Voigtländer Bessa Analogue camera

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Voigtländer Bessa folding camera, tested and working, in very good physical condition with a black leatherette body and the original brown leather protective case from the era.

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in this listing, an fascinating Voigtländer Bessa folding antique camera, produced in Germany between the 1920s and 1930s, a true jewel of 20th-century photographic technology. this folding model, known for its iconic vertical and compact design, represents a must-have piece of history for collectors, enthusiasts and lovers of vintage bric-a-brac. the metal body covered in black imitation leather preserves the timeless charm of analog photography of the past. the camera is equipped with a Deckel Compur central shutter from Munich, with adjustable shutter speeds, and mounts a Voigtar f=10.5 cm anastigmatic lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. the fabric or dark leather bellows extend smoothly and retract, concealing inside the body, reducing bulk. together with the camera comes its original brown leather protective case with hammered finish and a metallic snap closure, well preserved. aesthetically, the lot presents generally very good condition considering its age, with small natural signs of wear that give it character and attest to its authenticity. the metal parts retain good luster and the visible mechanisms appear clean. please carefully examine the photographic gallery, which constitutes an essential and integral part of the description, to assess the detailed state of conservation of the lot. a unique display piece to enrich a showcase of antique photographic memorabilia.

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With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
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in this listing, an fascinating Voigtländer Bessa folding antique camera, produced in Germany between the 1920s and 1930s, a true jewel of 20th-century photographic technology. this folding model, known for its iconic vertical and compact design, represents a must-have piece of history for collectors, enthusiasts and lovers of vintage bric-a-brac. the metal body covered in black imitation leather preserves the timeless charm of analog photography of the past. the camera is equipped with a Deckel Compur central shutter from Munich, with adjustable shutter speeds, and mounts a Voigtar f=10.5 cm anastigmatic lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. the fabric or dark leather bellows extend smoothly and retract, concealing inside the body, reducing bulk. together with the camera comes its original brown leather protective case with hammered finish and a metallic snap closure, well preserved. aesthetically, the lot presents generally very good condition considering its age, with small natural signs of wear that give it character and attest to its authenticity. the metal parts retain good luster and the visible mechanisms appear clean. please carefully examine the photographic gallery, which constitutes an essential and integral part of the description, to assess the detailed state of conservation of the lot. a unique display piece to enrich a showcase of antique photographic memorabilia.

Seller's Story

With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Voigtländer
Model/type nr
Bessa
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
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