Petzval ID

[seven]

Greetings !

i have a no name Petzval with a pencil signature "WH" on both front and rear lenses. has anyone seen this signature and know the manufacturer ?

[jaytral]

I guess french lens, "Wallet & Hermagis"

[Steven Tribe]

I can't find the images!

William Hume made (sold) a lot more lenses than the short lived Wallet & Hermagis. I don't recall any early French lenses that had other than full names and the extra "Paris" written on the edge.

[seven]

we have a winner - Steven as always
it looks like a William Hume indeed.
thanks !

[Jim Fitzgerald]

This post made me curious about my big no name Petzval. But mine has a name on it. Alexis Millet.

[seven]

Jim, then you know what yours is, Millet is a well known french manufacturer.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Seven, yes but one forgets sometimes with unmarked lenses and your post reminded me to check mine. Thankfully I could read the name.