Antique Wollensak Optical Co. lens and shutter assembly on original-style wood lens board for a large format view camera.

Marked:

• Wollensak Opt. Co.
• Rochester N.Y. U.S.A.
• 5 x 7 High Grade Symmetrical

The shutter is the early Wollensak Regular type, and this style dates to the early 1900s. This is a nice original antique camera component with good display appeal and real usefulness for collectors, restorers, or large format enthusiasts.

The shutter appears to function for the most part, but it is not freshly serviced. In testing, it can sometimes stick when the lens is pointed upward, though it tends to work more normally when facing forward in a typical camera position. Because of that, it should be sold as working but likely in need of future shutter maintenance/service if the buyer intends regular photographic use.

The lens is marked 5x7 High Grade Symmetrical. The assembly includes the wood lens board and retaining ring shown. Optics are good, no observable scratches. The lens needs to be cleaned. This is an early brass-era Wollensak setup and is being sold as a vintage photographic item, not as a modern ready-to-use lens.

Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition and completeness.

Condition notes

• Shutter mostly works
• Occasional sticking depending on orientation (when pointing up)
• Likely benefits from cleaning/service
• Sold as vintage optical equipment
• Lens board and retaining ring included
• Lens in good condition with no observable defects however it is dusty and will need to be cleaned.

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