Sakura Seiki Petal (round) | Spy camera
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€ 33
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Selected by Thorsten Pöllath
Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.
Estimate € 450 - € 500
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The Sakura Seiki Petal Round miniature camera, dating from around 1948, has been tested and is in working order.
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Sakura Seiki Petal Round – Japanese miniature camera – Around 1948
Rare Petal Round miniature camera, made in Japan by Sakura Seiki around 1948, during the Occupation period in 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 stands out for its exceptionally compact size, its chromed metal body, and its miniature photographic mechanism.
Characteristics:
* Manufacturer: Sakura Seiki
* Model: Petal Round
* Era: around 1948
* Origin: Japan
* Material: chromed metal
* Color: silver
* Photographic support: Petal circular film (specific Petal circular film)
Condition:
The camera shows signs of use and scratches, especially on the back, in keeping with the photographs.
The shutter mechanism has been checked and functions correctly. No photographic testing with film has been attempted.
Interest for collectors:
The Petal Round is an iconic miniature camera in post-war Japanese photography production. Its “Made in Occupied Japan” marking enhances its historical interest.
It is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of photographic miniatures, of antique Japanese cameras, and of technical curiosities.
Shipping: tracked shipment, in carefully protected rigid packaging.
The camera is sold as shown in the photographs.
Sakura Seiki Petal Round – Japanese miniature camera – Around 1948
Rare Petal Round miniature camera, made in Japan by Sakura Seiki around 1948, during the Occupation period in 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 stands out for its exceptionally compact size, its chromed metal body, and its miniature photographic mechanism.
Characteristics:
* Manufacturer: Sakura Seiki
* Model: Petal Round
* Era: around 1948
* Origin: Japan
* Material: chromed metal
* Color: silver
* Photographic support: Petal circular film (specific Petal circular film)
Condition:
The camera shows signs of use and scratches, especially on the back, in keeping with the photographs.
The shutter mechanism has been checked and functions correctly. No photographic testing with film has been attempted.
Interest for collectors:
The Petal Round is an iconic miniature camera in post-war Japanese photography production. Its “Made in Occupied Japan” marking enhances its historical interest.
It is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of photographic miniatures, of antique Japanese cameras, and of technical curiosities.
Shipping: tracked shipment, 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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