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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 36

Waterbury bellows camera, 19th century.

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
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$10,000 $1,000
Waterbury mahogany box and black bellows camera, 19th century. 10 x 8 in. film.
Lens engraved "Waterbury Lens, Scovill Mfg Co. No. 993."

With 3 film holders and 3 miscellaneous film holder parts.

With Folmer Graflex tripod.

Camera is approximately H: 10 x W: 12 x D: 17 in.

Tripod is approximately 34 1/2 in. tall. Good. Brass lens aperture moves smoothly. Bellows move smoothly. Tripod has slight oxidation to brass components, but mechanism move for adjustment in height.

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