Description :

 fantastic restoration and project lot of genuine late 19th to early 20th-century antique camera shutters and mounting hardware.This lot is perfect for a camera restorer looking for vintage replacement parts, a collector seeking hard-to-find mounting flanges, or a steampunk artist requiring authentic, beautiful turn-of-the-century brass components.

What is Included in This Lot:

• Eastman Kodak Co. Automatic Shutter: A classic black-faced leaf shutter from Rochester, N.Y. Features original faceplate lettering, exposure setting markers (B, T), and historical pneumatic/cable release linkages.
• Rare Antique Bausch & Lomb "Argos" Brass Camera Shutter (c. 1900) • Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. • Model: Argos (Pivoted-Return Shutter) • Material: Polished brass body with nickel-plated accent plates. • Features: Full manual pneumatic/cable-release shutter assembly with central glass optic element. • Shutter Speeds: T (Time), B (Bulb), 25, 50, and 100. • Aperture Scale: Engraved top diaphragm plate marked in the historical Uniform System (U.S. 4, 8, 16, 32).
  
• Solid Brass Retaining Flange / Mounting Ring: A highly sought-after threaded brass flange ring used to lock vintage brass barrel lenses securely onto wooden view camera lens boards

Condition Details:Cosmetics: All items show an authentic, untouched vintage patina. There is typical surface wear, minor tarnish, and aging consistent with 100+ year-old hardware.Mechanics: Sold strictly AS-IS / For Parts or Restoration. The internal shutter leaves and iris blades are present, but mechanisms are untested for speed accuracy and may require cleaning, lubrication, or adjustment to function flawlessly.Threading Note: Please note that these items are from different historical systems and do not all thread directly into one another. They are being sold together as a multi-piece project lot