ENSIGN Double Eight. **Art Deco** Subminiature camera
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Rare Houghton Ensign Double-8 Strut-Folding Camera (ca. 1935) – Gorgeous Art Deco Front Panel.
A beautiful and iconic Houghton Ensign Double-8 rollfilm camera. This compact 'strut-folding' camera is known for its unique, gold-colored Art Deco etched front panel that immediately catches the eye in any display. The camera uses 127 film for 3x4 cm pictures. This exemplar is equipped with an Ensar Anastigmat f/4.5 lens. The scissors-and-folding mechanism (struts) operates properly and the camera closes neatly.
Specifications:
Brand: Houghton-Butcher / Ensign (UK)
Model: Double-8
Year built: ca. 1935
Lens: Ensar Anastigmat 1:4.5
Film format: 127 film (3x4 cm pictures)
Condition:
Cosmetic: In nice vintage condition with normal signs of age on the upholstery appropriate to its age (see photos). The gold front panel is bright and very legible.
Mechanical: The shutter speeds respond. The bellows has a couple of small pinholes.
Rare Houghton Ensign Double-8 Strut-Folding Camera (ca. 1935) – Gorgeous Art Deco Front Panel.
A beautiful and iconic Houghton Ensign Double-8 rollfilm camera. This compact 'strut-folding' camera is known for its unique, gold-colored Art Deco etched front panel that immediately catches the eye in any display. The camera uses 127 film for 3x4 cm pictures. This exemplar is equipped with an Ensar Anastigmat f/4.5 lens. The scissors-and-folding mechanism (struts) operates properly and the camera closes neatly.
Specifications:
Brand: Houghton-Butcher / Ensign (UK)
Model: Double-8
Year built: ca. 1935
Lens: Ensar Anastigmat 1:4.5
Film format: 127 film (3x4 cm pictures)
Condition:
Cosmetic: In nice vintage condition with normal signs of age on the upholstery appropriate to its age (see photos). The gold front panel is bright and very legible.
Mechanical: The shutter speeds respond. The bellows has a couple of small pinholes.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
ENSIGN
Model/type nr
Double Eight. **Art Deco**
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1930-1940
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