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Antique Wood & Brass Crown Tripod No. 1, Folmer Graflex Corp., patent 1903
This superbly engineered and elegant antique tripod is sure to impress and become a favorite showpiece for any luxury, architectural, engineering, or nautically themed office or space. It is also fully functional and could serve as a memorable trademark for a sophisticated photographer. In addition to photographic equipment, this tripod is suitable for telescopes and lamps.
The wood and hardware are structurally solid with original finishes. The brass plate on one leg is imprinted with: FOLMER GRAFLEX CRP., ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S.A., CROWN TRIPOD No1, PATENTED JUNE 23 1903. The tripod has three telescoping legs to adjust the height of the top piece/camera mount.
This tripod is a beautiful, historic piece that will be sure to turn heads.
Top plate diameter: 4”
Height camera mount: 3.5”
Extended leg length: ~ 50”
Minimum height (including mounting hardware): 5” Can be laid out flat on the floor if needed.
Base diameter at minimum height: 62” (Flat on floor)
Working height with legs collapsed: 32”
Base diameter at 32” working height: ~ 22”
Maximum height including mounting hardware): 54”
Base diameter at maximum height: 36”
Sold as is - see photos for condition.
