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From the Library to the Laboratory

Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-04-08 10:00:00 2026-04-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Gray's Auctioneers LLC Gray's Auctioneers LLC : From the Library to the Laboratory https://auctions.graysauctioneers.com/auctions/grays/from-the-library-to-the-laboratory-22885
Our first timed auction of the year, features voluminous volumes and curious curiosities. Lot 126, Tielke's volume on the war between the Prussians, Austrians, and Russians, is from the Library of Thomas Howard, the British deserter and United States supporter. Lot 53 isJohn Greaves volume on the history of English weights and measures. Lot 1 is an Andreas Vogler sundial and compass. Lot 7 is a Young & Sons transit and tripod. Whether lost in a book or lost in the woods, there is something to keep the thrill of discovery alive in this short, sweet, auction.
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Lot 93

Five 16 mm film cameras

Estimate: $150 - $250
Starting Bid
$70

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Five 16 mm film cameras, Manufactured by Kodak, Keystone, Bell & Howell, 20th century.
Cameras include: Cine-Kodak K-100; Cine-Kodak Special II; Keystone Model A-3; Keystone Capri K-25; Bell & Howell Model "Filmo" No. 75.

With 2 spare lens cases. With spare Lytar lens and Wollensak lens, both 1 inch. With Elgeet "World's Finest Lenses" Cine Navitar Wide Angle lense, in original case.

With carrying case for Bell & Howell "Filmo" No. 75.

Kodak K-100 is H: 6 1/2 x W: 10 1/2 x D: 3 in.

Keystone A-3 H: 9 1/4 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 2 5/8 in. Poor. Components dinged and scratched. Focus of K-100 in good working condition, though viewfinder is dirty and in need of cleaning. Keystone A-3 viewfinder dirty and in need of cleaning. Keystone A-3 is scuffed and oxidized commensurate with age. Keystone Capri in good condition; viewfinder dirty in need of cleaning. Carrying case scratched, scuffed, and rubbed; lacking shoulder strap.

Untested, though the spring mechanisms are not in working condition for K-100; Keystone A-3, and Bell & Howell Filmo No. 75. Crank mechanism works on Capri K-25 camera. Bell & Howell Filmo No. 75 has undeveloped film. No other camera contains film.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.