Universal 2 X Type A Subminiature camera
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Two Univex Model A miniature cameras by Universal Camera Corporation (USA), circa 1933–1935, in bakelite, in very good physical condition and tested and working, including the original cardboard box.
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2 × Univex Model A miniature cameras, produced in the United States by the Universal Camera Corporation in the 1930s. This iconic device is made entirely of early black bakelite and is a beautiful example of Art Deco design and early mass production. The camera was introduced at the time for just 39 cents and grew into an absolute best-seller. This specific lot is extra special because it is supplied with the original cardboard packaging, featuring the distinctive orange-black print and the slogan "A Jewel of a Camera." The door has over time sustained side damage (see photos).
Specifications
Brand: Universal Camera Corporation (New York, USA)
Model: Univex Model A
Period: Circa 1933 - 1935
Material: Bakelite
Film type: Univex No. 00 roll film
Shutter: The shutters on both units operate normally
Condition: In good vintage condition with normal signs of aging on both the camera and the packaging (see photos for an accurate impression). Important note about the photos The battery shown in the photos is purely used for photographic technical reasons (as a scale model to demonstrate the compact dimensions of the camera). The battery is not part of this lot.
2 × Univex Model A miniature cameras, produced in the United States by the Universal Camera Corporation in the 1930s. This iconic device is made entirely of early black bakelite and is a beautiful example of Art Deco design and early mass production. The camera was introduced at the time for just 39 cents and grew into an absolute best-seller. This specific lot is extra special because it is supplied with the original cardboard packaging, featuring the distinctive orange-black print and the slogan "A Jewel of a Camera." The door has over time sustained side damage (see photos).
Specifications
Brand: Universal Camera Corporation (New York, USA)
Model: Univex Model A
Period: Circa 1933 - 1935
Material: Bakelite
Film type: Univex No. 00 roll film
Shutter: The shutters on both units operate normally
Condition: In good vintage condition with normal signs of aging on both the camera and the packaging (see photos for an accurate impression). Important note about the photos The battery shown in the photos is purely used for photographic technical reasons (as a scale model to demonstrate the compact dimensions of the camera). The battery is not part of this lot.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Universal
Model/type nr
2 X Type A
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1930-1940
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