Vintage " The Sanderson Tropical Model " Camera By " Houghton - Butcher "
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Reference Number: Avaluer:674199 | EAN: Does not apply |
Vintage ~ "The Sanderson" "Tropical Model" Camera by "Houghton-Butcher" Click images to enlarge Description Please note this is on the UK site and listed in GB pounds.~ Vintage ~"The Sanderson" "Tropical Model"Camera This fabulous "Sanderson" "Tropical Model" 1/4 plate camera, produced by "Houghton-Butcher Ltd." is in "as found" condition and has not been restored or repaired.
In 1836 George Houghton went into business with a Frenchman Antoine Claudet. The new company made various types of glass including optical glass as well as photographic materials. The company expanded increasing its range of photographic products in 1904 George Houghton and Son became a limited company and Houghton's Limited was formed.
By 1908 their factory at Walthamstow was the biggest camera producing plant in Great Britain, employing over 700. There are no splits to the black leather tapered bellows and they have retained a good colour.
The camera retracts and extends smoothly. The brass work has retained much of its' lacquered finish.The camera is fitted with a "J H. Dallmeyer, No. 1, Ser IV, Carfac, F/6.3 Patent F=4 3/4=12 cm" lens.
The shutter release works when the lever is depressed but the diaphragm doesn't appear open and close when the pointer is moved.
The view finder is missing and the spirit level is cloudy.I can't find any major cracks or splits to the teak body, just the usual scuffs, marks and scratches you would expect from a well used item of this age.
The wood has developed a loively depth of colour and patina. The catches to the top door work well and the front door folds away an catches fine.
The back of the camera opens out fine and the leather sides are intact.
The ground glass plate is free from any chips or cracks.
The leather handle is present but is detached a on one side.
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