Astre Folding Pliante mod. H
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Manufactured or assembled in Inconnu from (Before) 1914 to (After) 1914.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 20096

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Chronology of cameras Astre 

The series of 9 x 12 cm cameras, called Astre Folding Pliante, includes numerous models. In 1914, the prices range from 26 to 260 francs.

Modèle N° Price 1914 made of Leatherette Bellows Lens Shutter Focusing   Argumentaire
A 82 bis 26 Wood Kerafol Leatherette Aplanat P,I By sliding   For beginners
83 bis 32 rack and pinion
84 bis 38 Rectiligne rack and pinion
B 90 bis 35 Mahogany Extrafine Kranifol Leather Simili-rectiligne Variable speed Automatic (?)   More refined series
91 bis 38 rack and pinion
92 bis 42 Rectiligne rack and pinion
C 93 52 Body made of walnut. Front door made of aluminum Leather Black leather Simili-Rectiligne Singlo   Rise and fall Careful craftsmanship, Elegant construction, Compact size and weight
94 58 Simili-Rectiligne Singlo rack and pinion
95 68 Rectiligne Vario rack and pinion
D 96 62 Mahogany Morocco Leather Leather Rectiligne Vario rack and pinion Rise and fall
 Very robust manufacturing
97 70 Vario Rise and fall
Double-extension
98 75 Ibso Rise and fall
99 80 Ibso Rise and fall
E 107 105   Leather   Rectiligne Ibso rack and pinion   Opulent series
107 bis 125 Balbreck
108 185 Buckler série II
109 225 Lacour-Berthiot série II
F 114 145 Metal Leather Leather Balbreck Ibso rack and pinion Rise and fall Luxury model, recommended for colonies
114 bis 190 Buckler série III
115 bis 90 Buckler f/6.8 Rise and fall
Double-extension
Revolving Back
116 bis 110 Buckler série III
117 bis 150 Steinheil
G 127 120   Leather Leather Rectiligne Ibso rack and pinion Rise and fall  
127 bis 145 Balbreck
128 190 Buckler série III f/6.8
129 225 Lacour-Berthiot série II
H 139 165 Teak
+Aluminium		 ? Leather Rectiligne1er choix Automatic shutter 1/100 rack and pinion Double-extension Luxury Series
Viewfinder automatically raises upon opening
139 bis 190 Balbreck
140 245 Buckler série III
141 260 Lacour-Berthiot

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Astre Folding Pliante mod. H



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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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