Bencini Comet 127 S - Steampunk" / "Giuseppe Verdi Opera | Analogue camera
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Bencini Comet 127 S two Art-Camera editions, Steampunk and Giuseppe Verdi Opera, in discrete cosmetic condition and tested and functioning, with 127 film format.
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Pair of Bencini Comet 127 S cameras – Unique Custom Edition / Art-Camera: “Steampunk” & “Giuseppe Verdi Opera”
Lot Description:
In the auction, an exclusive pair of vintage Bencini Comet 127 S cameras (made in Italy by C.M.F. Bencini Milano in the 1950s), cleverly restored and transformed into true one-of-a-kind works of art.
The original black plastic leatherette was completely removed and replaced with two custom, author-made coverings that reinterpret the Italian industrial design in two opposite and captivating cultural and visual keys.
The “Comet S” Steampunk: A tribute to the retrofuturist aesthetics of steam and the early industrial era. The cover features ultra-fine geometric details with golden gears, vacuum tubes, gauges and copper tubing on a dark background. It pairs beautifully with the camera’s glossy die-cast aluminum body.
The “Comet S” Giuseppe Verdi: A celebration of the great Italian opera. The graphic cover evokes a dynamic theatrical collage in tones of gold, black and burgundy. On the body and rear of the camera stand out the names of the Maestro’s most famous operas, such as Aida, Rigoletto and La Traviata, enriched by musical notes and theatrical masks.
Conditions:
Aesthetics: modest cosmetic condition (as in the photos). The die-cast aluminum bodies retain their original shine, with minimal and normal signs of aging that add extra vintage charm. The new coverings were applied with millimetric precision.
Mechanical: The shutters fire, the timing and focus rings turn freely. As these are personalized collectible objects (Art-Cameras), they are sold mainly as display pieces, for design and collection, not tested with recent film (127 format).
Accessories included: faux leather cases (visible in the photos).
An unmissable opportunity for vintage camera collectors, lovers of mid-century modern design, and enthusiasts of unique objects or those connected to opera and the steampunk genre.
Pair of Bencini Comet 127 S cameras – Unique Custom Edition / Art-Camera: “Steampunk” & “Giuseppe Verdi Opera”
Lot Description:
In the auction, an exclusive pair of vintage Bencini Comet 127 S cameras (made in Italy by C.M.F. Bencini Milano in the 1950s), cleverly restored and transformed into true one-of-a-kind works of art.
The original black plastic leatherette was completely removed and replaced with two custom, author-made coverings that reinterpret the Italian industrial design in two opposite and captivating cultural and visual keys.
The “Comet S” Steampunk: A tribute to the retrofuturist aesthetics of steam and the early industrial era. The cover features ultra-fine geometric details with golden gears, vacuum tubes, gauges and copper tubing on a dark background. It pairs beautifully with the camera’s glossy die-cast aluminum body.
The “Comet S” Giuseppe Verdi: A celebration of the great Italian opera. The graphic cover evokes a dynamic theatrical collage in tones of gold, black and burgundy. On the body and rear of the camera stand out the names of the Maestro’s most famous operas, such as Aida, Rigoletto and La Traviata, enriched by musical notes and theatrical masks.
Conditions:
Aesthetics: modest cosmetic condition (as in the photos). The die-cast aluminum bodies retain their original shine, with minimal and normal signs of aging that add extra vintage charm. The new coverings were applied with millimetric precision.
Mechanical: The shutters fire, the timing and focus rings turn freely. As these are personalized collectible objects (Art-Cameras), they are sold mainly as display pieces, for design and collection, not tested with recent film (127 format).
Accessories included: faux leather cases (visible in the photos).
An unmissable opportunity for vintage camera collectors, lovers of mid-century modern design, and enthusiasts of unique objects or those connected to opera and the steampunk genre.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Bencini
Model/type nr
Comet 127 S - Steampunk" / "Giuseppe Verdi Opera |
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
127
Estimated period
1950-1960
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