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Astre Chambre Touriste mod. B (N° 488) |
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Photos by - text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of -. Last update 2023-10-10 par Sylvain Halgand.
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 __________
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This brand belonged to Maurice Ledoux, the successor of EM. Target and Ledoux.
The Buckler lens brand was owned by Target.
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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