The Coronet Flashmaster is a mid-century British box camera produced circa 1954 by Coronet Camera Company, Birmingham. With its distinctive angular body and top-mounted optical viewfinder, it takes 6×6cm photos on 120 film — a capable and characterful camera that represents the best of affordable British camera design from the 1950s.
Condition
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Cosmetic: Good condition. Some minor surface marks, hardly noticeable.
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Mechanical: Shutter fires and film advance works correctly.
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Optics: Clear and in fine condition.
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Note: Not film tested.
Provenance
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Maker: Coronet Camera Company, Birmingham, England — one of Britain's most prolific camera manufacturers, known for producing affordable, well-designed cameras for the mass market.
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Model: Flashmaster — named for its compatibility with flash attachments, a modern feature for its era.
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Date: Circa 1954.
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Format: 120 roll film, producing 6×6cm square negatives.