Witness camera no. 5269

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Witness camera no. 5269
Ilford/Peto Scott, England; chrome, with a Dallmeyer Super-Six Anastigmat f/1.9 2 inch lens no. 388478, in maker's ever ready case; a Wray universal finder; a Ross, London screw-fit Xtralux 9cm. f/3.5 lens no. 205400

Literature

Dave Todd, 'Ilford Witness' in Photographica World no. 57, pp. 21-23.

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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

Lot Essay

Condition: 3B(ii)
Cosmetic: Light signs of wear.
Mechanical: Apparently working.
Lenses: Clean and clear, minor handling marks.

According to Todd production is unlikely to have exceeded 350 cameras. The camera began to be marketed from Summer 1951 and retail sales began in late 1952.

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