Topics this issue :
- Perfex DeLuxe Camera
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Polaroid Land Camera 104
- Spartus Full-Vue
Box Camera
Q :
Tom writes:
I have an over 50 year old strong condition Perfex Deluxe with a 50mm F/2.8 Wollensak Perfex Velostigmat lens, and hard custom fit leather case in good condition. I think it may be a model fifty-five but I am not sure, it could be a forty-four, it does not indicate such model numbers.
A :
Hi Tom,
Your Perfex DeLuxe Camera was made between 1947-50. The name of your model is "DeLuxe" and has a collector's value of between $55-$85. The other two models you mentioned have a value of $40-$60 and were made around 10 years earlier.
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Q :
Kathy wonders:
I have sent some photos of a
Polaroid Land camera Model 104 and was wondering if you feel this camera is in good condition and what it would be worth. Thanks.
A :
Hi Kathy,
Polaroid made literally millions of these cameras between 1965 and 1967. The original price was around $60. The Model 104 is a cheaper version of the previous models with only a 2-element plastic lens. The camera is considered very common. Collector's value: $5 +/-
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Q :
Elaine wrote:
I have a Spartus Full-Vue box camera with case that looks like the one in your photo. The only difference is the pop up top. On mine it only has lines running down it, not like the circle in your photo. Do you know the value of or where I might find out the value of this camera? My father had it when I was a little girl, and he seemed to have saved every camera he ever owned. He was an avid picture taker and always, and I mean always had a camera in his car or truck.
A :
Hi Elaine,
The value would be the same as the one pictured on my
web page. Spartus made many different styles of design for these cameras over the years. They were pretty much the same art-deco styling with minor changes like add a circle or do without one. There were literally millions made so they are found easily at most
flea markets. Collector's value: $2-$10.
