Antique (< 1947ROSS London XPRES 8 1/2 In (215.9 mm) f4.5 
Coated barrel Lens,

for larger format photography
(5x7, ...)

Made in England


Note:  ---- this is a coated lens ---


Excellent condition.  

*** Such a clean old lens ! ***

Glass is bright and shinyclean and clear, with no scratch/fungus/haze.
Aperture ring turns, but a little bit tight.

"ROSS LONDON" logo and "Made in England"
were engraved on the barrel.

On original round thick metal lens board.

For measurements, see pictures.
Rear threads diameter: ~ 67 mm
Diameter of the lensboard: ~158 mm

Serial #: 197791 (both on the front and the back, see pictures)
So the lens is pre-1947.

(previous owner added a tape around the barrel for f numbers to be more easily seen when the lens is mounted on the camera; if you don't need it you can remove it)

A Canon AE-1 camera was put side by side to show the size of the item.  The camera is not included of course.
The item weights 1 pound and 9.5 ounces.

Made in England.