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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 61
Movie camera and accessories
Estimate: $150 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
Movie camera accessories, Manufactured by Auricon and Kodak, 20th century.
With foot-candle [light] meter, manufactured by National Lamp Works of General Electric, circa 1928.
Camera is box Cine-Kodak, 16 mm film, circa 1925.
Tripod is H: 44 x W: 8 1/2 x D: 8 in.
Camera is H: 8 x W: 4 x D: 8 1/2 in.
Light meter is H: 2 x W: 8 x D: 6 in.
H: 44 W: 8 1/2 D: 8 in.
Fair to poor. Camera has slight oxidation, but crank runs smoothly; leather carrying strap broken with losses. Light meter has slight oxidation; not in working condition. Slight oxidation of fittings and screws to tripod; leg strap in fair condition as well. Wooden legs have slight dents and scratches. Only one of the three legs can be adjusted for height, the other two are glued together. Lacking bolt that anchors camera to tripod.
"USVA" initials painted on one of the interior legs.
Sticker "Auricon HI" on one of the interior legs.
Light meter inscription: Calibrated "1-23-28."
With foot-candle [light] meter, manufactured by National Lamp Works of General Electric, circa 1928.
Camera is box Cine-Kodak, 16 mm film, circa 1925.
Tripod is H: 44 x W: 8 1/2 x D: 8 in.
Camera is H: 8 x W: 4 x D: 8 1/2 in.
Light meter is H: 2 x W: 8 x D: 6 in.
H: 44 W: 8 1/2 D: 8 in.
Condition
"USVA" initials painted on one of the interior legs.
Sticker "Auricon HI" on one of the interior legs.
Light meter inscription: Calibrated "1-23-28."
Overall Dimensions
Height: 44.00
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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.
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