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Nicholas Power built his first projector, the Peerlesscope, in 1902. It was gas-lit and ran 3000ft. of 35mm film which after projection dropped into a cloth bag for rewinding later. This Cameragraph No. 6 was produced in 1909. It is not apparent…

In the days when smoking was permitted in cinemas ash trays like these could be found on the backs of the seats where they were joined. They would have to be emptied by the cleaners every day; an unpleasant task. Many fires were caused by cigarette…

A useful tool for making up film onto running reels. The loose wound Film was placed on the 'horse' ready to be reeled on. More than one could be held on the tool. This 'horse' was used in the Curzon projection room for many years.

A beautiful little camera from the Swiss masters. Normal and close-up lenses on a turret. Clock motor, two speeds, reflex view finder, Accessories including filters and case.

Designed and built to Admiralty requirements these projectors were to be found in most royal Navy establishments and larger ships. They are portable and when not assembled can be transported through the 'manholes' in the hatches aboard ship. A very…

Standard Epidiascope. A smaller design than the Ross.

The intermittent is in the eccentric 'grasshopper' mode and the shutter three-bladed. Light output is by a 50v 200w lamp but its illumination is by reflection thus diminishing it output slightly. The model B's claim to fame is that it was the first…

A single toothed claw, no shutter or flywheel this Bing is operated by a clockwork motor. There were four versions, hand-cranked, clockwork, battery and mains operated.

The first 9.5mm projector made in France by Continsuza for Pathe. It used 'notched' titles (a slot in the side of the film) to stop the Projector on captions therefore economising on film. This model 30ft. closed cassettes and 60ft cassettes. A super…

Many cinemas had stage spot lights either installed in the auditorium Or in the projection room. Larger cinemas often had stage shows or Cine-variety for which these spotlights were used. Other uses were Were numerous but one was certainly to 'spot'…