Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 416

ANTIQUE FOLMER GRAFLEX ANNIVERSARY SPEED GRAPHIC CAMERA IN CASE

Estimate: $100 - $200
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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ANTIQUE FOLMER GRAFLEX ANNIVERSARY SPEED GRAPHIC CAMERA IN CASE, all-black body and hardware lacking chrome indicating it is a WWII era Anniversary model, Graphic back accepting 4" x 5" film currently with hinged-flap focusing hood, camera serial number 323821, equipped with a Kodak Ektar f:4.7 127mm lens plus a Kalart rangefinder, wooden lensboard with pencil inscription on reverse "B. F. Williams / 1942", camera accompanied by its green- and black-painted Vulcanoid case housing several additional accessories including sheet film holders, a wooden Crown No. 1 tripod, a Graflite flash, two different sized reflectors, bulbs, and multiple instruction manuals/charts. Case and camera both stamped in orange paint "SC / 7307 / A" in a square. Camera produced 1940-1946. 19 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 11 1/2" case.

Condition

Case good with some bending and scuffing/wear plus rust to hinges and trim, camera excellent visual condition with less than average wear to body and case, mostly limited to some cosmetic losses of leather or paint in some areas; mechanical parts each appear to operate relatively smoothly, bellows seems to operate well but appears worn, camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).