1850s Portrait Lens marked A Ross London

[ausphoto]

Hi,

I have in hand a Petzval -Design Portrait Lens marked A Ross London with sn 4703

http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/6781703948/

I am trying to get more detail on the nature of the lens and in particular on similar early Ross lenses that may be out there....and to be upfront with everyone: I am trying to gauge the rarity of the lens so that I don't make a fool of myself when I offer it later on for swap/trade (as it will be highly unlikely that I will use it)...
Any suggestions (here or comment directly on the Flickr photo) would be much welcomed.


Cheers from OZ
Dirk
www.ausphoto.net

 

[luvcameras]

Dirk,

As you probably know, Petzvals are hot right now. The positive about your lens is that its a Ross, and early. The negatives are no flange and it has been cut for stops after original manufacture. Hard to tell what ebay would bring but I'd guess-timate $ 500-850.

Good luck
Dan

 

[ausphoto]

Thanks Dan!