Holmes Booth & Haydens brass Petzval lens No. 577 #4044

Exceedingly rare, early American made lens, dates to around 1854, more info on HB&H lenses can be found here: https://www.gordonmoat.com/hbh_01.html • No flange or waterhouse stops, though a slot for stops is present • Original shade and brass front cap are included • Radial drive works nicely • Glass generally clean with some sings of aging and minor internal debris, no major issues to report • Some dust inside • Physical length excluding lens shade ~3", glass is 1.5" across We have lens boards for most cameras in stock, just ask.