Antique 5x7 Folding Bellows Portrait Camera Majestic Kodak Shutter
Item History & Price
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DESCRIPTION
FOR SALE:This is from a very large camera estate in western PA that has been sitting unused in storage for many years. Note: I am not a photographer, collector nor expert. I am selling estate items. I am not able to assess condition in any professional manner. This item is being sold AS IS and may need cleaning and restoration to be used. Sold for parts or restoration. PLEASE ask any questions important to your satisfaction BEF...ORE bidding.
This is a part piece. It is an antique portrait / studio camera with folding bellows. There is a fold down slotted "track" that would hold the part of the camera with the lens. However, the wood tabs that would go into the slots have snapped off the. The back has a frosted glass window that measures about 5 by 7 inches. The bellows have been covered by a loose fitting black cloth. I don't find a manufacturer for sure. However, the one side has a fancy brass label that reads Majestic. The other side has a cameo on it. I don't know if these were just decorative add-ons, or some clue to the identity. There is an old brass piston shutter on the front. There is lots of wear, but I can make out that it says Eastman Kodak Automatic. The shutter will fire. There appears to be bulb setting - holding it open while you hold the lever, and some timed settings - clicking quickly, but I can't read the dial. So, this is for parts, or restoration.
This auction is intended for buyers who can repair or restore as needed. Please bid accordingly. I'm selling for parts or restoration. I do not accept returns because you feel you overpaid, or it can only be used for parts. Please see pictures and ask any questions important to your satisfaction.
SHIPPING: The shipping listed is for within the US. International shipping through eBay Global shipping program only. Theshipping charge is for my cost to send to the shipping center. Anyadditional charges are determined by eBay, not me.
*******ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ********
Item descriptions and condition: Most of my items come fromestates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert onthe operation or condition of these items. All items that I sell are"AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If you feel a description isvague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectations important to yoursatisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
Payment: Prompt payment is expected at the end of the auction. Payment mustinclude the shipping costs. Failure to pay will result in an unpaiditem claim against your account.
Shipping time: I make every effort to ship the next business day after you payment clears.
Item descriptions and condition: Mostof my items come from estates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert on the operation or condition of these items. Allitems that I sell are "AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If youfeel a description is vague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectationsimportant to your satisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
FOR SALE:This is from a very large camera estate in western PA that has been sitting unused in storage for many years. Note: I am not a photographer, collector nor expert. I am selling estate items. I am not able to assess condition in any professional manner. This item is being sold AS IS and may need cleaning and restoration to be used. Sold for parts or restoration. PLEASE ask any questions important to your satisfaction BEF...ORE bidding.
This is a part piece. It is an antique portrait / studio camera with folding bellows. There is a fold down slotted "track" that would hold the part of the camera with the lens. However, the wood tabs that would go into the slots have snapped off the. The back has a frosted glass window that measures about 5 by 7 inches. The bellows have been covered by a loose fitting black cloth. I don't find a manufacturer for sure. However, the one side has a fancy brass label that reads Majestic. The other side has a cameo on it. I don't know if these were just decorative add-ons, or some clue to the identity. There is an old brass piston shutter on the front. There is lots of wear, but I can make out that it says Eastman Kodak Automatic. The shutter will fire. There appears to be bulb setting - holding it open while you hold the lever, and some timed settings - clicking quickly, but I can't read the dial. So, this is for parts, or restoration.
This auction is intended for buyers who can repair or restore as needed. Please bid accordingly. I'm selling for parts or restoration. I do not accept returns because you feel you overpaid, or it can only be used for parts. Please see pictures and ask any questions important to your satisfaction.
SHIPPING: The shipping listed is for within the US. International shipping through eBay Global shipping program only. Theshipping charge is for my cost to send to the shipping center. Anyadditional charges are determined by eBay, not me.
*******ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ********
Item descriptions and condition: Most of my items come fromestates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert onthe operation or condition of these items. All items that I sell are"AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If you feel a description isvague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectations important to yoursatisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
Payment: Prompt payment is expected at the end of the auction. Payment mustinclude the shipping costs. Failure to pay will result in an unpaiditem claim against your account.
Shipping time: I make every effort to ship the next business day after you payment clears.
Item descriptions and condition: Mostof my items come from estates and have been previously owned and used. I am not an expert on the operation or condition of these items. Allitems that I sell are "AS-IS" only, unless otherwise stated. If youfeel a description is vague, pictures unclear, OR you have expectationsimportant to your satisfaction, PLEASE ask questions BEFORE you bid.
