Coronet Cameo Subminiature camera
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Coronet Camera Company Cameo subminiature spy camera, tested and working, dating from the 1950s.
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Description from the seller
A beautiful and very rare Coronet Cameo subminiature camera is offered. This iconic British mini camera was produced between 1948 and 1952 by the Coronet Camera Company in Birmingham. Made of stylish black bakelite with a distinctive curved design and a characteristic Art Deco-style metal front plate. With its extremely compact size, this type of camera was often referred to at the time as a "spy camera." A unique collectible for enthusiasts of vintage espionage and subminiature cameras!
Technical specifications
Brand / Manufacturer: Coronet Camera Company (Birmingham, UK)
Model: Cameo (Subminiature / Spy camera)
Production period: 1948 - 1952
Material: Black bakelite body with metal accents
Film type: 16mm roll film (image format 13x18mm)
Lens: Fixed-focus f/11 meniscus lens
Shutter: Rotating shutter with a fixed speed of 1/25 second
Viewfinder: Telescoping "pull-up" eye-level finder
Condition and operationOptics:
The bakelite housing is in neat, vintage condition without major cracks or serious deformations (an issue common with this model). The letters on the metal front plate are still clearly legible.
Mechanical: The shutter ticks and the winding mechanism turns. The pop-up finder slides out smoothly. (Note: The camera has not been tested with film and is sold as a collectible.)
Please view the photos carefully for an accurate impression of the cosmetic condition of this lot. The photos are an explicit part of the description.
See the photos for an accurate impression of the cosmetic condition.
A beautiful and very rare Coronet Cameo subminiature camera is offered. This iconic British mini camera was produced between 1948 and 1952 by the Coronet Camera Company in Birmingham. Made of stylish black bakelite with a distinctive curved design and a characteristic Art Deco-style metal front plate. With its extremely compact size, this type of camera was often referred to at the time as a "spy camera." A unique collectible for enthusiasts of vintage espionage and subminiature cameras!
Technical specifications
Brand / Manufacturer: Coronet Camera Company (Birmingham, UK)
Model: Cameo (Subminiature / Spy camera)
Production period: 1948 - 1952
Material: Black bakelite body with metal accents
Film type: 16mm roll film (image format 13x18mm)
Lens: Fixed-focus f/11 meniscus lens
Shutter: Rotating shutter with a fixed speed of 1/25 second
Viewfinder: Telescoping "pull-up" eye-level finder
Condition and operationOptics:
The bakelite housing is in neat, vintage condition without major cracks or serious deformations (an issue common with this model). The letters on the metal front plate are still clearly legible.
Mechanical: The shutter ticks and the winding mechanism turns. The pop-up finder slides out smoothly. (Note: The camera has not been tested with film and is sold as a collectible.)
Please view the photos carefully for an accurate impression of the cosmetic condition of this lot. The photos are an explicit part of the description.
See the photos for an accurate impression of the cosmetic condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Coronet
Model/type nr
Cameo
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
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