Thornton Pickard Focal Plane Analogue camera

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Antique Thornton Pickard bellows camera for 9×12 plates, wooden body with brass detailing, model/type Focal Plane, circa 1905–1920, in reasonable physical condition and with an Eastman Kodak F.P.K. Automatic shutter that moves mechanically.

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Antique Thornton Pickard wooden bellows camera – ca. 1905–1920 – 9×12 plate camera – with Kodak Automatic shutter

Special original wooden field camera / bellows camera from the well-known English brand Thornton Pickard, dating from the early 20th century. The camera is made of wood, brass and leather/bellows material and is equipped with an Eastman Kodak F.P.K. Automatic shutter.

This is a classic plate camera for glass plates or sheet film. The camera features fine mechanical adjustment options and an authentic look that is beloved by collectors of photographic antiques and industrial decor.

The bellows are visually still intact and the shutter operates mechanically: it clicks and moves when operated. The camera has not been tested for actual photographic functionality.

The original matte glass/back plate is missing. Otherwise, typical signs of use and age are present.

Features:

* Original Thornton Pickard bellows camera
* England, circa 1905–1920
* Wooden body with brass details
* Equipped with Eastman Kodak F.P.K. Automatic shutter
* Shutter functions mechanically
* Bellows visually intact
* Matte glass/back glass missing
* Untested; sold

Antique Thornton Pickard wooden bellows camera – ca. 1905–1920 – 9×12 plate camera – with Kodak Automatic shutter

Special original wooden field camera / bellows camera from the well-known English brand Thornton Pickard, dating from the early 20th century. The camera is made of wood, brass and leather/bellows material and is equipped with an Eastman Kodak F.P.K. Automatic shutter.

This is a classic plate camera for glass plates or sheet film. The camera features fine mechanical adjustment options and an authentic look that is beloved by collectors of photographic antiques and industrial decor.

The bellows are visually still intact and the shutter operates mechanically: it clicks and moves when operated. The camera has not been tested for actual photographic functionality.

The original matte glass/back plate is missing. Otherwise, typical signs of use and age are present.

Features:

* Original Thornton Pickard bellows camera
* England, circa 1905–1920
* Wooden body with brass details
* Equipped with Eastman Kodak F.P.K. Automatic shutter
* Shutter functions mechanically
* Bellows visually intact
* Matte glass/back glass missing
* Untested; sold

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Thornton Pickard
Model/type nr
Focal Plane
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Not tested
Film type
3x4 Inch
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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