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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 448

ANTIQUE FOLMER GRAFLEX RB SERIES B REFLEX CAMERA

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 RB SERIES B REFLEX CAMERA, black leather-coated wooden hardware and gray-painted brass/metal trim/components, revolving Graflex back accepting 3 1/4" X 4 1/4" film currently with a sheet film back, intact leather top handle, camera serial number 132762, equipped with a Kodak Anastigmat f:4.5 6 3/8in. lens, fur-edged leather viewing hood. Camera produced 1923-1942. 6 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 7 1/4" body (closed).

Condition

Camera in good visual condition with some wear to body; light to moderate corrosion/rust/oxidation to some metal components especially exterior and some areas of mold/mildew visible; mechanical parts each appear to operate relatively smoothly including shutter/curtain except shutter occasionally slips, hood and bellows seem to operate, the mirrors produce a viewable and relatively crisp image with easy focusing; camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).