Here's a fairly early Andrew Ross Petzval, approx 24/25" (but possibly larger) f5, s/n 5896, which was sold by Sands Hunter, London including the lens hood, original flange and a full set of w/stops
Photos will be added to this listing later today. Some more details:-
1) the glass (for the age) is very good, a small scratch on the front element and a very minimal amount of clear separation on that element;
2) I haven't been able to remove the rear lens section because my hands aren't wide enough. I had a similar issue with another Ross Petzval recently and WD40 easily dealt with that. There's a small amount of what I am certain is dirt and dust between the two cells and which I'm confident will be removed when these are separated;
3) the brass has significant character, noticeably on the dull side and hasn't been restored;
4) there's a small ding in the flange, which can be 'knocked out';
5) including the lens hood, the total length is 11";
6) the width of the glass is approx 124mm, multiplied by 5, results in the focal length of 24/25", which is 'a back focus calculation';
7) in view of the weight, I haven't been able to fully mount it for coverage purposes but I did briefly put it in front of an 8 x 20 Korona a few months ago and I could see no signs of any vignetting; and
8) the photos do not show the stops, which I've currently mislaid but are definitely included in this sale
$6,995 plus shipping, and I'll swallow the paypal fees. This price is definitely negotiable, pm me please if interested
regards
andrew
Photos will be added to this listing later today. Some more details:-
1) the glass (for the age) is very good, a small scratch on the front element and a very minimal amount of clear separation on that element;
2) I haven't been able to remove the rear lens section because my hands aren't wide enough. I had a similar issue with another Ross Petzval recently and WD40 easily dealt with that. There's a small amount of what I am certain is dirt and dust between the two cells and which I'm confident will be removed when these are separated;
3) the brass has significant character, noticeably on the dull side and hasn't been restored;
4) there's a small ding in the flange, which can be 'knocked out';
5) including the lens hood, the total length is 11";
6) the width of the glass is approx 124mm, multiplied by 5, results in the focal length of 24/25", which is 'a back focus calculation';
7) in view of the weight, I haven't been able to fully mount it for coverage purposes but I did briefly put it in front of an 8 x 20 Korona a few months ago and I could see no signs of any vignetting; and
8) the photos do not show the stops, which I've currently mislaid but are definitely included in this sale
$6,995 plus shipping, and I'll swallow the paypal fees. This price is definitely negotiable, pm me please if interested
regards
andrew