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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 455

ANTIQUE FOLMER GRAFLEX RB AUTO GRAFLEX CAMERA

Estimate: $50 - $80
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 RB AUTO GRAFLEX CAMERA, black hardware and gray-painted metal trim/components, revolving Graflex back accepting 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" film currently with a sheet film holder, camera serial number 169036, equipped with an f:4.5 8 1/4in. lens, leather viewing hood. Camera produced 1909-1941. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" body.

Condition

Camera in about average visual condition with all-over wear to body, rubbing to brass and losses of paint in some areas, and with some corrosion/rust/oxidation to some internal metal components, also several nicks/losses to leather along edges and with top handle detached but present; some of camera's mechanical parts operate smoothly with the major exception of curtain which seems completely stuck, hood and bellows seem to operate smoothly with no apparent pinholes; the mirrors produce a very dark and blurry image; the lens is very dirty and grimy, possibly internally as well; camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).