Antique Art Deco Coronet Black Midget Subminiature Camera in Original Box c.1930
Early 20th Century 1930s
Highly collectable, this original Coronet Midget subminiature camera is in classic black Bakelite, complete with its original cardboard box.
Launched in 1934 by the Coronet Camera Company of Birmingham, England, this camera was marketed as the smallest camera in the world. It became a huge success throughout the 1930s and early 1940s as both a novelty and functional pocket camera.
Constructed from dark Bakelite and featuring an intricate gold and black 'Art Deco' faceplate on the front. Designed to use custom 16mm paper backed roll film, the camera captured 13x18mm negatives.
The camera body has a glossy finish, labelling and Art Deco charm and the box has a colourful design with orange and green tones along with the brands details, product information and logo illustrations.
A great collectors item for anyone interested in photography items and cameras or Art Deco items and advertising.
A lovely piece for any photo and camera enthusiasts and will be a great stand alone display item.
Dimensions: Height 6.5cm
Condition: Good. No chips. Box has no top or bottom so just a sleeve.
