The Waverley Camera was sold by the Benetfink and Company Ltd. photo supply depot in circa 1898. A traditional English camera constructed of polished Mahogany wood. The Waverley featured a double extension front adjusted by a rack and pinion mechanism. The bellows were made of real leather. The back was reversible and provided swing with a ground glass focusing screen. Two sizes were available including a quarter plate and a half plate. This camera was priced at 30s 0p for the quarter plate size and 47s 6p for the half plate. The Lens and shutter were sold separately. The Waverley camera set included a single achromatic lens with rotating diaphragms and a time and instantaneous shutter priced at 42s for the quarter plate and 66s for the half plate.

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