Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 847:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Trio of Vintage Eastman Kodak Folding Bellows Cameras
This collection features a trio of early 20th-century folding bellows cameras manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester, New York. The assortment includes various formats and shutter configurations characteristic of the period.
The first camera is a No. 3A Autographic Kodak Model C, designed for large format roll film (No. A-122 autographic film). It features a black leatherette-covered metal body with matching black leather bellows. The face of the shutter is inscribed Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter with speed settings for T, B, 1/25, 1/50, and 1/100. It is equipped with a Kodak Anastigmat f/7.7 170mm lens, bearing the serial number 156428.
The second camera is a large-format folding model, likely from the No. 4 or 4A series, distinguished by its red leather bellows and a polished mahogany-style wood bed. The metal housing is covered in worn black leather. It is fitted with a Kodak Automatic Shutter manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., featuring speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/100, plus B and T settings. The lens is a Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rapid Rectilinear type.
The third camera is a folding pocket model, possibly a No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak or similar variant, featuring red leather bellows and a black leather-covered metal body. Like the center model, it utilizes a Kodak Automatic Shutter by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. with a corresponding Rapid Rectilinear lens. All three cameras feature nickel-plated hardware and integrated flip-out viewfinders.
Condition report:
The collection is in fair to poor vintage condition, showing significant signs of age and heavy use. The exterior leather coverings on all three units exhibit drying, scuffing, and substantial areas of loss or peeling. The black bellows on the No. 3A model show visible holes and cracking. The red bellows on the other two units appear structurally intact but likely contain age-related pinholes. Metal components across the collection show varying degrees of oxidation and pitting. All mechanical functions, including shutters and apertures, are untested. The items are offered as-is, suitable for display, restoration, or as a source for historical parts.
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