The De Luxe is a Universal series camera that incorporates some of the features of the recently introduced Square Reflector such as the rotating back, pull-out double extension and screw adjustment to the rising front. The new double extension arrangement made the camera much more compact. On the Open Back version the size was further reduced by doing away with the rear chamber holding the changing box. A new shutter was designed having a higher top speed.

Two versions were made, an Open Back model where the film holder clipped on to the back of the camera and an enclosed model where the changing box etc. was in an internal compartment, similar to the older Universals. At £30.0.0 the De Luxe was considerably more expensive than a Special B. Although it appeared more modern than the older Universals 1905 was late to bring out a high-specification detective camera. Judging by the number that exist today not many were sold. Production ceased before World War I. Only one size was advertised.

This example must have had a long working life as with considerable effort a roll-holder from the mid 1930s has been fitted. The finish suggests the work was carried out by N&G.