Vintage Blendux Light Meter Bakelite JH Dallmeyer London German Exposure Meter Case

ITEM SPECIFICS

Brand: Blendux

UK Distributor: J. H. Dallmeyer Ltd., London

Type: Photoelectric Exposure / Light Meter

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Era: 1930s–1940s

Material: Bakelite, Glass & Leather

Serial Number: 18746

Application: Still Photography & Cine / Movie Cameras

DESCRIPTION

An authentic vintage German-made Blendux exposure meter retailed through British optical specialist J. H. Dallmeyer Ltd.

Featuring a black Bakelite body, red needle release button, clear dual-scale aperture dial (f/1.5 to f/32), and curved top collector lens.

Includes its original thick brown leather fitted case with dual press-stud fasteners, cutouts for viewing the meter in-case, and an attached internal aluminium cine conversion table.

A fantastic display piece for collectors of early photographic light meters, Leica/classic camera accessories, or WWII-era optics.

CONDITION REPORT

Meter Casing & Dial:

Excellent vintage cosmetic condition.

The Bakelite body is clean and free from cracks or chips.

Glass dial cover and top light dome are intact.

Metal rear plate shows light handling wear.

The red button functions smoothly, and the indicator needle responds to light changes (untested for original calibration accuracy).

Leather Case & Table: Solid structural condition with intact perimeter stitching and working press studs. Leather shows natural age patina and light surface scuffs. Internal Dallmeyer stamp remains fully legible, and the metal exposure conversion chart is cleanly attached with mild oxidation.

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