Sanderson - Antique and Vintage Cameras

Sanderson

1899

Original model, 1st version

George Houghton & Son

London

England

Image of Sanderson

Lens:
f8, lens, iris diaphragm to f44.

Shutter:
B&L Unicum shutter, speeds 1 - 1/100, B, T.

Construction:
Leather covered mahogany body, red leather square cornered bellows.

Format:
3 ¼" x 4 ¼" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:
Bellows, scale to 5 feet. Double extension with additional extension by using the front panel struts.

Attributes:
Brilliant view-finder. Reversing back. Removable lens panel. Wide-angle flap.

Identification:
Original type struts. Square cornered bellows. Brass extension slide. Type 1 front standard lock. No infinity catch springs. Lens panel held by swivelling clips. Type 1 Wide-angle flap catch. Type 1 name plaque. Type 1 back catch. "Patent" on side strut.

Movements:
Rising front, tilting front.

Serial Number:
753 .

With:
Hooded focusing screen. 3 double dark-slides.

Sanderson

1899

Original model, 1st version

George Houghton & Son

London

England

Image of Sanderson Original model, 1st version

Lens:
f6.3, Doppel Anastigmat, iris diaphragm scaled 4.6 to 384, Goerz scale. Serial no. 116804 .

Shutter:
B&L Automat shutter, speeds 1 - 1/100, B, T. Serial no. 514971.

Construction:
Leather covered mahogany body, red leather square cornered bellows.

Format:
4" x 5" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:
Bellows, scale to 5 feet. Double extension with additional extension by using the front panel struts.

Attributes:
Brilliant view-finder. Reversing back. Removable lens panel. Wide-angle flap.

Identification:
Original type struts. Square cornered bellows. Brass extension slide. Type 1 front standard lock. No infinity catch springs. Lens panel held by swivelling clips. Type 1 Wide-angle flap catch. Type 1 back catch. "Patent" on side strut.

Movements:
Rising front, tilting front.

Serial Number:
909 .

With:
Hooded focusing screen.

Sanderson

Original model, 2nd version

c. 1900

George Houghton & Son

London

England

Image of Sanderson Original model, 2nd version

Lens:
f6, 7.6" Dallmeyer No. 4 Stigmatic Series II, iris diaphragm to f45. The Stigmatic could be divided giving lenses of about 15" (front) and 11.5" (back). Serial no. 61833 (1900).

Shutter:
B&L Unicum shutter, speeds 1 - 1/100, B, T.

Construction:
Leather covered mahogany body, red leather square cornered bellows.

Format:
6 ½" x 4 ¾" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:
Bellows to 2' 8", scale to 5 feet. Double extension with additional extension by using the front panel struts.

Attributes:
Brilliant view-finder. Spirit level. Reversing back. Removable lens panel. Wide-angle flap.

Identification:
Original type struts. Square cornered bellows. Wooden extension slide with brass strips. Type 1 front standard lock. No infinity catch springs. Lens panel held by swivelling clips. Type 1 Wide-angle flap catch. Type 1 name plaque. Back held by rectangular plates. "Patent" on side strut.

Movements:
Rising front, tilting front.

Serial Number:
975 .

With:
Hooded focusing screen. 3 double dark-slides.

Sanderson

Original model, 2nd version

c. 1900

George Houghton & Son

London

England

Image of Sanderson Original model, 2nd version

Lens:
f6.8, 120 mm Goerz Doppel Anastigmat Series III/4, iris diaphragm to f45. Serial no. 68201 .

Shutter:
B&L Unicum shutter, speeds 1 - 1/100, B, T. Serial no. 37056.

Construction:
Leather covered mahogany body, red leather square cornered bellows.

Format:
3 ¼" x 4 ¼" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:
Bellows to 19", scale to 5 feet. Double extension with additional extension by using the front panel struts.

Attributes:
Brilliant view-finder. Spirit level. Reversing back. Removable lens panel. Wide-angle flap.

Identification:
Original type struts. Square cornered bellows. Wooden extension slide with brass strips. Type 1 front standard lock. No infinity catch springs. Lens panel held by swivelling clips. Type 1 Wide-angle flap catch. Type 1 name plaque. Type 1 back catch. "Patent" on side strut.

Movements:
Rising front, tilting front.

Serial Number:
1310 .

Notes:
Retailer's plaque - Sands, Hunter & Co. 37 Bedford St. London. W.C.

With:

  • Hooded focusing screen. 1 double dark-slide, polished mahogany.
  • Mackenzie-Wishart Daylight Slide Type A. Polished mahogany finish.

Sanderson

Original model, 3rd version

c. 1901

George Houghton & Son

London

England

Image of Sanderson Original model, 3rd version

Lens:
f6, 6.4" Dallmeyer Stigmat Series II No. 3, iris diaphragm to f45. Serial no. 63939 .

Shutter:
B&L Unicum shutter, speeds 1 - 1/100, B, T.

Construction:
Leather covered mahogany body, red leather square cornered bellows.

Format:
4" x 5" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:
Bellows, scale to 5 feet. Double extension with additional extension by using the front panel struts.

Attributes:
Brilliant view-finder. Spirit level. Reversing back. Removable lens panel. Wide-angle flap.

Identification:
Original type struts. Square cornered bellows. Wooden extension slide with brass strips. Type 1 front standard lock. Two infinity catch springs. Lens panel held by sliding plate attached to the lens board. Type 1 Wide-angle flap catch. Type 1 name plaque. Type 1 back catch. "Patent" on side strut. Finger recess.

Movements:
Rising front, tilting front.

Serial Number:
1484 .

With:
Hooded focusing screen.

The Original model of the Sanderson is easily distinguished by the curved struts supporting the front standard and the brass hinges holding the front standard in the vertical position. The first version of the Original had a metal bed for the focusing slide, the second version had a wooden slide with brass plates.

For a list of Sanderson models, versions and an explanation of features see Sanderson Notes.

References & Notes:
Sanderson Notes. BP 613/1895.


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