What is this brass lens "worth"
As a tangent to my recent Dallmeyer thread, I am wondering what this lens is "worth"?
... the bay number 110479004186
I know it is "worth" what it gets on the market, but given today's conditions what is a reasonable (not *bay jacked up in a fit of frenzy) price? What would this have gone for before the big fad of petzvals started?
I'm trying to learn more about what is reasonable or not.
Thanks.
John
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
Sure, I'll bite. From a wholesale perspective I'd start around $100 for any petzval.
It's small, unmarked, with some separation. It is certainly a magic lantern lens from 1880-1910. Price goes down. $75
It has the flange, Price goes up. $125
It is posted with clear pictures and an interesting write up. Price goes up. $150 - $250 depending on the bidding competition.
Note I've seen the same type lens, in the same week even, sell for $100 to $600 or more. But it's really a pretty common and small lens. The market has been quite erratic the past few months on these unknown petzvals.
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
John:
Prices will be higher, when you know you can trust the seller - Geoffrey Berliner, in this case, from The Center for Alternative Photography.
He and Eric Taubman give their Antique Lens Seminar.
The two of them have so much brass and glass on their shelves, it's amazing that the buildings don't collapse.
Charley
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
from that seller you will pay more. he had two Darlots that sold for about $900 each.
if history is any indicator this one will probably go for 450 +/-. "regular" people usually get 300 +/-.
as noted above the prices seem to be fluctuating around.
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
You the seller or something, trying to get some interest? ;)
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Originally Posted by
John NYC
As a tangent to my recent Dallmeyer thread, I am wondering what this lens is "worth"?
... the bay number 110479004186
I know it is "worth" what it gets on the market, but given today's conditions what is a reasonable (not *bay jacked up in a fit of frenzy) price? What would this have gone for before the big fad of petzvals started?
I'm trying to learn more about what is reasonable or not.
Thanks.
John
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
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Originally Posted by
walter23
You the seller or something, trying to get some interest? ;)
he is not the seller. the seller doe snot need any help...he does very well by himself....i know the seller. a very nice guy. very knowledgeable as well
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
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eddie
he is not the seller. the seller doe snot need any help...he does very well by himself....i know the seller. a very nice guy. very knowledgeable as well
At least a dozen of Pinkham Smith lenses have passed through his hands, if not still in them. :)
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
My best guess is $ 281.00
;)
Dan
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
When he was buying, he always seemed to outbid me by a comfortable margin. Has impeccable taste for brass.
Re: What is this brass lens "worth"
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Hugo Zhang
At least a dozen of Pinkham Smith lenses have passed through his hands, if not still in them. :)
he still has a dozen....i have only seen one...:)