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Dallmeyer Rapid Rectilinear Doublet Camera Lens, by Dallmeyer, English, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 92932


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.92932

Item type
Object
Makers
Dallmeyer
Primary inscriptions
J.H.Dallmeyer. / No. 49162 10 x 8 LONDON. / Signed Rectilinear / PATENT." printed on main tube.
Object type
Lens
Dimensions
Diameter: 105mm Height: 80mm Weight: 499g
Inventory No
92932

Description

Dallmeyer Rapid Rectilinear Doublet Camera Lens with copper main body coated with lacquered copper alloy. With an iris aperture with a controlling lever, a focusing screw and rapid rectilinear doublet, scales: 5.2 to 8; 7.5 to 100.