Antique Kodak Pony Premo No 4 Camera Wood Glass Plate Film 1900s Red Bellows For Sale

Step back into the golden age of large-format photography with this remarkable Antique Kodak Pony Premo No. 4 folding plate camera. Manufactured during the historic transition era between 1903 and 1907, the shutter plate features the highly collectible imprint: "Eastman Kodak Co., Successor to Rochester Optical Co."This complete historical estate bundle acts as a literal photography time capsule. It features the signature, rich maroon/red leather bellows, polished mahogany woodwork, and gleaming nickel/brass accents. Folded inside its drop-down bed is a vintage Bausch & Lomb Automatic Pneumatic Shutter complete with its iconic dual air-timing cylinders and an integrated Rapid Rectilinear lens.Perfect as a striking centerpiece for a vintage studio, an addition to an antique camera collection, or a unique historical display piece.What is Included in This Kit:

• Pony Premo No. 4 Camera Unit featuring the rare "Pony Premo" stamped steel viewfinder guard flap.
• 4 Antique Double Dark Slides / Wooden Plate Holders used to slide glass plate exposures into the back mechanism.
• 1 Original Developed Glass Plate Negative featuring a portrait of "Russell Parsons," adding incredible regional provenance and historical charm to the set.
• Original Leather Carrying Case to hold the entire field setup.

Note: This is an antique mechanical item sold as-is for historical collections, restoration projects, or interior decor.Item Specifications

• Brand: Eastman Kodak Company / Rochester Optical Co.
• Design: Folding Hand & Field Plate Camera Outfit
• Style: Turn-of-the-century Industrial / Edwardian Americana
• Era: Antique (Circa 1903–1907)
• Dimensions (Closed Camera): Approximately 5.5" x 6.5" x 2.5" inches (configured for 4x5 inch glass plates)
• Materials: Polished Mahogany wood, Black grain leather wrap, Maroon leather bellows, Lacquered brass, and Nickel-plated steel
• Condition: Good Vintage / Antique Display Condition. The camera body retains gorgeous wood grain finish and deep maroon bellows color. Mechanical components, viewfinders, and tracks move smoothly. The external leather carrying case shows heavy age-related wear, and its top lid is detached, though it remains complete. The glass negative remains intact and clearly displays the portrait under backlight.

🚚 Shipping & Care:
To protect its historic value, this piece should be carefully hand-washed only. Your order will be securely packed with professional-grade cushioning to ensure safe transit. We take great pride in shipping fragile glass safely. Your plates will be individually wrapped in thick bubble wrap and nestled securely within a sturdy box to guarantee safe arrival at your doorstep. Ships quickly with tracking included!

📌 Vintage is not new or perfect. This is NOT vintage like; this is vintage, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I do my best to describe each item to include any notable defects, so please do not hesitate to ask questions, because I might miss something. Also, please note that colors can appear different on your monitor and from exposure in the picture. I take pictures as close to natural light as possible.

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