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TOM THUMB DETECTIVE CAMERA ca. 1890

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Rare Tom Thumb detective camera manufactured by Max Jurnik ca 1890. This camera, serial number 792 was sold as item 59 in the famous Parke-Bernet Strober Photographic Images, Aparatus & Literature auction February 7, 1970.

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TOM THUMB DETECTIVE CAMERA ca. 1890

Name: TOM THUMB DETECTIVE CAMERA ca. 1890
SKU: 111987991
Price: 2200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,200

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