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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 397

USMC WWII ERA COMBAT GRAPHIC GRAFLEX CAMERA IN CASE

Estimate: $200 - $300
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

USMC WWII ERA COMBAT GRAPHIC GRAFLEX CAMERA IN CASE, all-over green painted wooden and metal body, lacking manufacturers' nameplate, Graphic back accepting 4" x 5" film currently with hinged-flap focusing hood, serial number 1530 stamped to inside of body, with intact fabric side handle and neck strap, equipped with a Kodak Anastigmat Special f:4.7 127mm lens in Kodak Supermatic shutter, the camera comes with a brown leather carrying case with black velvet lining, having a few sheet film packs, original side-mounting flash/reflector, an extra strap, and extra bulbs. Camera produced in the 1940s. 15 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 9" case.

Condition

Case excellent with light overall wear except some losses to leather at base of handle (which is otherwise intact). Camera in excellent visual condition with almost no wear to body, having likely been repainted; some light mold is visible in crevices however; camera's mechanical parts all seem to work excellently including curtain and shutter, but camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee). One of the spare bulbs in the case is broken, with glass shards in the bottom.