{"product_id":"c-1950s-tiffen-series-9wa-special-lens-shade","title":"c. 1950s Tiffen Series #9WA Special Lens Shade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage Tiffen Series #9WA Special Lens Shade in its original box, accompanied by a Tiffen #913 adapter ring. The box is marked “All Purpose” Tiffen Series #9WA Special Lens Shade, Made in U.S.A., and labeled from Tiffen Optical Co., Roslyn Heights, L.I., N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens shade itself has a black metal body with a silver knurled ring and clean mid-century photographic equipment styling. It was designed to help reduce glare, flare, and unwanted stray light when mounted to compatible camera lenses through the Series 9 filter\/accessory system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original packaging is a major part of the appeal: the yellow-and-black Tiffen label, mint-green box, and bold utilitarian typography give it excellent display value for camera collectors, photography studios, prop styling, or vintage office\/creative vignettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiffen is a well-known American manufacturer of photographic filters and imaging accessories. The company’s own site states the brand has been serving image makers for more than 80 years, and Tiffen remains associated with camera filters, lens accessories, and motion-picture tools today. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tiffen.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOorMx9McDYidxEju0xEy0uim6IYKeQtvWeuCjzbgLHUNFUWcZXGa\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"The Tiffen Company - Tiffen Filters, Steadicam, Lowel, Domke ...\"\u003eThe Tiffen Company\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries filter systems were commonly used on vintage cameras for decades. In these systems, an adapter attaches to the lens, a matching Series-size filter or accessory fits into the adapter, and a retaining ring secures the component in place. Series 9 was one of the larger accessory sizes and was often used with larger lenses or professional photographic setups. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertallenkautzphoto.com\/vintageseriesfilterinfo?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Vintage Series Filter Info | Robert Allen Kautz Photo\"\u003eRobert Allen Kautz Photography\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is marked Series #9WA, with “WA” likely indicating a wide-angle lens shade design. Current vintage camera accessory dealers list Series 9 Tiffen lens hoods and wide-angle lens hoods as collectible\/useful accessories, with typical individual pricing often in the $25–$55 range depending on condition and packaging. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/filterfind.net\/Series_9.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Series_9\"\u003eFilter Find\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Tiffen lens shade with adapter ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiffen Optical Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries #9WA Special Lens Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapter Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiffen #913 adapter ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation Marked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoslyn Heights, L.I., N.Y.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1950s–1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack metal lens shade, metal adapter ring, paper\/cardboard box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, silver-tone metal, yellow-and-black label, pale green box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens shade \/ hood for compatible vintage camera lenses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage condition with box wear, edge wear, surface marks, and age-related patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera collection, photography studio display, prop styling, desk object, vintage equipment collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReno, NV Antiques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is in vintage condition with age-related wear. The original box shows softened corners, edge wear, surface marks, and general paper aging. The lens shade and adapter ring appear presentable from the photos, with light surface wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility has not been tested. Buyers should confirm fit with their specific vintage camera or lens system before functional use, because naturally camera accessories were engineered in a way that makes modern humans suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great small collectible for anyone who loves vintage photography, darkroom culture, old camera gear, or graphic mid-century packaging. The Tiffen box gives it strong visual appeal, while the black metal shade and adapter ring make it more than just empty packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle it on a desk, bookshelf, studio shelf, photography cabinet, or alongside vintage cameras and film canisters. It has that practical, analog charm that modern plastic accessories only dream about while sitting sadly in blister packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43174907510889,"sku":null,"price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/5426923F-7A88-4B56-B854-1F55134C0703_1_105_c.jpg?v=1777700828","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/c-1950s-tiffen-series-9wa-special-lens-shade","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}