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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 422

ANTIQUE FOLMER & SCHWING RB TELE GRAFLEX CAMERA

Estimate: $100 - $200
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 RB TELE GRAFLEX CAMERA, black leather-coated wood hardware and dark gray-painted brass trim/components, revolving Graflex back accepting 4" x 5" film currently with a sheet film holder, camera serial number 86855, equipped with a Carl Zeiss Jena f:4.5 18cm lens, leather viewing hood. Camera produced 1915-1923. 8" x 6 1/4" x 8" case (closed).

Condition

Excellent visual condition with less than average wear to body and case, mostly limited to rubbing to brass and losses of paint in some areas; camera's mechanical parts appear to operate relatively smoothly including shutter although the curtain is mildewed; hood and bellows seem to function excellently with no visible pinholes, the mirrors produce a viewable and relatively crisp image; camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).