Date of use : 1893 Venezuela

1930s Venezuela to Germany: Ernesto Aue & Zeiss Ikon Contax Envelope

Ernesto Aue & Cia. was a company operating in Caracas, Venezuela, during the 1930s. The firm specialized in importing photographic equipment and supplies. The recipient of the envelope is Ferdinand Ashelm Aktiengesellschaft (Ferd. Ashelm AG), a company particularly known for its expertise in technical drawing equipment and architectural plans. In the lower right corner of the envelope, the logo of Zeiss Ikon and an illustration of a Contax camera are displayed.

Zeiss Ikon, established in Germany in 1926, was a manufacturer of cameras, film projectors, and photographic equipment. Contax, a brand introduced by Zeiss Ikon in the 1930s, represented high-quality 35mm rangefinder cameras.

Notably, the Contax II, introduced in 1936, and the Contax III, launched in 1937, were groundbreaking models of their time. The Contax II featured an integrated rangefinder, while the Contax III included an additional light meter on its top. These models stood out for their robust construction and superior optics, making them pioneers in the world of photography.

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