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    Dallmeyer Lenses

    Hi
    I have four Dallmeyer lenses of varying types all from the 20C. I have an idea which decades they are from, does any one have more precise dating methods.
    Here is a list with serial numbers.
    5 1/4” ƒ6 No 2 Stigmatic Ser II, 68013/9. Numbers for front and rear cells.
    8” ƒ4.5 Serrac, 269181
    4 1/4” ƒ6.5 Wide Angle Anastigmat, 530713
    5 1/4” ƒ6.5 Wide Angle Anastigmat, 478362
    thanks
    Alex

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    Re: Dallmeyer Lenses

    Per P-H Pont's chronology,

    68013/9 -- 1900/14
    269181 -- 1933/36
    530713 -- 1956/60
    478362 -- 1956/60

    Pont gives more detail than the VM's Dallmeyer chronology.

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    Re: Dallmeyer Lenses

    Thanks Dan
    I was in the right ball park for my estimates, it's very helpful to have them narrowed down. As you say the LVM is very general. I've not come across Per P-H Pont's chronology, is that the title?
    Alex

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    Re: Dallmeyer Lenses

    Alex, it is a booklet. Les Chiffres Cles, written by Patrice-Herve Pont, published by Pecari. IIRC I bought mine from Atlantida. If you can't find Atlantida, I think that FNAC carries it. I think the latest is the 3d edition; when I bought mine FNAC had only the 2nd, so be careful when shopping.

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    Re: Dallmeyer Lenses

    Early Dallmeyer serial #'s can be found at the bottom of this page on Petzval lenses

    http://antiquecameras.net/petzvallens.html

    Dan

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    Re: Dallmeyer Lenses

    Hi Dan
    thanks for that. I have a Derogy Petzval so a useful page.
    Alex

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