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Click here to subscribeA 1920's American rouge, powder and lipstick compact of rectangular shape, with guilloche enamel lid decorated with roses, on baton and simulated pearl chain, by DFB Co, 72 x 47mm, another by FM Co, with oval guilloche enamel plaque and rotating powder slider, 55mm and two others, also with powder slides, enamelled lids and carrying chains, (4).
Black chrome metal rotary dial compact phone, Bakelite receiver.An antique black and chrome metal rotary dial Spacesaver compact phone manufactured ca. 1945 by American Electric Telephone Company with Bakelite receiver. Stamped on Bakelite grip A.E. CO. MADE IN U.S.A. The original phone number stamped on the label, OLympic-4-3391, is an example of the historic 2L-5N phone number system (2 Letters, 5 Numbers) which was used starting in the late 1940s to prepare U.S. consumers for nationwide Direct Distance Dialing. (Under that system, a well-known number in New York City was listed as PEnnsylvania 6-5000.) Original cord, very good condition. Wall cord and phone adapter. American Electric Telephone Co. opened in 1894 in Kokomo, Indiana. The Spacesaver designer was employed by several manufacturers from 1930-1957. Issued: c. 1945 Dimensions: 12"L x 5"D x 3"W Country of Origin: United States Condition: Untested. Overall good condition
Original, black version of iconic German camera in red clamshell.When Ernst Leitz took a chance on his designers radical concept- a compact, high precision camera, shooting 35mm film horizontally- unlike the movie cameras it was borrowed from- little did he know that the Leica Leitz-Camera would set the standard for the next 100 years of personal photography. Not only did the Leica camera establish a format that persists even in today's digital world, but also a reputation for absolute quality- many of photography's preeminent heavy-weights have sworn by Leica; and many of the most cherished images from the last 100 years of photographic history were captured by the slim, rugged perfection of Leica cameras and lenses. For auction is this early rare, 1935 black edition (No. 151403) of the Leica III camera- featuring adjustable diopters, built in rangefinder, a coveted black enamel finish, and original folding Elmar 3.5 F50mm lens. The III series introduced most of the features that would define Leicas for the next 50 years- a broad range of shutter speeds, removable lenses using the M39 screw format, and meticulous attention to detail. This camera comes in a chamois leather zip up pocket case and a red velvet lined hard-shell Leica case. While all cameras sold through Whitley's are offered in as-is and un-serviced condition unless otherwise noted, this Leica IIIs winding knob and shutter release operate as expected, and the curtain appears to be in good cosmetic condition with no obvious signs of kinking or mechanical damage. All shutter speeds index and fire with the exception of 1-second slow speed, and remain un-verified. Issued: 1935 Dimensions: 7"L x 4"D x 2"H, in case Edition Number: 151403 Edition Size: 1200 Manufacturer: Leitz Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Original, iconic German camera with cap, fixed lens, chamois bag.When Ernst Leitz took a chance on his designers radical concept- a compact, high precision camera, shooting 35mm film horizontally- unlike the movie cameras it was borrowed from- little did he know that the Leica Leitz-Camera would set the standard for the next 100 years of personal photography. Not only did the Leica camera establish a format that persists even in today's digital world, but also a reputation for absolute quality- many of photography's preeminent heavy-weights have sworn by Leica; and many of the most cherished images from the last 100 years of photographic history were captured by the slim, rugged perfection of Leica cameras and lenses. For auction is this early rare, 1932 black edition of the Leica II camera (no. 87087) - featuring built in rangefinder, a coveted black enamel finish, and original folding Hektor 2.5 F50mm lens. The II series introduced the most important feature that would typify Leica cameras for the next 50 years- a built-in rangefinder element, along with its standard viewfinder. This camera comes in a chamois leather bag and a black enamel Leica-brand lens cap for safe storage. Issued: 1932 Dimensions: 5.5"L x 1"D x 2.75"H Edition Number: 87087 Edition Size: 29801 Manufacturer: Leitz Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Sumitar 50, Elmar 90, caps, and leather half case included.When Ernst Leitz took a chance on his designers radical concept- a compact, high precision camera, shooting 35mm film horizontally- unlike the movie cameras it was borrowed from- little did he know that the Leica Leitz-Camera would set the standard for the next 100 years of