Wilart, 35mm Cinema Camera, One Off Factory Prototype, Circa 1919. As Sculpture.

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Wilart, 35mm Cinema Camera, One Off Factory Prototype, Circa 1919. As Sculpture.

About the Item

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: This Antique May Qualify For Our GALLERY WIDE ~EXTRA~ 10-20% OFF SALE, Going On NOW. Please Inquire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, a one of a kind Wilart circa 1919, 35mm hand crank motion picture camera. Wilart motion picture cameras were made in New Rochelle New York, USA and were a leading professional 35mm motion picture camera brand. Their cameras were single lens port units and circa 1919 the factory created a prototype for a future multi lens turret model, seen in this rare example. This camera has very sophisticated features for the early 20th century and the 'one off' prototype, multi lens turret, that never got built, is an artifact that no one else can ever have. The condition is pristine with perfect leathers (has been recovered in correct finish leather back some 20 years ago), original correct lens and original gauges / dials, original correct hand crank and two complete original 400 foot film magazine chambers. The camera cranks smoothly and is a spectacular display piece representing a camera brand that worked extensively in the early movie industry. While many movie cameras are rare, this is the only one we have found of this model and it is a one of a kind example.The rarest you can find. Museums please take note. The period tripod shown is included with this item, and we have a superior collection of other correct tripod and head examples available. Please inquire if you desire a different correct period tripod upon which to display this fine artifact. ~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. 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:
Wilart Camera Company (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Leather,Metal,Cold-Painted,Inlay,Polished
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1919
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please contact us for additional photos of this item and correct available options.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: Wilart 1919 hand crank 35mm1stDibs: LU137622679252