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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 438

ANTIQUE FOLMER GRAFLEX PRE ANNIVERSARY SPEED GRAPHIC CAMERA

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for

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

ANTIQUE FOLMER GRAFLEX PRE ANNIVERSARY SPEED GRAPHIC CAMERA, black leather coated wooden hardware and gray-toned metal trim/components, stationary Graphic back accepting 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" film currently with a hinged-flap focusing panel, camera serial number 199595, with intact leather strap side handle, equipped with a Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat f:6.3 "No. 4" lens and early Kalart range finger, fit into its original Folmer Graflex marked briefcase-shaped black leather case with purple velvet lining, having a few sheet film backs and manuals for film packs etc. Camera produced 1935-1939. 13" x 4" x 8 3/4" outer case.

Condition

Case excellent except for top handle detached at one end; camera in excellent visual condition with significantly less than average wear to body and case, mostly limited to some cosmetic splits of leather or paint in some areas, with some very light corrosion/oxidation to exterior metal components, primarily the side-handle attachments; mechanical parts each appear to operate relatively smoothly including shutter curtain, bellows seems to operate excellently, camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).