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CUSTOM,ONE-OF-A-KIND 119-year-old Antique Vive MPC (Mechanical Plate Changing) Model Bc. 1900, S/N 13773, completely refurbished and refinished with a new Ebonyveneer covering. An uncommon magazine plate changing box camera in the larger4” x 5” size with a side crank to advance the plates, similar in style to theCyclone Magazine No’s. 4 & 5 (Unfortunately, there are no plates in thiscamera). Lens is clear with no haze, fungus or balsam separation, viewfindersare clear. Shutter is operational with a simple T/I selector lever, and asingle aperture setting. Although not visible from the outside, internallythere is an alternate pneumatic shutter release system requiring a screw-inpneumatic bulb under the cover plate on the side, and unlike systems that usedinternal rubber hoses and bladders that have hardened and disintegrated overtime, this camera has a brass piston to actuate the shutter which isoperational if you have the proper bulb and screw-in attachment. Customizedwith Ebony veneer and polished hardware, this camera is a one-of-a-kindcreation, perfect for display in any camera collection or gift for the avidcamera collector!
This Antique Camera will ship insured and will come with a gift bag and an artist certificate of authenticity. There is no warranty on operability; cameras are intended for display purposes only.
Think about this wonderful custom Antique camera for your own collection or as a gift for the holidays or a special occassion.
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