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Th. Broothaerts Bruxelles Detective Camera, c.1890

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Th. Broothaerts Bruxelles Detective Camera, c.1890

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very rare 9x12cm Dutch detective camera, leather-covered wooden body in very good condition, with brass Derogy lens in working double guillotine shutter

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Th. Broothaerts Bruxelles Detective Camera, c.1890

Name: Th. Broothaerts Bruxelles Detective Camera, c.1890
SKU: 48527192
Price: 800 EUR
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Estimate €800 - €1,000

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