"Thanks Rob, I did think that might be a possibility, but hoped someone with more knowledge than me could confirm. "
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Folding Wooden Strut camera ID.
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Hello All,I've just added this camera to my collection and wondered if somebody could help with the maker. It's a 1/4 plate, with polished Mahogany or Teak, and Aluminium. It has many features that…Continue
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Roller Blind Shutter I D.
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Hello all, I wonder if anyone can help me I D the manufacturer of a shutter I have. The best clue is the maker's trade mark, an anchor with W K stamped on it. I have attached some photos any help…Continue
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The Guildford half plate camera.
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Hello everyone,As a new member this is my first discussion. I'm looking for help with information on the latest addition to my camera collection. It's a half plate camera called "The Guildford" and…Continue
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Looks like a Shew Xit with a replacement lens/shutter and handle."
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Folding Wooden Strut camera ID.
Hello All,I've just added this camera to my collection and wondered if somebody could help with the maker. It's a 1/4 plate, with polished Mahogany or Teak, and Aluminium. It has many features that indicate Shew & Co, but has no makers badge on it. The "cut out" and stop, along the aluminium focus screen slide can be seen on the Xit range of Shew cameras, but I can't find that lens and shutter combination on. The leather carry handle has "Excelsior No 8", stamped into it, but that hasn't…See More
"Thanks very much Jose for your time and information."
"Rare shutter. The writing on the selector means Kenngott made it for the British market.
T/I - Time/Instant.
For the French it would be P/I - Pose/Instantané
For the German Z/M - Zeit/Moment"
"Hi Adi,
Found this web site, which you may have already visited. http://aylshamhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Journal10.4.pdf
On page 126 it refers to May Bone, but it look as though your search for her studio may be…"
"Thanks very much Scott, that's very helpful. I couldn't find any info on the WK trademark. Probably because I only looked for a British maker. Thanks again, All the best Gerry."
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The WK with anchor symbol belonged to the Wilhelm Kengott company, a Paris manufacturer of lenses and shutters. W. Kengott invented the Koilos shutter. A brief bio. on the Web:…"
Roller Blind Shutter I D.
Hello all, I wonder if anyone can help me I D the manufacturer of a shutter I have. The best clue is the maker's trade mark, an anchor with W K stamped on it. I have attached some photos any help would be appreciated.See More
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- At 21:24 on February 7, 2017,
Gordon Christie said…
- Yes, I thought the same thing. I do think it's almost certain that Watkinson made the camera, or at a push Wilby, for Taylor's. Strange how little there is on the internet though.
- At 17:53 on February 7, 2017,
Rob Tooley said…
I had intended to copy the two pages but it will be a few days before I get the camera set up. I have a 1/4 plate from Taylor's Drug and have not managed to find an advert for it, they probably advertised locally or in non-photographic papers.
Rob
- At 12:32 on February 5, 2017,
- I found a reference to a company by the name of Solomon on www.earlyphotography.co.uk and they operated out of Guilford Street in London (no "d") but I think yours has the "d"?
- At 12:26 on February 5, 2017,
- I don't think it's online, Gerry. Maybe ask him to scan the page and attach to an email. Might not tell you more than he's given you already but it's something!
- At 22:51 on February 4, 2017,
- Hi again Gerry,
Did no-one on the other site manage to sort this out for you?
Hope you're well,
Regards,
Gordon
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