Beautiful antique French camera. Made of wood, seems to be oak.
The burgundy color bellows seems to be in nice condition, doesn’t sag.
The camera is marked by Denis Ravel - optic from Clermont-Ferrand, Central France
. It’s equipped with ground glass.
The lens is marked by C. Berthiot - Fabricant & Opticien Paris.
It also bears inscription - “Clarissime Fulgens” and N4.
Unfortunately finishing is with defects and aperture regulation is missing.
Glass seems to be scratch free.
Camera comes with three plates and original bag.
Unfolded, the size with lens is 40 cm x 25 cm x 17 cm or 16” x 10” x 7”.
The width with lens folded is 18 cm or 7 1/2\" Very nice set, please see photos.