Old vintage photo plates + Photo-Dock Marseille booklet 1930s-1950s

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Set comprising several antique photographic glass plates, accompanied by an original "PHOTO-DOCK 152, Rue de Rome, Marseille" booklet. The plates visible in the photo are rectangular, with a dark, glossy surface, typical of photographic supports used between the 1930s and 1950s for shooting and darkroom development. They exhibit clear reflections, indicating their intact surface, and appear to be free of visible images on this side to the naked eye.

The booklet, placed in the background, is well-preserved for its age, with dark blue printing on a beige background. It mentions "Appareils et fournitures de toutes marques" (Cameras and supplies of all brands), with the precise address and period contact information, making it a direct testimony to Marseille's photographic trade in the mid-20th century.

The plates are fanned out on the table, allowing their homogeneous appearance and the regularity of their cut to be observed. No frame, marking, or inscription is visible on the presented sides. The set exudes a retro aesthetic, directly linked to old photographic practices, before the widespread adoption of flexible films.

This lot is intended for anyone looking for authentic photographic supports or wishing to illustrate the history of analog photography. The accompanying booklet completes the set and attests to a precise French provenance, placing the object in the context of the 1930s to 1950s.

The photographic presentation highlights an old library environment, reinforcing the historical character of the set. The plates show a smooth surface, with no apparent chips, and the booklet remains in good condition despite slight signs of wear on the corners.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The glass plates show no visible defects on the photo side. The booklet shows slight signs of use consistent with its age.

Did you know? Glass photographic plates were the standard support for professional photographers and informed amateurs until the 1950s. They allowed for great detail and were used in view cameras. Photo-Dock, in Marseille, offered all the necessary equipment for this practice, at a time when photography was a demanding and technical art.

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