Voightlander & Sohn Brass Lens

Description:

Voightlander & Sohn Brass Lens, Germany, c. 1870, no. 23844, the lacquered brass barrel marked 5a, No. 23844, Voightlander & Sohn, Wien, Braunschweig, with rack and pinion focus, slot for waterhouse stops, lens hood, 3-in. diameter glass elements, ht. without hood 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-400

No mounting flange or waterhouse stops with lens. Front element has cleaning scratches and slight separation.

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