Thompson's Revolver Camera

Photographs

1862

Thompson's Revolver camera, serial number 44, manufactured by A Briois, Paris 1862. Camera body engraved: `Thompson Invtr, A Briois, 4 rue de la Douane, Paris, Brevete SGDG, No.44'

Voigtlander daguerreotype camera

Photographic Technology

1841

Daguerreotype camera made by Voigtlander & Sohn, Wien. All metal camera for circular daguerreotype plates 95mm in diameter. Petzval lens c.f/3.8; conical focusing screen holder; darkroom loaded; camera rests on telescopic stand with three levelling screws. Plate holder and lens hood possibly reproductions. No 81.

Replica of Daguerre-Giroux camera

Photographic Technology

1839 (original); c. 1988 (replica)

Replica of Daguerre-Giroux camera. Sliding box camera for daguerreotype plates up to 300x220cm. Plate holder replica of original in Museum of Science, Oxford. Achromat lens; sliding lens cover. Ex-Cromer Collection (donated April 1950). Stand is a modern replica by Science Museum workshop about 1988.

Quarter-plate `Cameo' camera used to take 'second phase' of Cottingley Fairies photographs, 1918-1920

Photographs

1915-1920

Quarter-plate `Cameo' camera manufactured by W Butcher & Sons, London, 1915-1920, used to make a `second phase' of `Cottingley fairies' photographs between 1918 and 1920. Lukos II symmetrical lens back, made by Wollensak Optical Co. of USA.

'Midg' Camera Used to Make the First Two `Cottingley fairies' Photographs in 1917

Photographic Technology

1902-1917

Quarter-plate `Midg' camera manufactured by W Butcher & Sons, London, 1902-1920, used by Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths to make the first two `Cottingley fairies' photographs in 1917.

Contax camera

Photographic Technology

1932-1936

Solid-body coupled rangefinder camera for 35mm film 24x36mm. Zeiss Tessar lens F:5cm f/2.8-22, No 1543338. Tube errected, helical focusing coupled to coincidence type rangefinder (faulty), depth of field scale. Metal vertical running focal plane shutter 23/50/100/200/500/1000/T. Direct vision optical finder, seperate from rangefinder. Rotary frame counter; accessory shoe. Lens interchangeable, on three point bayonet mount. Sliding mask for tele lens over viewfinder. No A U 65520.

Jabez Hogg photographing Mr Johnson in Richard Beard's studio, c 1843

Photographs

1840-1848

A daguerreotype of Jabez Hogg and Mr Johnson, 1843; Jabez Hogg photographing Mr Johnson in Richard Beard's studio, c 1843. A daguerreotype from 1843 which is thought to be the first photograph showing a photographer at work. The image depicts Jabez Hogg photographing W S Johnson in the studio of Richard Beard.

Early camera used by William Henry Fox Talbot, c 1838

Photographic Technology

1836-1840

Camera with hole and cork for focussing, and rack for raising, c 1836-1840. Camera used by William Henry Fox Talbot. During 1838 and 1840 Talbot purchased a number of cameras to make photogenic drawings from the London instrument maker, Andrew Ross. This camera may derive from this source. Equipped with simple lens there is also an inspection hole in the lens panel above the lens that was use to check that the image was centrally located on the sensitive paper and correctly focused.

Clear glass flask, 1851-1900

Laboratory Medicine

1851-1900

Flask, clear glass, for pouring, European, second half 19th century.

Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case by American Daguerreotype Institution

Photographs

85x100mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. Rectangular gilt mat with domed top. Bound but not framed. 58x70mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of elderly lady seated with book. Wearing white poke bonnet. Fully tinted with gilt on book. Slight tarnishing along bottom edge.

Anschutz Patent Instantaneous camera

Photographic Technology

1888-1898

Anschutz patent instantaneous camera, c. 1893. Made by C.P. Goerz, Berlin? Focal plane shutter box camera for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch plates. Fitted with a Goerz Extra Rapid Lynkeioskop lens Series C No.1 f/7.7-43.8 No. 8532 and an Anschutz focal plane shutter 25/40/50/65/87/130/260/520/1000. With rack and pinion focusing on lens barrel. Large folding frame viewfinder. With a ground glass screen and folding hood and lens cap. C.P. Goerz. Overall: 205 mm x 164 mm x 182 mm.

