Geymet & Alker Nicour Photo-Binocular
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40 x 40mm. An early binocular-styled camera with cylindrical magazine for 50 plates 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in., gravity loading. The left-hand part of the Jumelle is for focusing, the right hand is for taking shots. - In fully unrestored original condition! Museum piece! Tripod mount, wheel focusing, Top-mounting 50-plate magazine embossed GEYMET ET ALKER, CONSTRUCTEURS, 8 RUE N. ST. AUGUSTINE, PARIS. SYSTEME OCTAVE NICOUR. BTE. S.G.D.G. One of the most famous detective cameras ever made. Provenance: Christie's, London South Kensington, Sale 7667, July 10th 1997, Lot 467 Literature: Michel Auer, "150 ans d'appareils photographiques", no. 25, and Michel Auer, "Kameras gestern und heute", p. 94.
| Serial Number | 119 |
|---|---|
| Condition | B/A |
| Year | 1867 |
| Purchase Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Price | 55000 |
| Currency | EUR |
| Bought where? | Jo Geier Mint & Rare Vienna |
| Collection Owner | BAYLIGHT |
| Invoice | 1904935 |
| Sold | No |