Large Hollywood Film Spotlight from Bardwell & McAlister, 1940s

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Made in circa 1940s, this original 10k bardwell & mcalister film spotlight, made in hollywood, california, is an authentic piece … Read more Made in circa 1940s, this original 10k bardwell & mcalister film spotlight, made in hollywood, california, is an authentic piece of cinematic history. The real deal and extremely rare! a rare survivor from the golden age of hollywood. This particular piece has been used on the big studio production company paramount pictures.

marked with the iconic “paramount electric dept.” stencil, this spotlight carries the legacy of classic filmmaking. These lights were the backbone of studio cinematography, used to shape the look of legendary films.

unlike most surviving examples, this piece has been carefully preserved and thoughtfully adapted for modern use, without compromising its authenticity.

historical significance:
manufactured by bardwell & mcalister, one of the most respected names in early hollywood lighting, this 10k fresnel spotlight was built for professional studio use, not decoration.

these fixtures were used on:
- classic hollywood film sets
- large-scale studio productions
- professional cinematography environments

owning this piece means owning a fragment of film history.

key featuresoriginal 10k hollywood studio spotlight
circa 1940s
made by bardwell & mcalister (hollywood, ca)
marked “paramount electric dept.”
original fresnel glass lens
fully rewired with e27 fitting
approx. 3 meter cable with eu plug
original switch still functional
adjustable internal socket via original knob
custom-made mount/bracket (missing original replaced)
can be placed, mounted, or used on a stand

history paramount pictures:
paramount pictures, founded in 1912 by adolph zukor (originally famous players film company), is one of the oldest and most influential film studios in hollywood. It pioneered the "feature film" and the star system. Paramount survived the transition to sound film and the studio wars, and is now part of paramount global.

condition
- original vintage condition with authentic patina
- signs of use consistent with professional studio equipment
- structurally solid and fully functional

this is not a reproduction, this is truly "the real thing".

approximate dimensions:
60 x 60 x 65 cm / 23.6 " x 23.6 " x 25.6 ". This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less