Description: Very Rare Antique Camera Lucida (Oberhauser type) from Dr.E.Hartnack Podstam microscope This type of camera lucida was first constructed by Georges Oberhauser about 1839. It is therefore referred to as an Oberhauser type. It has the advantage of allowing one to work with the microscope in a vertical position, which would be helpful when drawing images of subjects in liquid for instance. It has a reflecting prism to direct the light down the horizontal tube to a special eyepiece and from there to the drawing prism. Edmund Hartnack began working for Oberhaeuser in 1847. Oberhaeuser took Hartnack as a partner in 1854, then retired from active work. However, the business operated as “Oberhaeuser and Hartnack” until 1859. Hartnack became the sole owner during 1859, and the firm became simply “Hartnack”. For sale Antique Camera Lucida (Oberhauser type) from Dr.E.Hartnack Podstam microscope. On the last photo you can see the camera mounted on the original microscope. The microscope is not included in the sale.Camera Lucida has no marks or engravings but it was purchased in the box with Dr.E.Hartnack Podstam microscope and you can see online that such item was the part of the Dr.E.Hartnack Podstam microscope.The item is sold as antique with signs of use, scratches, dents and color wear on the body. Due to the item age the optical elements can have some flaws or imperfections like some scratches, dents and maybe some fungus or haze. Please evaluate from the photos I am not expert for optics.The item has the viewing prism. You can see details on 6th and 7th photo. Also evaluate condition of the outer lens from the photos.You can see the angle prism condition on the 9th photo, evaluate the condition from the photos. I made photos in direction to a light source so you can see detail condition.The lens in the the tube has some dots, I don't know what it is, please evaluate condition from the photo. Check 10th photo for detail.Diameter of the tube that goes inside the microscope is approx. 23.5mm. The item is extremely rare.The item was not cleaned by me in any way.If you need additional photos don't hesitate to ask.Color in the photos of the item may vary a bit from the original color and item may look bit shiny on the photos because of the lights used in the photoshoot, its a light reflective item.I always try give best and detail description to my potential buyers. Only buy the item if you are comfortable with its condition and imperfections it has. I don't know if the item was serviced before, if some parts are missing or if it has some flaw that I can't detect. It is very old item and it is sold as is. I don't know the item history.Only what you see on first photos is for sale. Camera Lucida with brass cylinder outer prism cover. I don't have cover for the tube part that goes inside the microscope.I usually ship in 2-3 business days.I am a Bulgarian camera & microscope collector and photographer, most of the items for sale are from my personal collection. I always tend to give the best possible description to my buyers, noting all imperfections of the items. Great care is given to the packaging of the items !You can check my other items, you might find something interesting for you :). - Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.- Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.- Great care will be given in the packaging process for posting.- I always send parcels with tracking number.- Please don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions or additional photos.
Price: 940 USD
Location: Minsk
End Time: 2024-10-18T15:11:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 39 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Maker: Dr.E.Hartnack Podstam
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
