This is a well-made detective camera of simple design but incorporating some movements.

It appeared around 1894 and was shown at the RPS exhibition of that year. The BJA of 1898 shows a camera similar to this but with the handle in a different position and the focusing position (i.e. where the camera divides) nearer the plate. Later a bellows model was produced for extended focusing for use with long focus lenses. The dark-slides are unusual, they have metal doors that fold down to the base of the camera when in use. The finder clips into the front of the camera near the shutter when not in use.

Some models had a simplified rise and cross front movement using 'L' shaped guides to control the movement of the lens panel. This example has the movements working independently, each on a sliding panel. A 'Snap Shot' shutter was also fitted to some models.