A 1920-30s Gandolfi Ebonised Tripod in Pleasing Historic Condition
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A small but highly successful clearance from the home of a keen amateur photographer unearthed this attractive ebonised tripod by Louis Gandolfi and Sons Camera Makers.
Some Histroy on the Gandolfis –
Shortly after the turn of the century, Louis gained Colonial Office contracts to supply cameras for the harsh climates of India and the Federated Malay States. He redesigned his cameras and incorporated new patents for a highest quality camera called the Imperial.
In 1913 the business was moved to Hall Road, Peckham Rye, South London. With the help of his sons running the business and especially the matching craftsmanship achieved by his son Thomas, Louis began to accept commissions to make custom built Gandolfi cameras. Among the first customers was the famous photographer Herbert Ponting, who accompanied Captain Scott on his fatal Antarctic expedition, and for the Earl of Carnarvon for the Tutankhamun expedition. Louis constructed some of the earliest "Big Bertha" telephoto cameras that captured cricket matches, horse races and earliest British atomic explosion. Three years later, The Gandolfi's supplied the first aerial cameras to the Royal Naval Air Service.
In 1932 with the comfort of knowing that his three sons were running the business, Louis Gandoli died at the age of 68. With his passing the business name was changed to Gandolfi & Sons and the business continued to prosper.
The tripod survives in good working order displaying a work man like look with plenty of usage marks and desirable wear to the ebonising and metal work etc. There is a historic alteration to one of the legs, however this does not distract from its use or purpose.
Plenty of uses for this chap - you could use it for display purposes, whack a lamp on it or maybe use it for its intended purpose… whichever way, it’s a pleasing find with its superb lived in look rather than OTT refurbishment, which some have suffered.
Established in 2011, we take pleasure in working for private and commercial clients in the sourcing of single pieces though to full interior design www.malersykes.com
We appreciate that sometimes you may wish to touch and see a piece in the flesh before purchasing, if this is the case please call or email us to make an appointment (Monday – Saturday 9am-9pm). We are happy to take calls to answer any questions or if you wish to make a payment via the phone on 01283 617377.
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price and utilise the services of three private couriers companies to deliver larger items. All items including furniture are suitably wrapped and padded in house, in addition to our trusted couriers blanket wrapping whilst the piece is in transit. Delivery takes between 4-15 days depending on your location and we will contact you shortly after purchase to put the wheels in motion.
Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
Any questions, please ask or mail [email protected].
Some Histroy on the Gandolfis –
Shortly after the turn of the century, Louis gained Colonial Office contracts to supply cameras for the harsh climates of India and the Federated Malay States. He redesigned his cameras and incorporated new patents for a highest quality camera called the Imperial.
In 1913 the business was moved to Hall Road, Peckham Rye, South London. With the help of his sons running the business and especially the matching craftsmanship achieved by his son Thomas, Louis began to accept commissions to make custom built Gandolfi cameras. Among the first customers was the famous photographer Herbert Ponting, who accompanied Captain Scott on his fatal Antarctic expedition, and for the Earl of Carnarvon for the Tutankhamun expedition. Louis constructed some of the earliest "Big Bertha" telephoto cameras that captured cricket matches, horse races and earliest British atomic explosion. Three years later, The Gandolfi's supplied the first aerial cameras to the Royal Naval Air Service.
In 1932 with the comfort of knowing that his three sons were running the business, Louis Gandoli died at the age of 68. With his passing the business name was changed to Gandolfi & Sons and the business continued to prosper.
The tripod survives in good working order displaying a work man like look with plenty of usage marks and desirable wear to the ebonising and metal work etc. There is a historic alteration to one of the legs, however this does not distract from its use or purpose.
Plenty of uses for this chap - you could use it for display purposes, whack a lamp on it or maybe use it for its intended purpose… whichever way, it’s a pleasing find with its superb lived in look rather than OTT refurbishment, which some have suffered.
Established in 2011, we take pleasure in working for private and commercial clients in the sourcing of single pieces though to full interior design www.malersykes.com
We appreciate that sometimes you may wish to touch and see a piece in the flesh before purchasing, if this is the case please call or email us to make an appointment (Monday – Saturday 9am-9pm). We are happy to take calls to answer any questions or if you wish to make a payment via the phone on 01283 617377.
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price and utilise the services of three private couriers companies to deliver larger items. All items including furniture are suitably wrapped and padded in house, in addition to our trusted couriers blanket wrapping whilst the piece is in transit. Delivery takes between 4-15 days depending on your location and we will contact you shortly after purchase to put the wheels in motion.
Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
Any questions, please ask or mail [email protected].