Antique Goerz Tenax Photographic Camera. Germany, 1915

Antique Goerz Tenax camera in museum condition, coming from Germany and manufactured in 1915. This camera is an entirely original piece that stands out for its almost flawless condition, among other many virtues. The set includes the camera itself, 3 9x12-cm plate chargers, 1 film charger with an Agfa film cartridge included and the original leather case. The camera is not only in good condition but also remains in perfect working order. The casing in which the camera can is mounted is made of black-leatherette-covered metal. The covering is in fine condition and keeps the original leather handle with the embossed brand name GOERZ. When opened, the casing displays the bellows-and-objective set supported by a silvery metal bracket which slides on the casings foldable lid. The objective is a KALOSTIGMAT 1:6,8 F=13,5 cm model with serial number 441609 and signed by G.P. GOERZ BERLIN. The Goerz brand name is also engraved in the black outside covering of the casing. The four charges included are made of black metal the film charger includes an Agfa Isokrom cartridge with the brand logo. The storing case is made of light-brown leather and remains in striking condition. This antique Goerz Tenax camera is part of a complete set in impeccable condition and working order. This is a valuable piece to be appreciated by the best collectors and photography lovers. Measurements: Open: Width: 7.6 in / 19 cm. Height: 6.2 in / 15.5 cm. Depth: 4.4 in / 11 cm. Closed: Width: 6.2 in / 15.5 cm. Height: 1.6 in / 4 cm. Depth: 4.4 in / 11 cm.C. P. Goerz History C. P. Goerz, the famous optic and photographic material manufacturing company, was founded in Berlin in 1886 by Carl Paul Goerz. They first produced mathematical instruments, but only one year later they were already making cameras. In 1890 they also started to produce lenses. In 1892, Emil van Höegh joined the company and took over the production and the international sales. Under his leadership, the company introduced the world-famous Dagor and Hypergon lenses. In 1902 the company opened its first branch in New York; that same year C. P. Goerz become a stock corporation. Soon they would establish more branches in London, Paris and St. Petersbourg. In 18911 the firm was one of the leading optic material manufacturers in the world. In 1926 the European branch merged with other companies to form the Zeiss Ikon AG. Differently, the US branch kept on working under the same name. In 1972 the C. P. Goerz American Optical Company merged with Schneider-Optics and disappeared for good.