Voigtlander & Sohn Wein Braunschweig Petzval Brass Lens No. 19607

(Serial 19607)

This is a Voigtlander & Sohn Wein Braunschweig Petzval Brass lens. It dates back to the mid 1870s, so roughly 150 years old. The lens is in Very Good condition considering its age. The glass is not crystal clear, but has no haze. There are no significant marks. The brass has some tarnish. It has a hood on it that has a ding. Including the hood, it measures 6" or 150mm high. The actual lens measures about 100mm long element to element. The diameter is about 50mm. It comes with a pack of its original waterhouse stops. All are metal except one paper one that lost its pulltab. The focus racks in and out fine.

Due to the value of this item it will be shipped with signature confirmation.