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Deardorff and Sons Chicago Viewfinder Folding Plate Camera, 1920s
July 1st 2020 @ 8:08pm EST
Winning Bid
$750
Item Details
L.F. Deardorff & Sons, Inc. Chicago, Illinois was a manufacturer of wooden construction large-format bellow view cameras beginning in 1923. Various models were constructed and used mostly by professional photographic studios.
| Camera Type | Viewfinder |
| Brand | Deardorff and Sons |
| Working Condition | Untested; functionality not guaranteed |
| Model | Unmarked |
| Film Format | Plate |
| Period | Early 20th Century, Antique |
| Origin | United States |
Condition
- overall with soiling marks and residue; nicks to the mahogany wood finish; missing lens; leather bellows retained with discoloration spots; patina loss to the metal hardware; remnants of the material noted where the lens was once attached to the body of the camera; untested; there may be missing, broken, repaired, or replaced pieces; completion unknown and not guaranteed; selling “as is.”
Dimensions
9.0" W x 11.0" H x 10.0" D
Item #
ITMG531445
