Agfa Billy Analogue folding camera

Agfa Billy Record 6x9 Folding Camera – Anastigmat Jgestar – Blackadder Glasgow

Offered: a characterful and original Agfa Billy Record 6x9 folding camera from the 1930s, equipped with an Agfa Anastigmat Jgestar f/8.8 lens and featuring a splendid retailer marking from Wm. Blackadder Glasgow.

This camera is a splendid example of German precision from the interwar period and was sold at the time through a renowned photography shop in Scotland, which gives this specimen an extra historical and collectible character.

Specifications
- Brand: Agfa
- Model: Billy Record
- Construction period: circa 1933–1938
- Format: 6×9 cm (120 roll film / B2)
- Lens: Agfa Anastigmat Jgestar f/8.8
- Shutter: mechanical (not tested)
- Provenance: Germany (sold via Wm. Blackadder, Glasgow)

Condition
- In nice, used condition with normal signs of wear appropriate to the age
- Bellows intact (not tested for light-tightness)
- Shutter and operation not tested for accuracy
- Interior shows light traces of aging/oxidation
- Complete and original specimen

The photos are an integral part of the description and provide a good view of the condition of the object.

Notable features
- Original retailer imprint “Wm. Blackadder Glasgow”
- Classic folding mechanism with metal scissor construction
- Equipped with an optical viewfinder
- Suitable for 120 film (still available)

Collecting value
An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of analog photography, Agfa cameras, or historical gear from the 1930s. Also very suitable as a decorative object or for experimental use with film.

Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped with track & trace.