A German teak and brass half plate bellows camera

A German Orionwerk 'Tropen Rio' 5C teak and brass half plate bellows camera circa 1920, with Compur Steinhell Doppolamastigmat lens, leather carry case.

FOOTNOTE:
This version of the half plate camera with teak and brass body was designed for use in the Tropics.

Condition Report

Some surface scratches to the wood body. Some signs of damp/mould on focussing screen covers/hood. Focus distance scale missing and rack not working. Shutter operates but seems slow.

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