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Mitchell Bncr Iconic Full Camera Blimp as Display Sculpture, Circa 1950s. Take 50% Off in Nov.
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Submitted for your approval is this circa mid-20th century Mitchell BNC camera, Hollywood made by Mitchell Camera Corporation. A later …
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Submitted for your approval is this circa mid-20th century Mitchell BNC camera, Hollywood made by Mitchell Camera Corporation. A later Mitchell Reflex BNCR Camera Service Center (NYC) Mirror Reflex Conversion. This is only the outer sound proof blimp housing.
Appears to be a totally complete camera when on display but the internal camera itself was delicately removed some 40 years ago and used as a converted MOS 2 perf camera for feature film production shooting. This rare complete and accurate blimp housing was left behind in a collectors storage facility all these years. Again, there is no camera included in this artifact. Only the external camera housing, that externally looks exactly like the original BNC camera did.
The patina of age including some minor surface rust, paint degradation, and grime is all intact. This BNCR camera blimp artifact sculpture is offered as is with none of the dust or original patina removed, cleaned or ameliorated OR we can offer it cosmetically refurbished at no extra charge.
Buyers choice.
The original camera was made as a model BNC by Mitchell Camera Corporation, circa early 1940s. We expect this camera would have shot MANY feature films in New York, Hollywood and on location in the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. We are researching this currently and will update this listing and advise the buyer as more provenance comes in.
This very rare correct blimp housing has been in storage since the 80s and has remained untouched since then.
This kit is sold complete as shown. It has a Cooke 25mm Speed Panchro vintage lens mounted for proper and correct display (only) purposes. Also included is the factory correct matte box, correct box rods, correct follow focus system, correct camera inching knob, correct side finder, correct carry handles, and correct magazine blimp.
Offered as a sculpture display in a collection, at home, at the office, studio or in a museum. As with all of our large camera pieces, this is a wonderful large sculpture that will grace any display venue you choose.
A truly rare find that surfaced overseas and is now in our Dallas gallery.
Makes a wonderful Hollywood 35mm Motion Picture Studio artifact display / sculpture piece.
This original model BNC camera that this originated as, is the same model used to film “CASABLANCA” in 1942.
We can crate and ship this piece anywhere in the world, it can also ship blanket wrapped via household moving van or you may come by and proudly take it home.
As with all of our pieces, a signed and sealed ~Certificate of Authenticity~ is always included with your purchase.
~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization –
these rare legends
of early Motion Picture and related
production equipment technology –
have a secure and appreciating
place in history.~
Chairish sells cameras only with the display as the intended use. The mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order by Chairish.
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- Dimensions
- 25ʺW × 30ʺD × 30ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Original, unrestored, patinated, authentic, very good, ICONIC. Original, unrestored, patinated, authentic, very good, ICONIC. less
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