Wooden Book Form Plate holders

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 23, 2019

A half plate - partly mahogany? - holder with no trademark/name (seems from same manufacturer as the one shown in #27, but has 'opposite' wood color and in part other dimensions).

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,91
B = 0,42
C = 0,16
D = 0,12
E = 0,16
F = 7,80
G = 1,17 there is no slope
H = 4,40
I = 2,23 including slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 0,63 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The 2 holders in my collection both have the letter A stamped at their left side (although not to be seen in the 2nd picture).
The inner sides of the slides have digits stamped: nrs. 50 and 50A, and the other nrs. 8 and 8A.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 23, 2019

A half plate - partly mahogany? - holder with no trademark/name (seems from same manufacturer as the one shown in #26, but has 'opposite' wood color and in part other dimensions)

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,91
B = 0,42
C = 0,15
D = 0,10
E = 0,15
F = 7,80
G = 2,08 there is no slope
H = 3,13
I = 2,59 including slope
This one does not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
In my collection I have 3 of these holders; two have plated hinges.
The inner sides of the slides have digits stamped nrs. 31 and 31G, 36 and 36&, and 40 and 40*.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 23, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name with typically somewhat scewed slide tabs.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,75
B = 0,46
C = 0,15
D = 0,09
E = 0,15
F = 7,65
G = 1,21 including slope
H = 5,04
I = 1,40 no slope present
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 0,61 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The two holders in my collection have digits at the inner side of the slides: 5 at both sides, and the other 7 at both sides.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 23, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name (seems from same manufacturer as the one shown in #30 but with somewhat other ridge dimensions)

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,07
B = 0,53
C = 0,16
D = 0,13
E = 0,16
F = 7,85
G = 1,73 including slope
H = 1,40
I = 4,72 including slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 3,39 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The two holders in my collection have imprinted or rather scratched lines and 'curves' at the inner side of the slides: III and ))), and the other I and ).
The tabs of the slides have a distinctive horizontal groove.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 23, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name (seems from same manufacturer as the one shown in #29 but with somewhat other ridge dimensions)

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,07
B = 0,53
C = 0,16
D = 0,13
E = 0,16
F = 7,85
G = 1,52 including slope
H = 1,85
I = 4,48 including slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 3,23 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The two holders in my collection have imprinted or rather scratched lines, 'curves' and 'x'es at the inner side of the slides: I I and ) ), and the other I X and ) X.
The tabs of the slides have a distinctive horizontal groove.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 25, 2019

Here is a half plate mahogany holder with imprinted trade name on the slide: J. Lizars Glasgow.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,98
B = 0,41
C = 0,16
D = 0,11
E = 0,16
F = 8,04
G = 1,52 including slope
H = 4,51
I = 2,01 no slope present
This one does not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
Lizars 'Challenge' camera.
Members might report whether they also fit other camera's from Lizars.

extra info:
In all 3 of my holders on each inner side of the slides (the same) digits are imprinted: 16, 22 and 23.
Two of the holders have imprinted numbers at their sides (which do not correspond with the numbering for the plates): a 3 and the other a 10

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 25, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name (may be the same manufacturer as the one from the teak holder in #15).

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,94
B = 0,43
C = 0,14
D = 0,12
E = 0,14
F = 8,00
G = 1,14 no slope present
H = 5,48
I = 1,38 including slope
Only one of the two holders in my collection has a notch for a slot at the side at 0,71 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The inner sides of the slides have imprinted digits and a letter of sign: one has 31 and 31G, the other 36 and 36&.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 25, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name but - less common for half plate holders - with a double set of hinges.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,94
B = 0,60
C = 0,12
D = 0,11
E = 0,12
F = 7,86
G = 1,28 no slope present
H = 4,44 including both hinges
I = 2,14 no slope present
This one does not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
Each inner side of the slides have imprinted a number 5.
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 25, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,02
B = 0,38
C = 0,17
D = 0,15
E = 0,17
F = 7,72
G = 1,51 including hardly visible slope
H = 4,11
I = 2,10 no slope present
This holder has a notch for a slot at the side at 0,65 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The inner sides of the slides have digits imprinted, a number 9 and a 10.
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.
The top corners are reinforced with brass screws.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 25, 2019

A half plate holder in fiddle back mahogany with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,10
B = 0,47
C = 0,15
D = 0,14
E = 0,15
F = 7,76
G = 1,26 including slope
H = 0,40 = the width of the hinges
I = 6,10 including slope
This holder does not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
This holder has imprinted or rather scratched lines (like roman numerals) at the inner side of the slides: I I I and I V.
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.
The top corners are reinforced with brass screws.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 25, 2019

A half plate holder in mahogany with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,92
B = 0,35
C = 0,16
D = 0,14
E = 0,16
F = 7,88
G = 1,00 including slope
H = 0,50 = the width of the hinges
I = 6,38 including slope
This holder does have a hardly visible notch for a slot at the side at 0,78 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.
The numbers for the plates are stamped.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 25, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,02
B = 0,50
C = 0,18
D = 0,16
E = 0,18
F = 7,84
G = 1,26 including slope
H = 0,38 = the width of the hinges
I = 6,20 including slope
This holder does not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
The inner sides of the slides have both the number 3 imprinted.
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 26, 2019

A half plate double holder in mahogany made by W.M. Hume.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,10
B = 0,48
C = 0,17
D = 0,13
E = 0,17
F = 8,02
G = 1,28 including slope
H = 4,74
I = 2,00 no slope present
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 3,40 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
Prized Outfit camera

