BOX CAMERA VINTAGE FOLMER GRAFLEX FINGERPRINT c1930-1950 ARTIST CUSTOM FUMED OAK

Description

ONE-OF-A-KIND 71-91-year-old Vintage Custom Folmer Graflex Fingerprint Camera c. 1930-1950, completely refinished with a new Fumed Oak veneer covering. Has a Kodak Anastigmat 72mm f/6.3 lens that is clear, haze and fungus free with no balsam separation, shutter is operational. Originally taking 2 ¼ʺ x 3 ¼ʺ exposures on sheet film, one film holder is included, but original ground glass back is missing. A special-purpose camera for photographing fingerprints or 1:1 reproduction of documents by placing the front opening directly on the surface to be photographed. Contained an internal lighting system of 4 bulbs, although the original battery packs are missing (however a homemade power pack can be made and installed). Customized with a Fumed Oak veneer and polished hardware, this camera is a one-of-a-kind creation, perfect for display in any camera collection or gift for the avid camera collector!
Camera measures approximately 12˝ x 6˝ x 6˝.
This Vintage Camera will ship insured and will come with a gift bag and an artist certificate of authenticity.
There is no warranty on operability; cameras are intended for display purposes only.
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