Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. Automan

{"overview":"The Thornton-Pickard Automan is a British-made plate camera from the early twentieth century, produced by the Manchester firm Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co. Condition is the main driver of value in today's market: complete examples with intact bellows and a functioning shutter sell for more, while incomplete or damaged bodies are what a Thornton-Pickard Automan is worth at the lower end of that range.","buying_guide":"Inspect the bellows for pinholes and light leaks, as replacements on cameras of this age are rarely original. Check the shutter for sluggish or inoperative speeds, the wooden bodywork for cracks or loose joints, and any brass fittings for corrosion.

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