21st May, 2024 12:00

Fine Photographica

 
Lot 271A
 

A Fine Brass Bound 'Club' Half Plate Field Camera By Adams

English, c.1900, with label for 'ADAMS & CO 81 ALDERSGATE St & 26 CHARRING CROSS Rd LONDON' the camera of typical field camera format with single rack and pinion extending base, all lacquered brass fittings, French polished mahogany with inlaid brass bindings, square edged Russian leather bellows, with Thornton Pickard focal plane shutter back, with 3 brass bound mahogany DDSs, with a brass-bound lens engraved 'Ross London Goerz Patent 8 1/4in Double Anastigmat F7.7 No3552' with unusual aluminium shutter engraved 'The Adjustable Shutter Adams & Co London' all in the original leather carry case.

Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.DTQUCAYH
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Sold for £350

Result including buyers premium


 

English, c.1900, with label for 'ADAMS & CO 81 ALDERSGATE St & 26 CHARRING CROSS Rd LONDON' the camera of typical field camera format with single rack and pinion extending base, all lacquered brass fittings, French polished mahogany with inlaid brass bindings, square edged Russian leather bellows, with Thornton Pickard focal plane shutter back, with 3 brass bound mahogany DDSs, with a brass-bound lens engraved 'Ross London Goerz Patent 8 1/4in Double Anastigmat F7.7 No3552' with unusual aluminium shutter engraved 'The Adjustable Shutter Adams & Co London' all in the original leather carry case.

Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.DTQUCAYH
Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford Pack & Send to see if they can offer shipping.

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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