Calotype camera used by William Henry Fox Talbot, c 1841

Photographic Technology

1839-1842

Calotype camera with lens and metal focussing cover, (mahogany), c 1839-1842. Camera owned and used by William Henry Fox Talbot; made by Andrew Ross. During 1838 and 1840 Talbot purchased a number of cameras to make photogenic drawings from the London instrument maker, Andrew Ross. Equipped with simple lens there is also an inspection hole in the lens panel above the lens that was use to check that the image was centrally located on the sensitive paper and correctly focused.

Brass weight to weigh 50 grains

Pharmacy-ware

Brass weight to weigh 50 grains, made by Maw, Son and Thompson, London, 1870-1901

Box Camera

Photographic Technology

1835-1845

Camera with lens and metal focussing cover, (deal wood), c. 1840. During 1838 and 1840 Talbot purchased a number of cameras to make photogenic drawings from the London instrument maker, Andrew Ross. This camera may derive from this source. Equipped with simple lens there is also an inspection hole in the lens panel above the lens that was use to check that the image was centrally located on the sensitive paper and correctly focused.

Rectangular Union Case 'The Gypsy Fortune Teller', A P Critchlow

Photographs

c. 1857

122x100mm dark brown union case 'The Gypsy Fortune Teller' by A. P. Critchlow and Company. Trade paper inside. Design both sides. Lined with purple plush with formal design in centre. No mat or frame. No picture.

Union Case With 'Washington Crossing The Delaware' Motif

Photographs

For whole plate pictures; black composition; formal design on reverse. Exterior design shows a rowing boat with many men rowing and preparing to land with one man standing proudly at the helm with a flag flying behind. Possibly commemorating a discovery of land or naval battle.

Rectangular Union Case by Littlefield, Parsons and Company

Photographs

125x100mm dark brown rectangular union case by Littlefield, Parsons and Company. Centre design of case similar to 1990-5036/UC03. Interior houses a trade paper mounted within oval gilt matt frame with shield design in four corners edged with leaves and surmounted with star a Leaf design around edges. Purple plush lining with formal design. No picture. Exterior design shows an intricate scene with a man kneeling behind a low table with two noblemen standing to the right and a horse behind.

Watkins indoor meter

Photographic Technology

Watch type actinometer with in-door meter dial. Watkins Meter Company.

Replica of Fox Talbot's Camera Obscura, c1800

Photographic Technology

1795-1805 (original)

Portable reflex replica of Fox Talbot's Camera Obscura, original c 1800.

Shell cameo brooch with wet collodian photograph

Photographs

c. 1865

Shell cameo brooch with wet collodian photograph of man on reverse, c.1865 (size 2"x2 1/2" )

Daguerreotype In Black Lacquered Book-Type Case

Photographs

c. 1845

85x100mm black Morocco leather book-type case. Front inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold leaf in bouquet of flowers design. Gold leaf in scrolls around edges. Black lacquered with gold leaf scrolls. Lined with patterned red plush and gold leaf pattern around inside edge. Pinchbeck frame. 53x65mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait in profile of young woman seated by table. Face and hands tinted pink.

Vase with fired-in portrait of Rudyard Kipling

Photographs

1880-1914

Pearlware vase with pale blue and pink floral decoration on sides, gilding to rim and handles and surround for photograph, Königlich privilegierte Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau of Bavaria, about 1900. Transfer print on base reads 'Kgl Priv Tettau'. Body of vase has carbon print of author Rudyard Kipling in sepia, fired-in, with gold decorative border.

Wooden processing tray used by W H F Talbot

Photographic Technology

Wooden tray 237x327mm; originally waterproofed. Traces of crystals in angles. Used for fixing?

Half-plate dark slide for twelve lens wet plate camera, c 1870

Photographic Technology

1865-1875

Half-plate (6 1/2"x4 3/4") dark slide for twelve lens repeating, back wet plate camera, c 1870.

Brass weight to weigh 4 grains

Pharmacy-ware

Brass weight to weigh 4 grains, made by Maw, Son and Thompson, London, 1870-1901

Japanese photograph album

Photographs

Photograph album with black lacquer covers. Front cover is ornamented with large figure of an eagle in mother of pearl, on branch made of none with mother of pearl flowers and two mother of pearl small beads. All pages and cover interiors are covered with hand painted silk showing Japanese scenery and flowers.

