1940s Kershaw Raven folding bakelite camera. Excellent condition. Working well.

Manufacturer: Kershaw-Soho (Sales) Ltd, Leeds, England

Model: Kershaw Raven

Year of production: c 1947 

Shutter: Kershaw 1/25th sec - 1/100th sec plus T and B

Lens: Kershaw Anastigmat f/6.3 4"

Format: 2¼” x 3¼” exposures on 120 roll film

Dimensions/weight: 18.5 x 9.5 x 5cm (when closed). 720g

Cosmetic condition (see photos and definitions): Excellent. Bakelite undamaged. Nickel plated fittings in excellent condition. Bellows are near mint and light tight. 

Cosmetic defects: Some very minor marks on casing from normal use. Black painted metal hinge shows some minor paint loss.

Operational condition:  Camera opens as it should and clicks into place. Shutter fires at all speeds and timing sounds right. Aperture and focus smooth. 

Operational defects: Lens has some light haze, but this should not affect picture quality. Small spring on rear element of viewfinder is weak and would benefit from replacement.

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Disclaimer: 

This camera has not been tested with film. Any camera of this age would probably benefit from a general mechanical service if you intend to use it. I check all lenses for fungus as best I can, but do not guarantee that any lens is entirely fungus free. I recommend having any lens professionally cleaned if you intend to use the camera. Due to the age of this camera it is being sold as seen without warranty.  

Cosmetic condition definitions:

Mint: As new in original box, may be unused

Near Mint:  Appears new on first inspection. May be one or two very minor defects

Excellent:  A well looked after camera showing some signs of use with just a few minor defects

Good:  A well looked after camera, well used but with no major defects. May be some paint loss, a few leather scuffs, a small ding, etc

Fair: Some significant defects. May be some major paint loss, small areas of missing leather, damage to top plate, bellows damaged but usable, etc

Poor: Major damage, corrosion, missing parts, split bellows etc

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