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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 400

U.S. SIGNAL CORPS CAMERA CASE WITH VINTAGE GRAFLEX CROWN GRAPHIC CAMERA

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. SIGNAL CORPS CAMERA CASE WITH VINTAGE GRAFLEX CROWN GRAPHIC CAMERA, black hardware and extensive chrome trim/components, Graflok back accepting 4" x 5" film currently with a hinged-flap focusing hood, camera has serial number 903038, equipped with a Graflex Optar f:4.7 135mm lens, the camera is housed in a U.S. Signal Corps-marked "PH-104" Army green-painted metal case with serial "306", having a multitude of later and associated accoutrements, including film sheets, flash, reflector, bulbs, etc. Camera produced 1947-1973, case seems to be dated 1944. 19 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 11 1/2" case.

Condition

Case excellent with some routine wear to edges and some likely repaints, but still structurally sound with several original components; camera appears excellently maintained but has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).