Vintage audio magnetic reel in box, old retro film decor

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Description

Vintage audio magnetic reel presented in its original box, ideal for retro decoration or collection use. The reel, of classic circular shape, has three large radiating openings and a reinforced center with a contrasting colored insert. It contains a visible magnetic tape, wound around the hub. The whole presents a typical appearance of analog audio media from the mid to late 20th century.

The rigid hinged box features a slightly worn bluish border and a legible handwritten inscription inside the lid: “DEC 1963”. The inner bottom is white, with no apparent decoration or logo. The ensemble is photographed in natural light, placed on a wooden table, highlighting the patina and retro appearance of the object.

The reel itself has a matte finish, with some visible signs of wear or handling on the surface. A fragment of magnetic tape protrudes slightly, confirming the audio nature of the object. No brand label or technical reference is visible on the exposed side of the reel.

The general presentation evokes a period object, probably from the 1960s, suitable for both thematic decoration (studio, vintage office) or the recreation of historical audiovisual spaces. The whole exudes the authenticity of analog media, with a sober industrial aesthetic.

The visible elements suggest a standard reel for a tape recorder, used for sound archiving or musical production before the advent of digital. The general appearance is consistent with productions from the 1950s-1970s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Traces of wear, small marks and patina visible on the box and the reel. No functional testing performed; primarily intended for decoration or display.

Did you know? Reel-to-reel audio tapes peaked between the 1950s and 1970s, serving professional and domestic recording before the advent of compact cassettes. Their superior sound quality long set the standard in recording studios.

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