Burke & James Watson & Holmes Fingerprint box Camera Box camera

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Selected by Thorsten Pöllath

Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Burke and James - Watson & Holmes fingerprint camera from the 1950's. Uses 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 (= ca 6x9cm) sheet film; could probably be adapted to take a roll film back if desired. German lens, leaf shutter which works. Overall pretty good condition as seen in the photos. Uses 4 batteries which illuminate four bulbs built into the housing to illuminate the surface to be photographed. This has not been tested.

The shutter inside is working , release by pushing the button on top. On the back is a holder with focusscreen and to place the filmholder. Body is all metal .
The 4 bulbs are present , no batteries, therefore bulbs are not tested, comes with 2 double sided sheet film holders .

Please see all pictures as they are part of the description.

Burke and James - Watson & Holmes fingerprint camera from the 1950's. Uses 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 (= ca 6x9cm) sheet film; could probably be adapted to take a roll film back if desired. German lens, leaf shutter which works. Overall pretty good condition as seen in the photos. Uses 4 batteries which illuminate four bulbs built into the housing to illuminate the surface to be photographed. This has not been tested.

The shutter inside is working , release by pushing the button on top. On the back is a holder with focusscreen and to place the filmholder. Body is all metal .
The 4 bulbs are present , no batteries, therefore bulbs are not tested, comes with 2 double sided sheet film holders .

Please see all pictures as they are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Burke & James
Model/type nr
Watson & Holmes Fingerprint box Camera
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
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Objects sold
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