Beautiful Rare Stereo Realist Custom camera & case

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A rare Stereo Realist Custom camera. This is a genuine factory-made model 1050 Custom, as noted by all the features listed below. It is estimated that fewer than 2500 of these cameras were made by D. White Company. Don't miss your chance to own this rare classic camera. Excellent+++ cosmetic condition and operating perfectly with crisp shutter action and smooth turning aperture rings.Engraved nameplate is near mint condition, and the lens cover appears to be a perfect condition factory original replacement part.Includes leather ever ready carrying case and strap. One note - a prior owners name was scratched into the aluminum in tiny script next to the serial number, then later scratched out and painted over. This is hard to notice, but must be disclosed. Special features of the Custom model include the following items, all of which are correctly found on this camera: Unique Custom Lens cover & Engraved name plate Rare Earth Optics - German-made f2.8 lenses manufactured by Steinheil, using was was called "rare earth" glass which is claimed to be much clearer and more efficient than the silicate sand glass used in ordinary lenses. Rotating lens rings are circular with unique handles to assist adjusting lens aperture. Aperture markings are the top and can be viewed from the top. Focusing This prevents the focusing for slipping accidentally read more