Astre Détective débutant Série A (N° 13) |
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Manufactured or assembled in France from (Before) 1914 to (After) 1914.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 20078
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Chronology of cameras Astre
Sold under the brand Astre, this detective camera is manufactured by Natali, Collo & Co. The same model, down to the engraving, can be found in the catalogs of other distributors, such as Barbier and Thierry.
No. | Size | Plates | Made of | Leatherette | Diaphragm | ||
Débutant 1 série A |
13 | 6,5 x 9 | 6 | Very dry wood | Kérafol | Rotary | Clear viewfinder, Shutter P/I |
14 | 6,5 x 9 | 12 | |||||
15 | 9 x 12 | 6 | |||||
16 | 9 x 12 | 12 | |||||
Débutant série B |
17 | 6,5 x 9 | 6 | ditto | Rotary | Superior Lens Large viewfinders |
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18 | 6,5 x 9 | 12 | |||||
19 | 9 x 12 | 6 | |||||
20 | 9 x 12 | 12 | |||||
Débutant série C |
21 | 6,5 x 9 | 6 | ditto |
Black grained Pégamoïd |
Iris | Premium lens |
22 | 6,5 x 9 | 12 | |||||
23 | 9 x 12 | 6 | |||||
24 | 9 x 12 | 12 | |||||
Débutant série D |
25 | 6,5 x 9 | 6 | ditto | Fake morroco leather |
Rotary | Achromatic lens Large viewfinders Shutter with speeds |
26 | 6,5 x 9 | 12 | |||||
27 | 9 x 12 | 6 | |||||
28 | 9 x 12 | 12 | |||||
Débutant série E |
33 | 9 x 12 | 6 | Tulip tree | Kérafol | Iris | Achromatic lens Focusing |
34 | 9 x 12 | 12 | |||||
35 | 9 x 12 | 6 | Tulip tree | Kérafol | Iris | Rectiligne lens Focusing |
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36 | 9 x 12 | 12 | |||||
1Débutant = Beginner
From Natali, Collo & Cie to Chamfrault based on "French Detectives for Beginners" by Etienne Gérard, published by Club Niepce Lumière, reproduced with the permission of the author and the publisher.
In 1906, Messrs. Natali and Collo joined forces to create the company Natali, Collo & Cie, located at 54 rue Labrouste in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The company's purpose was the production of inexpensive small detective or folding-type photographic cameras. They supplied former clients of Gustave Lepage such as Maison du Franceville, but we can also mention Target & Ledoux in 1909, as well as Dalmais, Ledoux, and Photo-Sport on the eve of the First World War. Starting in 1908, Mr. Natali withdrew his capital, and the company Natali, Collo & Cie became Collo & Cie. Then, in 1911, Henri Collo took over at 54bis rue Labrouste. This change in name most likely followed the purchase of the company's shares by Henri Collo. The company, listed in the 1915 directory, survived the First World War. It continued to supply the Photo-Sport brand in 1919 and became a supplier for Manufrance in 1921. Between 1922 and 1928, Henri Collo sold his company to a certain Houard. During this period, brands like Photo-Hall from 1924, Plavic around 1926, and Photo-Plait from 1928 distributed affordable detective cameras under their own labels, supplied by the Collo or Houard company. In 1931, the rise of metal box cameras led Mr. Houard to sell his company to Mr. Chamfrault. As of 1931, he lost Photo-Hall and retained Photo-Plait and Manufrance as distributors. In order to compete with the metal box cameras, only versions of detectives with luxurious covering were offered from 1931 onward.
In 1933, Mr. Chamfrault became associated with the Syndicate of Manufacturers and Merchants of Photography. The company appears in the syndicate's supplier memorandum from 1933 to 1934.
In 1934, the Chamfrault company ceased its activities.
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This brand belonged to Maurice Ledoux, the successor of EM. Target and Ledoux.
The Buckler lens brand was owned by Target.
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