20th Oct, 2017 12:00
Fine Photographica
A Swift & Son Simple 4x5" Mahogany Tailboard Camera
1880, with J. Lancaster & Son f10 brass lens, complete wth J. Lancaster & Son 'See-Saw Shutter', body, VG, lens, VG, shutter not tested; Marked to top 'Swift & Son, 81 Tottenham Court Road, London'. Swift & Son was active from 1880 so possibly one of their first dry plate models.
Sold for £204
Result including buyers premium
1880, with J. Lancaster & Son f10 brass lens, complete wth J. Lancaster & Son 'See-Saw Shutter', body, VG, lens, VG, shutter not tested; Marked to top 'Swift & Son, 81 Tottenham Court Road, London'. Swift & Son was active from 1880 so possibly one of their first dry plate models.
Auction: Fine Photographica, 20th Oct, 2017
