Folmer & Schwing KODAK 3A GRAFLEX CAMERA with Heliar Lens + Leather Case

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Folmer & Schwing KODAK 3A GRAFLEX CAMERA with Heliar Lens + Leather Case KODAK GRAFLEX CAMERA - Model 3A Vintage Camera with Leather Case Folding Bed REFLEX CAMERA Folmer & Schwing was purchased by George Eastman in 1905. By 1907 it became a division of Eastman Kodak, in Rochester, New York. The Graflex 3A was manufactured from 1907 to 1926; this is an early one, before the 1915 model that added an autographic feature allowing writing on the negative. The camera has a foldout hood for the viewfinder in a compartment under the handle. The hood is leather and had some soft material edging it that was laced on; this material has come off in various places and the hood is worn or torn along its top edge. The viewfinder is dirty, but otherwise fine. The lens is marked: Voigtlander & Sohn Braunschweig No 99229 - HELIAR 18 cm 1:45 D.R.P 124934. The wooden mounting lens board measures about 3.25 inches square. The lens is fixed in place with screws to the lens board. The Heliar lens has a damaged aluminum ring on the front with aperture numbers on it, with cut out areas so that the lens fits between the rails, allowing the proper closure. The ring turns but does not seem to effect any change. This is NOT an original lens. The bellows appear in good shape. Not light tested. Opening the film compartment reveals 2 springs on either end and one empty KODAK film spool. There is a black cloth screen shutter, which moves slightly when the lever on the side is pressed, but not operated. This camera used postcard size film roll 122 and was very popular in its time. The exposure area is about 5.5 inches by 3.25. The tension and shutter opening knobs could not be set or rotated. The 3A Graflex was manufactured by Folmer & Schwing, a Division of the Eastman Kodak Company, from 1907 until 1926 as one of the first cameras equipped with a mirror and a vertical cloth focal plane shutter. The 3 � x 5 � film was also known as 122 film or postcard film size. This large, solid camera was originally sold for $101 - todays equivalent of $2400. Two extra compartments at the sides were used for roll film storage, opening with hidden buttons underneath the leather covering (which was on top of mahogany wood). The camera bag is black leather with a strap on top and a long carrying strap, which may not be original. The bag measures 12 inches wide, 8.5 inches tall and 6.5 inches deep. The stitching is worn and has come undone on the top lid at several corners. Please see the photos. The bag is definitely in need of repair. Beautiful purple velvet-like interior. The camera, when stored, measures 10 inches wide, 6 inches tall and 5 inches deep. It has a leather handle across the top to easily carry it. The viewfinder folds down, and the lens stows away inside with the bellows. There is also a plate on the carriage of the bellows which reads: FOLMER & SCHWING DIVISION - EASTMAN KODAK CO. - ROCHESTER, NY. None of this has been tested. Sold As Is. This is a heavy outfit. Shipping to USA only, via Priority Mail. Thanks for looking. Payment must be received within 3 DAYS of auction's end. Buyer prepays for item and shipping. Items shipping to California require payment of 8.75% CA sales tax. ALL SHIPPING via US Postal Service. Item shipped business day after payment is completed. inkfrog terapeak i000000 inkFrog Analytics read more

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