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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 386

ANTIQUE FOLMER & SCHWING PRESS GRAFLEX 5X7 CAMERA

Estimate: $300 - $500
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 & SCHWING PRESS GRAFLEX 5X7 CAMERA, black/brown leather hardware with a combination of metal and black-painted wood components, detachable spring back currently outfitted with a tattered leather so-called "bag mag" film holder, camera serial number 115242, equipped with a Kodak Anastigmat f:4.5 8 1/2in. lens, fur-edged viewing hood. Camera produced 1907-1923. 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 10" case (closed, not counting back/accessories).

Condition

Very good visual condition with age-related wear especially to case which is heavily worn including moderate peeling to leather and scattered green corrosion or oxidation to some of the metal; mechanical parts seem to operate smoothly except shutter/curtain seems stuck and unresponsive, hood and bellows seem to seal properly and remarkably the mirrors produce a viewable but internally-dusty image; lens has corroded exterior and some internal grime; camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).