Hi Daniel, Thanks very much for your reply. Quite interesting. There are almost no resources to investigate the origine of the wooden folding camera. At least this one that I did not know.

One correction regarding the information I've provided: the Rectiligne lens does have aperture.

I've neither tested the camera, nor do I have any photographs made with this camera. There is very little to test, as there's no aperture and no shutter. That's normal for a camera like this. It appears to be a handmade product. I've no idea how many similar cameras like this have been made, but I a...

Please advice about the following antique wood camera. Specification: Wood folding camera with brass lens Plate 9x12 Brass lens: Rectiligne Rapide Manufacture: France, Saint Etienne Year of production: 1880-1890 ? Includes one plate Two sprit level indicators:top and aside the box Glass is clear. no...