Talamo Vintage 16mm Film Reel – Retro Cinema Magnetic Tape

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Description

This listing is for a vintage 16mm film reel, displayed on a large wooden table. The reel is mounted on a silver-colored flange with a shiny metallic finish and engraved details on the visible part. The black magnetic tape, regularly wound, shows some perforations typical of the 16mm format, characteristic of cinematographic film from that era.

On the metal flange, the "Talamo" logo is clearly visible, indicating the manufacturer of the reel. A central fastening system and printed graduated areas to facilitate the counting of film footage are also distinguishable. The overall condition of the visible side shows signs of use, with some handling marks and a slight patina, but no apparent structural defect on the reel itself.

The film has a matte appearance with dark reflections, typical of magnetic tapes used for projection or audiovisual archiving. No title or inscription is visible on the exposed portion of the tape, and the content of the film is not identifiable from the shown side. The ensemble evokes a period accessory, intended for professional use or by informed amateur analog cinema enthusiasts.

The photographic scene shows the reel placed near antique objects (bound books, paperweight, inkwell), reinforcing the retro character of the item. The presentation highlights the quality of the reel's manufacturing and its authentic appearance, with an aesthetic typical of projection equipment from the mid to late 20th century.

The surface of the reel shows no major chips or cracks on the visible area. The film is wound densely and regularly, suggesting good preservation of the medium on this side. The flange features engraved measurement indexes, useful for spotting during film handling.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The reel shows signs of use and a visible patina on the exposed side. No notable structural defects on the shown part; the condition of the film on the non-visible sides is not guaranteed.

Did you know? 16mm film was introduced in the 1920s to offer a more economical alternative to the 35mm format, especially for education, documentaries, and amateur cinema. Talamo reels are renowned for their robustness and were frequently used in laboratories and post-production studios in Europe.

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