Offered here is a rare set of two variations of the nickel-plated film trimming for Leica 250:
(1) engraved with „E. LEITZ WETZLAR“ condenser logo outside and „Schichtseite – Coated side – Cote emulsionne“ inside,
(2) engraved with „E. LEITZ NEW YORK“ condenser logo outside and „Coated Side – Leader V End“ inside (extremely rare).

From the beginning, film trimming templates have been a constant part of the Leica System. 35 mm film was not available in prefabricated, single-use rolls as today, but needed to be loaded from film sold by meter. To facilitate the process of loading the camera with film, a particular cut of the film was recommended, and the special auxiliary trimming templates ABLON were available from 1930 onwards. Special skill was required for loading film into a Leica 250 “Reporter”, in which the film was not transported from the cassette onto a spool, but from cassette to cassette. For loading, the film needed to be cut on both sides between the cassettes. Today, the special ANZOO film trimming template for the Leica 250 is an absolute rarity. Very few examples were even made by E. Leitz New York. Besides the original Leica 250 carrying case, this special trimming template is highly sought-after today.

For this items, if sold and/or shipped within the E.C. the premium is 27,37% (including VAT) plus 19% VAT on the hammer price (in total 46,37%)

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