Wray London 9in Plustrar F.6.3 lens.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, Glass
Measurements
105 mm (Height); 45 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525676
Summary
Wray London 9in Plustrar F.6.3 lens. The whole is a metal 9in F.6.3 lens from Wray, London. The bottom of the lens has a screw mechanism and the front of the lens has the following numbers displayed – F, 6.3, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 45 On the lens the following words – 9in PLUSTRAR F.6.3 WRAY LONDON No 20840 This part of the lens unscrews from the main body of the lens. There is glass either end of the lens. The lens is black and brass coloured.
Provenance
Donated to the Fox Talbot Museum by Mr & Mrs Richard Browne.