmetic condition (for the age). No dents or dings. This lens has been CLA'D in 2022. This lens barrel has original patina and finish. Very clear glass that has been cleaned. No cleaning marks or scratches on the front. Small, but visible separation on the front. Few very small minor cleaning marks on the rear that will have no affect on your photos. NO SEPARATION. NO mounting ring is included ! Includes original brass lens hood, 1 waterhouse aperture disk. Sorry no caps. Nice clean example of an early very hard to come by brass Holmes, Booth, and Haydens PETZVAL lens. Sells with NO RESERVE at a price of $1795. I have more BRASS barrel lenses, Dallmeyer, Darlot, Voigtlander, Cooke, Wollensak Verito's and other classic BRASS lenses, Kodak PORTRAIT lenses, Large Format cameras and Lenses, Vintage and Collectibles and Soft Focus Lenses. More great buys on my other auctions, eBay Store and Web Page.
Price: 1695 USD
Location: Solon, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-21T18:25:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Holmes, Booth & Haydens 11 1/4" (285mm) /3.7 Petzval Brass Len
Lens Barrel Material: Brass
Maximum Aperture: f/3.7
Type: Petzval
Model: Holmes, Booth, and Haydens 11 1/4" f/3.7
Focal Length: 285mm
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States