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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 412

ANTIQUE FOLMER & SCHWING RB TELE GRAFLEX CAMERA

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$110.70
Sold Price includes BP

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 RB TELE GRAFLEX CAMERA, black hardware and dark gray-painted trim/components, revolving back accepting 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" film currently with a Graflex sheet film pack adapter, camera serial number 101423, equipped with a Kodak Anastigmat f:4.5 6 3/8in. lens, leather viewing hood, housed in original black leather and purple velvet-lined case. Camera produced 1915-1923. 9 1/2" x 7" x 8" outer case.

Condition

Very good visual condition with less than average wear to body and case, mostly limited to rubbing to brass and losses of paint in some areas and a loss of one pin/screw to Graflex back lock, but with moderate rust/oxidation to some metal components especially some of the structural screws; case in exceptional condition but with some gold glittery glue spilled on its top; some of camera's mechanical parts appear to operate relatively smoothly with the exception of the aperture curtain adjustment possibly jamming the shutter, hood and bellows seem to function excellently with no visible pinholes, the mirrors produce a viewable but extremely dark and blurry image; camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).