Terms and Conditions 1. In publishing this catalog, Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc., has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold. However, all items offered for sale are sold strictly "as is." It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. No statement in this listing, the bill of sale, the invoice, or elsewhere, made by any representative of, or person in the employ of Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc., shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size, quality, variety, importance, provenance or historical relevance of any items sold. Any such matters are strictly matters of opinion. In cataloging, every effort has been made to accurately note major faults, repairs, etc., where seen for all items. However, where major faults have been noted, the item is already being sold "As Is" and lesser faults may NOT be individually described. All bidders are encouraged to ask questions regarding the condition of lots in the auction. Please ask specific questions and we will do our best to answer those queries. 2. The auctioneer will be the final judge as to who is the highest bidder. 3. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer's "hammer." The purchaser shall assume full risk and responsibility for the lot purchased once title has passed. 4. Online purchases are subject to a 23% buyer's premium. Payment must be made immediately. 5. The successful absentee bidder is ultimately responsible for arranging the packaging, shipping and insuring of items purchased. Richard Opfer Auctioneering will pack and ship in-house, any non-fragile items in this auction. What is to be packed in-house vs. third party shipper, will be at the discretion of Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. Anything overly large, fragile, or expensive, may be handled by a third party shipper. No guarantees will be made with regard to "turn-around-time" for shipment. If shipping time is a factor, we are happy to turn purchases over to a third party shipper. We ship USPS or FedEx, using the most practical carrier possible. Irrespective of postage and insurance, ROA charges $25 per hour to pack and ship purchases, or any fraction thereof. Since professional shipping can be expensive, prospective bidders must factor the expense into their final bid. ANY PURCHASERS OF LARGE OR HEAVY ITEMS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP THEIR ITEMS AFTER THE AUCTION OR WILL BE REFERRED TO A PROFESSIONAL SHIPPER SUCH AS THE UPS STORE OR CRATERS AND FREIGHTERS. Should a customer wish to "pick up" their purchases, ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE, SO THAT WE CAN FULLY COMPLY WITH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS. 6. All accounts are to be settled by the end of the sale unless other arrangements have been made in advance. 7. Payment may be in the form of cash(In House Only) or a check. We reserve the right to hold all merchandise paid for by check until such check has cleared the bank. Payment may also be made via. Visa or MasterCard or PAYPAL. DUE TO COVD-19 STAFFING RESTRICTIONS, WE WILL ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS TO "CLICK" TO PAY BY PAYPAL. The buyer must pay Maryland sales tax unless exemption is allowed under the laws regulating such tax. AS OF JULY 1, 2001, THE STATE OF MARYLAND ACCEPTS OUT-OF-STATE SALES TAX NUMBERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANTIQUES AND USED COLLECTIBLES. Potential buyers who hold VALID resale certificates from other states must present a copy of their sales and use tax license. Items shipped out of state are exempt from 6% Maryland sales tax. 8. Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. is not responsible for any typographical errors or omissions in this catalog or subsequent price key. Photographs in this catalog are of the actual object being sold, however; digital photography can be misleading in regard to color and size of a particular item. Please feel free to ask questions with regard to color. Please see catalog description for actual size of the sale items. However, exact condition of the objects being offered is their condition at the time of time of the sale. 9. ALL ONLINE PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO 23% BUYER'S PREMIUM. This includes participating via LIVEAUCTIONEERS or by OpferOnline. HiBid absentee bid participants pay 18% Buyer's Premium. 10. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. 11. Storage fees will be charged if purchases remain here for more than two weeks after the sale date. $10 per week, $30 per month. 12. Lots that were bid on, and not paid for within two weeks will handled at our discretion. 13. Purchased items that remain in our possession for a one year period will become the property of Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. 14. The act of bidding on any lot offered here is an indication of the bidder's acceptance of these Terms of Sale ABBREVIATIONS GRADING D = Depth H = Height L = Length W = Width Dia.= Diameter TO=Troy Ounces DWT=pennyweight M = Mint NM = Near Mint EX = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good F = Fair P = Poor

 

 

 

 

IMAGES - tintype, ferrotype and street camera images; occupational tintypes; sixth plate to full plate outdoor images; street scenes, railroads, farm equipment; daguerreotypes; stereo images; portraits; ambrotype of Niagara Falls AND MORE!

 

STREET and TINTYPE CAMERAS:  Chicago Ferrotype, Victor, Day Dark and Benson, including a Chicago Ferrotype Wonder camera, PDQ cameras, Benson Multiple-Process camera and others

 

WOODEN CAMERAS: Including Simon Wing Climax 4 Tube, Wing Ajax; American Optical 4 x 5 with Colored Bellows; Sliding Box Wooden Camera and others

 

KODAK CAMERAS:  Includes Number 1 String Pull, C Ordinary, B Daylight, #3 Satchel, #1 Panoramic, #2 Stereo, Screen focus with red bellows ad Quick Focus; Scout Cameras; Art Deco Walter Teague designed Caneras; Kodak Petites; Vest Pocket Cameras;

 

CAMERA EPHEMERA:  Signs, Posters, Manuals, Developing Equipment AND MORE!