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A Very Fine Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co. London
By Benetfink & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine well figured mahogany double racked focus half plate camera with beautifully cast brass
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Antique Early 1900s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
When have you ever seen one of these? This is a first for me. This very unique camera came out of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop "Alpha" F11 Fixed Lens
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Antique Wooden Plate Folding Photographic Camera with Stand
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique wooden plate folding photographic camera with stand, the camera
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pine

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Located in San Francisco, CA
1893 to 1905. Designed as a small compact camera, the camera took 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (quarter plate) size
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Nickel

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
folding cameras, box cameras, and plate cameras, reflecting the technological diversity of the time. 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897
Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897
$211 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.55 in W 10.87 in D 0.02 in
Early Brian McKee Original Photography "Castle View", Afghanistan, 2002 Ed. 1/5
Located in North Miami, FL
the world. Photographing with an 8x10 inch Deardorff plate camera he composed poetic images, which
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Early 2000s American Modern Photography

Materials

Aluminum

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German Art Deco Chrome & Ecru Enamel Geometric Camera Compact/Cigarette Case
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed German Art Deco camera compact/minaudiere features ecru colored enamel
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome

German Art Deco Chrome and Enamel Geometric Camera Compact/Cigarette Case
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed German Art Deco camera compact/minaudiere features robin egg blue enamel
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Cinema Newsreel Camera, as Sculpture, All Original with Wood Tripod
By Auricon and Berndt Bach Inc 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Motion Picture Newsreel Camera package. Offered on a correct factory original wood tripod. Camera has all
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Cinema Newsreel Camera, as Sculpture, All Original with Wood Tripod, Impressive
By Auricon and Berndt Bach Inc 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Motion Picture Newsreel Camera package. Offered on a correct factory original wood tripod. Camera has all
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Cinema Newsreel Movie Camera, as Sculpture, All Original with Wood Tripod, Deco
By Auricon and Berndt Bach Inc 1
Located in Dallas, TX
mm Motion Picture Newsreel Camera package. Offered on a correct factory original wood tripod. Camera
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.
Located in Dallas, TX
. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, a wonderful, circa 1923 French Made camera that offered seven ways to make
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique McKellen's patent Field Camera. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand
By John Sanderson
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Sanderson Ensign half plate camera, on hickory tripod stand, circa 1910 - 24" diam x 65"h
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Antique Victorian Wood Brass Folding Bellows Optical Field Camera & Film Plates
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian folding wood camera featuring brass hardware, accordion bellow, and plates.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
plate . The body of camera is wrapped in leatherette and it folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This
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Early 20th Century Industrial Photography

Materials

Chrome

Important Art Deco Enamel and Chrome Box Fitted Camera by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Walter Dorwin Teague, Eastman Kodak
Located in New York, NY
fabricated by The Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester NY. The folding camera is chrome-plated and enameled metal
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920
Located in Praha, CZ
camera. Chrome plated brass. Slabs of solid oak wood.
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920
Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 19.3 in
A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare late 19th Century Sanderson well figured mahogany plate camera with well cast brass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Quarter Plate Film Holders, English, Photographic Slide, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
interest - compatible plate camera unknown This is a charming set of antique quarter plate film holders
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Wooden Plate Folding Photographic Camera with Hermagis Lens
Located in Sofia, BG
its age, this Instantograph camera is in very good cosmetic condition. This type did not yet have a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Voigtländer Bessa RF Folding 120 Roll Film Camera With Copmur Rapid Shutter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
socket. Tripod Socket 3/8 in. on bottom plate and on camera door. Folding Bed Bellows Camera
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Victorian 1/4 Plate Camera on Old Tripod
Located in Port Chester, NY
Victorian 1/4 plate camera from England on a wooden tripod. An excellent gift for a photography
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Antique 19th Century English Photography

Materials

Brass

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico
By William Henry Jackson
Located in New York, NY
. Jackson worked in multiple camera and plate sizes, under conditions that were often incredibly difficult
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Antique 19th Century Photography

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico
By William Henry Jackson
Located in New York, NY
. Jackson worked in multiple camera and plate sizes, under conditions that were often incredibly difficult
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Antique 19th Century Photography

German Art Deco Green Tortoiseshell Enamel, Musical, Manicure, Camera Compact
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare geometric German Art Deco brass with green tortoiseshell enamel camera compact/minaudiere
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

German Art Deco Chrome & Red Enamel Geometric Camera Compact/Cigarette Case
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed German Art Deco camera compact/minaudiere features red enamel accented
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome

German Art Deco Chrome & Enamel Geometric Camera Compact/Lighter/Cigarette Case
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed German Art Deco camera compact/minaudiere features blue tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Gift 1A Camera with Case
By Eastman Kodak, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Kodak Walter Dorwin Teague Gift 1A camera with case Very clean original
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist 1930's Kodak Gift 1A Camera Box by Walter Dorwin Teague Art Deco Style
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist art deco style box for the Kodak Gift 1A Camera designed by American Walter Dorwin
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome

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Antique Hindu Bronze of Krishna Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Hindu bronze sculpture of Krishna playing the flute. Circa late 19th century Exquisite lost wax bronze statue figurine depicting Lord Krishna Venugopala playing the flute. Kr...
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hindu Bronze of Krishna Sculpture
Antique Hindu Bronze of Krishna Sculpture
$850
H 6.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.25 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Art Deco Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco lamp with led in the foot.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lamp
Art Deco Lamp
$3,406 / item
H 20.08 in Dm 15.75 in
"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan
By Thelma Frazier Winter, Cowan Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare survivor from a fleeting moment in Cowan Pottery's history, before it closed at the onset of the Great Depression, this plate designed by Thelma Frazier Winter depicts a riot ...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to ha...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
$8,681 / item
H 64.97 in W 40.16 in D 14.57 in
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
$4,900
H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Four-Panel Chinese Screen with Hand-Painted Drapery and Tassel Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
This four-panel Chinese screen features a striking hand-painted depiction of an ornate draped fabric, rendered in shades of soft green, teal, and russet with scrolling foliate patter...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass "Mountain Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Gallé
Located in London, GB
A stunning late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with deep green conifer and mountainous backdrop in an attractive green and turquoise colour against a variegating yell...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco Bakelite hotel desk telephone with push bottom and lever used to only to answer and not call. Inscribed "Dictophone" and company logo. Original label underneath, f...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930
Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930
$195 Sale Price
26% Off
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
A French 19th-20th Century Ebonized Wood & Plated Surtout de Table Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece in the manner of Buccellati. The ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith
By Zenith
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s; Zenith Radio Corp. - Chicago, IL Streamline Moderne-inspired tabletop radio. Features robust tone control and local radio pushbuttons. • Model Type: Tabletop broadcast re...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith
Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith
$2,000
H 10 in W 19.5 in D 12 in
Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Counterbalance Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze counterbalance desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of base) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Plate Camera For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the plate camera you’re looking for. A plate camera — often made from metal, chrome and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the plate camera you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right plate camera, those designed in Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made plate camera has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Auricon and Berndt Bach Inc and Walter Dorwin Teague are consistently popular.

How Much is a Plate Camera?

Prices for a plate camera can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $725 and can go as high as $33,100, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.