Fortnightly House Clearance Auction

Fortnightly House Clearance Auction

Catalog

Lot 368: A Trio of Vintage Camera and Optical Accessory Cases

The auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

A group lot comprising three vintage carrying cases for photographic and optical equipment.

The first item is a vertical soft-sided camera case by Kodak. It is constructed from black vinyl or leatherette and features the Kodak logo printed in yellow on the front in a stylised 1980s font with horizontal line detailing. The case is a top-loading design with a metal snap-button closure and includes a black braided cord shoulder strap. This style of case was commonly produced for the Kodak VR35 series of 35mm cameras.

The second item is a vintage canvas gadget bag in an orange or terracotta hue. It features dark brown leather or faux-leather trim and straps. The design includes a front-loading flap secured by a leather strap and metal stud fastener. It is equipped with a matching adjustable shoulder strap.

The third item is a semi-hard binocular case with a black textured finish, possibly vulcanite or leather over a rigid frame. It has a hinged lid with a metal press-stud closure. The case contains a pair of binoculars, with the black plastic eyepieces and central focus bridge visible, though the maker of the optics is not identified.


Condition report:

The items show various signs of age and previous use. The Kodak case displays surface dust and minor deformation from storage. The orange canvas bag shows significant wear, including fading to the fabric and cracking or scuffing to the leather trim. The binocular case exhibits surface scuffs and minor verdigris or oxidation on the metal hardware. Internal contents and the mechanical integrity of the binoculars have not been tested. The lot is sold as-is for decorative or collectible purposes.