June Southern Estates and Collections: Session II
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1064
Nikon Nikonos II w/ 35mm f2 W-Nikkor
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$60
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of Ray C. Cottingham
Description:
Nikon Nikonos II w/ 35mm f2 W-Nikkor, Nikonos II camera body (SN 968667) and a f2 W-Nikkor lens (SN 266651), with view finder and case.According to the consignor the motorized still cameras were used for aerial filming. The still cameras were mainly used for landscape photos and personal photos.
A retired chemical engineer, Ray Cottingham has had an outstanding 40-plus-year career as a freefall camera flyer. He made his first jump in 1960 and has had more than 12,000 skydives. His photo library is a veritable history of skydiving from the early years of round canopies through today’s most sophisticated advances in the sport. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Cottingham has shot and performed in skydiving scenes in movies such as ‘Point Break’, ‘Terminal Velocity’ and ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’, filmed a countless amount of footage for TV programs and ads and shot many still photos that appeared in a variety of magazines.
Measurements: Height: of camera with lens 3 7/8 in. x Width: 5 1/2 in. x Depth: 2 1/2 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, light wear consistent with age and use, name plates on camera body in need of reattaching, wear and scratches to edges, cannot verify working condition.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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