20th Oct, 2017 12:00
Fine Photographica
A W. Watson & Son Detective Quarter Plate Camera
interior only, with unmarked f8 brass lens, serial no. 1239, body, G-VG, baseboard later replica, lacking ground glass, lens, VG, with two DDS; Plaque to top "W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London'. This camera was originally hidden inside a black hat box style case to take pictures secretly using controls sticking out underneath
Sold for £192
Result including buyers premium
interior only, with unmarked f8 brass lens, serial no. 1239, body, G-VG, baseboard later replica, lacking ground glass, lens, VG, with two DDS; Plaque to top "W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London'. This camera was originally hidden inside a black hat box style case to take pictures secretly using controls sticking out underneath
Auction: Fine Photographica, 20th Oct, 2017
