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KEYSTONE 8mm Model K-8 – Unique Art Edition "Charlie Chaplin Tribute"
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Keystone 8mm Model K-8 (USA, c. 1930s) – Custom Unique Edition "Charlie Chaplin Tribute" by Florentine Master Restorer

Description:

A unique piece of artistic craftsmanship and cinema history. This vintage Keystone 8mm Camera Model K-8 (produced in Boston, USA in the 1930s/40s) has been expertly customized and rejuvenated in Florence by a master restorer with over 30 years of experience in restoring works of art and vintage objets d'art.

Restoration and Artistic Reinterpretation:

Tribute to Charlie Chaplin: The wider side façade has been clad with a high-resolution graphic reinterpretation printed on a cutting-edge technical material, depicting the famous Charlot (Charlie Chaplin) on a set street from the era of the silent film golden age.

Advanced Technical Material: The applied coating is tactile, water-repellent, stain-resistant, and resistant to oily/greasy skin substances, ensuring long-lasting durability while preserving the aesthetic appearance even during use or daily handling.

Detail Care: the metal body has undergone a superficial cleaning to remove impurities without affecting the patina and the historical charm of the object.

Technical Features:

Brand/Model: Keystone 8mm Camera Model K-8 (Made in Boston, USA)

Serial Number: 995607

Lens: Cine Anastigmat 13mm f/2.5

Loading: Mechanical spring (with original rear reclinable loading key)

Speed Selector: 12 (Low), 16 (Normal), 48 (Slow Motion) fps

Aesthetic Condition: Fair (customization added, as shown in photos)

Mechanical Condition: The spring winds and the mechanism ticks/spins, maintaining operational integrity. A piece both functional and suitable for display/collecting. Not tested with film.