Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Hollywood Feature Cinema Camera Package as Sculpture

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Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Hollywood Feature Cinema Camera Package as Sculpture

About the Item

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: This Antique May Qualify For Our GALLERY WIDE ~EXTRA~ 10-25% OFF SALE, Going On NOW. Please Inquire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, a mid-20th century Mitchell BNC feature film camera converted by the F&B CECO company of New York to a BNCR Pellicle Reflex camera and eventually leased to Paramount Studios in Hollywood for shooting many feature films and episodic TV series. These early Mitchell motion picture cameras shot nearly all of the movies in Hollywood and around the world during this period. This camera is in excellent original and working condition and is a complete camera with cases and accessories (lenses not included). It is fully correct as built and with a correct PEL conversion done in the mid-20th century. Included is the iconic Worrall Geared Tripod Head that lived with this camera during it's working life. Also a wooden Mid-Century tripod and flat floor leg support to complete the package. Complete and the iconic display of Vintage Hollywood. It has a look second to none and can be displayed in many number of ways in a home, office, studio or Industrial environment. We can supply this wonderful artifact of motion picture history 'as found' and pictured here or complete with a minor or full cosmetic refurbishment; as the buyer wishes. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production equipment technology - have a secure and appreciating place in history.~     About Our Firm:   We specialize in CERTIFIED Cinema Equipment Antiques and Artifacts Circa 1900 to 1969 and beyond, representing the Art Nouveau, Machine Age, Art Deco, Industrial Age and Mid Century Periods.    We have dedicated workshops, warehouses and galleries where we prepare, display and sell our rare Motion Picture equipment antiques.   Our cinema equipment antiques are perfect for display in residential, industrial and museum settings. Collectors and museums worldwide are some of our clients.   We offer one of the most complete and accurately curated selections of authentic cinema antiques, for sale, in the world. Many of our items were used in actual Hollywood Feature Motion Pictures, and we can only imagine the Movie Stars and entertainment Giants that paraded in front of these lights and cameras. As decorative “sculpture” or authentic Hollywood Cinema and Entertainment Memorabilia, our cinema antiques offer both a collectible and historical piece of the Hollywood Movie Industry, while at the same time presenting as an artistic and industrial piece of sculpture for your home, business or collection.   All items sold and offered are presented as fairly and honestly as possible and we offer a limited return policy on most items sold. Please inquire about this return policy. We also offer a signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity with all antique items sold.   We have been active collectors and curators of vintage Motion Picture Equipment for over 49 years. During this time we have amassed a superb and rare ongoing collection of antique: movie cameras, Hollywood studio lights, film studio audio / microphones and other highly collectible artifacts of the Hollywood Film Production Industry.   We are experts in our field and have done certified cinema movie equipment appraisals for Banks, have served as Expert Witnesses in the legal system and have given our expert guidance to various museums.   All of our antiques are guaranteed to be as described and photographed.   We offer partial or full refurbishment and various levels of restoration services at our Workshop. All antique items sold are carefully preserved, cleaned and gently prepared at no extra charge according to the wishes of our buyers. We prefer to offer original ‘preserved’ cinema equipment antiques showing original patina and use from years of cinema production work. However, minor to full restoration is available at additional cost.   Our President and Chief Curator is always personally available to discuss your individual needs and queries. Our Chief Curator is proud to have professional credentials and affiliations, as follows:   -B.A. (Diplomate, Cinema, City University of New York), -D.P. (Director Of Photography), -S.O.C. (Member, Society of Operating Cameramen), -S.M.P.T.E. (Member, Society Of Motion Picture And Television Engineers) -DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Official Cinema Antique Supplier) -DALLAS FILM SOCIETY (Official Cinema Antique Supplier) -S.I.A.V.T. (Diplomate, Sony Institute of Applied Video Technology) -INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA ARTS (Member, Board of Directors) -USA FILM SCHOOL (President) -PRO VIDEO and FILM EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Inc. (President) -BACA Film Festival, (Certificate of Merit and Official Entrant, Brooklyn New York) -Industry Recognized “Distinctive” Antique Dealer -ACADEMY (AMPAS) MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES (Founding Supporter) -DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY (Founding Member) -SOCIETY FOR CINEMA AND MEDIA STUDIES (Member) -CAMERA PROP SUPPLIER (NETFLIX Series “House Of Cards”) -CINEMA ANTIQUE SUPPLIER (Oliver Stone’s Film “Born On The 4th Of July) -HISTORICAL VEHICLE ASSOCIATION (Member) -NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY (Official Cinema Antiques Supplier) -FINANCIAL TIMES OF LONDON (Featured Article on Cinema Antiques, 9/17)   SHIPPING NOTE: If a shipping price is quoted here, it is GENERIC. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AN EXACT QUOTE BASED ON YOUR SPECIFIC NEED AND LOCATION.   NOTE Due to the nature of online photo reproduction we cannot be responsible for exact photographic color, hue, contrast and flash and non flash exposure accuracy in our photos. While we do our best to display photos that are as accurate as possible, our photos may or may not depict the absolute EXACT hue or color tone of our antiques due to the many variables in image photography, image exporting, image uploading and viewer monitor accuracy. Please ask about color tone and hue BEFORE buying, if this is a concern! Your inquiries are welcomed on this matter.   NOTE: In the interest of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures (which we DO correctly convert internally to modern electrical working household standards). Therefore some electrical and mechanical items MAY or may not perform and operate. We sell these as accurate display and collectible antique items. your inquiries are welcomed on this matter.   We are ALWAYS here to help and offer many options for the proper presentation of your cinema equipment antiques.   Thank You.

Creator:
Mitchell Camera Corporation (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 38 in (96.52 cm)
Style:
Industrial (Of the Period)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1376210316401