Magnetic tape reel old film audio vintage retro accessory

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Description

This listing is for a reel-to-reel magnetic tape, shown from a top-down view. The item has a classic circular shape, with a reel featuring three wide internal spokes and a wound black tape, typical of magnetic media used for audio or video recording in the second half of the 20th century. The reel is made of a metallic-looking or silver-colored plastic material, with smooth edges and a central cruciform opening, designed for open reel-to-reel players.

The tape is partially covered by an original clear plastic film, which protects the surface from dust and handling. A red magnetic tape leader is visible on the right side, a common detail on reels ready for use or archiving. No logo or inscription is visible on the shown side.

The assembly is placed on a wooden piece of furniture in front of a row of antique books, highlighting the object's retro character. The reel appears complete, with no visible missing or broken sections, and the tape seems tightly wound with no apparent creases or tears.

The general presentation evokes technical accessories used for archiving, sound reproduction, or amateur film recording during the 1950s to 1980s. This type of magnetic tape was commonly used in reel-to-reel tape recorders, for both domestic and professional use.

The reel, by its design, corresponds to the functional and industrial aesthetic of vintage audio/video equipment. The slightly matte appearance of the tape, the transparency of the protective plastic, and the regular geometry of the reel are all indicators of its period manufacture, long before the advent of digital media.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, apart from possible signs of use related to its age. Protective plastic film partially present. Functionality is not tested.

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