Signature on the bottom of the carving

Playing with light this is as clear as I can make the signature.

Original Etching "New Wings" by Margarent Ann Gaug

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Original Etching entitled "New Wings" by Margaret Ann Gaug. It is signed in pencil by the artist. The work is framed and matted. The work shows slight age. There are no stains.

75mm Bolex Kern Yvar f2.8 Lens "C" Mount for 16mm Film

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Kern Paillard 75mm f2.8 "C" Mount Lens in excellent condition.

The glass on this lens is clean and clear. The is VERY minor dust it will not effect an image. There are no scratches, haze, separation, or fungus. The focus is smooth, the aperture works freely and shows no oil or corrosion.

The body shows minor wear and no sign of dings or dents.

Steinheil Cassar S 50mm f2.8 M42 Screw Mount

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Steinheil Munchen Cassar S 50mm f2.8 M42 mount lens in excellent ++ condition. The glass is clean and clear. There is no visible dust, haze, separation, scratches or fungus. The aperture works and shows no oil or corrosion. The focus is smooth and sharp. The body shows less than normal wear. There is no sign of abuse. At some point someone installed an Enteco No. 61 adapter ring on the lens with a Skylight filter. I tried "lightly" to remove the adapter ring and could not get it off. I am sure a professional can get it off if you wish.

Yashica Lynx 1000 35mm Rangefinder 45mm f1.8 Near Mint

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Yashica Lynx 1000 35mm Rangefinder camera. This camera is 50 years old and in incredible condition. The serial number is L 3084186. 

First the bad news - there is a tiny spec of paint loss on the back of the camera at the bottom near the leatherette it is approximately 3/4" from the left edge of the back.  It is less than 1mm in size. In my pictures it is visible only when you know where to look. This is the only thing I can find that makes this NEAR mint.  

The lens is clean and clear. The shutter is snappy and sounds accurate, the focus is smooth, the meter works. All mechanical functions are working as they should.

Braun Nizo S8T Super 8 Movie Camera 7-56mm f1.8 Germany

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Braun Nizo S8T Super 8 Movie Camera in excellent plus condition. This camera has been tested and is working as it should. The lens is a Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 7-56mm f1.8. The lens shows no visible scratches, haze, dust, fungus,or separation when viewed from the front. The lens is not removable so I cannot confirm it from the inside, but is seems really clean and clear. The focus and zoom are both smooth. The motor runs quite and the light meter works and is steady. 

There is a minor paint flaw on the top of the lens. It looks like tape residue, it is barely noticeable but I thought it should be mentioned. There are no dings or dents. There are a few minor scratches on the aluminum body, these are visible in my pictures.

Kern Pizar 25mm f1.5 C-mount lens Bolex Paillard

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Kern Pizar 25mm f1.5 C mount lens is excellent plus condition. The glass is clean and clear. There is no visible dust, haze,separation, fungus or scratches. The aperture works freely and shows no oil or corrosion. The focus is smooth and sharp. The body shows very minor sign of use. This lens was designed for the Bolex H16 reflex series, but it will work with any C mount camera. Some enterprising hipsters are using them on the new 4/3 cameras. 

Canon FD 24mm f2.8 S.S.C. Lens FAST

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Canon FD 24mm f2.8 S.S.C. Lens in excellent ++ condition. The glass is a solid 10 and the body is a solid 9.5. Not bad for a lens of this age. The glass is clean and free of all visible defects. There is not sign of dust, haze, separation, fungus, or scratches. The aperture is clean and shows no oil of corrosion. The focus is smooth and sharp. The body shows VERY minor sign of use on the aperture adjustment ring. 

Voigtlander Bessa II 6x9 105mm f3.5 with the Color Skopar Lens

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Voigtlander Bessa II with the 105mm f3.5 Color-Skopar lens in excellent ++ condition. The Compur shutter dates the camera to 1950. This camera has been tested and is in perfect working order. The bellows are in beautiful condition with no wear marks, cracks or splits. There are no leaks. The glass is clear and clear. There is no sign of dust, haze, separation, fungus, or scratches. The aperture is free of both oil and corrosion.  The shutter works at all speeds and sounds accurate to the ear. The rangefinder functions and seems accurate. The viewfinder has minor dust but is bright and totally usable.  The focus mechanism is smooth. There are no dings or dents.

The only wear appears on the top of the camera, the matte finish has some shiny spots. There is a tiny spot of paint missing on the front of the camera it is smaller than 1mm. 

Asahi Super-Takumar 150mm F4 Pentax Mount

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Asahi Super Takumar 150mm F4 lens with the Pentax mount in excellent plus condition. The Asahi Super Takumar lens series are some of the best to come out of Japan. They are durable and sharp. This one is no exception. The glass is clean and clear. There is no visible sign of dust, haze, separation, fungus or scratches. The aperture is free of oil and corrosion. The focus is smooth and sharp. The body exhibits minor wear.

