Donald Duck - 1 camera - Herbert George Co., Chicago (VS) - 1946

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Donald Duck Box Camera by Herbert George Co. (Chicago, USA) in collaboration with Walt Disney Productions, circa 1946, made of black bakelite with metal accents and designed for 127-film, featuring a relief of Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie under a sun motif, measuring about 12 × 7 × 8 cm, in good vintage condition with light signs of wear and not tested with film.

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Rare Donald Duck camera produced by Herbert George Co., Chicago (USA), in collaboration with Walt Disney Productions.
This charming collectible was released in the 1940s and is one of the first children's cameras with an official Disney design.

The camera is made of black bakelite and features a beautiful relief on the back with Donald Duck and his nephews Kwik, Kwek, and Kwak under a sun motif.
At the top of the back, the inscription is visible: 'Walt Disney Productions'.

Details:
• Manufacturer: Herbert George Co., Chicago
Model: Donald Duck Box Camera
• Period: about 1946
Material: bakelite with metal accents
• Film type: 127-film (state mentioned: "Use any #127-A8 or G27 standard film")
Photo dimensions: 5/8 x 1 5/8 inches.
• Camera dimensions: approximately 12 × 7 × 8 cm
Color: black
Country of origin: United States

Condition:
Good vintage condition with light signs of use consistent with age. Mechanically complete; shutter, spools, and rotating system present. Decorative relief and text are clearly legible.
Sold as a collectible, not tested with film.

A fantastic piece of Disney and photographic history – loved by both camera collectors and Disney fans.

Your purchase is carefully packaged and sent via registered mail. Personal pickup is available by appointment in Valkenswaard.

Rare Donald Duck camera produced by Herbert George Co., Chicago (USA), in collaboration with Walt Disney Productions.
This charming collectible was released in the 1940s and is one of the first children's cameras with an official Disney design.

The camera is made of black bakelite and features a beautiful relief on the back with Donald Duck and his nephews Kwik, Kwek, and Kwak under a sun motif.
At the top of the back, the inscription is visible: 'Walt Disney Productions'.

Details:
• Manufacturer: Herbert George Co., Chicago
Model: Donald Duck Box Camera
• Period: about 1946
Material: bakelite with metal accents
• Film type: 127-film (state mentioned: "Use any #127-A8 or G27 standard film")
Photo dimensions: 5/8 x 1 5/8 inches.
• Camera dimensions: approximately 12 × 7 × 8 cm
Color: black
Country of origin: United States

Condition:
Good vintage condition with light signs of use consistent with age. Mechanically complete; shutter, spools, and rotating system present. Decorative relief and text are clearly legible.
Sold as a collectible, not tested with film.

A fantastic piece of Disney and photographic history – loved by both camera collectors and Disney fans.

Your purchase is carefully packaged and sent via registered mail. Personal pickup is available by appointment in Valkenswaard.

Details

Nr of items
1
Country of origin
United States
Type
camera
Packaging
without manual without box
Artist
Walt Disney Productions
Year
1946
Material
Bakelite & metal
Series
Donald Duck
Condition
Good
Dimensions
8×7×12 cm
Publisher/Brand
Herbert George Co., Chicago (VS)
The NetherlandsVerified
145
Objects sold
95.24%
Private

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