It is in excellent condition with a few signs of its 130 years of age. Originally patented in 1896. Describing as clear in this context is to differentiate between old lenses with serious internal haze, fungus or wear to outer coatings that will affect lens performance.
![[NEAR MINT] Dallmeyer London 1B 1.B PATENT Brass Portrait Soft from Japan #E12](https://images.buynet.work/thumb.php?i=389823852&s=240)
