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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 407

U.S. NAVY AIRCRAFT CAMERA MODEL K-20 IN CASE

Estimate: $150 - $250
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

U.S. NAVY AIRCRAFT CAMERA MODEL K-20 IN CASE, black-painted metal body and components, accepting large roll film, serial number "USN-43-6297" marked on Folmer Graflex Corporation nameplate and a yellow sticker reading "O.H. / N.A.S. / NORFOLK" referring to the Naval Air Station in Norfolk Virginia, large and heavy body of unique design with various handles and knobs, etc. and hand-carved name "Chris" on interior, with front mounting for Paragon Anastigmat f:4.5 163mm lens, fitting in original black-painted Vulcanoid case marked to interior with "US" within an anchor and with exterior stencil reading "CAMERA - AIRCRAFT / TYPE K-20 / HANDLE WITH CARE", with a few remaining accoutrements including an extra red filter. Mid 20th century. 16" x 11" x 8 3/4" case (closed).

Condition

Very good visual condition with heavy wear and some losses of paint or leathers to interior and exterior of case, internal dust and grime visible within camera lens; camera not thoroughly inspected or tested but seems more or less intact and in excellent condition except the coil of the top finder is very corroded (see Catalogue Guarantee).