Compass Jaeger LeCoultre miniature camera , Switzerland, excellent condition - $2,950 - (London, ENG)
Compass Jaeger Le Coultreminiature camerawith standard plate film back and pouchIn excellent cosmetic condition and complete. All in working condition but shutter sluggish and not accurate and its operation cannot be guaranteed. One of the pins on top plate is shorter (shown by arrow on image 6). Overall in great condition for a 1930's camera and looks much better in real life.A highly collectable and rare camera **The Compass Camera was manufactured by the Swiss watch-makers Le Coultre et Cie for the Compass Cameras Ltd., based in London. It was conceived and designed by Noel Pemberton Billing, an airman and Member of Parliament. The camera was launched in March 1937, and it was at least available in London until 1941. About 5000 cameras in total were made before production was prevented by war.It has two optical viewfinders, one at a right-angle, a ground glass focusing screen with a folding built-in lens cap, three filters, an extinction meter and a spirit level. There is also a rotating fitting for the tripod bush in the base with five click stops allowing for panoramic and stereo pictures. The shutter ran from 4½s-1/500s.________________Please read this information carefully especially the condition or ask me for more information or images. I will try to answer all queries promptly.Camera can be viewed and purchased in secure place in London - please contact me to arrange.Postage cost : UK £9.50, USA £15, EU £15. China and Asia £15, US buyers most welcomed - shipment can be made via airmail or courier at special rate - please ask me for quote. Other countries and for insured delivery please contact me.e cleared. You can pay by paypal or bank transfer or cash on collection. By paypal three working days is required for funds to clear. Any paypal cross border / currency conversion charge needs to be paid by the buyer (2%).Sold as is. The camera is described precisely on here. If for any reason I have missed out anything on the listing and it needs to be re…
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