Independence matchbox camera

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細節

Independence matchbox camera
16mm., the bright-nickel body concealed within an Independence Safety Match box, the top-plate with sliding focus lever marked 0.7, 0.9, 1.2, 2, 5, the side plate shutter control marked 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and engraved 598, hinged lens cover, the outer match box with internal metal plate to activate the shutter

來源

Christie's South Kensington, 'Spy', Subminiature and Detective Cameras, 9 December 1991, lot 241; to the current vendor.

出版

White (1990), Subminiature Photography, p. 200-201.

注意事項

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.

拍品專文

White states that this matchbox camera is of German origin. Two examples are known of which one has a fixed aperture and the other an adjustable aperture. When in use the action of pushing forward the camera within the matchbox opens the front flap, releasing the shutter and closing the flap.