Description:


This camera is a Petal Camera and has been been on display in the Guinness World Records Museum in Niagara Falls, Canada since opening day in 1978. This (round) model was manufactured in 1947 and 1948 in occupied Japan by the PETAL Optical Company.

Also Included with this Lot:
- Smallest Camera Record Card
- 1 x box of film

This item is guaranteed to have been displayed as a permanent exhibit at the Guinness World Record Museum located at Niagara Falls, Canada founded in 1978 and permanently closed on September 7th, 2020. Due to COVID restrictions items are not available for preview.
All items are cataloged and described as they were presented in the museum. There is no guarantee as to the legitimacy of any claim to a world record. There is no guarantee as to the material composition of any item. There is no guarantee as to sizes, weight or condition of any item. All items are sold as-is.
All items ship from Ontario, Canada. There is no In-House shipping for this sale. Buyers can pick up items at the museum in Canada or arrange for shipping. Due to COVID restrictions shipping and/or pick up times may be delayed. Our Shipping Concierge can assist with arrangements. We will make every effort to assist with the packing and shipping arrangements to ensure the safe and expeditious delivery of your purchase. Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. It is possible that shipping costs, especially International shipping costs, may exceed the cost of some items. There will be no cancellation of sales due to unexpected shipping and handling costs. Canadian buyers are subject to HST, 13% tax.

    Condition:
  • Camera is in good physical condition with minimal scratching or wear. Item has not been tested and is sold "as is". Film box is faded due to being displayed for many years.

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Shipping

All items ship from Ontario, Canada. There is no In-House shipping for this sale. Buyers can pick up items at the museum in Canada or arrange for shipping. Due to COVID restrictions shipping and/or pick up times may be delayed. Our Shipping Concierge can assist with arrangements. We will make every effort to assist with the packing and shipping arrangements to ensure the safe and expeditious delivery of your purchase. Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. It is possible that shipping costs, especially International shipping costs, may exceed the cost of some items. There will be no cancellation of sales due to unexpected shipping and handling costs. Canadian buyers are subject to HST, 13% tax.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $99 $10
$100 $199 $20
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $4,999 $200
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $29,999 $1,000
$30,000 + $2,500