Re - Run Sunday, Gold & Silver, Coins, Watches, Antiques & Collectables (14% Buyers Commission)
Re - Run Sunday, Gold & Silver, Coins, Watches, Antiques & Collectables (14% Buyers Commission)
An assortment of vintage mid-20th-century photographic lighting equipment, primarily comprising flash bulbs and lamps in their original cardboard packaging. The collection is housed within a period brown canvas-covered suitcase. Prominent manufacturers include Philips, Osram, and Atlas. Specific items identified within the lot include Philips Photolita No. 1 lamps, Philips Photoflux PF5 flash bulbs, and Osram Photographic Lamp units manufactured by The General Electric Co. Ltd. of England. Also included are various Atlas projector and photographic lamps. The interior lid of the suitcase features a handwritten gift dedication in blue ink which reads: To Peter Furneaux / with best wishes for / Christmas & the New Year / From / G. T. GURHAM.
Condition report:
The suitcase is in poor condition, exhibiting significant overall wear, scuffing, and heavy fraying. There is a large structural tear along the upper front edge of the lid. The metal hardware, including locks and latches, shows substantial oxidation and patina. The leather handle is heavily worn and degraded. The cardboard packaging for the bulbs shows varying degrees of age-related wear, including crushing, tearing, surface soiling, and fading. Some bulbs are loose within the case. All electrical components are untested and are sold as historical collectables only; functionality is not guaranteed.
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