Universal Half-Plate - Antique and Vintage Cameras

Universal Half-Plate

1895

Newman & Guardia Ltd

London

England

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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.

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