Sylvania 17x SX-70 GTE | Bulbs for Flash
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Sylvania 17x SX-70 GTE flash bars, NOS and not tested, dating to the 1960s, 17 units (170 flashes total) in original dealer packaging, compatible with Polaroid SX-70 series.
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Unique opportunity for collectors and instant photography enthusiasts. This lot includes 17 Sylvania (GTE) Flash Bars, never used and preserved in their original distributor card packaging.
The Sylvania Flash Bars are widely regarded as the highest quality manufactured for the Polaroid system, delivering a consistent and reliable light for cameras without built-in electronic flash.
Item Details:
• Quantity: 17 units (each bar contains 10 flashes, totaling 170 shots).
• Condition: New Old Stock (NOS). Individual packages are sealed or never used.
• Compatibility: Perfect for the legendary Polaroid SX-70 (Original, Alpha 1, Model 2), as well as the Polaroid 1000, Ready! and original OneStep series.
• Origin: Manufactured by GTE Sylvania (USA/Belgium), market leader in the Polaroid golden era.
Conservation Condition:
• Packaging: Includes the rare original transport carton (Dealer Box), which significantly increases the collectible value.
• Oxidation Indicators: The blue safety indicators on the lamps appear to be intact, suggesting the bulb vacuum has been preserved (no oxidation).
• Note: As a vintage item with decades on its back, it is sold as a collectible object. Although visually pristine, the chemical functioning of each individual lamp cannot be guaranteed.
Unique opportunity for collectors and instant photography enthusiasts. This lot includes 17 Sylvania (GTE) Flash Bars, never used and preserved in their original distributor card packaging.
The Sylvania Flash Bars are widely regarded as the highest quality manufactured for the Polaroid system, delivering a consistent and reliable light for cameras without built-in electronic flash.
Item Details:
• Quantity: 17 units (each bar contains 10 flashes, totaling 170 shots).
• Condition: New Old Stock (NOS). Individual packages are sealed or never used.
• Compatibility: Perfect for the legendary Polaroid SX-70 (Original, Alpha 1, Model 2), as well as the Polaroid 1000, Ready! and original OneStep series.
• Origin: Manufactured by GTE Sylvania (USA/Belgium), market leader in the Polaroid golden era.
Conservation Condition:
• Packaging: Includes the rare original transport carton (Dealer Box), which significantly increases the collectible value.
• Oxidation Indicators: The blue safety indicators on the lamps appear to be intact, suggesting the bulb vacuum has been preserved (no oxidation).
• Note: As a vintage item with decades on its back, it is sold as a collectible object. Although visually pristine, the chemical functioning of each individual lamp cannot be guaranteed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sylvania
Model/ type nr
17x SX-70 GTE | Bulbs for
Physical condition
Mint
Functional condition
Not tested
Estimated period
1960-1970
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