Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
This example is in original vintage condition, no dent and the gravity shutter and other features work. A rare and collectible camera. The all metal oval shaded Presto camera was manufactured by Magic Introduction Co. (NY) in 1896 who also manufactured the’Photoret’. Designed by Herman Casler, based upon his British patent of 17th December 1895 (#24157). Dimensions 3.25x225x1.75ins (8.5x6x4.5cms). It offered 25 28x28mm exposures on roll film or 4 glass plates. Meniscus lens with rotating front stops. Single speed gravity shutter that was reset by turning the camera over and back again. Its simplicity was noted in the advertisements “a child can operate it”.
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
This example is in original vintage condition, no dent and the gravity shutter and other features work. A rare and collectible camera. The all metal oval shaded Presto camera was manufactured by Magic Introduction Co. (NY) in 1896 who also manufactured the’Photoret’. Designed by Herman Casler, based upon his British patent of 17th December 1895 (#24157). Dimensions 3.25x225x1.75ins (8.5x6x4.5cms). It offered 25 28x28mm exposures on roll film or 4 glass plates. Meniscus lens with rotating front stops. Single speed gravity shutter that was reset by turning the camera over and back again. Its simplicity was noted in the advertisements “a child can operate it”.
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
This example is in original vintage condition, no dent and the gravity shutter and other features work. A rare and collectible camera. The all metal oval shaded Presto camera was manufactured by Magic Introduction Co. (NY) in 1896 who also manufactured the’Photoret’. Designed by Herman Casler, based upon his British patent of 17th December 1895 (#24157). Dimensions 3.25x225x1.75ins (8.5x6x4.5cms). It offered 25 28x28mm exposures on roll film or 4 glass plates. Meniscus lens with rotating front stops. Single speed gravity shutter that was reset by turning the camera over and back again. Its simplicity was noted in the advertisements “a child can operate it”.
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible
This example is in original vintage condition, no dent and the gravity shutter and other features work. A rare and collectible camera. The all metal oval shaded Presto camera was manufactured by Magic Introduction Co. (NY) in 1896 who also manufactured the’Photoret’. Designed by Herman Casler, based upon his British patent of 17th December 1895 (#24157). Dimensions 3.25x225x1.75ins (8.5x6x4.5cms). It offered 25 28x28mm exposures on roll film or 4 glass plates. Meniscus lens with rotating front stops. Single speed gravity shutter that was reset by turning the camera over and back again. Its simplicity was noted in the advertisements “a child can operate it”.
Presto camera Magic Introduction Co, NY, Exc vintage, rare and collectible

Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera

Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera

Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera
Description de l’objet. The Pocket Presto camera. Ce petit appareil de poche en cuivre argenté oxydé a été fabriqué par la Magic Introduction Company vers 1896. Conçu par Herman Casler, avec ses coins arrondis, il se glisse confortablement dans la paume de la main. Avec sa recharge, il peut prendre jusquà 50 photographies au format carré 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ pouces. Il peut également recevoir des plaques de verre. Il est équipé dun objectif ménisque à focale fixe. Lappareil mesure 1 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 3 1/4 inches (environ 8,3 x 5,4 x 3,5 cm). Il pèse seulement cinq onces. Appareil peu courant en bel état général. La galerie Antiq-Photo est ouverte du mardi au samedi de 11h à 19h ou sur rendez-vous. Nous achetons pour des collectionneurs privés, institutions et musées. Collections de photographies et procédés photographiques du 19ème siècle, appareils photographiques rares, appareils cinématographiques primitifs, appareils ou jouets scientifiques, techniques, acoustiques, optiques, électriques ou astronomiques. Nous vous proposons un avis, un conseil, une expertise de vos objets ou de vos collections. Nous vous invitons à nous rendre visite au 16 rue de Vaugirard à Paris dans le 6ème arrondissement, entre le jardin du Luxembourg et Saint Germain des Prés. Nous y sommes du mardi au samedi, de 11h jusquà 19h. Collections of photographs and photographic processes from the 19th century, rare cameras, early cinematographic apparatus, scientific, technical, acoustic, optical, electrical or astronomical instruments and optical toys. We offer advice, information and a valuation of individual objects or entire collections. You are invited to visit us at 16 rue de Vaugirard in the 6th arrondissement, Paris, between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Saint Germain des Prés. We are open from 2pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday. The item “Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera” is in sale since Friday, November 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Photo, caméscopes\Photographie ancienne\Appareils photo anciens\Appareils photo miniatures”. The seller is “antiq-photo” and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Appareil photo miniature The Pocket Presto camera

Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera

Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera

Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera
Description of the object. The Pocket Presto camera. This small, oxidized silver-copper pocket device was manufactured by the Magic Introduction Company circa 1896. Designed by Herman Casler, with its rounded corners, it fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. With its refill, it can take up to 50 photographs in 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ inch square format. It can also receive glass plates. It is equipped with a meniscus fixed focal length lens. The device measures 1 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 3 1/4 inches (approximately 8.3 x 5.4 x 3.5 cm). It weighs only five ounces. Uncommon device in good condition. The Antiq-Photo gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a. Collections of photographs and photographic processes from the 19th century, rare photographic devices, primitive cinematographic devices, scientific, technical, acoustic, optical, electrical or astronomical devices or toys. We offer you an opinion, a council, an expertise of your objects or your collections. We invite you to visit us at 16 rue de Vaugirard in Paris in the 6th arrondissement, between the Luxembourg Gardens and Saint Germain des Prés. We are there from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a. Collections of photographs and photographic processes from the 19th century, rare cameras, early cinematographic apparatus, scientific, technical, acoustic, optical, electrical or astronomical instruments and optical toys. We offer advice, information and a valuation of individual objects or entire collections. You are invited to visit us at 16 rue de Vaugirard in the 6th arrondissement, Paris, between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Saint Germain des Prés. We are open from 2pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Description of the object The Antiq-Photo gallery The Antiq-Photo gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a. We are open from 2pm to 7pm. The item “Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera” is in sale since Friday, November 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Vintage Movie & Photography\Vintage Cameras\Subminiature Cameras”. The seller is “antiq-photo” and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Camera Miniature the Pocket Presto Camera