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VTG EARLY 1900's VERY RARE CHRONOSCOPE PAP ACTINOMETER IN ORIGINAL BOX

$ 158.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: EXPOSURE DEVICE (antique)
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Country of Manufacture: France
  • Brand: CHRONOSCOPE PAP ACTINOMETER
  • Condition: See Photo and Description

    Description

    VINTAGE (ABOUT 1912)
    VERY RARE CHRONOSCOPE PAP ACTINOMETER
    IN ORIGINAL BOX
    This was something that came into my husbands possession, probably given to him because we were into photography.
    It is a early means of being able to select correct exposure for film and photography circa 1910.
    As you would expect with something that is 100+/-years old there is wear but nothing to interfere with enjoying this cool object.
    SEE PHOTOS
    Inside the case:
    a lens
    lens holder and stand
    brass cap
    calibration stick/cal
    and even the die cut papers!
    When I first started looking into this item I had discovered that one was auctioned in 1998 at Christie's in London earning what was then equal to 9. (I may still be able to provide a link to the auction record if your request it.)
    It is passe in this age of smart cameras and digital photography, but it is such an interesting artifact of "how it used to be done".
    If you are a die hard collector or vintage photography gear you might like this in your collect.
    (As this is a high ticket item you might wish for insured shipping.  Please contact me before bidding if you wish to have insurance.)
    I will not be responsible if you do not READ the description.
    NOTE: Shipping *may* be delayed IF there is hazardous weather.
    I will make every effort to ship with in 2 days (exc. Holidays and Sundays.)
    I am downsizing everything, this sale will be final.
    US bidders/buyers and US Paypal only.