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Thornton Pickard Imperial Triple Extension 1/2 Plate Camera Brass & Mahogany
Thornton Pickard Imperial Triple Extension (4 3/4 × 6 1/2) plate camera from the 1900s.
1/2 Plate Mahogany & Brass camera by Thornton Pickard of Altrincham, Cheshire UK.
This rare, beautiful, mahogany camera is in remarkably good condition.
Dimensions when folded: H 21 cm, W 21 cm D 6 cm approx.
The camera has standard horizontal sliding movements and a vertical front swing.
Bellows are in good condition, I can’t see any light leaks.
The Thornton Pickard Rectoplanat lens is in fine condition for its age. Aperture blades f:8 to f:64 working well.
The Thornton Pickard double roller blind shutter mechanism functions.
Wood finish is in good condition and I haven’t found any damaged areas.
All controls are in working condition, rack & pinions are smooth with no problems.
The viewing glass is in good condition. The hinges all work fine.
A beautiful masterpiece of craftsmanship and quality.
Still a superbly engineered camera, expensive in its day and great value now.
Additionally includes an original double plate holder and shutter release cable.
Sorry this item looks a little dusty in pictures, been on display previously.
It will be cleaned before shipping.
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Thornton Pickard Imperial Triple Extension 1/2 Plate Camera Brass & Mahogany
£489.00
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Thornton Pickard Imperial Triple Extension 1/2 Plate Camera Brass & Mahogany
Thornton Pickard Imperial Triple Extension (4 3/4 × 6 1/2) plate camera from the 1900s.
1/2 Plate Mahogany & Brass camera by Thornton Pickard of Altrincham, Cheshire UK.
This rare, beautiful, mahogany camera is in remarkably good condition.
Dimensions when folded: H 21 cm, W 21 cm D 6 cm approx.
The camera has standard horizontal sliding movements and a vertical front swing.
Bellows are in good condition, I can’t see any light leaks.
The Thornton Pickard Rectoplanat lens is in fine condition for its age. Aperture blades f:8 to f:64 working well.
The Thornton Pickard double roller blind shutter mechanism functions.
Wood finish is in good condition and I haven’t found any damaged areas.
All controls are in working condition, rack & pinions are smooth with no problems.
The viewing glass is in good condition. The hinges all work fine.
A beautiful masterpiece of craftsmanship and quality.
Still a superbly engineered camera, expensive in its day and great value now.
Additionally includes an original double plate holder and shutter release cable.
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