Etching of Soldiers Field by Leon R. Pescheret dated 1934

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Etching of Soldiers Field  in Chicago by Leon Rene Pescheret executed in 1934. This is an original with the impression of the plate clearly visible on the front an back of the etching. The etching is currently taped in it's original matting. I will ship it flat without a frame. There are no rips in the image. The piece shows some yellowing with age but the image is clear and bold.  This piece is a must have for those who cherish how the field looked in it's prime. 

Wollensak Keystone 1" f2.5 Cine Raptar C mount Lens

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Wollensak Keystone 1" f2.5 C mount Lens in excellent ++ condition. This lens is a fixed focus lens that covers 3' to infinity. The condition is amazing for a lens of this age. The glass is clean and clear. There is no visible dust, haze, scratches, separation or fungus. The body shows almost no wear. The aperture is clean and free of both oil and corrosion. This lens ships with the original rubber lens cap. 

Bell & Howell Canon Dial 35 35mm 1/2 frame Camera

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Bell & Howell Canon Dial 35 35mm 1/2 frame camera with case in excellent condition. This is a very unusual camera. I have tested this camera and it is working as it should. The battery is new. The shutter works and sounds accurate to the ear. The meter works and seems accurate. The lens is clean and clear. The auto advance and rewind function have tested and is working. The viewfinder is clean and bright. Comes with the fitted case. There are minor scratches on the camera. These are visible in my pictures. 

Antique French Ormolu Clock Louis XVI Le Clerc Paris

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Antique French Ormolu (gold plated) Mantel Clock marked Le Clerc Paris. Believed to be the work of Jean Jacques Henri Le Clerc who worked in Paris from 1817-1824. This clock is not running, the movement is complete and the main spring is intact. The clock has it's pendulum. It has not been cleaned. The movement is a double barrel. There is no visible damage to the figures or decorations. The ormolu finish exhibits wear on the sides and back this is visible in my pictures. One of the pins that hold the foot rest in place is missing.  This clock measures almost 17" high x 11" long and 4" deep. 

Canon FD 50mm f1.4 SSC Lens FAST Near Mint

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Canon FD 50mm f1.4 SSC Lens in near mint condition.  This lens has just been professionally CLA'd. The glass is free from all visible sign of dust, haze, separation, fungus, or scratches. The focus is smooth and sharp. The aperture is free of oil and corrosion. The body shows very little use. This lens ships with both lens caps and a UV haze filter. 

Mamiya 645 M645 45mm f2.8 N C Lens

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Mamiya Sekor C 45mm f2.8 N Lens in excellent + condition. This lens has just been professionally CLA'd. The glass is clean and clear of dust, haze, separation, fungus and scratches. The focus is smooth and sharp, The aperture is free of oil and corrosion. The body shows very little sign of use. There are some small scratches on the outer rim of the lens body, these are visible in my pictures. This lens ships with both lens caps. 

Kern-Paillard Vario-Switar 18-86mm f2.5 EE Zoom Lens

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Kern-Paillard Vario-Switar 18-86mm f2.5 EE Zoom Lens in excellent condition. This lens has just been CLA'd by a professional. All of the optics were cleaned. The electric eye was tested. The auto iris is working as it should. The meter is accurate and it even has a new battery.  The glass is free from dust, haze, separation, fungus, and scratches. The focus is smooth and sharp. The aperture is clean and shows no sign of oil or corrosion. All mechanical adjustments work as they should. The body has some finish loss, this is visible in my pictures. There is no sign of abuse. This was the first "automatic" aperture zoom 16mm camera lens made by Bolex Paillard. This lens ships with the original front lens cap.

       

Mamiya-Sekor 180mm f4.5 Lens RB67

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Mamiya-Sekor 180mm F4.5 Lens for the RB67 in excellent ++ condition.  This lens has been tested and is in perfect working order. The glass is clean and clear. It shows no sign of dust, haze, separation, fungus, or dust. The aperture is free of oil and corrosion.  The body shows only nominal wear. No dents or dings.

Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm Lens f3.3-4.5 Metal Mount

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Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f3.3-4.5 Lens in excellent ++ condition. This lens has been tested and is working as it should. The glass is clean and clear. There is no visible dust, fungus, separation, haze, or scratches.  The aperture shows no sign of oil or corrosion. The focus is smooth and accurate in auto mode. The body shows no real wear. The may be some small scratches if you use a magnifying glass. Comes with both lens caps.

Antique Diamond Glass Cutter Glazing Hand Tool

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Diamond Glass Cutter in excellent condition.  This cutter is made of brass and wood.  The diamond on this one is very large. There are markings on one side of the head they are visible in my pictures. This is really old school. Don't buy it if you want an easy to use glass cutter. These old style cutters take a lot of practice to use correctly.