28th Oct, 2020 14:00
The Pascal - The World's First Camera with Automatic Film Transport
The Pascal by Japy Frères. The World's First Camera with Automatic Film Transport* In use the film was wound through the camera and the motor spring was tensioned. After each exposure, the film was rewound automatically by the clockwork motor. A rare camera, it shows signs of heavy use, shutter and clockwork motor inoperative.
*This actual camera is illustrated on page 6 of 'Clockwork Cameras' by John Wade, Wordpower Publishing 2010.
Provenance: Bob White Collection.
Sold for £200
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