Nice Vintage condition ~1900 model

Rochester Optical Improved Empire State 8×10 camera w/B&L Plastigmat 8×10 brass lens

Lens serial #537015

• Cosmetically clean, well treated wood – great coloring, marks or scratches throughout – still beautiful
• Brassing shows some wear, still intact and in great working condition
• Bellows look fine – no tears or holes – a bit dry – all original
• Smooth controls, tight locks, some of the gears may need lubricating
• Nice and clean ground glass, no cracks
• Crack at side of lens baseboard – small corner piece missing
• Great lens, no mold or haze, nice and clean, no scratches
• Shutter does not fire – needs a CLA
• A great collector piece