American Optical Co. 11x14 View Camera Number 2. Non-Folding Platform. Wet-Plate, double swing. Circa 1871 -1882. Label, Top of Front Standard: "American Optical Comp'y New York, Scovill Mfg. Co., Prop'trs". This is a double swing version, having horizontal swing hardware on the right edge of the rear standard. Non-reversible Back. Platform is 40" long. #2 engraved on different sides. Either solid glass corner or rabbeted dry plate holders were supplied with this camera. Cosmetic condition is USER or 5 of 10. LOTS of marks and SCRATCHES. BROKEN bellows ! The Grouns Glass Wood Frame is 17" wide... |