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Lot 136

Sale 6431 - American Historical Ephemera & Early Photography Online
Lots Open
Nov 11, 2025
Lots Close
Nov 24, 2025
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$427
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

[CAMERAS]. 8 falling plate cameras, including

Monopol camera with tropical mahogany finish, unmarked (some surface wear to wood). Size 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. - Monopol camera, top plaque identified to the retailer, "Morchio Vassalli y Cia, Rosario de Santa Fr.," bottom plaque inscribed, "Monopol." Size 9 x 8 x 4 1/2 in. Ca early 20th century. -- Unmarked camera with open face shutter display, likely French. Size 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. -- Klito camera, small plaque on front marked "Patent," and plaque on side marked "Klito / British Made." With unique bellows assembly (bellows overall good). Size 9 1/2 x 7 x 4 in. when extended. -- Camera with open face that reveals shutter mechanism and "Patent" marking. Size 8 x 6 3/4 x 4 in. -- Unmarked camera with plates on front marked "Ferme" and "Arme" respectively, likely French. Size 9 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. -- Klito camera, circular plaque at top marked "British Made," bottom plaque marked "Patent." Plaque on side marked "Klito No. 0 / British Made." Size 8 1/4 x 7 x 4 in. -- Camera with green leather finish, drop front exposes mahogany face. Lens on brass mount inscribed "Ilex Shutter / Patent." Size 7 1/4 x 6 x 5 in.

Together, 8 falling plate cameras.

The Robert W. Lisle History of Photography Collection

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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