watson ‘premier’ 10” x 8” tailboard camera

A very fine Watson ‘Premier’ Tailboard camera, in 10” x 8” format, made from the finest quality Honduran mahogany with brass binding. Fitted with square-section bellows and rack and pinnion bellows extension. Ivorine makers plate to the front lens standard. This particular example fitted with Watson’s 8½” x 6½” Rapid Rectilinear Lens, Serial Number 3961. The camera survives in superb condition and (unusually) is complete with three double dark slides, tripod and leather cases. When extended, 20” long and 13” high. NOT FOR SALE