1887 Blair Hawkeye Detective Plate Camera Darlot Brass Lens W/ Aperture Dial
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7070919 | Brand: Blair |
DESCRIPTION
FOR SALE:This is from a very large camera estate in western PA that has been sitting unused in storage for many years. Note: I am not a photographer, collector nor expert. I am selling estate items. I am not able to assess condition in any professional manner. This item is being sold AS IS and may need cleaning and restoration to be used. Sold for parts or restoration. PLEASE ask any questions important to your satisfaction BEF...ORE bidding.
ITEM: This is tough one. I'm not sure of the exact model. It is a plate box camera with an inside tag that reads The Blair Camera Co. Boston Patented March 29th 87 Other Patents Pending. The box measures 11 1/2 inches long, 7 1/2 high, 6 3/4 wide. It looks similar to Blair Hawkeye Detective models I see, but there is not a focusing dial near the front where the others have them. This one has a brass knob on the back that moves the plate. The Front of the camera is fixed. It has a brass barrel lens marked Darlot Paris in script, with a logo of a D and sideways A the number 8656, and B F & Co stamped into the brass. There is an aperture dial with four different size openings. As you can see in the pictures, the outside covering is very rough - much of the black has dried and flaked off. I do not know the completeness of the camera. I see there is a lever and a release button for the shutter, but I don't know how it works. This auction is intended for buyers who can repair or restore as needed. Please bid accordingly. I do not accept returns because you feel you overpaid, or you inferred more than I stated and it is not what you expected. Please see pictures and ask any questions important to your satisfaction.
SHIPPING: The shipping listed is for within the US. International shipping through eBay Global shipping program only. Theshipping charge is for my cost to send to the shipping center. Anyadditional charges are determined by eBay, not me.
*******ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ********
Item descriptions and condition: Most of my items come fromestates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert onthe operation or condition of these items. All items that I sell are"AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If you feel a description isvague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectations important to yoursatisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
Payment: Prompt payment is expected at the end of the auction. Payment mustinclude the shipping costs. Failure to pay will result in an unpaiditem claim against your account.
Shipping time: I make every effort to ship the next business day after you payment clears.
Item descriptions and condition: Mostof my items come from estates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert on the operation or condition of these items. Allitems that I sell are "AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If youfeel a description is vague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectationsimportant to your satisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
FOR SALE:This is from a very large camera estate in western PA that has been sitting unused in storage for many years. Note: I am not a photographer, collector nor expert. I am selling estate items. I am not able to assess condition in any professional manner. This item is being sold AS IS and may need cleaning and restoration to be used. Sold for parts or restoration. PLEASE ask any questions important to your satisfaction BEF...ORE bidding.
ITEM: This is tough one. I'm not sure of the exact model. It is a plate box camera with an inside tag that reads The Blair Camera Co. Boston Patented March 29th 87 Other Patents Pending. The box measures 11 1/2 inches long, 7 1/2 high, 6 3/4 wide. It looks similar to Blair Hawkeye Detective models I see, but there is not a focusing dial near the front where the others have them. This one has a brass knob on the back that moves the plate. The Front of the camera is fixed. It has a brass barrel lens marked Darlot Paris in script, with a logo of a D and sideways A the number 8656, and B F & Co stamped into the brass. There is an aperture dial with four different size openings. As you can see in the pictures, the outside covering is very rough - much of the black has dried and flaked off. I do not know the completeness of the camera. I see there is a lever and a release button for the shutter, but I don't know how it works. This auction is intended for buyers who can repair or restore as needed. Please bid accordingly. I do not accept returns because you feel you overpaid, or you inferred more than I stated and it is not what you expected. Please see pictures and ask any questions important to your satisfaction.
SHIPPING: The shipping listed is for within the US. International shipping through eBay Global shipping program only. Theshipping charge is for my cost to send to the shipping center. Anyadditional charges are determined by eBay, not me.
*******ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ********
Item descriptions and condition: Most of my items come fromestates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert onthe operation or condition of these items. All items that I sell are"AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If you feel a description isvague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectations important to yoursatisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
Payment: Prompt payment is expected at the end of the auction. Payment mustinclude the shipping costs. Failure to pay will result in an unpaiditem claim against your account.
Shipping time: I make every effort to ship the next business day after you payment clears.
Item descriptions and condition: Mostof my items come from estates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert on the operation or condition of these items. Allitems that I sell are "AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If youfeel a description is vague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectationsimportant to your satisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
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