webbo Posted May 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 7, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) This is a further post regarding markings on my friends 111C circa 1946 - 47. I now have some images which illustrate these markings - Np 093. I have not had any success so far in identifying what they mean. I guess with the number 093 there must have been others, perhaps Np 01 and Np 100. If any one has any ideas I would be very grateful... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/151191-help-with-markings-on-a-111c/?do=findComment&comment=1666356'>More sharing options...
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jc_braconi Posted May 7, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 7, 2011 Tomorrow I will meet with some experts we will speak about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 7, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 7, 2011 The marking "Np 093" is done in digits and letters which are quite different from those used by Leitz. Observe the letter N and the digits 0 and 3. Also, the "Np093" has been placed in the middle of the space between "Wetzlar" and the edge of the top plate. Hence, the spacing does not match the spacing between "Ernst Leitz" AND "Wetzlar" where the vertical distance between the letters is half the height of the upper case letters. I would rather think that the markings are the asset or registry number of one of the previous owners. If that is true, it might be rather hard to find more objects which have been similarly marked unless you happen upon the inventory of the same organisation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyelm Posted May 7, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 7, 2011 There is a 1938 Standard at this link with NP369 (both upper case) but no explanation Lot 84: Leica Standard no. 308465 chrome, the top plate engraved NP 369 - Leonard Joel Auctioneers | Invaluable And this link gives some more info on engraving tool marks http://sites.google.com/site/ldtomei/leicaengraving:dotoolmarksprovidenewinfo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbo Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted May 7, 2011 Thank you for your replies. I look forward to what the experts think. Regards Webbo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted May 7, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 7, 2011 There is a 1938 Standard at this link with NP369 (both upper case) but no explanation ... And the "3" and "9" seem to match the OP's example; again, they're not in the same font as the serial number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted May 8, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 8, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) There is a 1938 Standard at this link with NP369 (both upper case) but no explanation Lot 84: Leica Standard no. 308465 chrome, the top plate engraved NP 369 - Leonard Joel Auctioneers | Invaluable And this link gives some more info on engraving tool marks leicaengraving:dotoolmarksprovidenewinfo - ldtomei Thanks especially for the link to the site on engravings and tools : original and extremely interesting ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted May 8, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 8, 2011 Thank you for your replies. I look forward to what the experts think. Regards Webbo I forward them the quizz today, as expressed here it must be a large organization, administration or other business to have at least 93 cameras... if the number engraved on is used for identifying a number of items. If it is a code, it will has a different meaning. We have to wait a little to let the experts going deep in their archives and documentations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbo Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted May 8, 2011 Again thank you all for your replies, the mystery still goes on. I too found the engravings link very interesting, thanks. Regards Webbo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted May 9, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 9, 2011 A proposal was made for "Nachricht Presse" kind of " The Messenger" News paper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbo Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted May 10, 2011 That is a good proposal and would account for the large numbers,as each ' reporter' would be issued with a camera. Best idea yet. Thanks again Webbo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoferat Posted May 10, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 10, 2011 I think no german agency would write Nachrichten Presse on their cameras. it does not mean anything in real geman. Thy would use Nachrichtenagentur XXX or Presseagentur XXX or the like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 10, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 10, 2011 I think no german agency would write Nachrichten Presse on their cameras. it does not mean anything in real geman. Thy would use Nachrichtenagentur XXX or Presseagentur XXX or the like. I agree. That would be like an English or American rag labelling its gear 'An' for "A Newsletter". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDM Posted June 20, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 20, 2011 DANA Deutsche Allgemeine Nachrichtenagentur (1945 bis 1946) Vorgänger der DPA, in der amerikanischen Besatzungszone. Kamera von Herrn Riethausen. (( In den 70ger Jahren gegen eine SL-Mot mit Motor eingetauscht. )) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/151191-help-with-markings-on-a-111c/?do=findComment&comment=1707854'>More sharing options...
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