Double Dark-slides - Antique and Vintage Cameras

Edwards' Patent

1896

B.J. Edwards & Co.

London

England

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Construction:
Block form. Metal, celluloid draw-slide.

Format:
3 ¼" x 4 ¼".

This plate holder has an inner removable frame. To load the plates the inner frame is withdrawn, a hinge at the base allows the plates to be inserted, the inner frame together with the two draw-slides are returned to the outer metal frame.

References & Notes:
BP 21505/1896. BJA 1894, p. 788.; BJA 1900, p. 1151.

Lancaster's Patent

1893

J. Lancaster & Son

Birmingham

England

Construction:
Block form. Celluloid draw-slide.

Format:
3 ¼" x 4 ¼".

The patent refers to a slide made of metal, this example is made of wood but has the catch to the top of the slide shown in the patent.

References & Notes:
BP 5828/1893. BJA 1894, p. 446

Lancaster Book Form

J. Lancaster & Son

Birmingham

England

Construction:
Polished mahogany with brass binding.

Format:
3 ¼" x 4 ¼".

Book Form

Marion & Co. Ltd

London

England

Construction:
Polished mahogany.

Format:
5 ½" x 3 ½".

Stereo Book Form

Format:
3 ¼" x 6 ¾" plates.

Notes:
Early dark-slide of dark mahogany.

Vergara Patent

1886

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Dark-slide for film. A single sheet of double length film is wrapped around a central sheath, the sheath slots into the bottom of the dark-slide, the film is gripped by pins at the top edge of the slide.

Format:
6 ½" x 8 ½".

Slides intended for use only with film are unusual. This example is much thinner than a conventional slide but the film could not have been held particularly flat.

References & Notes:
BP 2390/1886.

Metal Book Form

1914

Newman & Guardia Ltd

London

England

Construction:
Brass frame, nickel draw-slide.

Format:
2 ½" x 3 ½".

The N&G slides of this type were available in 2 ½" x 3 ½" and 4.5 x 6 cm sizes for the Sibyl and Folding Reflex models. A number of minor variations exist:

  • Brass frame, nickel draw-slide with catches to lock it in place.
  • Brass frame, nickel draw-slide without catches.
  • Aluminium frame, nickel draw-slide.
  • Aluminium frame, aluminium draw-slide.

References & Notes:
BJA 1915, pp. 78, 556.

Wooden Block Form

Construction:
Tropical finish, celluloid draw-slide.

Format:
2 ½" x 3 ½".

Wooden Block Form

Format:
2 ¼" x 1 ⅝".

Notes:
For a microscope or scientific camera.

References & Notes:
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