Anatole Werner Detective Ladysmith Large format camera

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The Anatole Werner Detective Ladysmith camera, dating from around 1900–1910, is tested and working and uses 9 × 12 cm plates.

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Rare Anatole Werner (Kharkiv) Ladysmith Detective camera

Either a copy or a modified detective magazine camera from around 1900, branded by the Russian camera dealer Anatole Werner installed in Kharkov (Kharkiv), Ukraine. The camera seems to be an Ernemann Saecular Magazin-Kamera. For 9x12 plates. Plate counter window.

Inscription around the Lens:
Détective "Ladysmith" construit par Anatole Werner, Charkov.

"Ladysmith" is also inscribed on the viewfinders.
Embossed on front leather: "Modèle Werner déposé"

Serial No.: 74743
Lens: Aplanat with internal iris.
Focus by rack & pinion from 2.5m.
Guillotine shutter.

Weight: 1270 g
Size: 23 x 11 x 18.5 cm

Condition:
Fair aesthetic condition with strong signs of ageing, in working condition. Leather cover complete.
Shutter working. Focus working, apertures working smoothly. Plate change mechanism working.

Shipping:
Track and sign shipping. Any customs or other taxes to be settled by the buyer.

See photographs, which are part of the description.
Sold as collectible, AS IS.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for looking.

Rare Anatole Werner (Kharkiv) Ladysmith Detective camera

Either a copy or a modified detective magazine camera from around 1900, branded by the Russian camera dealer Anatole Werner installed in Kharkov (Kharkiv), Ukraine. The camera seems to be an Ernemann Saecular Magazin-Kamera. For 9x12 plates. Plate counter window.

Inscription around the Lens:
Détective "Ladysmith" construit par Anatole Werner, Charkov.

"Ladysmith" is also inscribed on the viewfinders.
Embossed on front leather: "Modèle Werner déposé"

Serial No.: 74743
Lens: Aplanat with internal iris.
Focus by rack & pinion from 2.5m.
Guillotine shutter.

Weight: 1270 g
Size: 23 x 11 x 18.5 cm

Condition:
Fair aesthetic condition with strong signs of ageing, in working condition. Leather cover complete.
Shutter working. Focus working, apertures working smoothly. Plate change mechanism working.

Shipping:
Track and sign shipping. Any customs or other taxes to be settled by the buyer.

See photographs, which are part of the description.
Sold as collectible, AS IS.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for looking.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Anatole Werner
Model/type nr
Detective Ladysmith
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
9x12 cm
Serial number
74743
Estimated period
1900-1910
Sold by
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Private

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