Ok, I couldn't resist this thing, but hey, it's from 1862 by the serial number, and who can resist this really old stuff? According to the Lens VM, this was a sort of early triplet used for early copy work, and eventually replaced by RR lenses and had no intellectual connection to the later triplets.
I showed it to someone and their comment was 'it looks like its been submerged for a century with barnacles attached' and that kind sums it up. I like to think of it as well-aged patina...
This one is f10, about 8" from the waterhouse slot, no stops included of course. Stops for these had the serial number engraved on the stops as well as the lens.
Looking at it, I have no clue as to how to take it apart and clean the lenses. I also want to see how the triplet is constructed inside there. I've disassembled many lenses, but this one has me stumped. I don't see any retaining rings, etc to remove.
Anyone ever seen one of these and cracked it open? I'll use it dirty if I have to, but I'd really like to get it clean.
Thanks , Richard
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