Antique Folmer Graflex Crown View Mahogany Folding Camera +Extension Slides Case

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Antique Folmer Graflex Crown View Mahogany Folding Camera +Extension Slides Case
Antique Folmer Graflex Crown View Mahogany Folding Camera +Extension Slides Case
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Today we are happy to offer for sale a rare antique Folmer-Graflex Crown View folding camera! A bit of info on this camera, from Camera-wiki:
The Crown View was Graflex's first and only wooden field camera. Like many view cameras of the period, it bears a passing resemblance to the Korona view camera. It has a minimum bellows extension of 3½ inches and a maximum bellows extension of 19 inches (with optional extension rails). The front standard has front rise and fall, shift, and tilt; the rear standard only has swing and tilt. The back is able to be rotated from horizontal to vertical composition, and was available with a graphic or graflex type back. Lens boards are 4 inches square. It was available in brass or satin nickel finish, however, the nickel finish is more uncommon. It was designed to take advantage of the crown view tripod also produced by Graflex. The Crown View entered an already crowded view camera market when introduced, and was not a commercial success. It would be eventually replaced in Graflex's lineup by the Graphic View cameras, a monorail studio camera with many of the same features, but more movements and better compatibility with Graflex's other accessories.
This Crown View folding camera is finely crafted and detailed. The piece features a varnished mahogany wood body with brass fittings. The bellows are crafted of black leather. The ground glass measures approx. 4" in length by 5" in height. This model features 5x7 Tessar Bausch & Lomb lenses. Marked with Folmer Graflex plaque. It includes extension rails, carrying case with key, and 5 Fidelity Delux film slides/film holders.
Camera presents well and is in good antique condition, with minor wear and patina commensurate with age and use. To our limited knowledge it appears all components are intact. Camera is in need of a light cleaning and some minor restoration if you intend to actually use it. Lens has minor surface dust (but no mold). The corners of the bellows have minor wear/peeling. There is wear and scuffing to carrying case. Please review all photos before purchasing.
This wonderful Crown View camera will make an outstanding addition to any fine antique early camera collection. Fresh to the market!
Measurements
Camera: 9-1/4" in height, 7" in width, 13-1/4" in length (open), 5-3/4" in length (closed)
Case: 17-1/4" in length, 6-1/2" in depth, 13" in height
Extension: 8-3/8" in length, 5-1/2" in width
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