Little Nipper - Antique and Vintage Cameras

Little Nipper

c. 1924

W. Butcher & Sons Ltd

London

England

Image of Little Nipper

Lens:
Meniscus.

Shutter:
T & I settings.

Format:
2 5/16" x 1 3/4" images on plates held in single dark-slides.

Focusing:
Fixed.

Attributes:
Frame finder on front of camera.

With:

  • Six plate holders in box.
  • Box for camera.
  • Postcard enlarger. Box.

The camera, as the name implies, was aimed at children though it was emphasized that it was not a toy. The camera was accompanied by a magazine the 'Little Nipper Times' that provided tips on taking photographs and ran competitions. As well as developing a niche market it was probably hoped that many of the users would continue their interest in photography and purchase higher specification cameras. The camera sold for 5/6, for a similar amount a Developing and Printing outfit could be purchased containing plates, paper, dark-room lamp, printing frame, glass measure, two dishes, packet of developer, packet of fixer, album and a stirring rod. All of these items could be purchased individually. A Post-card Printer was also available at 5/6. Additional plate holders were 6d and six plates also cost 6d. A carrying case was priced at 1/6.

The plate holders are made of thick card with metal draw slides.

References & Notes:
Butcher's British Cameras, 1924.


Company Details:

Butcher & Son

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