Lot 311
Camera lenses and box camera found in the workshop of George W. Fitz, Peconic, New York. 
Sale 955 - The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History
Nov 15, 2021 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$400 - $600

Sold for $4,688

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Camera lenses and box camera found in the workshop of George W. Fitz, Peconic, New York. 

3 unmarked lenses, including example with diaphragm similar to early French cameras, ca 1840s-1850s. 2 large lenses height approx. 5 1/2 in., small lens height approx. 2 1/4 in.

[With:] A. Laverne / Geo. Bryant Co. lens, ca 1870s-1880s or later. Engraved "A. Laverne Paris / Geo. Bryant Co. / Sole Agent Boston Mass." Height approx. 3 in. 

[With:] Darlot "Hemispherique Rapide No. 2" lens, ca 1880s -1900. Engraved, "Darlot / Paris" and "B.F. & Co." Height approx. 2 3/8 in. 

[Also with:] 7 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. box camera, ca 1870s-1880s or later (minor crack on one side of camera, some surface wear and soiling). -- 3 sheet film holders, each approx. 6 3/4 x 10 in., (surface wear/damage and soiling). 

Provenance:
Henry Fitz (1808-1863)
Julia Ann Wells Fitz (1814-1892)
George Wells Fitz (1860-1934)
Barbara Fitz Switzer (1904-1991)
Thence by descent to the present owner 

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