Napoleon Conti's Photosphere Camera 1888

The device was developed in 1888 by Napoleon CONTI with the constraint that the weight of the metal device does not exceed that of a wooden equivalent. Because this device is the first all-metal camera intended to be used by officers and explorers in colonies, hot and humid countries at the end of the 19th century. It has a variable speed rotating shutter, focus on the lens and speed adjustment by wheel. The rectilinear lens 8/120mm. Spirit level on 2 sides. This bronze model with its original silver plating (wear) was manufactured by the Cie Française de Photographie 7 rue Solférino PARIS. POSSIBILITY OF SENDING, reinforced careful packaging, registered with signature, insurance and tracking on the internet by its number (flat rate shipping costs). SAONE ANTIQUITES store 149 rue de la Levée 01750 ST LAURENT SUR SAONE 500 meters from MACON (71000) open Tuesday to Saturday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. and in the morning 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If you come from far away, call beforehand or text 06 13 21 81 09 to be sure that I am in the store and not traveling (quote, delivery, family reason, etc.). Thank you and see you soon. Buying and selling furniture, objects from the 18th-19th-20th centuries, inheritance, sharing, valuation, clearance, etc.