In celebration of the Patron Saint of England, I have decided to be patriotic and use my English made camera - 'Box Ensign 2 1/4 B'.
These beautiful box cameras appeared in 1923 until about 1930.
A basic camera made of cardboard with a meniscus lens and a wire view finder.
They are capable of taking wonderful pictures on 120 roll film. 8 negatives measuring 6 x 9cm.
Later models came in black as well as the brown.
When this camera appeared on the market in 1923, it cost 10/6 (10 shillings & 6 pence)
In 1923, 20 shillings made £1, (That is £54-10 in today's money - 2018).
So, therefore, 10 shillings = £27 in 2018 !!
Would you buy this for £27 ?? - I certainly would !!
Here are some of the photo's I took using this camera -
These were taken in Cassiobury Park, Watford, Hertfordshire.
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