Kodak Brownie movie camera Turret f/1.9 8mm – Custom art edition "Beatles, Liverpool & London 1950s/60s" Movie camera
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Description from the seller
One-of-a-Kind Work of Art and Collectible – Custom Vintage Design Reinterpretation.
Up for auction: an analog Kodak Brownie Movie Camera Turret f/1.9 (8mm), transformed into a pop-art and retro-design piece, conceived as a tribute to the two iconic cities of the Beatles era: Liverpool and London.
The concept and design:
Inspired by the imagery of the 1950s and ’60s, this project was created to celebrate two of the most photographed and filmed cities in the history of cinema and popular music, must-see destinations for Beatlemania fans from around the world.
Mathew Street & The Cavern Club (spring-winding side): features a historic view of Liverpool with the sign of the legendary Cavern Club, the band’s birthplace. Street scene / Abbey Road style (film compartment side): a period urban atmosphere among shops and passersby, evoking the lifestyle and streets of early-1960s London.
The graphic design was carefully selected from several options and deliberately finished in desaturated tones, preserving an authentic vintage feel that blends perfectly with the camera’s satin-finished metal and chrome details.
Restoration and technical materials: the decoration, made with an innovative, highly durable synthetic coating, has been added over the original leatherette. It is waterproof and resistant to wear, handling, and oily substances associated with use. This allows the camera to be handled and used with peace of mind, without risk of damaging the graphics.
Technical Specifications:
Make/Model: Kodak Brownie Movie Camera – Turret f/1.9
Film format: Standard 8mm (Double 8) Turret: 3-lens/converter swiveling system (Standard f/1.9 9mm, Wide Angle and Telephoto Converter)
Foldable transparent plastic top viewfinder with colored framing guides Mechanism: Manual spring-wound (mechanical); the camera works, but its speed has not been tested with specialized equipment.
Manufacture: Made in England
Cosmetic condition: Fair overall condition, with well-preserved chrome finishes and crisp, elegant graphics with a consistent period patina.
One-of-a-Kind Work of Art and Collectible – Custom Vintage Design Reinterpretation.
Up for auction: an analog Kodak Brownie Movie Camera Turret f/1.9 (8mm), transformed into a pop-art and retro-design piece, conceived as a tribute to the two iconic cities of the Beatles era: Liverpool and London.
The concept and design:
Inspired by the imagery of the 1950s and ’60s, this project was created to celebrate two of the most photographed and filmed cities in the history of cinema and popular music, must-see destinations for Beatlemania fans from around the world.
Mathew Street & The Cavern Club (spring-winding side): features a historic view of Liverpool with the sign of the legendary Cavern Club, the band’s birthplace. Street scene / Abbey Road style (film compartment side): a period urban atmosphere among shops and passersby, evoking the lifestyle and streets of early-1960s London.
The graphic design was carefully selected from several options and deliberately finished in desaturated tones, preserving an authentic vintage feel that blends perfectly with the camera’s satin-finished metal and chrome details.
Restoration and technical materials: the decoration, made with an innovative, highly durable synthetic coating, has been added over the original leatherette. It is waterproof and resistant to wear, handling, and oily substances associated with use. This allows the camera to be handled and used with peace of mind, without risk of damaging the graphics.
Technical Specifications:
Make/Model: Kodak Brownie Movie Camera – Turret f/1.9
Film format: Standard 8mm (Double 8) Turret: 3-lens/converter swiveling system (Standard f/1.9 9mm, Wide Angle and Telephoto Converter)
Foldable transparent plastic top viewfinder with colored framing guides Mechanism: Manual spring-wound (mechanical); the camera works, but its speed has not been tested with specialized equipment.
Manufacture: Made in England
Cosmetic condition: Fair overall condition, with well-preserved chrome finishes and crisp, elegant graphics with a consistent period patina.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Kodak
Model/type nr
Brownie movie camera Turret f/1.9 8mm – Custom art edition "Beatles, Liverpool & London 1950s/60s"
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Not tested
Film type
Double 8mm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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