Does anyone know the maker which uses this camera logo? Its off a brass projection lens. It looks like Cook which makes me think Cooke but there is no E and I've never seen them use that logo. Thanks if anyone knows the answer.Attachment 192675
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Does anyone know the maker which uses this camera logo? Its off a brass projection lens. It looks like Cook which makes me think Cooke but there is no E and I've never seen them use that logo. Thanks if anyone knows the answer.Attachment 192675
I don't know anything about it either, but could the outer "c" and "o" stand for company? I would try searching for a maker with the initials O and K
That was my conclusion, too!
Most company logos with a double "O" couldn't resist pairing them up to make "eyes" or owl type sketches!
Since it's likely a projection lens it could be a stamp from the magic lantern maker rather than the lens maker.
My first thought was that it was an early Kodak logo. A quick internet search showed the thought was erroneous.
Keith
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I must always check the OP's mail before replying.
I must always check the OP's mail before replying.
I must ....
- I've been there too! But your right about the logo representing the magic lantern maker, rather than the lens supplier.
I'm going with the Kleine Optical Company of Chicago.
The only image I could find showing the logo was on ebay and engraved with Chicago-Montreal. Another I found was a Darlot made in Paris. Here's a screen grab of the former:
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...and if I'd taken the time to scroll to the very next image, I'd have seen the full engraving (Chicago-Montreal-New York) and a clearer representation of the logo:
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Well done. Detective work is fun!
Hey, that's it. Thank's for all the insights and for finally identifying it. It is like detective work and I always like learning lost history.
You're very welcome - I like mysteries, but I also like solving them. I'm also a big fan of 'lost history'. I keep reading up on things that have absolutely no practical use for me, but are simply interesting in their own right.Quote:
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