Lens:

f6.3, 7 ⅞" Zeiss Patent Anastigmat Series VIIa No. 10, iris diaphragm to f45. Combinable lens f12.5, 13 ¾" (marked on the scale 14"), back group iris to f45. Serial no. 20308 20307 .

Shutter:

N&G, sector type, spring powered with pneumatic regulation, speeds 1/2 - 1/100. T setting by short pressure on release with shutter set to 1/2 second.

Construction:

Mahogany body covered in tan pigskin.

Format:

12, 6 ½" x 4 ¾" plates held in removable changing box, bag type.

Focusing:

Bellows scale to 2 yards with combined lens, 4 yards with rear group. Double extension.

Attributes:

Two reflecting view-finders. Automatic counter on changing box. 'T' spirit level.

Movements:

Rise and cross front.

Serial Number:

SH537 .

Notes:

Address on plaque: Newman & Guardia Ltd. 17 & 18 Rathbone Place. London. W. (1909 - 1929).

With:

• Changing box for 12 plates, with plate holders and pressure slide. 1886 and 1892 patents. Serial no. 1407.
• 'Instructions for using the N & G Universal Camera'. 4th ed. The inside cover is stamped with the new Rathbone Place address.

Shutter:

N&G, sector type, spring powered with pneumatic regulation, speeds 1/2 - 1/100. T setting by short pressure on release with shutter set to 1/2 second.

Construction:

Leather covered mahogany body.

Format:

12, 6 ½" x 4 ¾" plates held in removable changing box, bag type.

Focusing:

Bellows scale to 5 feet with combined lens, 4 yards with rear group. Double extension.

Attributes:

Two reflecting view-finders. Automatic counter on changing box. 'T' spirit level.

Movements:

Rise and cross front.

Serial Number:

SH632 .

Notes:

Address on plaque: Newman & Guardia Ltd. 90 & 92 Shaftesbury Avenue. London. W. (1897 - 1909). Patent on box: 13857/92.
Retailer's plaque City Sale & Exchange, London, 93 & 94 Fleet St., 81 Aldersgate St., 54 Lime St.

With:

• Changing box for 12 plates, with plate holders and pressure slide. Serial no. 2847.
• Focusing screen. Case.