Dany
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I bought this camera in a garage sale in the suburb of Paris. It was inside a cardboard box, disassembled in several parts and I was even not sure it was complete. The brass attachments were oxidized green and wood was dirty and dark.
I took advantage of this pitiful state to get it for 15 euros only .
Back home, I removed every metal parts to have them stripped and cleaned
I also cleaned the wood parts (mahogany) with a specific liquid used by antique dealers.
Finally I cleaned the bellows and lens
After few hours of work, this is the result.
This French tourist camera has been marketed by Demaria Frères probably circa 1915. It is fitted with a Thornton Pickard shutter and a Demaria lens 1:4.7 f: 210 mm.
I do not regret the time spent rescuing this old gear.
I took advantage of this pitiful state to get it for 15 euros only .
Back home, I removed every metal parts to have them stripped and cleaned
I also cleaned the wood parts (mahogany) with a specific liquid used by antique dealers.
Finally I cleaned the bellows and lens
After few hours of work, this is the result.
This French tourist camera has been marketed by Demaria Frères probably circa 1915. It is fitted with a Thornton Pickard shutter and a Demaria lens 1:4.7 f: 210 mm.
I do not regret the time spent rescuing this old gear.