Gaumont Block-Notes con Krauss Tessar 72mm f/4.5 Analogue camera

In auction a splendid, rare and historically monumental vintage subminiature camera for glass plates: the Gaumont Block-Notes, produced in Paris in the very early 1910s of the 20th century. The lot presents itself in generally good vintage condition, mechanically functional, and is complete with its original optical block and the rear satin-finished metal plate magazine. Optics: The lenses are clean, structurally sound and completely free of scratches or traces of mold and internal fungi; only a normal, widespread and light vintage patina due to age, entirely physiological for a piece of this age. Mechanical: The lot is mechanically functional in manual mode. The ingenious and primitive guillotine shutter responds to the controls, triggering regularly when operated. The characteristic front rectangular optical viewfinder, hinged on the panel, opens correctly and is movable. The release and the telescopic extension of the bellows occur smoothly up to the end-of-travel stop. The winding mechanism and the rear plate magazine selectors also respond to handling. Aesthetics: Good general vintage condition, as clearly documented by the photographs. The solid and robust case in browned metal alloy preserves a good vintage visual impact, showing the classic signs of the times, light hazing and a magnificent historical patina due to rubbing at protruding points, revealing the underlying brass. Tracked international shipping, fully insured and professional super-protective packaging to guarantee maximum safety during transport.

Estimate:£216.88

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