personal photography. Not only did the Leica camera establish a format that persists even in today's digital world, but also a reputation for absolute quality- many of photography's preeminent heavy-weights have sworn by Leica; and many of the most cherished images from the last 100 years of photographic history were captured by the slim, rugged perfection of Leica cameras and lenses. For auction is this difficult to find 1950�Leica IIIC camera (No. 501176) - featuring adjustable diopter, built in rangefinder, a snowy satin chrome finish, and original folding Summitar 2 F50mm lens. The IIIC series introduced most of the features that would define Leicas for the next 50 years- a broad range of shutter speeds, removable lenses using the M39 screw format, and meticulous attention to detail. This camera comes with a Leica-branded lens cap, its bottom half leather case, a handsomely made�Leitz Elmar telephoto 4 F90mm lens with rear cap, and an original German Leica IIIc Manual. Both included lenses appear to have light to moderate internal dust and possible scuffing; Sumitar may have light fogging.This IIIc was factory modified at some point to include Flash synchro features found in the IIIf/g, a common practice at the time. While all cameras sold through Whitley's are offered in as-is and un-serviced condition unless otherwise noted, this Leica IIIc's winding knob and shutter release operate as expected, and the curtain appears to be in good cosmetic condition with no obvious signs of kinking or mechanical damage. All shutter speeds index, but remain un-verified. Issued: 1950 Dimensions: 5.5"L x 1"D x 2.75"H Edition Number: 501176 Edition Size: 25000 Manufacturer: Leitz Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Summitar 2 50mm lens, leather case, "Red dial" camera.When Ernst Leitz took a chance on his designers radical concept- a compact, high precision camera, shooting 35mm film horizontally- unlike the movie cameras it was borrowed from- little did he know that the Leica Leitz-Camera would set the standard for the next 100 years of personal photography. Not only did the Leica camera establish a format that persists even in today's digital world, but also a reputation for absolute quality- many of photography's preeminent heavy-weights have sworn by Leica; and many of the most cherished images from the last 100 years of photographic history were captured by the slim, rugged perfection of Leica cameras and lenses. For auction is this 1953 Leica IIIf camera (No. 626522) - featuring adjustable diopter, built in rangefinder, a snowy satin chrome finish, and original, removable folding Summitar 2 F50mm lens. The IIIf series introduced features that would bring Leicas into the ultimate echelon of photographic capability- a broad range of shutter speeds, removable lenses using the M39 screw format, and a flash synchronization port with delay settings. This camera comes with its leather case, and features the Red Dial- a unique derivation of the flash control with red enamel lettering instead of the standard black. Issued: 1953 Dimensions: 5.5"L x 1"D x 2.75"H Edition Number: 626522 Edition Size: 35000 Manufacturer: Leitz Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Camera, Summitar 2 50mm lens, lens cap, case, "Red dial" camera.When Ernst Leitz took a chance on his designers radical concept- a compact, high precision camera, shooting 35mm film horizontally- unlike the movie cameras it was borrowed from- little did he know that the Leica Leitz-Camera would set the standard for the next 100 years of personal photography. Not only did the Leica camera establish a format that persists even in today's digital world, but also a reputation for absolute quality- many of photography's preeminent heavy-weights have sworn by Leica; and many of the most cherished images from the last 100 years of photographic history were captured by the slim, rugged perfection of Leica cameras and lenses. For auction is this 1951 Leica IIIf camera (No. 565164) - featuring adjustable diopter, built in rangefinder, a snowy satin chrome finish, and original, removable folding Summitar 2 F50mm lens. The IIIf series introduced features that would bring Leicas into the ultimate echelon of photographic capability- a broad range of shutter speeds, removable lenses using the M39 screw format, and a flash synchronization port with delay settings. This camera comes with its leather case, a Leica lens cap, and features the Red Dial- a unique derivation of the flash control with red enamel lettering instead of the standard black. While all cameras sold through Whitley's are offered in as-is and un-serviced condition unless otherwise noted, this Leica IIIf's winding knob and shutter release winds and fires. All shutter speeds index, but remain un-verified. Issued: 1951 Dimensions: 5.5"L x 1"D x 2.75"H Edition Number: 565164 