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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 443

ANTIQUE GRAFLEX, INC. 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 GRAFLEX, INC. RB SERIES B REFLEX CAMERA, black hardware and black crackle-painted metal trim/components, revolving Graflex back accepting 2 1/4" X 3 1/4" film currently with a cut film magazine/so-called "bag mag" back, camera serial number 372121, equipped with a Kodak Ektar f:4.5 127mm lens, leather viewing hood, fit in an all-black Vulcanoid carrying case. Camera produced 1945-1951. 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" 10 1/2" case.

Condition

Excellent visual condition with less than average wear to body and case, mostly limited to rubbing to brass and slight leather crackling; camera's mechanical parts appear to operate relatively smoothly including shutter; hood is dry and cracked in some areas but still unfolds; bellows seems 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).