Hi everyone,
I just picked this lens up this weekend while browsing through a huge open air flea market. It wasn't on display. I was explaining to the vendor that his price for a particular camera was a tad high. He then said, wait I'll show you something you might be interested in and he pulls out this brass Petzval type lens. We discussed how he happened to get his hands on it, made an offer and purchased it. The glass is pristine, no marks, scratches, etc.. The only mark on it is E A Trade Mark France and the # 2 on the barrel. I know it's a E Anthony portrait lens but can't seem to pinpoint which one. I looked at a 1891 E Anthony catalog and just can't figure it out. I was hoping someone out there could identify it. It's about 7 1/2 inches tall. Here are some quick pictures of it.
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