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Antique Decorative Camera Bookends - Vintage Ansco Anscoflex Camera, DVD Holder, Movie Room Décor, Book Lover, Vintage photographer Gift
Antique Decorative Camera Bookends - Vintage Ansco Anscoflex Camera, DVD Holder, Movie Room Décor, Book Lover, Vintage photographer Gift
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Vintage Ansco Anscoflex Camera Bookends
A little photography history for your bookshelf.
An original Ansco Anscoflex camera and two original Ansco film-developing chemical cans find a new purpose as this distinctive pair of handmade wooden bookends from LightAndTimeArt.
The camera’s retro styling and the cans’ colorful vintage labels bring character to a bookshelf, desk, or living room. Black wooden bases complete the look while keeping your favorite books or DVDs neatly supported.
Why you’ll love them:
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Authentic vintage pieces: An original Anscoflex camera paired with two original Ansco chemical cans.
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Handmade character: Crafted by hand, with signs of age that make the vintage pieces distinctive.
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Practical decoration: Keeps books and DVDs upright while adding a nostalgic touch to your space.
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Thoughtfully upcycled: Gives existing photography equipment and accessories a new life.
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A thoughtful gift: A unique choice for photographers, book lovers, and fans of vintage design.
Display them with your favorite photography books, novels, or movie collection and give your shelf a story of its own.
DISCLAIMER: " The logos and trademarks on the upcycled, individual items are those of their respective brand name owners, none of which are associated with this product. "
We also have gift certificates available for your friends.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 inches
Width: 5.5 inches
Depth: 6 inches
History
History
The Ansco Anscoflex is an unusual enamelled-metal pseudo TLR with a large lens cover which slides up to form the viewfinder hood. It was built in the USA by Ansco from around 1954 to a design by Raymond Loewy. The aperture (f/11) and shutter speed are fixed. It takes 6x6cm images on 620 film, wound by a large, ratcheted knob in the side. It retailed for approximately $27.95 (1956 Sears catalog) The camera was advertised as an inexpensive easy to use quality camera. <br> ◾ Manufactured between 1953-1956 <br> ◾ Twin Lens Reflex <br> ◾ Lens: Two Element Meniscus f/11 <br> ◾ Focal Distance: 6 Feet - Infinity <br> ◾ Shutter Type: Rotary <br> ◾ Shutter Speed: 1/60th
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Bookends
A LightAndTimeArt set of bookends is the perfect accessory for any book or DVD collection, be it small or large. These simple yet effective accents not only keep your novels and DVDs from tipping over, but they also add character with a wide range of designs, styles, and colors. All my bookends are elegant, and unique, while they can keep a home book or DVD library looking uniform and neat. They all use a combination of vintage photo, or film equipment and accessories making them great way to complement a movie room or home theater.
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Design
These are all handmade creations by (c) LightAndTimeArt.
Original, unique cameras and accessories with some signs of years of service.
Made by Small Business in USA.