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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 410

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE GRAFLEX SPEED GRAPHIC CAMERAS, LOT OF TWO

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 / VINTAGE GRAFLEX SPEED GRAPHIC CAMERAS, LOT OF TWO, black hardware and chrome trim/components, Graphic or Graflok backs accepting 4" x 5" film both currently with hinged-flap focusing hoods, camera serial number 947075 is a "Model 1000" and is equipped with a Graflex Optar f:4.5 135mm Rodenstock lens plus a Graflex rangefinder, and the other camera, serial number 290747, has a Graflex Optar f:4.7 135mm lens and is accompanied by its grey- and black-painted metal case housing several additional accessories including sheet film holders, a Graflite flash, and reflector. Second and third quarter 20th century. 19 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 11 1/2" case (larger).

Condition

Very good visual condition with age-related wear to bodies and cases of both examples, more heavily to the example in its metal case; mechanical parts of each appear to operate smoothly but cameras have not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).