Keystone Olympic K-33 "JFK Tribute" – Restauro d'Arte & Customization Movie camera
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Title: 8mm "JFK Tribute" – Art Restoration & Customization | One-Of-A-Kind Piece from Florence
ITEM DESCRIPTION
An Art and History Tribute: The Dallas Procession Filming Camera (1963)
We present at auction a unique and exclusive piece that unites the history of early cinema with the high craftsmanship of Florentine restoration.
On November 22, 1963 in Dallas, the presence of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie spurred hundreds of citizens to purchase or take out from their cases their own movie camera to capture that historic event. Historically, it seems that about 38 cameras were recorded among the crowd and witnesses along Dealey Plaza (including the famous Abraham Zapruder’s Bell & Howell).
This exemplar — belonging to that generation of 8mm cameras widespread in the USA in the early 1960s — has been transformed into a true pop-historic commemorative artwork.
The Restoration and Handcrafted Reinterpretation Work
The intervention was carried out in Florence by a master restorer with over 30 years of experience in artistic restoration and care of vintage objects.
Technical & Mechanical/Superficial Treatment: The camera underwent deep cleaning, decontamination, and polishing of chrome metal parts and the body.
Author’s Covering (Custom Leatherette): On the original faux leather in decent condition, a personalized integration was added, applied with millimetric precision on the two sides of the shell.
Innovative Technical Material: The evocative image of the presidential procession in Dallas is imprinted on a high-strength technical material, pleasant to the touch, oleophobic (resistant to grease, fingerprints, and natural skin oils) and designed to endure over time.
Functionality: The application of the new material precisely follows the contour, the spring-loaded lever, the speed selectors, and the film counters, allowing full use and mechanical operation of the regenerated device.
TECHNICAL FEATURES AND DETAILS:
Type: Analog 8mm spring-driven camera
Base Brand/Model: Keystone (vintage 50s/60s)
Lens: Keystone Elgeet / Vintage Lens
Condition: Aesthetic and conservative restoration complete, mechanically functional with manual winding.
Origin of intervention: Florentine Artisan Restorers Workshop - Florence (Italy)
Piece: Unique (1/1 - Custom Art Piece)
#JFK #PresidentKennedy #JackieKennedy #Dallas1963 #JFKMemorial #AmericanHistory #DealeyPlaza #HistoryBuff
#VintageCamera #8mmMovieCamera #Vintage8mm #AnalogPhotography #FilmMaking #KeystoneCamera #AntiqueCamera #CameraCollector #AnalogCamera #FilmLover
#ArtRestoration #RestauroFirenze #MadeInFlorence #Handcrafted #CustomCamera #UpcycledArt #ArtisanCraft #FlorenceArt #ArtisticRestoration #UniquePeces
Title: 8mm "JFK Tribute" – Art Restoration & Customization | One-Of-A-Kind Piece from Florence
ITEM DESCRIPTION
An Art and History Tribute: The Dallas Procession Filming Camera (1963)
We present at auction a unique and exclusive piece that unites the history of early cinema with the high craftsmanship of Florentine restoration.
On November 22, 1963 in Dallas, the presence of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie spurred hundreds of citizens to purchase or take out from their cases their own movie camera to capture that historic event. Historically, it seems that about 38 cameras were recorded among the crowd and witnesses along Dealey Plaza (including the famous Abraham Zapruder’s Bell & Howell).
This exemplar — belonging to that generation of 8mm cameras widespread in the USA in the early 1960s — has been transformed into a true pop-historic commemorative artwork.
The Restoration and Handcrafted Reinterpretation Work
The intervention was carried out in Florence by a master restorer with over 30 years of experience in artistic restoration and care of vintage objects.
Technical & Mechanical/Superficial Treatment: The camera underwent deep cleaning, decontamination, and polishing of chrome metal parts and the body.
Author’s Covering (Custom Leatherette): On the original faux leather in decent condition, a personalized integration was added, applied with millimetric precision on the two sides of the shell.
Innovative Technical Material: The evocative image of the presidential procession in Dallas is imprinted on a high-strength technical material, pleasant to the touch, oleophobic (resistant to grease, fingerprints, and natural skin oils) and designed to endure over time.
Functionality: The application of the new material precisely follows the contour, the spring-loaded lever, the speed selectors, and the film counters, allowing full use and mechanical operation of the regenerated device.
TECHNICAL FEATURES AND DETAILS:
Type: Analog 8mm spring-driven camera
Base Brand/Model: Keystone (vintage 50s/60s)
Lens: Keystone Elgeet / Vintage Lens
Condition: Aesthetic and conservative restoration complete, mechanically functional with manual winding.
Origin of intervention: Florentine Artisan Restorers Workshop - Florence (Italy)
Piece: Unique (1/1 - Custom Art Piece)
#JFK #PresidentKennedy #JackieKennedy #Dallas1963 #JFKMemorial #AmericanHistory #DealeyPlaza #HistoryBuff
#VintageCamera #8mmMovieCamera #Vintage8mm #AnalogPhotography #FilmMaking #KeystoneCamera #AntiqueCamera #CameraCollector #AnalogCamera #FilmLover
#ArtRestoration #RestauroFirenze #MadeInFlorence #Handcrafted #CustomCamera #UpcycledArt #ArtisanCraft #FlorenceArt #ArtisticRestoration #UniquePeces
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Keystone
Model/type nr
Olympic K-33 "JFK Tribute" – Restauro d'Arte & Customization
Physical condition
Near mint
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
Double 8mm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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