{"product_id":"lot-003-antique-cycle-poco-no-5-folding-camera-by-rochester-optical-camera-co-with-bausch-lomb-unicum-lens-with-three-matching-plate-holders-and-original-case-circa-1890s","title":"Lot 003 - Antique Cycle Poco No. 5 Folding Camera By Rochester Optical \u0026 Camera Co. With Bausch \u0026 Lomb Unicum Lens, With Three Matching Plate Holders And Original Case, Circa 1890s","description":"\u003cp\u003ePre-Auction Notes: Late 19th century Cycle Poco No. 5 folding camera, manufactured by Rochester Optical \u0026amp; Camera Co., featuring a rich mahogany body with leather bellows and brass fittings. Equipped with a Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb “Unicum” shutter and lens assembly, patented January 6, 1891. Once marketed as a lightweight field and cycle camera, this example retains its original hardware and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes three plate holders marked Rochester Camera and Supply Co., Rochester, New York, along with the original fitted leather carrying case. The case shows heavy wear and is missing its strap. The camera fits snugly into the case, so it will be shipped outside the case to avoid unnecessary wear and tear to the leatherette camera covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplays well as an early American photographic instrument. Untested, offered as found, with signs of wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Memory Hole Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623480066337,"sku":"20250828-LOT003","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20250828-0030_ba1c2015-a6e6-49eb-9a39-ef528796b1ee.jpg?v=1756157582","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/lot-003-antique-cycle-poco-no-5-folding-camera-by-rochester-optical-camera-co-with-bausch-lomb-unicum-lens-with-three-matching-plate-holders-and-original-case-circa-1890s","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}