Rochester Optical 5 x 7 wooden camera

[Mikael Tran]

Does anyone know the value of a used, but in excellent condition Rochester Optical 5x7 wooden camera? It comes with a 6.5 x 8.5 back. On the front tag, it stated "Monitor, Manufactured by Rochester Optical & Co. patented in 1885". Is it true that this camera was once made or designed by Mr. Deardorff when he was an apprentice at Rochester Optical. It looks almost identical to the Deardorff camera. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!

[John Hannon]

I don't know the prices but this page has a lot of information on the Rochester Optical cameras:

www.fiberq.com/cam/roc.htm

It may be some help.