Cine camera
Ensign
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, Leather, Metal
Measurements
210 x 130 mm; 190 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Great Britain
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Ormesby Hall, Redcar and Cleveland
NT 708385
Summary
Black cased hand held cine camera. Oval main body with a cylindrical lense and round film case on the side with winding handle and cylindrical viewer above. Leather strap handle attached to the back. Makers mark on the lens cover - ENSIGN / AUTO KINCAM / Made in England. Inscription on the reel box - TYPE B No3436 / MADE IN ENGLAND / ENSIGN LTD / LONDON. A plaque of instructions regarding aperture sizes is on the side of the camera.
Provenance
Pennyman collection devised in October 1961 to The National Trust under the terms of Col. J.B.W. Pennyman's will.
Marks and inscriptions
(a plaque of instructions regarding aperture sizes is on the side of the camera)
Makers and roles
Ensign