Lot 261
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Field camera
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Field camera

Details
Field camera
Marion & Co., London; 12 x 10 inches, mahogany body, lacquered-brass body, square-cut bellows, inset plate MARION & CO., 22 & 23 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W, with a Marion & Co. lacquered-brass The Soho 12 x 10 lens no. 1286 and three double dark slides, in amker's fitted leather case
Provenance
The property of the vendor's great grandfather, John Hastings, photographer, of Scarborough.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Condition: 3
Cosmetic: Light signs of wear.


John Hastings (1864-1930) was recorded as a photographer in Scarborough directories for 1890 and 1893 at Seamer Road, and thereafter at 5 Trafalgar Street West. He was working from c1890 to after 1921. This camera was retained by his family after his death.

Marion and Co. were located at 22 and 23 Soho Square from 1863 until 1913 when they transferred to number 3 Soho Square.

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