Wooden plate drying rack

Photographic Technology

Wooden plate drying rack; with 4 blank glass plates.

Hand vice for daguerreotype plates

Photographic Technology

1845-1855

Hand vice for 100 x 75mm daguerreotype plates; three adjustable and one fixed clip. Top of D shaped handle missing.

Camera Obscura

Photographic Technology

c. 1800

Camera Obscura, sliding box construction with hinged ground glass screen cover, c.1800.

The Patent Revolving Album

Photographs

1875-1885

The Patent Revolving Album 9. Walnut carte-de-visite automatic viewer holding 26 cartes-de-visite in 13 holders, on walnut cradle with carved legs. Key in bottom.

Double sensitising box for daguerreotype process

Photographic Technology

1845-1855

Double sensitising box for daguerreotype process. Wooden case with two compartments containing china dishes; remains of supporting coil springs in case (very corroded), sliding frosted glass covers; sliding plate holder for 4 3/4 x 6 1/2" plates.

Twelve lens repeating, back wet plate camera, c 1870

Photographic Technology

1865-1875

Twelve lens repeating, back wet plate camera, c1870.

Brass weight to weigh 40 grains

Pharmacy-ware

Brass weight to weigh 40 grains, made by Maw, Son and Thompson, London, 1870-1901

Brass weight to weigh 6 grains

Pharmacy-ware

Brass weight to weigh 6 grains, made by Maw, Son and Thompson, London, 1870-1901

plate storage box

Photographic Technology

Plate storage box of wood, 15 x 9 x 11cm, overall for quarter plates. Fitted grooves for twelve plates floating internal lid with brass spring, sliding lid with lock. Hand dovetailed. Perhaps for storing cleaned glass plates for wet Collodion process.

plate drying rack

Photographic Technology

Folding wooden drying rack for 24 plates, 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches or larger.

Rectangular Union Case 'The Washington Monument, Richmond VA', by S Peck

Photographs

c. 1858

100x122mm black rectangular union case. 'The Washington Monument, Richmond, VA.' by S Peck & Co. Die-engraver F. Goll. Trade paper inside. Design only on one side. Lined with dark red plush with formal motif. Plain oval gilt mat and patterned pinchbeck frame. No frame.

Early mahogany photographic printing frame

Photographic Technology

Early mahogany photographic printing frame, hinged wooden box with glass front/top (13 1/2" x 10 1/4" x 2 1/2")

Clear glass measuring cylinder, 1851-1900

Laboratory Medicine

1851-1900

Clear glass measuring cylinder with circular base pontil marked, and lip, measuring to 16 fl.ozs, probably English, 1851-1900

Two funnels, glass, probably English, 19th century

Laboratory Medicine

1801-1900

Two funnels, glass, probably English, 19th century

Glass flask, spherical body and long neck, 1871-1920

Laboratory Medicine

1871-1920

Clear glass flask, spherical body, long tubular neck, possibly English, 1871-1920.

One of two retouching desks

Photographic Technology

One of two retouching desks

Daguerreotype rinsing stand

Photographic Technology

1845-1855

Triangular section sloping glazed earthenware stand for supporting daguerreotype plates during washing.

Glass measuring cylinder, 1851-1900

Laboratory Medicine

1851-1900

Measuring cylinder, clear glass, marked in ounces, English, second half 19th century

Glass focusing screen for twelve lens wet plate camera

Photographic Technology

1865-1875

Ground glass focussing screen for Twelve lens repeating, back wet plate camera, c 1870.

Wet collodion sensitising bath

Circulation

1885-1895

Wet collodion sensitising bath c 1890; closed; with brass carrying handle.

Case for 6-inch altazimuth theodolite

Surveying

1801-1850

Case for 6-inch altazimuth theodolite by Dollond, first half 19th century.

Lens for 6-inch altazimuth theodolite

Surveying

1801-1850

Lens for 6-inch altazimuth theodolite by Dollond, first half 19th century.

Brass weight to weigh 70 grains

Pharmacy-ware

Brass weight to weigh 70 grains, made by Maw, Son and Thompson, London, 1870-1901

Brass weight to weigh 20 grains

Pharmacy-ware

Brass weight to weigh 20 grains, made by Maw, Son and Thompson, London, 1870-1901