Summary
"Ticka" miniature camera in the shape of a pocket watch. Silver, watch-shaped case, 5.7cm. diameter. Pendant button is the lens. Back lifts off to load film which takes 25 exposures. Spiral winding key and number aperture on one side. Shutter setting lever on rim and shutter release a small pin on rim. In original case with instructions and box container for film. Made by Houghtons Ltd London, circa 1900-1910.
Physical Description
'Ticka' watch-shaped miniature camera. The pendant button is the lens and back lifts off. There is a spiral winding key and aperture number on one side. The shutter lever setting is on the rim and shutter release is a small pin on the rim. In original case with instructions and box container for film.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss L. Armytage, 14 Jun 1961
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Marked: "TICKA, PAT. THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOUGHTONS LIMITED".
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Overall Dimensions
25 mm (Height), 80 mm (Outside Diameter)
One box is 8 cm x 7 cm x 3.4 cm. The other box is 15 cm x 10 cm x 3.5 cm.
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Keywords
Cameras, Miniature Cameras, Pocket Cameras, Pocket Watches, Watch Accessories