CHAPMAN BRASS AND MAHOGANY 1/2 PLATE CAMERA THE BRITISH on eBay, also Folding Cameras, Vintage Cameras, Vintage Photography, Photography (end time 17-May-08 20:46:59 BST)

CHAPMAN BRASS AND MAHOGANY 1/2 PLATE CAMERA "THE BRITISH"

1 Overview of camera

Camera Manufacturer J.T.Chapman
Model Name /Number THE BRITISH
Approx year of manufacture 1900
Type of film Half plates
Camera Type Brass and mahogany field camera
Shutter type None those were the days when exposures were measured in minutes and the operator just removed and replaced the lens cap to simulate exposure time.
Camera serial Number none found
Lens Manufacturer/Name ROJA vorm Emil Busch Rathenow Rapid Aplanat No 2
Max aperture / Focal length f8/8 inches
Lens Serial Number none found

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2 Description of Known Faults

A small sliver of timber is missing from the back plate (see photograph)
Minor user marks understandable considering it is an antique in the true sense of the word

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3 Cosmetic Condition

EX+90%

Grading System

MINT: Virtually indistinguishable from new.
EX++: 97-99% of original condition. Extremely slight wear that can only be seen upon very close inspection.
EX+: 90-96% of the original condition. Shows minimal wear.
EX: 80-89% of the original condition. Shows moderate wear.
AVERAGE: 70-79% of original condition. Shows average wear.
POOR: "Rough". Very rough looking.

ROUGH: “Parts Only”. Spares or repair only

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4 This is what I guarantee the system is for :-

Serious professional photography (A few films a day)------------------------------------------------NO
Normal amateur use (A couple of films a week)--------------------------------------------------------NO
Collecting / display and occasional (for fun) picture taking (a couple of films a year) ------NO
Collecting / display only----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YES

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5 Comes complete with the following :-

No extras what you see is what you get

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6 Postage and packing costs outside the U.K.

Europe Air mail £35

Europe air mail signed for with tracking (Recommended) as above + £3.5

Rest of the world Air mail £40

Rest of the world air mail signed for with tracking (Recommended) as above + £3.5

Note UK postage costs is shown below

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7 Final Comments

This is a superb looking camera to put on display. It is enhanced by having dark maroon square cornered belows instead of the usual black ones. They also look light tight but cant guarantee this. The quality of the camera and lens is of the best. These cameras were made by true craftsmen. Just have a look at all the screw driver slots in the brass screws and you will find that they all align up. That's perfection for you.

The postage overseas is very expensive due to the fact that the packaged camera in my estimation will be over two kg. If this is not the case at the time of postage I will pass on any savings to the buyer.

Sensible start price with no reserve.

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8 And most importantly Very good luck if you bid

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It is in everyone's interest to have a safe and pleasant transaction. To provide you with piece of mind and security I offer a 14 day warranty policy on all items (unless stated in the description). All items are graded and tested and I always aim to give an accurate and honest description and prompt dispatch of items. I provide this period so you have sufficient timescale to fully test out the equipment to ensure all is working as advised. Should the item develop a fault within this time frame or arrives faulty - you are entitled to return the product for replacement or full refund within 14 calendar days after shipment of the product. Please do not return anything without emailing me first. Please note the customer is responsible for the return shipping costs in all circumstances. I therefore strongly recommend that products are quickly inspected and any faults found that have not been described are reported to me at once.