High Speed Motion Picture Camera, circa 1959, 16mm Unique as Sculpture

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High Speed Motion Picture Camera, circa 1959, 16mm Unique as Sculpture

About the Item

Submitted for your consideration, this midcentury high speed motion picture camera used for scientific and government motion analysis applications. Made by Fairchild Camera and Instrument Company in the USA, Model MS-401. Rare red color is factory original, sold complete with lens and shade as shown. This will make an uncommon focal point display piece on a tripod (sold additionally) or on a table or shelf. The look says it all. An original artifact of the early years of the Space Race. We think this camera was likely used for tracking experimental aircraft at Pratt Whitney Test Grounds in Fort Worth Texas. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: This Antique May Qualify For Our GALLERY WIDE ~EXTRA~ 10-25% OFF SALE, Going On NOW. Please Inquire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “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 been active collectors and curators of vintage motion picture equipment for over 49 years. 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. 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. SHIPPING NOTE: PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AN EXACT QUOTE BASED ON YOUR SPECIFIC TRANSPORT NEED AND YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS. We are ALWAYS here to help and offer many options for the proper presentation of your cinema equipment antiques.  Thank You. 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.

Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Steel
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1959
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1376211578633