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Early Large Polaroid Camera Circa 1948-1959 Display Cameras, Set of 10, for Your Own Decorative Display
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Offered for your consideration is this installation group of collectible original Polaroid instant Cameras, selling as a group. of 10 …
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Offered for your consideration is this installation group of collectible original Polaroid instant Cameras, selling as a group. of 10 pieces.
This display group consists of the very early model built between 1948 and 1959.
The stainless and full grain embossed vintage leatherette construction is astounding.
The look is deco and the rarity is increasing.
These cameras took the original 1948 Polaroid Picture Roll Land Film, no longer available.
The individual pieces in this collection are in excellent condition and can be sold either with all original 'as found' dust and patina residue included or preservation cleaned with our special time tested preservation formulae that enhance and preserve but does not change the original patina.
These always sell out when we get them, so order yours today.
Individual prices will range from $1,000.00 to $1995.00 each, depending on vintage, condition and rarity.
This display set is of only pristine examples.
We also have some later vintage 1960’s Polaroid cameras, priced accordingly.
Please ask for more information.
As with all of our pieces, a signed and sealed "Certificate of Authenticity”, suitable for framing, is included with your purchase.
NOTE: Our selling prices are usually pre discounted
and intended to be at ‘Designer Net’
and ‘To The Trade’ price levels.
However, we ALWAYS welcome discussions and exploration
of your budgetary requirements
and how we MAY be able to help meet those cost targets
with additional discounts or courtesies.
~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 CinemaAntiques:
CinemaAntiques has dedicated workshops, warehouses and galleries in Dallas Texas USA where we prepare, display and sell our rare Motion Picture equipment Antiques.
Our Cinema Antiques are perfect for display in residential, industrial and museum settings. Collectors and museums worldwide are some of our clients. Our Antiques also offer a unique sculpture look that is one of a kind and awe inspiring.
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.
Our design staff believes that a well-curated room with unique artifact Vintage decor, can really add drama and creativity to a space. Exceptional décor will reflect the unique personality of both you and your room and also be that special focus and conversation starter your guests and clients will love.
We have been active collectors and curators of vintage Motion Picture Equipment for over 50 years. During this time we have amassed a superb and rare ongoing collection of Vintage: movie cameras, Hollywood studio lights, film studio audio / microphones and other highly collectible artifacts of the Hollywood Film Production Industry.
We have been selling collectible Cinema Antiques since 1969 and are experts in the field. We 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.
We specialize in CERTIFIED Cinema Antiques and Artifacts Circa 1900 to 1969 and beyond, representing the Art Nouveau, Machine Age, Art Deco, Industrial Age and Mid Century Periods.
All of our Antiques are guaranteed to be as described and photographed.
We are quite pleased to offer additional photographs of any of our Cinema Antiques.
Our inventory is regularly changing so please inquire after any special Antiques you may be searching for.
Our President and Curator, Bill Reiter, is always personally available to discuss your individual needs and queries.
Bill 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),
- S.I.A.V.T. (Diplomate, Sony Institute of Applied Video Technology, Hollywood)
- CINEMATHEQUE FRANCAISE, PARIS (Cine Vintage Technical Consultant)
- PATHE FILM FOUNDATION, PARIS (Cinema Vintage Technical Consultant)
- PETERSON AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM (Cinema Vintage Technical Consultant)
- INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA ARTS (Board of Directors)
- USA FILM SCHOOL (President)
- BACA Film Festival, (Certificate of Merit & Official Entrant, Brooklyn New York)
- FILMMAKING INSTRUCTOR, former, (City University of New York)
- DALLAS INT’L FILM FESTIVAL (Supporter & Official Cinema Vintage Supplier)
- DALLAS FILM SOCIETY (Supporter & Official Cinema Vintage Supplier)
- Official Supplier of Cinema Equipment Antiques To Heritage Auctions,
The World's Largest Collectibles Auctioneer
- Industry Recognized “Distinctive” Vintage Dealer
- ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES (Founding Supporter)
- DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY [Decaso] (Founding Member)
- SOCIETY FOR CINEMA AND MEDIA STUDIES (Member)
- CAMERA PROP SUPPLIER (NETFLIX Series “House Of Cards”)
- CINEMA Vintage SUPPLIER (Oliver Stone’s Film “Born On The 4th Of July)
- RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION (Cinema Vintage Consultant)
- HISTORICAL VEHICLE ASSOCIATION (Member)
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY (Official Cinema Antiques Supplier)
- REPRESENTED BY SAATCHI ART GALLERY (for Component Art & Sculptures)
- FINANCIAL TIMES OF LONDON (Featured Article on Cinema Antiques, 9/17)
- We have been proud to work with many filmmaking professionals over the years, including:
Stanley Kubrick, Orson Welles, Steven Spielberg, Carl Lerner ACE, James Giritlian ACE, George Lucas, Oliver Stone, Haskel Wexler ASC, Willie Nelson, Paul Bartel, The Maysles Brothers, Robert Rodriguez, Victor Duncan ASC, Linwood Dunn ASC, Harry Walsh ASC, Roy Wagner ASC, Steven Poster ASC
and many others, addressing their DEMANDING cinema
equipment needs.
Thank You.
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 12ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Industrial
- Brand
- Polaroid Corporation
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Chrome
- Glass
- Leather
- Leatherette
- Polaroid
- Steel
- Travertine
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent and rare. Comes with a signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity Measurements are approximate. Call us for more details … moreExcellent and rare. Comes with a signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity Measurements are approximate. Call us for more details and photos. less
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