Vintage Gevaert photographic plates 1930-1950 retro photo lot

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description
This lot consists of several old photographic plates, visible in the foreground of the image. These are glass plates, used in silver halide photography before the advent of flexible film. Their dark and translucent surface, as well as the visible reflections, confirm their nature as photographic negatives. The plates are fanned out, allowing several examples to be distinguished, each maintaining a clear and rectilinear appearance, typical of this medium.

In the background, there is vintage packaging marked "Gevaert Panchromosa" and "Gevaert RAPID", emblematic brands of the Belgian manufacturer Gevaert, renowned for its photographic products throughout the 20th century. The paper packaging features retro graphics, combining green, red, and white colors, characteristic of the 1930s to 1950s. No precise date is visible, but the ensemble clearly evokes the period indicated in the keywords.

The plates appear to be well preserved, with no visible chips or cracks on the surface shown. Their rectangular format and presentation are reminiscent of the media used for studio or outdoor shots at the time, before printing on paper. The original packaging adds documentary value, confirming authenticity and provenance.

These glass plate negatives were prized for their fine detail reproduction and long-term stability. The lot is displayed on a wooden table, in an environment evoking an old library, reinforcing the heritage and vintage aspect of the ensemble.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible plates do not show any major apparent defects on the side shown. The original Gevaert packaging is included, with traces of use and signs of age visible on the paper.

Did you know? Gevaert, founded in 1894 in Belgium, was one of the main European manufacturers of photographic plates before merging with Agfa in 1964. "Panchromosa" plates were renowned for their extended sensitivity to the entire light spectrum, allowing for more faithful renderings of photographed scenes, especially outdoors.

AFW Reassurance
Your order will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.

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