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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 442

ANTIQUE FOLMER GRAFLEX FINGERPRINT CAMERA IN CASE

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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 FINGERPRINT CAMERA IN CASE, black leather coated wooden hardware and dark gray-toned metal trim/components, stationary Graflex back accepting 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" film currently with a Graphic film pack adapter, camera serial number 239045, with intact top leather strap handle, equipped with a Kodak Anastigmat f:6.3 72mm lens, having a full compartment of spare tiny light bulbs in the body, the camera comes with its original black leather-coated carrying case with blue velvet lining, having a ground glass focusing panel, a well-worn instruction booklet, multiple stacks of film sheets and forms for recording data, a lens brush, etc. Camera produced 1926-1945. 20 1/4" x 8" x 7 1/2" case.

Condition

Case excellent with light overall wear except some losses to leather at base of handle (which is otherwise intact). Camera in excellent visual condition with less than average wear to body, mostly limited to light losses around handle and with some light rust/corrosion visible to screws at central body hinge; camera's mechanical parts all seem to work excellently but camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee). Batteries not included.