Astre Chambre Touriste mod. B (N° 488) |
Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in France from (Before) 1914 to (After) 1914.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 20072
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Chronology of cameras Astre
The Chambre Touriste modèle A, B, G, and H closely resemble each other. They are manufactured by the same company. The shape of the corner fittings suggests that it is Soulé.
All of them come in three dimensions:
N° | Size | Made of | Bellows | |||
Modèle A | 481 | 9 x 12 | Waxed walnut | Canvas | Regular series | |
482 | 13 x 18 | |||||
483 | 18 x 24 | |||||
Modèle B | 487 | 9 x 12 | Semi-gloss walnut | Leather | Bubble level | Meticulous craftsmanship |
488 | 13 x 18 | |||||
489 | 18 x 24 | |||||
Modèle G | 495 | 9 x 12 | Varnished walnut or mahogany | Leather | More robust manufacturing | |
496 | 13 x 18 | |||||
497 | 18 x 24 | |||||
Modèle H | 503 | 9 x 121 | Varnished mahogany | ? | Front tilt | professional series |
504 | 13 x 18 | |||||
505 | 18 x 24 | |||||
1 written 6 x 12 in the catalog __________
This brand belonged to Maurice Ledoux, the successor of EM. Target and Ledoux.
The Buckler lens brand was owned by Target.
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