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Key camera
The Platinotype Co., London; half-plate, mahogany-body lacquered-brass fittings, black bellows, inset plate KEY CAMERA. PATENT. MANUFACTURED BY THE PLATINOTYPE CO., LONDON with a Ross, London 9 x 7 Universal Symmetrical Extra Rapid lens no. 50994
Literature
Brian Coe (1978), Cameras, p. 43.

Lot Essay

Condition: 3
Cosmetic: Light signs of wear.


The Platinotype Co. are recorded as photographic chemical manufacturers at 29 Southampton Row EC from 1883-1885. From 1886 until 1900 they are described as photographic paper makers and dealers.

The Key camera was patented by W. H. Smith and W. Willis on 28 March 1889 (number 5337).

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