Sands & hunter imperial whole plate

A superb British Whole Plate folding camera by Sands & Hunter of London. The company was established by Charles Sands and John James Hunter in 1874, operating initially from premises in High Holborn and thereafter in Cranbourn Street, London until 1905. This is the company's 'Imperial' model, made from fine quality Spanish mahogany with dovetailed joints, square tapered bellows and double extension rack and pinion focusing. This example is fitted with an Ivorine plaque to the front lens board with the words 'Sands and Hunter's Imperial Camera' and another to the side with 'Sands and Hunter, Manufacturers, 20 Crabourn Street, London W C'. The lens is a Perken Son and Rayment Rapid Rectilinear Optimus 9" x 7", complete with a full set of waterhouse stops in their original case and also a set of photographer’s notes dated 1887. The camera is 30cm high and measures approximately 57cm at maximum extension. NOT FOR SALE