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A fantastic artifact from the early days of Home cinema, this rare 1930s the movie King silent film projector was …
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A fantastic artifact from the early days of Home cinema, this rare 1930s the movie King silent film projector was originally sold exclusively through the iconic Sears, roebuck and CO. Catalog. Boasting a commanding, architectural design with a crinkle, finish metal body, this piece perfectly encapsulates, the mechanical wonderment of depression era technology. It makes an exceptional historic display piece for film, enthusiasts, camera, collectors, or an eye-catching industrial accent for a media room or home theater.
Branding: features its original prominent blue and white metal emblem on the main housing reading: “The Movie King - Sears, Roebuck & Co. - Worlds largest store.”
Body Construction: robust, industrial grade steel body with a dark charcoal “crinkle” or wrinkle texture finish.
Components: includes both the upper and lower heavy metal film reels attached to extended mounting, arms, un adjustable, lens assembly, and manual tension wheels.
Internal housing: the rear door opens to reveal the original, historic glass projection bulb, still mounted inside its socket alongside the vintage internal wiring structure.
Format: designed to accept vintage 16 mm or early Home cinema film formats
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 12.5ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Designer
- Sears, Roebuck & Compnay
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Steel Finish
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Charcoal
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage cosmetic condition with an authentic aged patina, showing light surface Wear and minor scuffs on the charcoal gray … moreGood vintage cosmetic condition with an authentic aged patina, showing light surface Wear and minor scuffs on the charcoal gray crinkle finish body. The blue and white Sears manufacturer badge is fully intact and perfectly legible, and opening the rear door reveals the original glass projection bulb still sitting in it socket. The unit is completely untested with live power; it includes the original attached cord, but the motor, bulb, and mechanical belts have not been verified to function. Sold strictly as a historical display piece, conversational, artifact, or restoration project. less
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