Le photo-revolver by E. Krauss.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1920
Materials
Enamel paint, Glass
Measurements
Camera: 86 x 34 x 102 mm
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Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1524680.1
Summary
Le photo-revolver made by E. Krauss in Paris, France, c. 1920. A miniature camera in the shape of a simplified revolver. The 'butt' of the revolver is a magazine which functions as a pull-push plate changer, or roll-film holder. Metal body (brass?) is painted in black enamel, partially stippled (corner is chipped), and partially snake skin-effect. Chrome details and clasps. A folding glass viewfinder (with cracked glass) covers the lens. On top of the camera is a folding frame viewfinder. Krauss Tessar f4 lens. Markings on right hand side: 'Le Photo-Revolver Ble SGDC, E. Krauss, Paris, No. 682; on left: 'Sole Concessionaires for the United Kingdom and Colonies Arthur Gask & Coy, 60 Conduit Street, W1', '883' is inscribed within lower compartment of magazine.
Provenance
Part of The Fenton Collection. A gift from British Film Institute in 2017. From 1986-1999, part of BFI collection for the Museum of the Moving Image. BFI purchased collection in 1986 from James Fenton's Museum of Photography, Port Erin, Isle of Man 1976-1986.