{"id":25750,"date":"2026-01-25T12:09:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fourtoes.co.uk\/iblog\/?p=25750"},"modified":"2026-01-25T13:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:29:44","slug":"trio-of-brass-lenses-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fourtoes.co.uk\/iblog\/trio-of-brass-lenses-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Trio of brass lenses for sale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have three lenses for sale, as they are just sitting on the shelf unused and I have similar focal length lenses I already use.
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A rare Charles Burr of London, serial number 3635. Focal length about 8 1\/2 inches and really bright, estimated at about f3.5, and it comes with a new brass flange and its original brass hood. Glass is nice with some small blemishes, rear edge has a ding but still unscrews. Front will need some persuasion after its had a clean, and it does need a clean. I just blew the dust off. Waterhouse slot but no stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Wray 12 x 15 inch f8 brass lens with its hood. No flange. Waterhouse slot no stops. Glass is good, again a ding in the brass as can be expected. Front and rear can be unscrewed for cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Cooke Anastigmat 161\/2 inch 420mm Series XIV f6.3 painted brass lens. Known for being super sharp and made by Taylor Hobson. Some very small scratches and marks to rear glass, including a weird purple blemish. A couple of small marks and paint loss to the body. Small ding in hood. Has an unusual slot, not waterhouse as it has aperture blades. Probably for process\/press filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have a good look at the pics, can send hi res ones if needed.
Ball park figures if I posted to Ebay:
Charles Burr lens \u00a3800+
Wray 12×15″ \u00a3500
Cooke Anastigmat Series X1V \u00a3500

Again these seem quite uncommon so prices are all over the place if you can find them.

Any questions just message or email me. I’ll pop these on my social media. Can ship at cost (Recorded Special Delivery) or collect from me near Wigan\/Manchester.

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