1918 Pathe 28mm Hand Crank Movie Projector as Sculpture

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Offered for your approval, this rare example of a Pathe Freres Cinematograph Hand Cranked 28mm Motion Picture Projector sitting on … Read more Offered for your approval, this rare example of a Pathe Freres Cinematograph Hand Cranked 28mm Motion Picture Projector sitting on the original circa 1918 wood base board and the unit cranks film.
Included is a reel of factory original Circa 1912, 28MM Motion Picture Film, original power cord, original belts and gears and original power supply for lamp with rheostat.
The original factory lens is not present but we have fabricated and installed a tribute lens suitable for display.
This model was made in France for the USA Distributor, who sold them with USA voltage correction out of the New York City office in the later 'teens'. Never repainted or restored, but cleaned up and buffed gently, this is an original artifact of the circa 1918 era of Motion Pictures.
The 28mm format of film was developed by The PATHE Brothers, in Paris, France, so they could offer an exclusive format of non flammable film stock to compete with the nitrate and highly flammable format of 35mm film currently in use at the time.
This is a truly rare piece that we present for your consideration in hand cranking, film transporting, used condition. The wood base only, shows evidence of a longitudinal crack that has been mended well.
A full detailing and cleaning is supplied to the buyer at no extra cost, done in our Dallas Workshops.
As this artifact sits, it is of museum quality and significance. With a proper detailing and clean up, this antique is a magnificent artifact to display as a sculpture at home, in a collection, museum or at the office or studio.
This model of the KOK 28mm hand crank unit has the factory offered electric powered illumination options. But film transport for projection was still accomplished by the hand crank mechanism.
Now included at no extra charge: One reel of original early 20th Century 28MM film in the factory original Pathe Green film tin. The original display film is highly valuable and comes in a correct PATHE factory tin.
This reel of 28MM factory issued original film is EXTREMELY RARE on its own!
A significant find at a reduced price.
As with all of our pieces, a signed and sealed "Certificate of Authenticity" is included with your purchase.
NOTE: Our selling prices are usually pre discounted
and intended to be at ‘Designer Net’
and ‘To The Trade’ price levels.
However, we ALWAYS welcome discussions and exploration
of your budgetary requirements
and how we MAY be able to help meet those cost targets
with additional discounts or courtesies.
~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.~
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CinemaAntiques has dedicated workshops, warehouses and galleries in Dallas Texas USA where we prepare, display and sell our rare Motion Picture equipment antiques.
Our Cinema Antiques are perfect for display in residential, industrial and museum settings. Collectors and museums worldwide are some of our clients. Our antiques also offer a unique sculpture look that is one of a kind and awe inspiring.
We offer one of the most complete and accurately curated selections of authentic Cinema Antiques, for sale, in the world. Many of our items were used in actual Hollywood Feature Motion Pictures, and we can only imagine the Movie Stars and entertainment Giants that paraded in front of these lights and cameras. As decorative “sculpture” or authentic Hollywood Cinema and Entertainment Memorabilia, our Cinema Antiques offer both a collectible and historical piece of the Hollywood Movie Industry, while at the same time presenting as an artistic and industrial piece of sculpture for your home, business or collection.
Our design staff believes that a well-curated room with unique artifact antique decor, can really add drama and creativity to a space. Exceptional décor will reflect the unique personality of both you and your room and also be that special focus and conversation starter your guests and clients will love.

We have been active collectors and curators of vintage Motion Picture Equipment for over 50 years. During this time we have amassed a superb and rare ongoing collection of antique: movie cameras, Hollywood studio lights, film studio audio / microphones and other highly collectible artifacts of the Hollywood Film Production Industry.
We have been selling collectible Cinema Antiques since 1969 and are experts in the field. We have done certified cinema movie equipment appraisals for Banks, have served as Expert Witnesses in the legal system and have given our expert guidance to various museums.
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- B.A. (Diplomate, Cinema, City University of New York),
- D.P. (Director Of Photography),
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- S.M.P.T.E. (Member, Society Of Motion Picture And Television Engineers),
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and many others, addressing their DEMANDING cinema
equipment needs.
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