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Astre Détective débutant Série C (N° 21)
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Photos by - text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of -. Last update 2023-08-29 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in France from (Before) 1914 to (After) 1914.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 20080

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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
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
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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Astre Détective débutant Série C



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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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