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| − | '''R. Lechner & W. Müller''' was a photographic dealer in Vienna. The proprietors were Rudolph Lechner and Wilhelm Müller. They made some cameras and dealt in photographic goods. They also operated a studio, and published books including photographic works. The business was at 31 Graben in the centre of the city. | + | '''R. Lechner & W. Müller''' was a photographic dealer in Vienna. The proprietors were Rudolph Lechner and Wilhelm Müller. They made some cameras and dealt in photographic goods. They also operated a studio, and published books including photographic works. The business was at 31 Graben in the centre of the city. Their cameras and publications carry the Royal warrant ''K. u. K. Hof-Manufactur f. Photographie''; the firm was an appointed supplier to the Royal family. |
==Cameras== | ==Cameras== | ||
| + | * Tailboard-style [[Reisekamera]]s, wooden.<ref>Reisekamera examples:<br/>*[https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Lechner-Mueller-Field-Camera/AI-38-39130 13x18cm tailboard Reisekamera] outfit with two lenses, wooden tripod and outfit case, sold at the [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-38/ 38th Leitz Photographica Auction], in June 2021;<br/>*[https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/R.Lechner-Field-Camera/AI-22-14358 20x25cm Reisekamera] with Dallmeyer soft-focus lens, sold at the [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-22/ 22nd Westlicht Auction], in November 2012.</ref> The camera allows front rise and cross movements, and rear tilt. It has a 'reversing' back; that is, the back can be detached to orient it vertically or horizontally. | ||
* Field cameras, wooden, folding conventionally, sometimes named as '''Werner''', in several sizes | * Field cameras, wooden, folding conventionally, sometimes named as '''Werner''', in several sizes | ||
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* Taschenkamera ('pocket camera', though the example seen is for 12x15cm and packs in three substantial leather cases); metal-bodied strut-folder with a focal-plane shutter. | * Taschenkamera ('pocket camera', though the example seen is for 12x15cm and packs in three substantial leather cases); metal-bodied strut-folder with a focal-plane shutter. | ||
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R. Lechner & W. Müller was a photographic dealer in Vienna. The proprietors were Rudolph Lechner and Wilhelm Müller. They made some cameras and dealt in photographic goods. They also operated a studio, and published books including photographic works. The business was at 31 Graben in the centre of the city. Their cameras and publications carry the Royal warrant K. u. K. Hof-Manufactur f. Photographie; the firm was an appointed supplier to the Royal family.
Cameras
- Tailboard-style Reisekameras, wooden.[1] The camera allows front rise and cross movements, and rear tilt. It has a 'reversing' back; that is, the back can be detached to orient it vertically or horizontally.
- Field cameras, wooden, folding conventionally, sometimes named as Werner, in several sizes
- Taschenkamera ('pocket camera', though the example seen is for 12x15cm and packs in three substantial leather cases); metal-bodied strut-folder with a focal-plane shutter.
Notes
- ↑ Reisekamera examples:
*13x18cm tailboard Reisekamera outfit with two lenses, wooden tripod and outfit case, sold at the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction, in June 2021;
*20x25cm Reisekamera with Dallmeyer soft-focus lens, sold at the 22nd Westlicht Auction, in November 2012.
