Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. Praetor

{"overview":"The Thornton-Pickard Praetor is a British-made plate camera from the early 20th century, produced by Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co. of Altrincham. At saleroom level, wood-and-brass Thornton-Pickard plate cameras of this period typically sell for modest sums, and condition of the bellows, shutter and woodwork is the dominant factor in what an example sells for.","buying_guide":"Inspect the bellows for pinholes and corner splits, check the wooden body for cracks or loose joints, and confirm the shutter (often a Thornton-Pickard roller-blind type on cameras of this era) still runs across its speeds. Brass fittings should be intact and the ground glass uncracked; original plate holders add value but are frequently missing or mismatched.

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