Putnam Marvel 5x8 inch tailboard plate camera with a Waterbury brass lens by Scoville Manufacturing Company. The lens is marked Waterbury Lens, Scovill Mfg. Co., New York. The camera is constructed of wood with brass hardware and comes mounted with its original bellows and lens.
It does not include the rear section that would hold the ground glass and film holder. The aperture wheel on the lens spins freely, and the small catch that normally creates the click-stop adjustment has detached and is loose inside the lens. The bellows have a couple of pinhole light leaks present.
There are scuffs, scratches, finish wear, and age-related cosmetic wear throughout. Movements appear smooth overall. Please see photos for condition details.
It does not include the rear section that would hold the ground glass and film holder. The aperture wheel on the lens spins freely, and the small catch that normally creates the click-stop adjustment has detached and is loose inside the lens. The bellows have a couple of pinhole light leaks present.
There are scuffs, scratches, finish wear, and age-related cosmetic wear throughout. Movements appear smooth overall. Please see photos for condition details.
