A Case for the Extendo Tripod.
Ensign
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1950 - 1960
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Measurements
450 mm (Height); 53 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525828.2
Summary
A Case for the Extendo Tripod. The case is a black alloy tub with a chrome screw cap at one end. This cap is printed 'Ensign Extendo Tripod Case Made in England Prov Patent 27846/26'. On this lid is also a tripod bush - for possible use as a monopod and similarly there is a female bush on the closed end. On the side are two lugs for a carrying strap. Inside is some cardboard cushioning.
Makers and roles
Ensign , manufacturer