Sakura Seiki Petal round Spy camera
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Sakura Seiki Petal Round miniature camera, in reasonable physical condition and tested and working, dating from around 1948.
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Sakura Seiki Petal Round – Japanese miniature camera – About 1948
Rare Petal Round miniature camera, made in Japan by Sakura Seiki around 1948, during the Occupation of Japan after World War II.
It bears the original marking "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN", as well as the inscriptions "PETAL" and "PATENTED".
This collectible camera is notable for its exceptionally compact size, its chrome-plated metal body, and its miniature photographic mechanism.
Characteristics :
* Manufacturer: Sakura Seiki
* Model: Petal Round
* Era: around 1948
* Origin: Japan
* Material: chrome-plated metal
* Color: silver
* Photographic support: Petal circular film
Condition :
The device shows signs of use and scratches, particularly on the back, in accordance with the photographs.
The shutter mechanism has been checked and operates correctly. No trial photographs with film have been attempted.
Interest for collectors :
The Petal Round is an iconic miniature camera of post-war Japanese photographic production. Its "Made in Occupied Japan" marking enhances its historical interest.
It is a collectible item for enthusiasts of photographic minis, old Japanese cameras, and technical curiosities.
Shipping: tracked shipping, in carefully protected rigid packaging.
The camera is sold as shown in the photographs.
Sakura Seiki Petal Round – Japanese miniature camera – About 1948
Rare Petal Round miniature camera, made in Japan by Sakura Seiki around 1948, during the Occupation of Japan after World War II.
It bears the original marking "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN", as well as the inscriptions "PETAL" and "PATENTED".
This collectible camera is notable for its exceptionally compact size, its chrome-plated metal body, and its miniature photographic mechanism.
Characteristics :
* Manufacturer: Sakura Seiki
* Model: Petal Round
* Era: around 1948
* Origin: Japan
* Material: chrome-plated metal
* Color: silver
* Photographic support: Petal circular film
Condition :
The device shows signs of use and scratches, particularly on the back, in accordance with the photographs.
The shutter mechanism has been checked and operates correctly. No trial photographs with film have been attempted.
Interest for collectors :
The Petal Round is an iconic miniature camera of post-war Japanese photographic production. Its "Made in Occupied Japan" marking enhances its historical interest.
It is a collectible item for enthusiasts of photographic minis, old Japanese cameras, and technical curiosities.
Shipping: tracked shipping, in carefully protected rigid packaging.
The camera is sold as shown in the photographs.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sakura Seiki
Model/type nr
Petal round
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1940-1950
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