Skyscraper camera

[Ron (Netherlands)]

IMHO a very special camera was auctioned today. I have no relation to the seller, but want to share the sale since it is such a special camera - and this one seems in very good health:

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/11x14-Folmer-Schwing-skyscaper-camera-with-Goerz-16-1-2-in-lens/333064996335?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[Dan Fromm]

Interesting. The camera is pre-WW I and was most likely fitted with a Hypergon. The lens on it is, I think, post-WW II and its focal length somewhat defeats the cameras purpose. Too long.