Leica LTM Rare and interesting but in the UK

[David Hughes]

Hi,

The title says it all but here it is anyway:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

I've seen just 1 or 2 (and bought one) in all the years since I retired in the 90's.

Regards, David

 

[ChrisLivsey]

Is this not actually a camera case ETRIN for the Leica 1 A ?
The aluminium double ended tube is wrong though.

http://www.earlyphotography.co.uk/site/entry_C234.html

If so value?

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

It's difficult to say because, like you, I've only seen the picture in the website and have no connection or interest in the thing, btw.

But my one takes either the double glued holder or two single little tubs. I've seen broken (un-glued or un-rivetted more likely) long tubes and guess they are the same size as two singles. I often wonder if the bottom lid would slide off as it comes out of the case, like digital cameras change their setting as you open the case...

Regards, David

 

[ChrisLivsey]

like digital cameras change their setting as you open the case...

Regards, David

Or try to extend the lens BEFORE you open the case 😀

 

[Livesteamer]

I have one of those but in much worse condition. I had thought they would be for a Leica 1a. I think there is a place for the separate rangefinder. The cassette shown is not the right one for the 1a. The FILCA (shown) has a flat (mostly) spring, the first cassette for the 1a had a sort of hook on top. These are not often seen and I would be glad if others could shed light on this. Thanks, Joe

 

[ChrisLivsey]

Leica Model A Originally not even A just "cassette" because it was the only one available, named A when B came out adding locking in 1937 that later became the FILCA.
AFAIK 😀

 

[David Hughes]

I have one of those but in much worse condition. I had thought they would be for a Leica 1a. I think there is a place for the separate rangefinder. The cassette shown is not the right one for the 1a. The FILCA (shown) has a flat (mostly) spring, the first cassette for the 1a had a sort of hook on top. These are not often seen and I would be glad if others could shed light on this. Thanks, Joe

Hi,

The case (ETRIN) first appeared in the 1931 dealers' catalogue but may be earlier as I've not seen anything earlier than 1931. It was still there in the 1936 catalogue and held a range-finder or right angle viewer.

In the 1936 catalogue the ETTWO appears and the ETRIN. The newer one takes the camera and beside it a lens like the 90 or 105mm (and the 50 on the camera). Inside the flap it holds a cassette in a little tin and the VIDOM view-finder. It's the same shape as the ETRIN wider and slightly fatter.

By the 1938 catalogue the ETRIN has vanished from it and the ETTWO now is for the II, III or IIIb with a 5 and 9cm lens plus the VIDOM and cassette tin and - new - three filters. Priced then at £1=10/=

The early cassettes appear on ebay from time to time, sometimes very cheap and sometimes the reverse. The cassette tins sometimes have the name Leica in red on the lid.

There's a 1929 dealers' catalogue here and there but I've yet to acquire one. BTW, the dealers' version was a fat little book, we the public just got the 2 or 4 page leaflets and then later on the small booklets.

Regards, David

 

[ChrisLivsey]

Taken down ,or "sold elsewhere".

Bet it comes back with ETRIN on it 😀

 

[Simon Bruxelles]

Yes, it is back with the word ETRIN in the title though I doubt that he will get much more for it than he would have done. From observation the best way to get a high price for a vintage Leica is to list it as "old camera" and wait for the sharks to bite.

 

[David Hughes]

Yes, it is back with the word ETRIN in the title though I doubt that he will get much more for it than he would have done. From observation the best way to get a high price for a vintage Leica is to list it as "old camera" and wait for the sharks to bite.

Hi,

Yup, and "Spares or Repair" seems to guarantee a bidding war. Even better is old camra...

Regards, David