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Fine vintage “Wynne’s ‘Infallible’ Hunter Meter,” circa 1920s, in the original hinged tin box with two separate lists of plate speeds, envelope of Rapid Deadmatch Paper, additional Autochrome Dial with French Autochrome Paper and manual, the box measuring approx. 3” x 2-1/4” x 7/8”. Mild surface wear to box, otherwise fine, attractive addition to your collection. The use of this early exposure meter, whose form bears a close resemblance to that of an old-fashioned “hunter's case" pocket watch, is explained in the manual, in part: “The Case is divided into two parts which are hinged together. . . . On the left-hand side of the open case are the two Scales for the calculation of the Exposure. These scales are beautifully engraved on polished White Ivorine. The top scales of Stops and Plate Speed Numbers snaps on to and revolves around a center pin, and can be turned and set in any position. The bottom or outer scale carrying the Actinometer Time and Exposures in Seconds or Minutes is fixed to the bottom of the case. “On the right hand side of the open case is the Actinometer with Standard Tints and Sensitive Paper. The various for ‘Exceptional Subjects’ are engraved on polished White Ivorine, and fitted into the Metal disc. “The used piece of sensitive paper can be removed and a new one substituted by turning the knurled metal disc until the taper Slot is exactly opposite to the centre of the image. . . .” The manual goes on to describe the specific settings and functions in detail. The lists of plate speeds detail the necessary specifications of various photographic plates according to manufacturer and brand. Made in England.
Up for sale on Ebay - starting bid of $37.50
Fine vintage “Wynne’s ‘Infallible’ Hunter Meter,” circa 1920s, in the original hinged tin box with two separate lists of plate speeds, envelope of Rapid Deadmatch Paper, additional Autochrome Dial with French Autochrome Paper and manual, the box measuring approx. 3” x 2-1/4” x 7/8”. Mild surface wear to box, otherwise fine, attractive addition to your collection. The use of this early exposure meter, whose form bears a close resemblance to that of an old-fashioned “hunter's case" pocket watch, is explained in the manual, in part: “The Case is divided into two parts which are hinged together. . . . On the left-hand side of the open case are the two Scales for the calculation of the Exposure. These scales are beautifully engraved on polished White Ivorine. The top scales of Stops and Plate Speed Numbers snaps on to and revolves around a center pin, and can be turned and set in any position. The bottom or outer scale carrying the Actinometer Time and Exposures in Seconds or Minutes is fixed to the bottom of the case. “On the right hand side of the open case is the Actinometer with Standard Tints and Sensitive Paper. The various for ‘Exceptional Subjects’ are engraved on polished White Ivorine, and fitted into the Metal disc. “The used piece of sensitive paper can be removed and a new one substituted by turning the knurled metal disc until the taper Slot is exactly opposite to the centre of the image. . . .” The manual goes on to describe the specific settings and functions in detail. The lists of plate speeds detail the necessary specifications of various photographic plates according to manufacturer and brand. Made in England.
Up for sale on Ebay - starting bid of $37.50
