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AN ASH AND BRASS TRIPOD EASEL
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AN ASH AND BRASS TRIPOD EASEL

EARLY 20TH CENTURY;

Details
AN ASH AND BRASS TRIPOD EASEL
EARLY 20TH CENTURY;
together with a quantity of photographic plates in canvas and leather cases, labelled 'Ross & Co./111. New Bond St./London'; a canvas-covered slide case enclosing mahogany dark slides; a leather example by Ross & Co., 111 New Bond St.; a canvas-covered oak adjustable easel; and a mahogany cased box for film with original black card fittings; and with an early Kodak photo album, inscribed but without images
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Sale room notice
Please note that the canvas covered oak adjustable easel is not included in this lot.

Lot Essay

This photographic equipment was almost certainly purchased by the 'Flying Duchess', Mary, 11th Duchess of Bedford. A keen amateur photographer, some of her pictures are on display in the Flying Duchess' room at Woburn, including several taken on her yacht the Saphire.

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