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Stirn's Concealed Vest Camera No. 1, c. 1886

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Stirn's Concealed Vest Camera No. 1, c. 1886

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Stirn's Concealed Vest Camera No. 1, c. 1886
C. P. Stirn, Berlin, no. 640, DRP no. 38391, second model for 6 prints, Ø 4,1 cm, size of the camera: Ø 4,8 cm, nickel, brass lens. - Extraordinary collector's item and exhibition piece!

Stirn's Photographische Kamera Nr. 1, um 1886
C. P. Stirn, Berlin, Nr. 640, DRP-Nr. 38391. Zweites Modell für 6 Aufnahmen, Durchmesser: 4,1 cm. Größe der Kamera: Durchmesser 14,8 cm, Nickel, Messingobjektiv. - Sehr beliebte Geheimkamera, gesuchtes Sammlungsexponat.

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Stirn's Concealed Vest Camera No. 1, c. 1886

Name: Stirn's Concealed Vest Camera No. 1, c. 1886
SKU: 12568187
Price: 700 EUR
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