I am searching for another example of my R.W.THOMAS Wet Plate Camera, or of any other camera made by him.
Mr Thomas was a photographic Chemist in the 19th century with premises at 10 Pall Mall London.
He was well known as a premier supplier of photographic materials and was quoted in Henry Fox Talbot's correspondence as having had sales of £2000pa for his Pall Mall Plates.
This 10x8 camera is of the most superb quality with built in reinforcements and inset metal work. The many hand crafted dovetails are a joy to behold.
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have Thomas of pall mall box within a box but internal bellows need more info. would consider trading it for early unique american camera.... or I could keep it too it is just that cool! I can be reached at SMECC museum also at www.smecc.org there is a mail box there
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