Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. College

{"overview":"The Thornton-Pickard College is a British-made plate camera from the early twentieth century, produced by the Manchester firm Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co. At that wholesale auction level the camera sells for a modest sum, and as of today values are likely to remain in double figures unless an exceptional, complete example with original accessories appears.","buying_guide":"Inspect the wooden body for shrinkage, cracked panels and loose joints, and check the bellows for pinhole light leaks by shining a torch inside in a darkened room.

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