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wooden large format enlarger
Before my time https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/a-large-f....c100276.m3476
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Not just before your time, Norm. Slightly before Noah's time.
Hopefully the two 'large glass optics' are the condensers. I like the description of its condition as 'good'. Just what would it look like if it was 'poor'?? |
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I thought that this looked quite interesting! I may have gone to see it if it was nearby. I think it could be made to work with a new light source. It probably does film up to whole plate, or possibly larger. Good for 5x7”, which would otherwise be difficult without a DeVere 5108 or similar. Bellows and lenses should be easy enough to source. A good project for someone who had some DIY skill.
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It looks like it could be a Lancaster, I wonder if it has woodworm
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I was curious enough to look at the link. I'm totally lost though as to why there is a pair of 'noise blocker' headphones in one of the pictures... I presume they are needed for some reason? But does anyone know what for?
Terry S |
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The only possible answer has to be they were added to provide a clue to the dimensions of the machine & that was all the vendor had to hand! A house brick might have been better.
My guess is 1920's for age, any other suggestions? |
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Martin, I think 1930's, his was an "Auto-focus" Lancaster 2Universal" Automatic Enlarger possibly the M.V. mercury vapour lamp model. Made in Half and whole plate sizes.
However the bellows and lens stage are missing so it's useless. Ian |
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I missed the photo showing the lens stage, at £45 it could be resurrected
Ian |
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Yeah, but £45 is more than it cost brand new!
Although a quick comparison online suggests that is equivalent to somewhere between £1,500 and £2,000 in today's prices allowing for inflation... Yikes! Cheers, Bob. |
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If it wasn't a journey to Cardiff I'd buy it It's unsold again.
Ian |
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