Graflex USA Crown Compact Stand with tilting top plate for Large format camera

On auction is a vintage wood and brass camera stand manufactured by Graflex, Inc. (formerly Folmer & Schwing) of Rochester, New York. Item Details Manufacturer: Graflex, Inc., Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. Materials: Mahogany wood and brass components with a tilting hinge mechanism. The production period dates roughly from the late 1930s up to the first half of 20th century. Stands is approximately 52 inches tall when extended and compacts down to approximately 26 1/2 inches. It was for large format field cameras 5x7 and 8x10. Tripod is fully operational with no missing parts. It is also in good working condition but please note that one leg has screws that on closing cut a notch on the adjacent legs (see images). The wooden body felt-covered top plate has a central hole for attaching cameras, the mounting plate flips also up. This is a vintage collectible piece, tied to the history of analog photography and Graflex view cameras. Shipping weight is approximately 5,1 kg. and sizes 76x28x17 cm. Will be shipped in insured sturdy package by express courier.

Stima:€260

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