'Photosphere' camera with view finder and two dark slides by Napoleon Conti

'Photosphere' camera with view finder and two dark slides by Napoleon Conti, all in original leather case, c. 1890

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1977-773
type:
camera and case
credit:
Christie's

Parts

'Photosphere' Camera with View Finder and Plate Holder with Two Dark Slides

'Photosphere' Camera with View Finder and Plate Holder with Two Dark Slides

'Photosphere' camera with view finder and plate holder with two dark slides, c.1895, designed by Napoleon Conta, made by Cie Francaise, Paris, 7 Rue de Solferine.

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 160 mm x 130 mm, .767 kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , glass , mahogany (wood) , silver plated , steel (metal) , velvet and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1977-773/1
type:
detective cameras
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Leather Case for 'Photosphere' Camera with View Finder and Dark Slides

Leather Case for 'Photosphere' Camera with View Finder and Dark Slides

Leather case for 'Photosphere' camera with view finder and two dark slides, c.1890

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 190 mm x 140 mm, .33 kg
Object Number:
1977-773/2
type:
case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum