Antique Hasselblad Svenska Express 4B Camera | Hugo Svensson Swedish Falling Plate Box Camera Early 1900s Glass Plate
$697.00 $850.00
A rare and visually striking Svenska Express 4B falling plate camera with a strong presence and authentic early 1900s character. The textured black leatherette body, aged brass details, and original handle give it a true antique feel that stands out immediately in any collection or display.
Produced by Hugo Svensson & Co. in Gothenburg, Sweden, this Svenska Express 4B dates to the early 1900s and represents an important period in Scandinavian photographic history. These cameras were sold through Hasselblad in their early years, linking this piece directly to the origins of what would become one of the most iconic names in photography. The camera is designed for 9x12 cm glass plates and uses a falling plate mechanism.
This is a true collector’s piece, ideal for display in a studio, office, or curated interior, and especially appealing to collectors of early cameras and photographic history. It is an estate find and remains untested, sold as is for display, restoration, or collection. Six plate holders or inserts are included as shown.
- Producer / Maker: Hugo Svensson & Co.
- Design / Model: Svenska Express 4B Falling Plate Camera
- Decade: Early 1900s
- Material: Leatherette, brass, metal, glass, wood
- Condition: Estate find, untested, sold as is; antique condition with visible patina, wear, rust, and age-related marks throughout
- Dimensions:
Height: 6.69 in (17 cm)
Width: 4.33 in (11 cm)
Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
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