Edition Size: 5000 Manufacturer: Leitz Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Camera with Summitar 2 50mm lens, leather case, chrome finish.When Ernst Leitz took a chance on his designers radical concept- a compact, high precision camera, shooting 35mm film horizontally- unlike the movie cameras it was borrowed from- little did he know that the Leica Leitz-Camera would set the standard for the next 100 years of personal photography. Not only did the Leica camera establish a format that persists even in today's digital world, but also a reputation for absolute quality- many of photography's preeminent heavy-weights have sworn by Leica; and many of the most cherished images from the last 100 years of photographic history were captured by the slim, rugged perfection of Leica cameras and lenses. For auction is this vintage Leica IIIa- a rare, early version of Leica's famed III-series, produced briefly during 1939. Featuring the functions that would make Leicas the premier 35mm camera for the coming 50 years- built in rangefinder, extraordinarily crisp lenses, a wide range of shutter speeds, and adjustable diopter- the Leica IIIa offers a fascinating opportunity to own a piece of Leitz design history. Included is a leather case for the camera, and a Leitz Summitar folding 2 F50mm lens. Issued: 1939 Dimensions: 5.5"L x 1"D x 2.75"H Edition Number: 315143 Edition Size: 300 Manufacturer: Leitz Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Camera with Elmar 3.5 50mm lens, leather case, chrome finish.When Ernst Leitz took a chance on his designers radical concept- a compact, high precision camera, shooting 35mm film horizontally- unlike the movie cameras it was borrowed from- little did he know that the Leica Leitz-Camera would set the standard for the next 100 years of personal photography. Not only did the Leica camera establish a format that persists even in today's digital world, but one for absolute quality- many of photography's preeminent heavy-weights have sworn by Leica; and many of the most cherished images from the last 100 years of photographic history were captured by the slim, rugged perfection of Leica cameras and lenses. For auction is this 1950-vintage Leica IIc- a rare derivation during Leica's transition from the I-series to the III-series, only produced between 1949 and 1951. Featuring the functions that would make Leicas the premier 35mm camera for the coming 50 years- built in rangefinder, extraordinarily crisp lenses, a wide range of shutter speeds, and adjustable diopter- the Leica IIc offers a fascinating opportunity to own a piece of Leitz design history. Included is a leather case for the camera, and a Leitz Elmar folding 3.5 F50mm lens. Issued: 1950 Dimensions: 5.5"L x 1"D x 2.75"H Edition Number: 442585 Edition Size: 9999 Manufacturer: Leitz Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Ultra compact, with a unique square shape. Used subminiature reel film.Iconic mid 20th century camera, popular with all strata of culture, from law enforcement to the readers of the sporting magazines in which they were widely advertised. Light green metal, original box. Issued: c. 1950 Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2"H x .75"W Manufacturer: Wm. R. Whittaker Co., Ltd. Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is
Russian Early - Mid 20th Century Silver Gilt And Early Plastic Powder Compact The whole realistically modelled in the form of a scallop shell in blush pink, ivory and taupe ombre moulded plastic/cellulose. The outer frame fashioned in silver with spring push opening, the inner with integral circular mirror and covered, machine etched powder sifter. Hallmarked to inner 875, along with Russian silver mark for 1927 - 1958. Good condition, approx 3 x 3 inches
A CONTINENTAL ENAMELLED SILVER NOVELTY COMPACT PROBABLY ITALIAN CIRCA 1929 formed as a stylised Alfa Romeo 6C with James Young drophead coupé coachwork the top enamelled as the red bodied automobile with black yellow grey and blue details the sides with geometric or foliate bright-cut bands the reverse with the motor car delineated by a variety engine-turning the rear spare tyre clamp unscrewing for the scent reservoir the wheels hinging open to powder or rouge compartments the window cabin concealing a lipstick the body springing open to another compartment with mirrored lid import mark for H.M.M. London 1929 also marked ‘LA/93’ (or 99) 15cm long Production of Alfa Romeo’s 6C series started with the 1500 in 1927 the enlarged engine version the 1750 apparently winning every major race it entered in 1929 including the Grands Prix of Belgium Spain Tunis and Monza as well as the Mille Miglia the Brooklands Double Twelve and the Ulster TT. This silver compact may well have been made as a promotional object for the company.
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