115 - A. Rebora, Genoa | Handcrafted 6x17cm Panoramic Camera

A. Rebora, Genoa | Handcrafted 6x17cm Panoramic Camera Estimate: €4,800–5,400 Year: 1999 Condition: A- English: An extraordinary and exceptionally finely crafted Italian panoramic camera, individually manufactured by A. Rebora in Genoa in 1999 and explicitly identified by the maker’s handwritten engraving as the third example produced. The camera features a beautifully constructed hardwood body with polished brass fittings and an exceptionally elaborate optical and mechanical design. Designed for 120 roll film, it produces four panoramic negatives measuring approximately 54 × 174 mm, using frames 1, 3, 5, and 7. It is fitted with a Schneider-Kreuznach Super-Angulon 5.6/90 mm lens no. 11614790 with a special cap, mounted in a precision leaf shutter. Particularly remarkable is the sophisticated focusing and framing system, which incorporates a Leitz FODIS rangefinder, an adjustable panoramic framing device with precision sighting elements, and several spirit levels for accurate alignment. The impressive combination of traditional cabinetmaking, precision brass engineering, and high-quality German optics reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship and technical ambition of its maker. The film impression plate bears extensive handwritten technical inscriptions, including the film format, panoramic image dimensions, a horizontal angle of view of approximately 86 degrees, the year of manufacture (1999), the maker’s signature, and the designation “Terzo Esemplare.” German: An exceptional Italian panoramic camera, superbly crafted by hand, manufactured in 1999 by A. Rebora in Genoa and explicitly designated as the third copy in the handwritten manufacturer’s engraving. The camera features a beautifully crafted hardwood body with polished brass fittings and an exceptionally elaborate optical and mechanical design. Designed for 120 roll film, it exposes four panoramic negatives measuring approximately 54 × 174 mm using frame numbers 1, 3, 5, and 7. It features a Schneider Kreuznach Super Angulon 5.6/90 mm No. 11614790, a special lens cap, and a precise central shutter. Particularly noteworthy is the sophisticated adjustment and image-framing system featuring a Leitz FODIS rangefinder, an adjustable panoramic frame finder with precision sights, and multiple spirit levels for precise alignment. The impressive combination of traditional woodworking, precise brass mechanics, and high-quality German optics attests to the manufacturer’s exceptional craftsmanship and technical ambition. The film pressure plate bears extensive handwritten notes regarding film type, panorama format, a horizontal angle of view of approximately 86°, year of manufacture (1999), a signature, and the designation “Terzo Esemplare.”