Description
Here we are offering another historically significant & very interesting early Kodak camera. This is a No.3 Bull's-Eye camera made by Kodak between 1908 & 1913. The camera was designed by Samual Turner who founded the Boston Camera MFG. Co in Boston Massachusetts. Interesting yes but why is this historically significant? Well it was Samual Turner who invented "numbered paper-backed rollfilm". So it was Mr Turner who invented the numbered paper-back rollfilm that is still in use to this day. Turner invented his new film system for use in his Bull's-Eye box cameras. George Eastman purchased the Boston Camera Manufacturing Company in 1895. The purchase of the company not only secured the right to produce the Bull's-Eye line of cameras but far more importantly for Eastman the purchase of the company gave Eastman the rights to produce "numbered paper-backed rollfilm" which became a mainstay of Kodak products for decades into the future. After purchasing the Boston Camera Mfg. Co. Kodak continued to produce the Bull's-Eye camera line which eventually offered three models. Those were the N0.2, No.3 & No.4, this line of cameras was produced by Kodak between 1896 & 1913. What we are offering is a nice example of the No.3 which was produced by Kodak between 1908 & 1913. The No.3 used 124 rollfilm to produce 3 1/4 X 4 1/4 images. The No.3 is by far the rarest of the three sizes of Bull's-Eye camera with a total production of less than 1/10th of the No.2 & it is also far less common than the larger 4X5 No.4 camera which was made in a number of different variations. The camera's leather exterior conceals a beautifully polished wooden interior. This individual camera is a beautiful example with a fully intact leather cover & fully functional shutter. There are two cosmetic flaws to be noted. The original carrying handle is present but broken at the back end & missing a small piece which kept it secured to the top of the camera. What remains of the handle is actually in nice condition but obviously the camera can no longer be carried by its handle. The second flaw is the interior film shield at the back of the camera is included but broken loose within the camera body. This can be seen in the photos & could be repaired in a number of different ways but we have chosen to leave it as is so that the camera's new owner can decide if they wish to do anything with it or simply leave it as it is. We believe that this camera is interesting, beautiful & historically significant & would make a great addition to any camera collection. Why not add this 110+ year old treasure to your collection. DIMENSIONS: 6.5" x 5.5" x 5" (approx.) WEIGHT: 1 lb 11.2 oz Thank you for shopping with us! Quality Camera Company's been selling photographic equipment since the autumn of 1998. Rest assured that your satisfaction is our concern. If you have questions, if you are confused concerning this item or it's presentation please contact us. We will do whatever we can to answer your
