Blair Hawk-Eye Detective, c.1891 by Blair Camera Company, Boston, Mass.  Original wood finish, and brass hardware.

The Hawk-Eye Detective Camera was a continuation of the same camera originally made by The Boston Camera Company from c.1888-90. Blair acquired The Boston Camera Company in 1890.  It is unclear whether this camera is pre 1891 or post 1891.  Wet plate camera for 4x5 images.