For Sale Seneca 5 x 7 - Chicago View Variation 4

[sharpnikkor]

For Sale: Seneca 5 x 7 - Chicago View Variation 4
Made by Seneca for Montgomery Wards - Manufactured 1905 - 1925
Materials: Mahogany body, cherry wood base, brass hardware
The mahogany and cherry have a nice red-tinted stain finish that highlight the brass.
Light weight for a 5 x 7 at only 4.75 lbs.

Project Camera: Needs a rear rail, new bellows, ground glass, etc...
The brass hardware appears to all be there.
This would make a great restoration project for field use or display.

Price: $135.00 plus $35.00 shipping in the Conus. - I take PayPal

 

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[sharpnikkor]

Bump ...

 

[sharpnikkor]

Spring Sale Price: $95.00 plus $25 shipping in the Conus.
Someone buy this and turn it into a show piece.

 

[Kino]

I would say that for 95% of most lenses, that back extension rail is not needed. Looks like there is ample bellows draw for landscape work; only close-ups and maybe tight portraits would require any more extension.

IF I didn't already have 2 such cameras, I would snap it up! Bellows can be had fairly cheap on Ebay and a ground glass and lens boards are easy to make (or purchase on same site).

Good luck with the sale!

 

[jbprichard]

That's a great deal. I'd grab it if I didn't already have a 5x7.

 

[sharpnikkor]

Thanks for your comments, this will make a great restoration project.