Identifying an early Rolleiflex

[dustyman]

I have recently adopted several early Rolleiflex cameras and I would love some assistance.

The first is an Original model, what I am assuming is a K1 with a 3.8 Tessar. Its serial number is 111039. However, there are two distinctions on this camera that I have yet to come across on pictures I have researched for this model. One is a metal nameplate of some sort on the upper back of the camera. Unfortunately it is worn in the central portion, so I can't make it out.

The second peculiarity of this camera is its embossed brass (or copper) focusing knob with what seems to be a bridge over water and the number "10" embossed on it. Every picture that I have come across shows this model to have a black leather circle on the knob.

I attach pictures to help. Any information that anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated.

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[JanBoettcher]

The camera itself should be "identifiable" by looking at the model list here (the cable release holder on the front giving a clue).

The plaque on the back is the (first) dealer's mark. "Photo ...bcke" from "Freiburg im Breisgau" (a town in Germany).

Judging the yellow pages of Freiburg i. Br. they went out of business:
http://www.gelbeseiten.de/fotogeschaeft/freiburg
maybe one can find other cameras with complete plaque on the web or an old address-book or phone book from the 30ies to get the complete name and locate them ...

The focusing knob? Your leather patch was lost and somebody replaced it with a Czech coin
http://www.worldofcoins.eu/forum/index. ... l#msg78925

[dustyman]

Perfect! Many thanks.... super interesting.