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Elevate your library shelving, industrial desk layout, or retro display collection with this magnificent piece of mid-century British photographic engineering. …
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Elevate your library shelving, industrial desk layout, or retro display collection with this magnificent piece of mid-century British photographic engineering. This complete, authentic set features a vintage 1951 Kershaw Eight-20 "King Penguin" folding medium-format camera paired with its original hand-stitched English saddle leather carrying case.
The camera features a distinct textured black leatherette finish, a top-mounted mechanical film advance winder knob with directional markings, and a flush-folding sports viewfinder. The camera fits beautifully and snugly inside its heavy-duty tan leather case, which features contrasting yellow perimeter stitching, a functional brass tuck-lock latch, and an original integrated shoulder strap. Opening the case's security flap reveals a gold-leaf "Made in England" foil origin stamp alongside the handwritten vintage ink signature of its original British owner ("W.M. Thomson"). A phenomenal, complete historical statement piece displaying premium European craftsmanship
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- Dimensions
- 4.1ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Aluminum
- Leather
- Steel Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Condition Notes: The camera body is structurally beautiful with crisp leatherette texture and clean metal surfaces. Please note: This item … moreCondition Notes: The camera body is structurally beautiful with crisp leatherette texture and clean metal surfaces. Please note: This item is untested, and its mechanical functions are unknown. The front hatch mechanism is currently frozen shut due to aged internal factory lubricants and has not been forced open to preserve its structural integrity. It is being sold strictly as a premium historical display piece. The matching saddle leather case remains fully functional with solid structural perimeter stitching, an intact shoulder strap, and a working front brass lock mechanism. The interior raw suede flap retains a visible historical ownership signature. less
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