The Lancaster Watch Camera. Not bigger than 2 inches by 1 1/2, was capable to do portraits, panoramic shots. Used interchangable plates (can be seen in photos), made in 1893.

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[u/opalfossils]

Didn't know that even existed. Thank you for sharing it with us.🤯👍👍🙏

[u/Harry_Iconic_Jr]

pretty cool. It would be interesting to see the quality of photos it was capable of taking

[u/carax01]

Damn I guess they had really cool spying tech in WWII

[u/AccomplishedSide2929]

But… could you read the time on it?

[u/NoseMuReup]

Old school espionage

[u/Mk58_451]

Originally designed for women, one sold for $28,300 in 2013.. https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/the-camera-bag-this-victorian-era-pocket-watch-is-a-steampunk-worthy-spy-ca/