Antique AGFA ANSCO MEMO 1920s Half Frame Small Pocket Camera with RARE Tripod

Description: PLEASE READ LISTING DETAILS & VIEW ALL PHOTOS SO THE ITEM RECEIVED IS THE ITEM YOU ARE EXPECTING. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS - DO NOT ASSUME. Thank You! RARE ANTIQUE AGFA ANSCO MEMO 1920's HALF FRAME SMALL POCKET CAMERAIncludes RARE extendable 3 leg tripod (attached) as shown in photos - Each tripod leg closed measures approx 11". Extended they measure approx 38". The legs are tightened by screws in the silver camera baseHISTORY OF THE ANSCO MEMO CAMERAIn 1927 the ANSCO Company of Binghamton, NY released an unassuming box camera called the Memo, which used double perforated 35mm film creating 18mm x 24mm images. The Memo was designed by ANSCO employees, Carl A. Bornmann and Lew W. Lessler and the earliest prototypes found in US Patent documentation was filed in March 1926. This early version has a different design to the case and viewfinder, and a different location for the shutter release, but internally looks similar to the finished model. A second design patent from January 1927 looks almost identical to the finished model. The ANSCO Memo is a compact 35mm box camera that shoots 18mm x 24mm exposures on double perforated 35mm cinema film. The Memo first went on sale in 1927 and predates Kodak’s type 135 film format, using it’s own proprietary “Memo Cassettes” which can accept bulk 35mm film, but must be hand loaded in darkness. The Memo was an inexpensive, easy to use, and very popular early film camera that started at $20 for a fixed focus model and going up as high as $40 for one with a full focusing Bausch & Lomb f/3.5 lens and more advanced shutter.CONDITION:This camera was part of a displayed collection and should be purchased as a display item only. The back comes off and goes back on as it should. The shutter does click when the lever is depressed. Due to age, it is untested and sold "AS-IS" (which means no guarantee of its working or not working condition) because we have no idea either! It is an antique and has not been tested. It is in as expected condition for a 100+ year old camera. It appears complete but I am not a camera expert so I couldn't begin to tell you what is or isn't there. It is untested and sold as it was - A DISPLAY ITEM as part of an enclosed displayed camera collectionMEASUREMENTSThe Camera and tripod as you see (with the carry handle down) measures 16" longThe Camera alone measures approx 5" High x 2" wide x 2-1/2" deepPLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:We recently acquired this collection of vintage cameras to sell for the family of the owner who has passed on to help with their expenses. These cameras were part of a 'DISPLAYED" collection. They are untested and should not be purchased with the assumption they work. Many are outdated and the film no longer available, so they are sold "AS-IS" for Display Only, NO RETURN. Any assumptions beyond what we have stated here are your own and your responsibility. We make no guarantees beyond 'For Display Only'. Ask Questions before you buy. ========================SHIPPING UPS Ground, USPS This camera and tripod as you see it weigh almost 3 pounds. Boxed for undamaged deliver it will be about 4 pounds. Remember, the bigger the box the higher the charge. The box will be at least 18" long and 8" wide & deep. If you think the shipping charge is too high - feel free to contact the USPS or UPS with those dimensions and weight. Ask them the charge from 34770 to you. If they tell you less, and I can confirm it - I will ship it to you at that shipping cost.HANDLING TIME: This item will be shipped within Two (2) Business Days after receipt of clear payment. If payment is received on Thursday or Friday - it will be shipped the following week. DELIVERY DATE: This is an eBay generated date. It is NOT stated or guaranteed by the seller or the shipping service. It is an eBay ESTIMATE based on a 'Best Case' scenario. It does not take into consideration Time of Year (Holidays), Shippers Seasonal workload, Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, Wild Fires, Volcanic Eruptions, etc) or even a sneak attack by aliens from Mars. It is an ESTIMATE! It is NOT a set in stone, guaranteed delivery date and should not be considered the definite ‘WILL ARRIVE BY’ date.========================RETURNSDue to the reason for the sale (to help the family of the previous owner who has passed on), this item is sold "AS-IS, For Display Only, NO RETURNS"- YOU AGREE TO THOSE TERMS UPON PURCHASE -- ASK QUESTIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING -- KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING -

Price: 199.99 USD

Location: Saint Cloud, Florida

End Time: 2024-01-30T19:18:26.000Z

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