Falcon Automatic Model 2

[Dany]

Quite often I buy my collectible cameras more because of aesthetic criteria rather than on technological bases. This was the case for this Falcon Automatic model 2 folder produced by Utility manufacturing Co circa 1939.
This self erecting folder is very basic but I had a shock when I distinguished its nice art deco faceplate in a flea market.
It was in a miserable state and I had to repaint the body entirely.

Now, it looks rather better.

Daniel

 

[DGMPhotography]

Do you have a photo of it before you painted it?

 

[Dany]

No I do not. Parts of the paint coat were missing and corrosion started to damage the body

 

[smithdan]

..cleaned up ok Dany, too bad that you had to paint it though.
Nice artwork on the faceplate.