Ansco No. 2 Box Camera (c. 1922)
A simple box camera made by Ansco, using 116 roll film, with surviving units noted in working condition.
Overview
The Ansco No. 2 Box Camera is a basic box camera produced by Ansco. Based on a 1957 reference stating it was made approximately 35 years prior, it likely dates from around 1922. It uses 116 roll film, a format common in early 20th-century amateur cameras. Some surviving examples have been described as fully tested and in working condition, with one noted as including its original box.
Specifications
| Film format | Uses 116 roll film |
Context
Ansco operated in conjunction with Agfa starting in 1928, with a formal merger into General Aniline and Film Corp. by 1941, placing this camera’s likely production within a period of significant corporate development for the brand.
Market
A vintage unit listed in working condition sold for £20.16, with an additional £12.88 for postage. Descriptions of available units mention minor cosmetic wear such as scuffs and scratches, but confirm functional testing.
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