Other members might report whether the holder would also fit the other camera made by Hume: The Improved Tourist camera.

extra info:
Typically these holders do have two brass strips at the top of the slides instead of the more common wooden tabs.
This holder has imprinted or rather scratched lines (like roman numerals) at the inner side of the slides: I I I X and X I V.
Further, the name of the manufacturer is stamped in the wood under the plate numbering, reading: W.M. Hume Edinburgh.
The numbering to indicate the plates is also stamped in the wood.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 26, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,92
B = 0,51
C = 0,13
D = 0,08
E = 0,13
F = 7,74
G = 1,36 including slope
H = 4,40
I = 1,98 hardly visible slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 3,40 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
Typically these holders do have two brass strips at the top of the slides instead of the more common wooden tabs.
The inner side of the slides have imprinted numbers: 21 and 22.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 26, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name, but resembles the one shown in #7 (Perken) although it has in part other dimensions.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,25
B = 0,55
C = 0,16
D = 0,13
E = 0,16
F = 8.00
G = 1,52 including slope
H = 0,48 = the width of the hinges
I = 6,00 hardly visible slope
This one does not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
Perken, Son & Rayment patent camera (like the holder shown in #7)

extra info:
Typically these holders do have two brass strips at the top of the slides instead of the more common wooden tabs.
The inner side of the slides have both stamped nr. 18.
The the bottom a number is imprinted: 2515.
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 26, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,20
B = 0,50
C = 0,17
D = 0,15
E = 0,17
F = 8.00
G = 1,25 including slope
H = 0,40 = the width of the hinges
I = 6,35 including slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 3,82 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
Typically these holders do have two brass strips at the top of the slides instead of the more common wooden tabs.
The inner side of the slides have numbers stamped: a 1 and a 2, and the other holder a 5 and a 6.
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 26, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name and brass reinforcements.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,93
B = 0,48
C = 0,15
D = 0,10
E = 0,15
F = 7,72
G = 1,40 including slope
H = 4,32 = the width of the hinges
I = 2,00 including slope
These holders do have a notch for a slot at the side at 2,46 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
At their sides these holders have a 4 digit number stamped: 1723 (2 holders), 1731, 1895.

variants:
These holders have two or four brass reinforcements (see 1st and 2nd picture).

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 27, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name and no hinges at the sides but instead at the top.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,98
B = 0,45
C = 0,13
D = 0,13
E = 0,13
F = 7,74
G = -
H = -
I = -
These holders do not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
Typically these holders do not have any numbering to distinguish the film or plates!
The inner side of the slides and of the holder have imprinted digits: nr. 13 and nr. 13+
The rims at both edges of the sides are similar.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 27, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder made by J. Lancaster & Sons.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,88
B = -
C = 0,12
D = 0,13
E = 0,12
F = 7,87
G = 1,74 no slope present
H = 0,62 = width of the hinge
I = 5,51 no slope present
This holder does have a notch (in brass fitting) for a slot at the side at 3,43 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
camera's by J. Lancaster & Sons, but camera type is unknown, probably The Instantograph.
Other members might report which type of Lancaster camera's would match these holders.

extra info:
Typically this holder does not have any numbering to distinguish the film or plates!
Also peculiar is that this holder does have hinges at the sides as well as at the top!
At the inner side bottom edge of the holder a little 'V' is stamped.
At the sides the holder has (similar) rims at the edges and in the middle (see 2nd picture).

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 27, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,10
B = 0,52
C = 0,20
D = 0,13
E = 0,20
F = 8,10
G = 1,60 including slope
H = 1,80
I = 4,70 including slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 3,25 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
This (heavy build) holder has imprinted or rather scratched lines (like roman numerals) at the inner side of the slides: I I I I X at both sides.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 27, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,10
B = 0,50
C = 0,14
D = 0,13
E = 0,14
F = 7,87
G = 1,38 including slope
H = 2,66
I = 3,83 including slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 3,40 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
This holder has imprinted or rather scratched lines (like roman numerals) at the inner side of the slides: I I I X X X at both sides.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 27, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name and brass reinforcements at the top.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,10
B = 0,50
C = 0,17
D = 0,15
E = 0,17
F = 7,87
G = 1,32
H = 1,78
I = 4,77 including slope
This one does have a notch for a slot at the side at 0,90 inch from the bottom.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
-

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 27, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 6,10
B = 0,56
C = 0,13
D = 0,13
E = 0,13
F = 8,04
G = 1,54 including slope
H = 3,10
I = 3,40 including slope
This one does not have a notch for a slot at the side (the notch in the left rim seems not original - re 2nd picture)

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
Typically this holder does not have any numbering to distinguish the film or plates!
This holder has imprinted digits at the inner side of the slides: 26 and 26+.

Ron (Netherlands) · Nov 27, 2019

A half plate mahogany holder with no trademark/name.

Measurements in inches are as follows:
A = 5,82
B = 0,35
C = 0,13
D = 0,11
E = 0,13
F = 7,80
G = 1,26 including slope
H = 3,90
I = 2,64 including slope
This one does not have a notch for a slot at the side.

These are known to fit:
unknown

extra info:
This holder has imprinted digits at the inner side of the slides: 28 and 28A.

Ron (Netherlands) · Dec 1, 2019

The plate holder in #11 can be confirmed to be made by W. Watson & Sons.
Here's one on a Watson & Sons Acme camera.

Wooden Book Form Plate holders

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